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Open AccessAre children with IgA nephropathy different from adult patients?
Previously, several studies have indicated that pediatric IgA nephropathy (IgAN) might be different from adult IgAN, and treatment strategies might be also different between pediatric IgAN and adult IgAN.
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Outcomes of ankle arthrodesis in adult patients with ankle osteoarthritis in Kashin-Beck disease
We retrospectively evaluated the characteristics of these patients and the effectiveness of ankle arthrodesis in the treatment of ankle arthritis caused by Kashin-Beck disease (KBD).
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Open AccessPreoperative evaluation of femoral and tibial sagittal alignment in robotic-assisted and conventional total knee arthroplasty and consequences for practice
Robot-assisted total knee arthroplasty (TKA) was developed to improve the precision and accuracy of implant placement in conventional TKA. However, the angular differences between referenced axes in robot-assi...
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Efficacy analysis of clinical serological indicators in the diagnosis of postoperative periprosthetic joint infection in patients with rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis
To investigate the incidence of periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) or osteoarthritis (OA) after primary joint arthroplasty; to analyze the optimal cut-off values of...
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Vaccine Equity: Lessons Learned Exploring Facilitators and Barriers to COVID-19 Vaccination in Urban Black Communities
COVID-19 vaccines were developed at unparalleled speed, but racial disparities persist in vaccine uptake. This is a cross-sectional survey that was conducted in mid-2021 in ambulatory clinics across Brooklyn, ...
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Experimental study on the safety of photobiologic regulation therapy in the treatment of some non-epidermal tumors
This study investigates the impact of Photobiomodulation (PBM) at different wavelengths on non-superficial cancer cells. Utilizing three laser protocols (650 nm, 810 nm, and 915 nm), the research explores cyto...
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Evaluating a National Academic Mentorship Program to Grow the Next Generation of Gender-based Violence Intervention and Prevention (VIP) Researchers
The personal, economic, and societal costs and consequences of gender-based violence are significant. Although much violence intervention and prevention work occurs within academia, there is currently no coord...
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Open AccessStable Response and Sustained Improvement of Itch and Sleep Symptoms in Patients with Atopic Dermatitis Treated with Lebrikizumab over 52 Weeks
Lebrikizumab demonstrated significant improvement versus placebo for measures of skin clearance and patient-reported outcomes at weeks 16 and 52 in patients with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (AD). We r...
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Myocardial work by pressure-strain loop is associated with molecular imaging of fibroblast activation in hypertensive hearts using 99mTc-HFAPI SPECT
99mTc-HFAPI can visualize fibroblast activation in hypertensive hearts. Myocardial work (MW) reflects the cardiac mechanical properties after accounting for the afterload in hypertensive patients. We investigated...
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The impact of lipoprotein(a) level on cardiac pathologies in diabetes: a cardiac CT study
We aimed to explore the imaging profile of coronary atherosclerosis, perivascular inflammation, myocardial perfusion, and interstitial fibrosis in diabetes stratified by lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] levels.
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Clinical outcomes of carbapenem-resistant gram-negative bacterial bloodstream infection in patients with end-stage renal disease in intensive care units: a multicenter retrospective observational study
Carbapenem-resistant gram-negative bacteria (CRGNB) present a considerable global threat due to their challenging treatment and increased mortality rates, with bloodstream infection (BSI) having the highest mo...
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Open AccessSerum GM-CSF level is a predictor of treatment response to tocilizumab in rheumatoid arthritis patients: a prospective observational cohort study
The aim of this prospective observational cohort study was to unveil the predictors of treatment response to tocilizumab (TCZ) therapy in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients, in terms of clinical characteristic...
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Open AccessExploring the inverse relationship between serum total bilirubin and systemic immune-inflammation index: insights from NHANES data (2009–2018)
Bilirubin is known for its multifaceted attributes, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, and antiapoptotic properties. The systemic immune-inflammation index (SII) is a recent marker tha...
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Open AccessAssociations between 25 hydroxyvitamin D concentration and spontaneous abortion
Spontaneous abortion is a common complication of pregnancy that can lead to adverse physical and psychological outcomes for women. Vitamin D is reported to be associated with reproductive functions, whereas it...
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Modified femtosecond laser-assisted arcuate keratotomy for managing low corneal astigmatism using trifocal intraocular lens implantation in Chinese cataract patients
To evaluate the visual outcome and astigmatic correction following trifocal intraocular lens (IOL) implantation using the modified femtosecond laser-assisted arcuate keratotomy (FSAK) in Chinese cataract patie...
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Combining multimodal diffusion-weighted imaging and morphological parameters for detecting lymph node metastasis in cervical cancer
Accurate detection of lymph node metastasis (LNM) is crucial for determining the tumor stage, selecting optimal treatment, and estimating the prognosis for cervical cancer. This study aimed to assess the diagn...
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Silencing DOCK2 Attenuates Cardiac Fibrosis Following Myocardial Infarction in Mice Via Targeting PI3K/Akt and Wnt/β-Catenin Pathways
Cardiac fibrosis following myocardial infarction (MI) seriously affects the prognosis and survival rate of patients. This study aimed to determine the effect and regulation mechanism of the dedicator of cytoki...
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Clinical characteristics of membranous nephropathy after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation: A real-world multicenter study
Membranous nephropathy (MN) is a rare complication that can occur after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT). MN patients may develop nephrotic syndrome or even kidney failure, which ...
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Open AccessThe impact of sleep quality on emotion regulation difficulties in adolescents: a chained mediation model involving daytime dysfunction, social exclusion, and self-control
Previous studies have revealed associations between sleep quality and mental health, yet the comprehensive role of sleep quality, daytime dysfunction, social exclusion, and self-control in difficulties with em...
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Open AccessDevelo** and validating a Modified Cachexia Index to predict the outcomes for colorectal cancer after radical surgery
It was reported that the cachexia index (CXI: \(\frac{{\rm{ALB}}* {\rm{SMI}}}{{\rm{NLR}}}\) ...
