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Open AccessMultivariate associations between neuroanatomy and cognition in unmedicated and medicated individuals with schizophrenia
Previous studies that focused on univariate correlations between neuroanatomy and cognition in schizophrenia identified some inconsistent findings. Moreover, antipsychotic medication may impact the brain-behav...
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Cross-linked Sodium Hyaluronate Gel with PLLA-b-PEG Microsphere for Facial Contouring in Chinese: A Retrospective Study
In Asia, the demand for cosmetic facial treatments has surged due to technological advancements, increased social acceptability, and affordability. Poly-l-lactic acid (PLLA) fillers, known for their biocompatibil...
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Benefits of Hepatitis C Viral Eradication: A Real-World Nationwide Cohort Study in Taiwan
Chronic hepatitis C (CHC) increases the risk of liver cirrhosis (LC) and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). This nationwide cohort study assessed the effectiveness of viral eradication of CHC.
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Open AccessAntitumor activity of Z15-0-2, a bispecific nanobody targeting PD-1 and CTLA-4
The combination of programmed cell death protein 1 (PD-1) and cytotoxic T lymphocyte antigen 4 (CTLA-4) antibodies has potential for enhancing clinical efficacy. We described the development and antitumor acti...
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Open AccessEffect of ultrasound-guided injection of botulinum toxin type A into shoulder joint cavity on shoulder pain in poststroke patients: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Hemiplegic shoulder pain (HSP) is a common complication after stroke. It severely affects the recovery of upper limb motor function. Early shoulder pain in hemiplegic patients is mainly neuropathic caused by c...
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Open AccesscGAS-ISG15-RAGE axis reprogram necroptotic microenvironment and promote lymphatic metastasis in head and neck cancer
Cancer cells frequently evolve necroptotic resistance to overcome various survival stress during tumorigenesis. However, we have previously showed that necroptosis is widespread in head and neck squamous cell ...
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Open AccessNovel radiopaque ethanol injection: physicochemical properties, animal experiments, and clinical application in vascular malformations
Despite the efficacy of absolute ethanol (EtOH), its radiolucency introduces several risks in interventional therapy for treating vascular malformations. This study aims to develop a novel radiopaque ethanol i...
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Open AccessSurgical outcomes of robotic-assisted percutaneous fixation for thoracolumbar fractures in patients with ankylosing spondylitis
Spinal fractures in patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) mainly present as instability, involving all three columns of the spine, and surgical intervention is often considered necessary. However, in AS pa...
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Open AccessNomograms incorporating hsa_circ_0029325 highly expressed in exosomes of hepatocellular carcinoma predict the postoperative outcomes
Liquid biopsies, for example, exosomal circular RNA (circRNA) can be used to assess potential predictive markers for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in patients after curative resection. This study aimed to sea...
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Open AccessInhibition of glycolysis enhances the efficacy of immunotherapy via PDK-mediated upregulation of PD-L1
Immunotherapy for gastric cancer remains a challenge due to its limited efficacy. Metabolic reprogramming toward glycolysis has emerged as a promising avenue for enhancing the sensitivity of tumors to immunoth...
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Open AccessSystem analysis based on Anoikis-related genes identifies MAPK1 as a novel therapy target for osteosarcoma with neoadjuvant chemotherapy
Osteosarcoma (OS) is the most common bone malignant tumor in children, and its prognosis is often poor. Anoikis is a unique mode of cell death.However, the effects of Anoikis in OS remain unexplored.
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Open AccessReal-World Efficacy and Safety of Universal 8-Week Glecaprevir/Pibrentasvir for Treatment-Naïve Patients from a Nationwide HCV Registry in Taiwan
Eight-week glecaprevir/pibrentasvir (GLE/PIB) is indicated for treatment-naïve (TN) patients with chronic hepatitis C (CHC), with or without compensated cirrhosis. Given that the Taiwanese government is commit...
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Effect of high-fat diet on the fatty acid profiles of brain in offspring mice exposed to maternal gestational diabetes mellitus
Fatty acids play a critical role in the proper functioning of the brain. This study investigated the effects of a high-fat (HF) diet on brain fatty acid profiles of offspring exposed to maternal gestational di...
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ASSESS-IE: a Novel Risk Score for Patients with Infective Endocarditis
Mortality in patients with infective endocarditis (IE) remains high. The existing risk scores are relatively complex with limited clinical application. This study was conducted to establish a new risk model to...
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Dual-Specificity Phosphatase 4 Promotes Malignant Features in Colorectal Cancer Through Cyclic-AMP Response Element Binding Protein/Protein Kinase CAMP-Activated Catalytic Subunit Beta Activation
Previous studies have demonstrated that Dual-specificity phosphatase 4 (DUSP4) plays an important role in the progression of different tumor types. However, the role and mechanism of DUSP4 in colorectal cancer...
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Open AccessPrevalence and network structure of depression, insomnia and suicidality among mental health professionals who recovered from COVID-19: a national survey in China
Psychiatric syndromes are common following recovery from Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection. This study investigated the prevalence and the network structure of depression, insomnia, and suicidality...
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Open AccessEfficacy and acceptability of different probiotic products plus laxatives for pediatric functional constipation: a network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
The prevalence of pediatric constipation ranges from 0.7 to 29.6% across different countries. Functional constipation accounts for 95% of pediatric constipation, and the efficacy of pharmacotherapy is limited,...
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Open AccessA novel survival nomogram for stage I-III acral lentiginous melanoma patients, based on the SEER database and a multi-center external validation cohort
To construct an effective prognostic nomogram for patients with clinically localized Acral lentiginous melanoma (ALM).
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Open AccessDEAD-box helicase 17 (DDX17) protects cardiac function by promoting mitochondrial homeostasis in heart failure
DEAD-box helicase 17 (DDX17) is a typical member of the DEAD-box family with transcriptional cofactor activity. Although DDX17 is abundantly expressed in the myocardium, its role in heart is not fully understo...
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Open AccessPreoperative chemoradiotherapy in older patients with rectal cancer guided by comprehensive geriatric assessment within a multidisciplinary team—a multicenter phase II trial
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of preoperative concurrent chemoradiotherapy (preCRT) for locally advanced rectal cancer in older people who were classified as “fit” by compre...