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Open AccessA deep learning-driven discovery of berberine derivatives as novel antibacterial against multidrug-resistant Helicobacter pylori
Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is currently recognized as the primary carcinogenic pathogen associated with gastric tumorigenesis, and its high prevalence and resistance make it difficult to tackle. A graph neur...
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Open AccessThe association between the triglyceride-glucose index and in-stent restenosis in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Insulin resistance (IR) can lead to cellular metabolic disorders, activation of oxidative stress, and endothelial dysfunction, contributing to in-stent restenosis (ISR). The triglyceride-glucose index (TyG ind...
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Open AccessUse of serum KL-6 and chest radiographic severity grade to predict 28-day mortality in COVID-19 patients with pneumonia: a retrospective cohort study
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has had a global social and economic impact. An easy assessment procedure to handily identify the mortality risk of inpatients is urgently needed in clinical practice. There...
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Open AccessAutosurv: interpretable deep learning framework for cancer survival analysis incorporating clinical and multi-omics data
Accurate prognosis for cancer patients can provide critical information for optimizing treatment plans and improving life quality. Combining omics data and demographic/clinical information can offer a more com...
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Open AccessOncological prognosis and morbidity of hepatectomy in elderly patients with hepatocellular carcinoma: a propensity score matching and multicentre study
With increasing life expectancy, the number of elderly patients (≥ 65 years) with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) has steadily increased. Hepatectomy remains the first-line treatment for HCC patients. However, ...
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Open AccessCorrection: Discovery of novel non-peptidic and non-covalent small-molecule 3CLpro inhibitors as potential candidate for COVID-19 treatment
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Open AccessDiscovery of novel non-peptidic and non-covalent small-molecule 3CLpro inhibitors as potential candidate for COVID-19 treatment
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Open AccessSYK-mediated epithelial cell state is associated with response to c-Met inhibitors in c-Met-overexpressing lung cancer
Genomic MET amplification and exon 14 skip** are currently clinically recognized biomarkers for stratifying subsets of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients according to the predicted response to c-Met in...
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Open AccessBalance training benefits chronic ankle instability with generalized joint hypermobility: a prospective cohort study
Balance training is the first choice of treatment for chronic ankle instability (CAI). However, there is a lack of research on the effects of balance training in CAI with generalized joint hypermobility (GJH)....
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Open AccessBerberine treats atherosclerosis via a vitamine-like effect down-regulating Choline-TMA-TMAO production pathway in gut microbiota
Trimethylamine-N-oxide (TMAO) derived from the gut microbiota is an atherogenic metabolite. This study investigates whether or not berberine (BBR) could reduce TMAO production in the gut microbiota and treat athe...
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Open AccessAutoamputation of the appendix and survival of the amputated part: a rare case report and literature review
Autoamputation of the appendix, i.e., complete separation of a part of the appendix without any surgical intervention, has been rarely documented in the literature in recent years. Herein, we report a case whe...
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Open AccessDistal insertion rupture of lateral ankle ligament as a predictor of weakened and delayed sports recovery after acute ligament repair: mid-term outcomes of 117 cases
For lateral ankle ligament rupture, surgical repair has been considered for patients requiring return to high-demanding sports. However, there is a lack of systematic research regarding arthroscopic treatment ...
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Clinical characteristics and related risk factors of disease severity in 101 COVID-19 patients hospitalized in Wuhan, China
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) broke out in December 2019. Due its high morbility and mortality, it is necessary to summarize the clinical characteristics of COVID-19 patients to provide more theoretical ...
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Open AccessAzvudine is a thymus-homing anti-SARS-CoV-2 drug effective in treating COVID-19 patients
Azvudine (FNC) is a nucleoside analog that inhibits HIV-1 RNA-dependent RNA polymerase (RdRp). Recently, we discovered FNC an agent against SARS-CoV-2, and have taken it into Phase III trial for COVID-19 patie...
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Open AccessA new classification of talocalcaneal coalitions based on computed tomography for operative planning
Current classifications emphasize the morphology of the coalition, however, subtalar joint facets involved should also be emphasized.
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Open AccessGlobulin, the albumin-to-globulin ratio, and fibrinogen perform well in the diagnosis of Periprosthetic joint infection
Although periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is a severe complication of total joint arthroplasty (TJA), the diagnosis of PJI remains challenging. Albumin (ALB), globulin (GLB), the albumin-to-globulin ratio ...
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Open AccessEffects of irrigation fluid temperature during flexible ureteroscopic holmium laser lithotripsy on postoperative fever and shivering: a randomized controlled trial
Flexible ureteroscopic holmium laser lithotripsy is used to treat urinary tract calculi, but postoperative complications include shivering, fever and infection. To investigate the effects of irrigation fluid t...
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Open AccessEstablishment of a nomogram for predicting the surgical difficulty of anterior cervical spine surgery
For a long time, surgical difficulty is mainly evaluated based on subjective perception rather than objective indexes. Moreover, the lack of systematic research regarding the evaluation of surgical difficulty ...
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Open AccessOral berberine improves brain dopa/dopamine levels to ameliorate Parkinson’s disease by regulating gut microbiota
The phenylalanine–tyrosine–dopa–dopamine pathway provides dopamine to the brain. In this process, tyrosine hydroxylase (TH) is the rate-limiting enzyme that hydroxylates tyrosine and generates levodopa (l-dopa) w...
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Open AccessPanax notoginseng saponins promote endothelial progenitor cell angiogenesis via the Wnt/β-catenin pathway
Distraction osteogenesis (DO) is an effective treatment in craniomaxillofacial surgery. However, the issue of sufficient blood supply at the regeneration tissue has limited its wide application. Panax notoginseng...