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Rheological and light scattering analyses for characterizing phase separation of polymer solutions in lithium-ion battery separator coating system
Nonsolvent-induced phase separation is a widely used technique in the manufacture of polymeric separators. This method involves fine-tuning porous structures through the phase separation of polymer solutions i...
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Association of local steroid injection as a risk factor for electrocoagulation syndrome after esophageal endoscopic submucosal dissection
Postendoscopic submucosal dissection electrocoagulation syndrome (PEECS) is commonly observed after performing endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) for esophageal neoplasia. However, data on the incidence an...
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Effect of fiber orientation on spinning dynamics for liquid crystalline polymer solutions using mesoscopic theory
Liquid crystalline polymer (LCP) solutions undergo uniaxial elongation in fiber spinning, yielding highly oriented fibril-structured fibers with enhanced orientation and mechanical properties. This study explo...
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Persistence and enrichment of dominant T cell clonotypes in expanded tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes of breast cancer
Adoptive cell therapy using tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) has shown promising results in cancer treatment, including breast cancer. However, clonal dynamics and clinical significance of TIL expansion e...
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Open AccessEarly vascular aging determined by brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity and its impact on ischemic stroke outcome: a retrospective observational study
Vascular aging phenotype may be useful in predicting stroke prognosis. In the present study, the relationship between vascular aging phenotypes and outcomes after acute ischemic stroke was investigated. The st...
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Open AccessPrognosis of ischemic stroke patients with both aortic atheroma and cardioembolic sources
This study aimed to investigate the relationship between complex aortic plaque (CAP) and short-term as well as long-term outcomes following cardioembolic stroke. CAP is a known risk factor for occurrence and r...
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Effectiveness of endovascular treatment for in-hospital stroke vs. community-onset stroke: a propensity score-matched analysis
The effectiveness of endovascular treatment for in-hospital stroke remains debatable. We aimed to compare the outcomes between patients with in-hospital stroke and community-onset stroke who received endovascu...
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Natural history of gastric leiomyoma
Most gastric leiomyomas are asymptomatic and benign subepithelial tumors (SETs); however, some may increase in size or become symptomatic. Understanding their natural history is therefore important to their ma...
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Crosslinking characteristics of aziridine crosslinkers in polyurethane-based clearcoats for automotive applications
Crosslinking systems play a vital role in the coating industry by significantly improving the wear resistance, chemical resistance, and toughness of the coatings. In particular, polyfunctional aziridines, know...
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Open AccessLong-term outcomes of patients with embolic stroke of undetermined source according to subtype
The prognosis of patients with embolic stroke of undetermined source (ESUS) may vary according to the underlying cause. Therefore, we aimed to divide ESUS into subtypes and assess the long-term outcomes. Conse...
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Sargassum horneri drift as a soil amendment for soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merr.) and its effects on microbiome composition
Sargassum horneri which seasonally enters East Asian waters frequently leads to negative economic consequences despite its ecological importance. It damages vessel engines and fishing gear and releases hydrogen s...
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Open AccessTargeted siRNA delivery to lung epithelia reduces airway inflammation in a mouse model of allergic asthma
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease triggered by allergic reactions in the bronchia. These reactions lead to swelling of mucous membranes, hypersecretion of mucus, and bronchoconstriction, resulting in a ...
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Risk factors associated with recurrence of gastric hyperplastic polyps: a single-center, long-term, retrospective cohort study
The likelihood of recurrence of gastric hyperplastic polyps (GHPs) following endoscopic resection and the need for long-term follow-up remain unknown. We, therefore, aimed to investigate the factors associated...
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Open AccessMachine-learning driven global optimization of surface adsorbate geometries
The adsorption energies of molecular adsorbates on catalyst surfaces are key descriptors in computational catalysis research. For the relatively large reaction intermediates frequently encountered, e.g., in sy...
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Open AccessPrognostic value of central blood pressure on the outcomes of embolic stroke of undetermined source
We investigated the prognostic impact of central blood pressure (BP) on outcomes in patients with embolic stroke of undetermined source (ESUS). The prognostic value of central BP according to ESUS subtype was ...
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Comparison of endoscopic submucosal dissection and surgery for early gastric cancer that is not indicated for endoscopic resection in elderly patients
Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) is sometimes performed for early gastric cancer (EGC) which is not indicated for endoscopic resection (ER) in elderly patients considering old age and comorbidities. We a...
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Lattice Boltzmann modeling and analysis of ceramic filtration with different pore structures
The pressure drop in the ceramic filter system of the after-treatment device has a great effect on automobile engine performance. To predict the pressure drop under various operating conditions, it is necessar...
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Clinical outcomes of marginal ulcer bleeding compared with those of peptic ulcer bleeding
Marginal ulcer bleeding (MUB) is a complication that can occur following several types of surgery. However, few studies exist on it. Therefore, this study aimed to compare the clinical outcomes of MUB with tho...
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Conventional endoscopic mucosal resection versus modified endoscopic mucosal resection for duodenal neuroendocrine tumor
As the incidence of duodenal neuroendocrine tumors (DNET) is steadily increasing, the role of endoscopic treatment for appropriate lesions is becoming more significant. We aimed to compare the outcomes accordi...
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Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding Due to a Left Gastric Artery Pseudoaneurysm: A Case Series
Left gastric artery (LGA) pseudoaneurysm presenting with upper gastrointestinal (UGI) bleeding is rare but fatal, unless treated.
