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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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Recent advances in imaging devices: image sensors and neuromorphic vision sensors
Remarkable developments in image recognition technology trigger demands for more advanced imaging devices. In recent years, traditional image sensors, as the go-to imaging devices, have made substantial progre...
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Glycinamide Facilitates Nanocomplex Formation and Functions Synergistically with Bone Morphogenetic Protein 2 to Promote Osteoblast Differentiation In Vitro and Bone Regeneration in a Mouse Calvarial Defect Model
This study aimed to identify glycine analogs conducive to the formation of cell-absorbable nanocomplexes, enhancing collagen synthesis and subsequent osteogenesis in combination with BMP2 for improved bone reg...
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Open AccessVascular endothelial dysfunction induced by 3-bromofluoranthene via MAPK-mediated-NFκB pro-inflammatory pathway and intracellular ROS generation
3-Bromofluoranthene (3-BrFlu) is the secondary metabolite of fluoranthene, which is classified as a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon, through bromination and exists in the fine particulate matter of air polluta...
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Dynamic change of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease in patients with hepatitis C virus infection after achieving sustained virologic response with direct-acting antivirals
Information on the dynamics of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) among hepatitis C virus patients achieving sustained virologic response (SVR12) with direct-acting antivirals (DAAs)...
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Preparation of water-soluble tantalum nanoparticles and their radiosensitization application
Radiation therapy (RT) that utilizes high dose of ionizing radiation to kill tumor cells is a common cancer treatment method. However, the effectiveness of RT is limited by the tolerance of normal tissue surro...
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Temporomandibular joint degenerative changes following mandibular fracture: a computed tomography-based study on the role of condylar involvement
This study assessed the incidence of postfracture radiological temporomandibular joint (TMJ) degeneration in patients with different types of mandibular fractures, focusing on the impact of condylar fractures.
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Publisher Correction: E3 ubiquitin ligase UBR5 modulates circadian rhythm by facilitating the ubiquitination and degradation of the key clock transcription factor BMAL1
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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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Association between obstructive sleep apnea severity and depression risk: a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has received considerable attention as a potential risk factor for depressive symptoms. The systematic review was conducted to confirm the dose‒response connection between OSA sev...
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Open AccessTime synchronization between parietal–frontocentral connectivity with MRCP and gait in post-stroke bipedal tasks
In post-stroke rehabilitation, functional connectivity (FC), motor-related cortical potential (MRCP), and gait activities are common measures related to recovery outcomes. However, the interrelationship betwee...
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Open AccessTargeting small druggable compounds against 3RZE histamine H1 receptor as potential of anti-allergic drug applying molecular modeling approach
Allergic disorders, prevalent global health concerns, afflict a substantial portion of the world’s population. These maladies result from an exaggerated immune system response to ordinarily innocuous substance...
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Intrathecal Fumagillin Alleviates Chronic Neuropathy-Induced Nociceptive Sensitization and Modulates Spinal Astrocyte-Neuronal Glycolytic and Angiogenic Proteins
Nociceptive sensitization is accompanied by the upregulation of glycolysis in the central nervous system in neuropathic pain. Growing evidence has demonstrated glycolysis and angiogenesis to be related to the ...
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Open AccessImplementation of shared decision-making about rooming-in: A before and after an audit of breastfeeding in Taiwan
The 24-h rooming-in policy is crucial to the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) for promoting breastfeeding. However, this policy may restrict maternal autonomy. In 2018, to integrate women’s preferences...
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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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α4 nicotinic receptors on GABAergic neurons mediate a cholinergic analgesic circuit in the substantia nigra pars reticulata
Nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs) regulate pain pathways with various outcomes depending on receptor subtypes, neuron types, and locations. But it remains unknown whether α4β2 nAChRs abundantly expres...
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Two polyoxovanadoborates with over 100 nuclei assembled from a {V14Co12B72} cluster
Combining theoretical prediction and experimental exploration, the first sandwich-type polyoxovanadoborate (POVB) with an odd number of nuclei, [V11B26O73(OH)10]8−(1), was discovered under hydrothermal conditions...
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Open AccessOsMAPK6 phosphorylation and CLG1 ubiquitylation of GW6a non-additively enhance rice grain size through stabilization of the substrate
The chromatin modifier GRAIN WEIGHT 6a (GW6a) enhances rice grain size and yield. However, little is known about its gene network determining grain size. Here, we report that MITOGEN-ACTIVED PROTEIN KINASE 6 (...
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Open AccessAuthor Correction: Amyloid modifier SERF1a interacts with polyQ-expanded huntingtin-exon 1 via helical interactions and exacerbates polyQ-induced toxicity
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E3 ubiquitin ligase UBR5 modulates circadian rhythm by facilitating the ubiquitination and degradation of the key clock transcription factor BMAL1
The circadian clock is the inner rhythm of life activities and is controlled by a self-sustained and endogenous molecular clock, which maintains a ~ 24 h internal oscillation. As the core element of the circad...