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Understanding Propofol’s Protective Mechanism in Tubular Epithelial Cells: Mitigating Pyroptosis via the miR-143-3p/ATPase Na + /K + Transporting Subunit Alpha 2 Pathway in Renal Ischemia–Reperfusion
Propofol (Pro), a prevalent intravenous anesthetic, has recently been recognized for its potential in mitigating ischemia–reperfusion (I/R) injuries. Despite a plethora of evidence suggesting the beneficial ef...
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Open AccessA qualitative study to examine meaningful change in physical function associated with weight-loss
This study explored perceptions of meaningful weight-loss and the level of change on two patient-reported outcome (PRO) measures, the 36-item Short Form Health Survey® [SF-36v2®] and Impact of Weight on Qualit...
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An Analysis of Unobserved Selection in an Inpatient Diagnostic Cost Group Model
The study assesses unobserved selection bias in an inpatient diagnostic cost group (DCG) model similar to Medicare's Principal Inpatient Diagnostic Cost Group (PIP-DCG) risk adjustment model using a unique dat...