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Open AccessThe effects of observing punishment on consumers’ decisions to punish other companies during industry-wide crises
Industry-wide crises, characterized by multiple companies within an industry allegedly engaging in similar misconduct, lead to disruptions in the social order. During such crises, one or a few of the involved ...
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Immune checkpoint inhibitor-associated new-onset hypophysitis: a retrospective analysis using the FAERS
Our study aimed to investigate the prevalence and demographic characteristics of immune checkpoint inhibitor-associated hypophysitis (ICI-hypophysitis) using data from the FAERS, and the risk factors of progno...
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Open AccessDexmedetomidine improves the circulatory dysfunction of the glymphatic system induced by sevoflurane through the PI3K/AKT/ΔFosB/AQP4 pathway in young mice
Multiple sevoflurane exposures may damage the develo** brain. The neuroprotective function of dexmedetomidine has been widely confirmed in animal experiments and human studies. However, the effect of dexmede...
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Biogenesis of Rab14-positive Endosome Buds at Golgi-endosome Contacts by the RhoBTB3-SHIP164-Vps26B Complex
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Open AccessHistamine-related genes participate in the establishment of an immunosuppressive microenvironment and impact the immunotherapy response in hepatocellular carcinoma
Chronic inflammation is pivotal in the pathogenesis of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Histamine is a biologically active substance that amplifies the inflammatory and immune response and serves as a neurotran...
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Metabolomics efficiently discriminates monozygotic twins in peripheral blood
Monozygotic (MZ) twins cannot be distinguished using conventional forensic STR ty** because they present identical STR genoty**s. However, MZ twins do not always live in the same environment and often have...
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Open AccessInvestigating the causal relationship between thyroid dysfunction diseases and osteoporosis: a two-sample Mendelian randomization analysis
The prevalence of thyroid dysfunction diseases (TDFDs) and osteoporosis (OP) is high. Previous studies have indicated a potential association between TDFDs and OP, yet the causal direction remains unclear. Thi...
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Exploring the representation of Chinese cultural symbols dissemination in the era of large language models
Cultural symbols serve as one of the most direct and tangible representations of culture spreading, including for the dissemination of Chinese civilization. This study embarks on an exploratory analysis and co...
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Ecological transitions in **njiang, China: Unraveling the impact of climate change on vegetation dynamics (1990–2020)
For the past several decades, climate change has been driving vegetation dynamics in arid regions worldwide. This study investigates vegetation dynamics and their links to climate from 1990 to 2020 in **njiang...
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Open AccessDiagnostic value of combined ultrasound contrast and elastography for differentiating benign and malignant thyroid nodules: a meta-analysis
The diagnostic value of contrast-enhanced ultrasound combined with ultrasound elastography for benign and malignant thyroid nodules is still controversial, so we used meta-analysis to seek controversial answer...
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Self-Preloading Flexible Attachment Actuator with Multi-Mechanism Hierarchical Structure
Flexible attachment actuators are popular in a wide range of applications, owing to their flexibility and highly reliable attachment. However, their reversible adhesion performance depends on the actual effect...
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Microscopic internal spermatic-inferior epigastric vein anastomosis for treating left varicocele
To evaluate the clinical efficacy of microscopic internal spermatic-inferior epigastric vein anastomosis in the treatment of left varicocele and compare it with microscopic spermatic vein ligation for the same...
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Open AccessEnhancing iron content and growth of cucumber seedlings with MgFe-LDHs under low-temperature stress
The development of cost-effective and eco-friendly fertilizers is crucial for enhancing iron (Fe) uptake in crops and can help alleviate dietary Fe deficiencies, especially in populations with limited access t...
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Open AccessClip-and-snare method with a pre-loo** technique versus conventional method in the treatment of precancerous lesion and early gastric cancer: a retrospective study
Low grade intraepithelial neoplasia (LGIN) and high grade intraepithelial neoplasia (HGIN) are potential precancerous lesion of gastric neoplasms. Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) is the first option for...
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A combined model based on radiomics features of Sonazoid contrast-enhanced ultrasound in the Kupffer phase for the diagnosis of well-differentiated hepatocellular carcinoma and atypical focal liver lesions: a prospective, multicenter study
The objective of this study was to develop a combined model based on radiomics features of Sonazoid contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) during the Kupffer phase and to evaluate its value in differentiating wel...
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Boundary-Repairing Dual-Path Network for Retinal Layer Segmentation in OCT Image with Pigment Epithelial Detachment
Automatic retinal layer segmentation in optical coherence tomography (OCT) images is crucial for the diagnosis of ocular diseases. Currently, automatic retinal layer segmentation works well with normal OCT ima...
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Open AccessNAC1 transcriptional activation of LDHA induces hepatitis B virus immune evasion leading to cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma development
Our study aimed to elucidate the molecular mechanisms underlying NAC1 (nucleus accumbens associated 1) transcriptional regulation of LDHA and its role in HBV immune evasion, thus contributing to the developmen...
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Open AccessThe burden and predictors of 30-day unplanned readmission in patients with acute liver failure: a national representative database study
Liver diseases were significant source of early readmission burden. This study aimed to evaluate the 30-day unplanned readmission rates, causes of readmissions, readmission costs, and predictors of readmission...
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Retraction Note: Geniposide Attenuates LPS-Induced Injury via Up-Regulation of miR-145 in H9c2 Cells
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Improvement strategy on thermophysical properties of A2B2O7-type rare earth zirconates for thermal barrier coatings applications: A review
The A2B2O7-type rare earth zirconate compounds have been considered as promising candidates for thermal barrier coating (TBC) materials because of their low sintering rate, improved phase stability, and reduced t...
