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Open AccessNiclosamide targets the dynamic progression of macrophages for the resolution of endometriosis in a mouse model
Due to the vital roles of macrophages in the pathogenesis of endometriosis, targeting macrophages could be a promising therapeutic direction. Here, we investigated the efficacy of niclosamide for the resolutio...
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A case of early recurrent immunoglobulin A nephropathy and T-cell-mediated rejection in a transplant patient with Wiskott–Aldrich syndrome
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Mediastinitis is an unusual but potentially life-threatening complication of cardiac surgery. Open drainage is one of the standard therapies, but there could sometimes be potential complications. We had a pati...
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No-touch saphenous vein graft harvesting technique for coronary artery bypass grafting
Although the patency of internal artery grafts in coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is superior to that of saphenous vein grafts (SVGs), good long-term patency rates have been reported with SVGs harvested...
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First report of the occurrence of multiple resistance to Flutianil and Pyriofenone in field isolates of Podosphaera xanthii, the causal fungus of cucumber powdery mildew
Two new fungicides, flutianil and pyriofenone were introduced into the Japanese market in 2013 and 2014, to control powdery mildew on cucumber. Isolates of Podosphaera xanthii, the causal agent of powdery mildew,...
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Open AccessA case of primary breast angiosarcoma with multiple discontinuous small lesions
Angiosarcoma of the breast is rare. It carries a poor prognosis because of its high risk of local recurrence and distant metastases. Presently, there are still no established systemic therapies. Thus, the main...
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Open AccessRelationship between the state of tongue hygiene and the number of residual teeth in convalescent-ward inpatients, cross- sectional study
The changed disease landscape in Japan because of an increasing aging population has contributed to an increase in convalescent inpatients, warranting important considerations of their oral care needs. However...
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Relationship between anxiety/depression and oral health-related quality of life in inpatients of convalescent hospitals
The aim of this study is to examin the association between anxiety/depressive tendency and oral health-related quality of life in inpatients of convalescent wards. This cross-sectional study included inpatient...
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Successful management of severe unilateral re-expansion pulmonary edema after mitral valve repair with mini-thoracotomy using extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
A 60-year-old man received mitral valve repair via right mini-thoracotomy, which was followed by unilateral re-expansion pulmonary edema on the right side and severe hemoptysis just after the surgery. Despite ...
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Open AccessCorrection: Corrigendum: Beyond the brain-Peripheral kisspeptin signaling is essential for promoting endometrial gland development and function
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Open AccessBeyond the brain-Peripheral kisspeptin signaling is essential for promoting endometrial gland development and function
Uterine growth and endometrial gland formation (adenogenesis) and function, are essential for fertility and are controlled by estrogens and other regulators, whose nature and physiological relevance are yet to...
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Alternative peripheral perfusion strategies for safe cardiopulmonary bypass in atrial septal defect closure via a right minithoracotomy approach
In cases of cardiac surgery via a minimally invasive right minithoracotomy approach, cardiopulmonary bypass is established with peripheral arterial cannulation, frequently with a single femoral artery. Occasio...
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Open AccessActivation of the transcription factor, nuclear factor kappa-B, during the estrous cycle and early pregnancy in the pig
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This chapter focuses on the comparative development and mechanisms regulating branching morphogenesis of endometrial glands in the mammalian uterus. All uteri contain endometrial glands that secrete substances...
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Electrostatic Contributions to Chain Stiffness and Excluded-Volume Effects in Sodium Hyaluronate Solutions
Intrinsic viscosities [η] for sodium hyaluronate in aqueous sodium chloride at 25°C were determined for 12 samples ranging in weight-average molecular weight Mw from 3.8×103 to 3.5×105 at NaCl concentrations Cs b...