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Open AccessEffects of ultrasound-guided serratus plane block combined with general anesthesia on postoperative early quality of recovery and analgesia in patients undergoing transapical transcatheter aortic valve implantation surgery: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Compared to traditional thoracotomy, transapical transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) surgery offers reduced trauma and faster recovery, fostering the adoption of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERA...
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Open AccessCorrelating Reiff scores with clinical, functional, and prognostic factors: characterizing noncystic fibrosis bronchiectasis severity: validation from a nationwide multicenter study in Taiwan
Our study aimed to confirm a simplified radiological scoring system, derived from a modified Reiff score, to evaluate its relationship with clinical symptoms and predictive outcomes in Taiwanese patients with ...
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Open AccessAssociation between life’s essential 8 and frailty status among cancer survivors in the United States: a cross-sectional analysis
Frailty not only affects disease survival but also impacts the long-term function and quality life of all adults diagnosed with and/or treated for cancer.The American Heart Association has introduced Life’s Es...
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Open AccessThe impact of caregiver burden on quality of life in family caregivers of patients with advanced cancer: a moderated mediation analysis of the role of psychological distress and family resilience
The caregiver burden frequently experienced by family members tending to advanced cancer patients significantly impacts their psychological well-being and quality of life (QoL). Although family resilience migh...
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Open AccessFastEval Parkinsonism: an instant deep learning–assisted video-based online system for Parkinsonian motor symptom evaluation
The Motor Disorder Society’s Unified Parkinson’s Disease Rating Scale (MDS-UPDRS) is designed to assess bradykinesia, the cardinal symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (PD). However, it cannot capture the all-day v...
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Open AccessLoss of LECT2 promotes ovarian cancer progression by inducing cancer invasiveness and facilitating an immunosuppressive environment
Leukocyte cell-derived chemotaxin 2 (LECT2) is a multifunctional cytokine that can bind to several receptors and mediate distinct molecular pathways in various cell settings. Changing levels of LECT2 have been...
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Open AccessImmune checkpoint inhibitors in cancer: the increased risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease events and progression of coronary artery calcium
Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have contributed to a significant advancement in the treatment of cancer, leading to improved clinical outcomes in many individuals with advanced disease. Both preclinical a...
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Open AccessRevealing the mechanism of 755-nm long-pulsed alexandrite laser in inhibiting infantile hemangioma endothelial cells through transcriptome sequencing
Laser therapy has shown promising outcomes in treating infantile hemangiomas. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying laser treatment for IH remain incompletely elucidated. This study aimed to unravel th...
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Open AccessUltrasound-guided erector spinae plane block for perioperative analgesia in patients undergoing laparoscopic nephrectomies surgery: a randomized controlled trial
Laparoscopic nephrectomy is a commonly utilized surgical approach for the management of renal cancer. Despite its widespread acceptance, postoperative pain management remains a significant challenge for many p...
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Open AccessCholesterol-modified prognostic nutritional index (CPNI) as an effective tool for assessing the nutrition status and predicting survival in patients with breast cancer
Malnutrition is associated with poor overall survival (OS) in breast cancer patients; however, the most predictive nutritional indicators for the prognosis of patients with breast cancer are not well-establish...
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Open AccessA real-world case–control study on the efficacy and safety of pulsed field ablation for atrial fibrillation
The primary objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of pulsed field ablation in individuals diagnosed with atrial fibrillation.
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The ASH1L-AS1-ASH1L axis controls NME1-mediated activation of the RAS signaling in gastric cancer
Gastric cancer (GC) is one of the most leading cause of malignancies. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying stomach carcinogenesis remain incompletely understood. Dysregulated genetic and epigenetic alt...
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Open AccessCorrection: Non-enzymatic heparanase enhances gastric tumor proliferation via TFEB-dependent autophagy
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Open AccessInternational guideline on natural orifice specimen extraction surgery (NOSES) for colorectal cancer (2023 version)
In recent years, natural orifice specimen extraction surgery (NOSES) has gained widespread attention as an alternative approach. Although the safety and feasibility of NOSES have been well documented, many que...
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Open AccessKnowledge, attitude, and practice of nephrologists on the decision for renal replacement therapy
This study aimed to investigate the Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice (KAP) of nephrologists on the decision of renal replacement therapy (RRT), including peritoneal dialysis, hemodialysis, and kidney transpla...
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Altered brain structure in preschool-aged children with tetralogy of Fallot
Neurodevelopmental abnormalities are prevalent in children with tetralogy of Fallot. Our aim was to investigate the structural brain alterations of preschool-aged children with tetralogy of Fallot and its corr...
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Open AccessCharacterization of mesenchymal stem cells in human fetal bone marrow by single-cell transcriptomic and functional analysis
Bone marrow mesenchymal stromal/stem cells (MSCs) are a heterogeneous population that can self-renew and generate stroma, cartilage, fat, and bone. Although a significant progress has been made toward recogniz...
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Open AccessCACA guidelines for holistic integrative management of rectal cancer
Colorectal cancer is a common malignant tumor worldwide. In China, the ratio of rectal cancer to colon cancer in terms of incidence is close to 1: 1. Low rectal cancer accounts for more than half of all cases ...
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Open AccessSafety and immunogenicity of a mosaic vaccine booster against Omicron and other SARS-CoV-2 variants: a randomized phase 2 trial
An ongoing randomized, double-blind, controlled phase 2 trial was conducted to evaluate the safety and immunogenicity of a mosaic-type recombinant vaccine candidate, named NVSI-06-09, as a booster dose in subj...
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Open AccessEfficacy of SCF drug conjugate targeting c-KIT in gastrointestinal stromal tumor
Gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) is a rare type of cancer that occurs in the gastrointestinal tract. The majority of GIST cases carry oncogenic forms of KIT, the receptor for stem cell factor (SCF). Small...