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The accuracy of electrocardiogram (ECG) interpretation by doctors are affected by the available clinical information. However, having a complete set of clinical details before making a diagnosis is very diffic...
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Open AccessAssociation between fluid balance and mortality for heart failure and sepsis: a propensity score-matching analysis
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POLE/POLD1 gene variants have been suggested as potential markers for immunotherapy due to their significant association with the tumor mutational burden (TMB), an effective indicator for response prediction i...
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Open AccessEnvironmentally stable interface of layered oxide cathodes for sodium-ion batteries
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Open AccessCorrection: Corrigendum: Understanding sodium-ion diffusion in layered P2 and P3 oxides via experiments and first-principles calculations: a bridge between crystal structure and electrochemical performance
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Open AccessUnderstanding sodium-ion diffusion in layered P2 and P3 oxides via experiments and first-principles calculations: a bridge between crystal structure and electrochemical performance
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