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Open AccessInternet addiction and residual depressive symptoms among clinically stable adolescents with major psychiatric disorders during the COVID-19 pandemic: a network analysis perspective
To assess the inter-relationships between residual depressive symptoms (RDS) and Internet addiction (IA) using network analysis among clinically stable adolescents with major psychiatric disorders during the C...
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Open AccessAntimicrobial activity and comparative metabolomic analysis of Priestia megaterium strains derived from potato and dendrobium
The growth of endophytic bacteria is influenced by the host plants and their secondary metabolites and activities. In this study, P. megaterium P-NA14 and P. megaterium D-HT207 were isolated from potato tuber and...
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P2X7/P2X4 Receptors Mediate Proliferation and Migration of Retinal Microglia in Experimental Glaucoma in Mice
Microglia are involved in the inflammatory response and retinal ganglion cell damage in glaucoma. Here, we investigated how microglia proliferate and migrate in a mouse model of chronic ocular hypertension (CO...
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Open AccessEffects of intermittently scanned continuous glucose monitoring on blood glucose control and the production of urinary ketone bodies in pregestational diabetes mellitus
To investigate the effects of intermittently scanned continuous glucose monitoring (isCGM) on blood glucose control, clinical value of blood glucose monitoring and production of urinary ketone bodies in preges...
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Cognitive Function and Quality of Life in Community-Dwelling Seniors with Mild Cognitive Impairment in Taiwan
The aims of this study were to examine the relationships between overall cognitive function and the quality of life (QOL) domains, and to compare the differences in these by age, gender, and educational level ...
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Enhancing POI search on maps via online address extraction and associated information segmentation
With the popularity of wireless networks and mobile devices, we have seen rapid growth in mobile applications and services, especially location-based services. However, most existing location-based services li...
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A novel application of real-time RT-LAMP for body fluid identification: using HBB detection as the model
We report on a novel application of real-time reverse transcription-loop-mediated isothermal amplification (real-time RT-LAMP) to identify the presence of a specific body fluid using blood as a proof-of-conce...
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Safety and efficacy study of lung cancer stem cell vaccine
In this trial, lung cancer stem cells (CSCs) were separated and cultured to produce a vaccine; its safety and efficacy were prospectively evaluated in low-, medium-, and high-dose groups. Between February and ...
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ACE2 and Ang-(1–7) protect endothelial cell function and prevent early atherosclerosis by inhibiting inflammatory response
Angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) is a counter-regulator against ACE by converting angiotensin II (Ang-II) to Ang-(1–7), but the effect of ACE2 and Ang-(1–7) on endothelial cell function and atherosclerot...
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Liraglutide reduces the body weight and waist circumference in Chinese overweight and obese type 2 diabetic patients
To investigate the effects of liraglutide, a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor activator, on body weight and waist circumference in Chinese overweight and obese type 2 diabetic patients.
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Hydrogen adsorption and dissociation on small AlnAu clusters: an electronic structure density functional study
We present density functional calculations of H2 adsorption and dissociation on small-sized Al n Au clusters for n = 1−13. The growth pattern for Al n ...
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Protocol for the Use of a Bead Array for the Multiple Detection of Genotype of Chlamydia trachomatis
The identification of Chlamydia trachomatis genotypes is important for both molecular epidemiology and infection control such as contact tracing and identification of high-risk groups. Currently, at least 19 huma...
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Combination of fluvastatin and losartan relieves atherosclerosis and macrophage infiltration in atherosclerotic plaques in rabbits
To investigate whether the combination of fluvastatin and losartan synergistically relieve atherosclerosis and plaque inflammation induced by a high-cholesterol diet in rabbits.
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Chitosan–Alginate Microcapsules for Oral Delivery of Egg Yolk Immunoglobulin (IgY): Effects of Chitosan Concentration
In our previous study, chitosan–alginate microcapsules were developed to protect egg yolk immunoglobulin (IgY) from gastric inactivation. The present study was undertaken to determine the effect of chitosan co...
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Open AccessThe trend of susceptibilities to amphotericin B and fluconazole of Candida species from 1999 to 2002 in Taiwan
Candida species have various degrees of susceptibility to common antifungal drugs. The extent of resistance to amphotericin B and fluconazole of Candida glabrata isolates causing candidemia has been reported. Ac...
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The Selenium and Phospholipid (Phosphatidylcholine) Deficiency and Low Temperature of Environment May be the Pathogenetic Basis of Kaschin-Beck Disease
Kaschin-Beck disease (KBD), an endemic, deforming osteoarthropathy, which occurs in remote and secluded places among the mountainous areas of China and in the eastern part of the Soviet Union, seriously impair...
