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The effects of different sampling techniques on peripheral post mortem tryptase levels: a recommended sampling method
Different sampling techniques can impact on post mortem tryptase levels. A previous study demonstrated significantly lower femoral post mortem total tryptase levels in samples collected via transcutaneous aspi...
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Differences in sampling techniques on total post-mortem tryptase
The measurement of mast cell tryptase is commonly used to support the diagnosis of anaphylaxis. In the post-mortem setting, the literature recommends sampling from peripheral blood sources (femoral blood) but ...
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Grading system for migrated lumbar disc herniation on sagittal magnetic resonance imaging: an agreement study
Migrated lumbar disc herniations (LDHs) in the sagittal plane are common. Disc migration grading can be applied as a useful measurement tool in the diagnosis, treatment, and outcome evaluation of migrated LDH....
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Open AccessThe use of statins for the treatment of depression in patients with acute coronary syndrome
This study aimed to investigate the effect of statins for the treatment of depression in individuals with acute coronary syndrome (ACS). We used 1-year follow-up data of a 24-week double-blind, placebo-control...
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Open AccessA macrophage-specific synthetic promoter for therapeutic application of adiponectin
Foam cell formation from macrophage is a major cause of atherosclerosis. An efficient macrophage-specific promoter is required for the targeting to macrophages. In this study, we develop a macrophage-specific ...
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Validation and reproducibility of food frequency questionnaire for Korean genome epidemiologic study
To evaluate validity and reliability of the food-frequency questionnaire (FFQ) developed for the Korean Genome Epidemiologic Study (KoGES).
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Percutaneous endoscopic cervical discectomy for discogenic cervical headache due to soft disc herniation
A discogenic cervical headache is a subtype of cervicogenic headache (CEH) that arises from a degenerative cervical disc abnormality. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the clinical outcome of percutane...
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Geographical difference in the prevalence of isolated systolic hypertension in middle-aged men and women in Korea: the Korean Health and Genome Study
To compare geographical difference in the prevalence of isolated systolic hypertension (ISH) in between urban (Ansan) and rural (Ansung) Korean adults aged 40–69 years, 4351 men and 4604 women enrolled in the ...
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Factors predicting excellent outcome of percutaneous cervical discectomy: analysis of 111 consecutive cases
Percutaneous cervical discectomy (PCD) has been developed as an effective treatment option for soft cervical disc herniation. However, no prognostic study of this procedure has yet been made. The purpose of th...
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Inverse method for identifying the underlying crack distribution in plates with random strengths
In the current investigation we seek to identify the underlying crack number and crack length distributions in brittle plates with a known strength distribution. The inverse problem in probabilistic fracture m...
