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Open AccessA novel nomogram to stratify quality of life among advanced cancer patients with spinal metastatic disease after examining demographics, dietary habits, therapeutic interventions, and mental health status
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Fluorimetric determination of histidine by exploiting its inhibitory effect on the oxidation of thiamine by cobalt-containing Prussian Blue nanocubes
A fluorometric assay for histidine (His) is described. It is based on the inhibitory effect of His on nanocubes consisting of cobalt-containing Prussian Blue analog (CoFe NCbs), which have a strong oxidation e...
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Open AccessA validated preoperative score predicting survival and functional outcome in lung cancer patients operated with posterior decompression and stabilization for metastatic spinal cord compression
This study aims to create and validate a score for survival and functional outcome of lung cancer patients with metastatic spinal cord compression (MSCC) after posterior decompressive surgery.
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Tantalum rod implantation for femoral head osteonecrosis: survivorship analysis and determination of prognostic factors for total hip arthroplasty
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the moderate survival data of porous tantalum rod implants for the treatment of osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH). Additionally, some independent prognostic fac...
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Open AccessPrediction of survival prognosis after surgery in patients with symptomatic metastatic spinal cord compression from non-small cell lung cancer
The aim of this study was to develop a scoring system for prediction of survival prognosis after surgery in patients with symptomatic metastatic spinal cord compression (MSCC) from non-small cell lung cancer (...
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Core decompression and implantation of bone marrow mononuclear cells with porous hydroxylapatite composite filler for the treatment of osteonecrosis of the femoral head
Implanted bone marrow mononuclear cells (BMMCs) may promote both osteogenesis and angiogenesis in the femoral head. The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of core decompression and implanta...
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Chemotherapy Response Analysis for Osteosarcom with Intra-arterial Chemotherapy by Subcutaneous Implantable Delivery System
To summarize the experience in intraarterial neoadjuvant chemotherapy for extremity osteosarcoma. Between January 2002 and December 2007,111 patients with stage IIB extremity osteosarcoma received preoperative...