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Electrochemical Detection of Pb(II) Ions in Aqueous Solution by Carbon Nanospheres Modified Boron-Doped Diamond Electrode
In this paper, a sensor using carbon nanospheres modified boron-doped diamond (CNs/BDD) electrode for detecting heavy metal ions rapidly in aqueous solution is studied. The CNs/BDD electrode is characterized s...
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Acceleration index predicts efficacy of orthostatic training on postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome in children
The objective of this study was to examine the utility of the acceleration index observed in an electrocardiogram (ECG) for the prediction of the effectiveness of orthostatic training in pediatric patients dia...
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Hematological and Neurological Expressed 1 Promotes Tumor Progression Through mTOR Signaling in Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian cancer (OV) is a highly aggressive malignancy with poor prognosis due to recurrence and drug resistance. Therefore, it is imperative to investigate the key molecular mechanisms underlying OV progressio...
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Open AccessFiber Optic Vacuum Ultraviolet Sensor Based on an AlN-Microwire Probe
Vacuum ultraviolet (VUV) light sensing shows great potential applications in the space science, materials, biophysics, and plasma physics. In this work, an all-optical detection method is proposed for VUV sens...
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Open AccessBarriers and facilitators to uptake and use of oral pre-exposure prophylaxis in pregnant and postpartum women: a qualitative meta-synthesis
Acute HIV infection during pregnancy and in the postpartum period increases the risk of vertical transmission. The World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended preexposure prophylaxis for pregnant and postp...
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Open AccessLandform and lithospheric development contribute to the assembly of mountain floras in China
Although it is well documented that mountains tend to exhibit high biodiversity, how geological processes affect the assemblage of montane floras is a matter of ongoing research. Here, we explore landform-spec...
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Open Access2-week prevalence and associated factors of fever, diarrhea, and coexisting fever and diarrhea among children aged 6–23 months in rural Hunan Province
Fever and diarrhea are key causes of malnutrition, growth and development disorders, and death among children. At present, most studies on the associated factors of fever and diarrhea in children are concentra...
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Open AccessImpact of background music listening on anxiety in cancer patients undergoing initial radiation therapy: a randomized clinical trial
Patients undergoing radiation therapy (RT) often experience anxiety, which may jeopardize the treatment success. The efficacy of music interventions in reducing anxiety remains contentious. This randomized tri...
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Open AccessEfficacy and safety of immune checkpoint inhibitors in solid tumor patients combined with chronic coronary syndromes or its risk factor: a nationwide multicenter cohort study
Although, immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have been widely applied in the therapy of malignant tumors, the efficacy and safety of ICIs in patients with tumors and pre-existing CAD, especially chronic coron...
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Open AccessThe residual risk of inflammation and remnant cholesterol in acute coronary syndrome patients on statin treatment undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention
Residual risk assessment for acute coronary syndrome (ACS) patients after sufficient medical management remains challenging. The usefulness of measuring high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP) and remnant ...
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Open AccessFirst detection of Tetraparvovirus ungulate 1 in diseased cattle (Chinese Simmental) from Hunan province, China
Tetraparvovirus is an emerging parvovirus infecting a variety of mammals and humans, and associated with human diseases including severe acute respiratory infection and acute encephalitis syndrome. In the pres...
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Unilateral high-riding vertebral artery is associated with asymmetric morphological changes of the atlantoaxial joint: a novel risk factor for atlantoaxial osteoarthritis
This study aimed to investigate the association between unilateral high-riding vertebral artery (HRVA) and morphological changes in the atlantoaxial joint (AAJ) and to determine whether unilateral HRVA is a ri...
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Does dual-layer spectral detector CT provide added value in predicting spread through air spaces in lung adenocarcinoma? A preliminary study
To examine the predictive value of dual-layer spectral detector CT (DLCT) for spread through air spaces (STAS) in clinical lung adenocarcinoma.
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Bicyclol Alleviates Streptozotocin-induced Diabetic Cardiomyopathy By Inhibiting Chronic Inflammation And Oxidative Stress
Diabetic cardiomyopathy (DCM) is a common and severe complication of diabetes. Inflammation and oxidative stress play important roles in DCM development. Bicyclol is a hepatoprotective drug in China that exert...
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Open AccessEffect of RVAD Cannulation Length on Right Ventricular Thrombosis Risk: An In Silico Investigation
Left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) have been used off-label as long-term support of the right heart due to the lack of a clinically approved durable right VAD (RVAD). Whilst various techniques to reduce R...
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Open AccessShock index to predict outcomes in patients with trauma following traffic collisions: a retrospective cohort study
Taiwan, which has a rate of high vehicle ownership, faces significant challenges in managing trauma caused by traffic collisions. In Taiwan, traffic collisions contribute significantly to morbidity and mortali...
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Open AccessShort cell-penetration peptide conjugated bioreducible polymer enhances gene editing of CRISPR system
CRISPR-based gene therapy offers precise targeting and specific editing of disease-related gene sequences, potentially yielding long-lasting treatment effects. However, efficient delivery remains a significant...
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Site and severity of facial asymmetry after bimaxillary surgery for class III deformity: a case-control study
The study aimed (1) to evaluate the site and severity of facial asymmetry in Class III patients before and after bimaxillary surgery, and (2) to identify the influence of initial severity and positional jaw as...
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Assessing clinical pathological characteristics and gene expression patterns associated with hepatoid adenocarcinoma of the stomach
The objective of this study is to assess the clinical pathological attributes of Hepatoid Adenocarcinoma of the Stomach (HAS) and to delineate the differential diagnostic considerations about it.
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Open AccessEfficacy and safety of novel multifunctional M10 CAR-T cells in HIV-1-infected patients: a phase I, multicenter, single-arm, open-label study
Chimeric antigen receptor T (CAR-T) cells have been proposed for HIV-1 treatment but have not yet demonstrated desirable therapeutic efficacy. Here, we report newly developed anti-HIV-1 CAR-T cells armed with ...
