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Open AccessPatents as Capitalist Aesthetic Forms
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Mesenchymal Stem Cell Spheroids: A Promising Tool for Vascularized Tissue Regeneration
Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are undifferentiated cells that can differentiate into specific cell lineages when exposed to the right conditions. The ability of MSCs to differentiate into particular cells is c...
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Open AccessOutcome and complication rate of total hip arthroplasty in patients younger than twenty years: which bearing surface should be used?
Total hip arthroplasty (THA) in younger patients remains controversial due to concerns regarding long-term implant survival and potential complications. This study aimed to evaluate long-term clinical outcomes...
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Open AccessComparative Study on Energy Yield of Tunnel Oxide Passivated Contact (TOPCon) and Passivated Emitter and Rear Contact (PERC) Solar Cells and Analysis of Optimal Installation Method for Vertical Photovoltaics
Photovoltaic (PV) installations have traditionally relied on a conventional south-facing orientation, which maximizes energy production at noon but has lower energy generation in the morning and afternoon. Ver...
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Characterization of Codeine Treatment Responders Among Patients with Refractory or Unexplained Chronic Cough: A Prospective Real-World Cohort Study
Codeine is a narcotic antitussive often considered for managing patients with refractory or unexplained chronic cough. This study aimed to evaluate the proportion and characteristics of patients who responded ...
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The impact of boost radiation therapy after hysterectomy on cervical cancer patients with close or positive resection margins
We investigated the effect of boost radiation therapy (RT) in addition to whole pelvis RT (WPRT) on treatment outcome and safety of cervical cancer patients following hysterectomy with close/positive resection...
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Open AccessThe effect of ulinastatin on acute kidney injury in patients undergoing off-pump cardiac bypass surgery
Ulinastatin, an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant trypsin inhibitor, has shown potential in mitigating acute kidney injury (AKI) and reducing serum creatinine levels after various surgeries. This retrospective...
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Bifacial module characterization analysis with current mismatched PERC cells
In the photovoltaics (PV) industry, bifacial modules have already captured approximately 30% of the market share in 2022. This is attributed to their ability to yield higher energy output and lower the leveliz...
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Open AccessFrontoparietal functional connectivity moderates the link between time spent on social media and subsequent negative affect in daily life
Evidence on the harms and benefits of social media use is mixed, in part because the effects of social media on well-being depend on a variety of individual difference moderators. Here, we explored potential n...
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Is reduced-dose whole-brain radiotherapy also feasible in primary CNS lymphoma for curative or salvage purpose?
Recently, reduced-dose whole-brain radiotherapy (WBRT) has been used to treat primary central nervous system lymphoma (PCNSL). However, whether reduced-dose WBRT is also an acceptable option for curative or sa...
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Baseline Cohort Profile of the Korean Chronic Cough Registry: A Multicenter, Prospective, Observational Study
The Korean Chronic Cough Registry study was initiated to characterize patients with chronic cough (CC) and investigate their outcomes in real-world clinical practice. This report aims to describe the baseline ...
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Experience Similarity, Mindful Awareness, and Accurate Interpersonal Understanding
Understanding other people’s thoughts and feelings is important for successful relationships. The current study examined potential benefits and pitfalls of experience similarity and mindful awareness in relati...
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Non-endometrioid endometrial cancer: analysis of recurrence pattern and identification of prognostic and treatment factors affecting recurrence and survival
We investigated the characteristics of recurrence pattern and survival of patients with non-endometrioid endometrial cancer (NEEC) and attempted to identify prognostic and treatment factors affecting disease-f...
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The Detection of Urinary Exosomal miRNAs for Cancer Diagnostics and Prognostics
Liquid biopsy is a non-invasive diagnostic method that utilizes the detection and analysis of biomarkers in bodily fluids for the diagnosis and prognosis of various diseases. Exosomal microRNAs (miRNAs), which...
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Open AccessPsychological distance intervention reminders reduce alcohol consumption frequency in daily life
Modifying behaviors, such as alcohol consumption, is difficult. Creating psychological distance between unhealthy triggers and one’s present experience can encourage change. Using two multisite, randomized exp...
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Open AccessUnderstanding career-designing experiences of North Korean immigrant youths in South Korea
North Korean immigrant youth are underrepresented in career development research fields. We explored contextual factors that work as resources or hindrances to obtaining adequate education and exploring career...
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Development and Application of an Active Pharmacovigilance Framework Based on Electronic Healthcare Records from Multiple Centers in Korea
With the availability of retrospective pharmacovigilance data, the common data model (CDM) has been identified as an efficient approach towards anonymized multicenter analysis; however, the establishment of a ...
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Open AccessPerception and Experience of Sexual and Gender Minority Korean Youth in School Counseling
To comprehensively explore the school counseling experience of sexual and gender minority (SGM) youths in South Korea, we interviewed 14 SGM youths about their school counseling experience and the climate of t...
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Clinical outcomes of withdrawing one medication from long-term combination therapy comprising α-blocker and 5α-reductase inhibitor for benign prostatic hyperplasia
To assess adherence to combination therapy comprising α-adrenergic blocker (AB) and 5α-reductase inhibitor (5ARI) for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in a real-world setting and whether lower urinary tract ...
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Nanoarchitectonics of wide-bandgap perovskite films using sputtered-PbI2 precursor and ion-exchange method
Conformal deposition of wide-bandgap perovskite films along pyramidal silicon surfaces through the dry process is essential for fabricating large-area textured silicon/perovskite tandem solar cells. However, i...
