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Open AccessEvaluating Human-Care Robot Services for the Elderly: An Experimental Study
The increase in elderly population is emerging as a serious social issue. The coronavirus pandemic has increased the number of elderly people suffering from depression and loneliness owing to the lack of face-...
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Open AccessCollaborative project-based learning in global health: Enhancing competencies and skills for undergraduate nursing students
Despite the importance of collaboration and communication in global health, existing educational approaches often rely on traditional one-way instruction from instructor to student. Therefore, this study aimed...
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Open AccessPotential of cannabidiol as acne and acne scar treatment: novel insights into molecular pathways of pathophysiological factors
Cannabidiol (CBD), which is derived from hemp, is gaining recognition because of its anti-inflammatory and lipid-modulating properties that could be utilized to treat acne. We conducted experiments to quantita...
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Synaptic a-Si:H/a-Ga2O3 phototransistor inspired by the phototaxis behavior of organisms with all-optical and all-electrical stimulation modes
To improve neuromorphic computing performance, neuromorphic system components should mimic the behaviors of organic systems. In this study, a synaptic a-Si:H/a-Ga2O3 phototransistor featuring all-optical and -ele...
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Open AccessDevelopment and validation of an interpretable model for predicting sepsis mortality across care settings
There are numerous prognostic predictive models for evaluating mortality risk, but current scoring models might not fully cater to sepsis patients’ needs. This study developed and validated a new model for sep...
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Open AccessImpact of rehabilitation services on employment outcomes for individuals with physical disabilities: a propensity score matching analysis
Choosing a suitable job and leading a fulfilling professional life is vital for individuals, regardless of disability. Governments provide rehabilitation services to promote employment for individuals with dis...
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Prediction of cerebral hemorrhagic transformation after thrombectomy using a deep learning of dual-energy CT
To develop and validate a deep learning model for predicting hemorrhagic transformation after endovascular thrombectomy using dual-energy computed tomography (CT).
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A chitosan/alginate coated nano-liposome to improve intestinal absorption of curcumin for oral administration
Attempts to improve low absorption and rapid metabolic conversion of curcumin were made by develo** curcumin-loaded bilayer nanoliposomes coated with chitosan and alginate for intestinal-specific drug delive...
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Open AccessSARS-CoV-2 aberrantly elevates mitochondrial bioenergetics to induce robust virus propagation
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is a ‘highly transmissible respiratory pathogen, leading to severe multi-organ damage. However, knowledge regarding SARS-CoV-2-induced cellular alte...
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Open AccessGeneration of a lethal mouse model expressing human ACE2 and TMPRSS2 for SARS-CoV-2 infection and pathogenesis
Mouse models expressing human ACE2 for coronavirus disease 2019 have been frequently used to understand its pathogenesis and develop therapeutic strategies against SARS-CoV-2. Given that human TMPRSS2 supports...
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Efficacy, tolerability, and safety of oral sulfate tablet versus 2 L-polyethylene glycol/ascorbate for bowel preparation in older patients: prospective, multicenter, investigator single-blinded, randomized study
We compared the efficacy, tolerability, and safety of oral sulfate tablets (OST, which contains simethicone) and 2 L-polyethylene glycol/ascorbate (2 L-PEG/Asc) with a split-dosing regimen in older individuals...
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Open AccessThe roles of health literacy and social support in the association between smartphone ownership and frailty in older adults: a moderated mediation model
Understanding the role of smartphones to promote the health status of older adults is important in the digital society. Little is known about the effects of having smartphones on physical frailty despite its p...
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Open AccessAssociation of preoperative sarcopenia with the long-term prognosis of patients with bladder cancer undergoing radical cystectomy
This retrospective study aimed to assess the correlation between preoperative sarcopenia and long-term oncologic outcomes in patients undergoing radical cystectomy for bladder cancer.
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Open AccessEffect of the Flow Passage Area Ratio on a Double Slit-Type Pintle Injector
Due to the structural characteristics of the pintle injector, a recirculation zone is generated under the pintle, so the pintle tip is directly exposed to a high-temperature environment. Therefore, the cooling...
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Open AccessAn immune-competent human gut microphysiological system enables inflammation-modulation by Faecalibacterium prausnitzii
Crosstalk of microbes with human gut epithelia and immune cells is crucial for gut health. However, there is no existing system for a long-term co-culture of human innate immune cells with epithelium and oxyge...
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Biomechanical analysis of alveolar bones with compromised quality supporting a 4-unit implant bridge; a possible association with implant-related sequestration (IRS)
This study aimed to investigate the strain in the bone surrounding dental implants supporting a 4-unit bridge and assess the role of excessive strain as a possible risk factor for implant related sequestration...
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An easy approach to adjust microstructure and physical properties in alumina
In the ceramic industry, alumina is widely used as a ceramic filler for thermal interface materials (TIM) and a heat dissipation substrate for power semiconductor devices. In this study, using additives, the g...
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Open AccessMean corpuscular volume as a prognostic factor for 30-day mortality in major trauma patients: a retrospective cohort study
We investigated the clinical implications of the mean corpuscular volume (MCV) in patients with major trauma. This single-center retrospective review included 2021 trauma patients admitted to the intensive car...
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The 100 most-cited and 100 most-mentioned COVID-19-related radiological articles: a comparative bibliometric analysis
This study aimed to identify the 100 most-cited and 100 most-mentioned coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19)–related radiological articles and compare their characteristics.
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Impact of English Proficiency on Health Literacy in Older Korean Immigrants: Mediating Effects of Social Support and Acculturation
Limited English proficiency (LEP) is one of the most influencing factors of personal health literacy (PHL) in the older immigrant population. Over the years, the proportion of older Korean immigrants with LEP ...
