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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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The association of dietary total flavonoids and their subclasses with the risk of type 2 diabetes: a prospective cohort study
Data from mechanistic studies suggest flavonoids may benefit glucose metabolism, but their associations with type 2 diabetes (T2D) remain unclear. This study examined the prospective associations of dietary in...
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Light-Induced Degradation and Nocturnal Retrograde Movement of Nonexpressor of Pathogenesis-Related Genes 1 from the Chloroplasts to the Nucleus
This study investigated the complex interplay among circadian rhythms, redox balance, and retrograde signaling in plants, focusing on the role of nonexpressor of pathogenesis-related genes 1 (NPR1). Using tran...
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Open AccessComparative evaluation of non-invasive tests for risk stratification for cause specific mortality in at-risk population of hepatic fibrosis
Our study aimed to conduct a comparative evaluation of various noninvasive tests (NITs) for risk stratification in at-risk population for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), focusing on cardiovascular a...
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Open AccessStandardized protocol of blood pressure measurement and quality control program for the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
Accurate blood pressure (BP) measurement is crucial for hypertension detection and management. The Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES) assesses the health of Koreans using represen...
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Effects of Si additions and heat treatment on the thermal characteristics of Al–Si–Mg alloys
In the present work, the thermal properties and heat treatment effect of an ingot metallurgy hypereutectic Al–Mg–Si alloy with extra Si are studied. The alloy is produced by gravity casting using 99.8% pure Al...
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Open AccessFactors influencing successful bone union of isolated subtalar arthrodesis for posttraumatic subtalar arthritis: a multicenter case series
The purpose of this study was to find the factors influencing successful bone union for isolated subtalar arthrodesis in posttraumatic subtalar arthritis following calcaneal fracture.
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Open AccessQuantitative measurement of empathy and analysis of its correlation to clinical factors in korean patients with chronic diseases
Empathy is the core of the physician-patient relationship. The Consultation and Relational Empathy (CARE) measure is a useful tool for assessing patient-rated empathy. There have been scarce data on empathy in...
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Association of inflammatory and angiogenic biomarkers in maternal plasma with retinopathy of prematurity in preterm infants
To investigate whether various novel inflammatory and angiogenic biomarkers in maternal plasma, alone or in combination with baseline antenatal factors, could predict retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) in preter...
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Development and validation of hypertension prediction models: The Korean Genome and Epidemiology Study_Cardiovascular Disease Association Study (KoGES_CAVAS)
This study aimed to develop and validate the hypertension risk prediction models of the CArdioVascular disease Association Study (CAVAS). Overall, 6,186 participants without hypertension at baseline were rando...
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A self-emulsifying omega-3 fatty acids delivery system for enhanced gastro-intestinal absorption in rats
Omega-3 fatty acids have many health benefits as they help to prevent and treat coronary artery disease, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, arthritis, and autoimmune disorders. Omega-3 fatty acids miscible in le...
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Thermal and corrosion characteristics of laser-cladded H13 layer on C45 substrate
The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of H13 laser cladding layer on mechanical, thermal, and corrosion characteristic of C45 carbon steel using a laser flash analysis and potentiodynamic ...
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Open AccessSecond-look arthroscopic and magnetic resonance analysis after internal fixation of osteochondral lesions of the talus
The purpose of this study was to evaluate cartilage quality after internal fixation of osteochondral lesion of the talus (OLT) using second-look arthroscopies and MRIs. Thirty-four patients underwent internal ...
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Prevalence and risk factors of maternal depression among women who participated in a home visitation program in South Korea
The psychosocial health of mother is crucial for healthy prenatal period and early childhood. We investigated the prevalence and risk factors of maternal depression during pregnancy and postpartum among women ...
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Open AccessValidity and reliability of a Korean version of the Consultation and Relational Empathy (CARE) measure
No validated tool is available to assess patients’ perception of physician empathy in Korea. The objective of this study was to establish a Korean version of the Consultation and Relational Empathy (CARE) meas...
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Cumulative average nut consumption in relation to lower incidence of hypertension: a prospective cohort study of 10,347 adults
Maintaining optimal blood pressure (BP) levels can be an effective preventive strategy for reducing disease burden. Nut consumption may play a preventive role against hypertension, which is a lifelong conditio...
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Increasing the thermal diffusivity of Al–Si–Mg alloys by heat treatment
The objective of this study is to increase the thermal diffusivity of Al–Si–Mg alloys by heat treatment and demonstrate the effect of the eutectic phase distribution on thermal conductivity of Al–Mg–Si alloys....
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Open AccessPregnancy loss and Income in the Republic of Korea using National Health Insurance Service Data, 2008–2014
Although unintentional pregnancy loss is common, national representative statistics are lacking in high-income East Asian countries undergoing rapid demographic changes. It is necessary to confirm the income i...
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Neuroprotective Effects of Sodium Butyrate through Suppressing Neuroinflammation and Modulating Antioxidant Enzymes
The discovery of effective therapeutic agents against neurodegenerative diseases (NDDs) remains challenging. Neurotoxicity, inflammations, and oxidative stress are associating factors of NDDs. Sodium butyrate ...
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Open AccessIdentifying potential biomarkers related to pre-term delivery by proteomic analysis of amniotic fluid
We sought to identify biomarkers in the amniotic fluid (AF) and specific signaling pathways related to spontaneous preterm delivery (SPTD, < 34 weeks) in women with preterm labor (PTL) without intra-uterine in...
