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Open AccessRealization of monolayer ZrTe5 topological insulators with wide band gaps
Two-dimensional topological insulators hosting the quantum spin Hall effect have application potential in dissipationless electronics. To observe the quantum spin Hall effect at elevated temperatures, a wide b...
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Endovascular reconstruction of high cervical and long-segment carotid artery dissections with Leo plus stent
Endovascular reconstruction has emerged as a viable alternative for carotid artery dissections (CADs) that are unresponsive to antithrombotic therapy. However, high cervical and long-segment CADs pose challeng...
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Prevalence and trends of hyperuricemia among adults over 40 years old in an economically developed region of China from 2017 to 2020
Hyperuricemia-related investigations in economically developed areas of China are limited and outdated. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence and trends of hyperuricemia in adults over 40 years ...
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Subcortical infarcts on admission CTP predict poor outcome despite excellent reperfusion in delayed time windows
The effect of pretreatment infarct location on clinical outcome after successful mechanical thrombectomy is not understood. Our aim was to evaluate the association between computed tomography perfusion (CTP)-b...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Lattice-Based Anonymous Multi-Receiver ID-Based Encryption
In ID-based encryption, the public key of each user is set to be his identity, which greatly reduces the overheads of certificate management. Besides, in some scenarios, encrypting a secret message for differe...
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Open AccessEffects of endovascular treatment and prognostic factors for recovery of oculomotor nerve palsy caused by posterior communicating artery aneurysms: a multi-center retrospective analysis
Oculomotor nerve palsy (ONP) may result from posterior communicating artery (PcomA) aneurysms. We aimed to evaluate the resolution of ONP after endovascular treatment with the intention of clarifying predictor...
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Risk factor for vital signs elevation during percutaneous microwave ablation of liver tumor under deep sedation
To evaluate the frequency and the degree of vital signs elevation, as well as to elucidate the risk factors for elevation of cardiopulmonary parameters.
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Open-cell stent-assisted coiling for the treatment of paraclinoid aneurysms: traditional endovascular treatment is still not out of date
Before we enter the era of flow diverter stents (FDS), the standard stent-assisted coiling technique is a well-established treatment option for routine paraclinoid aneurysms. We assess the clinical safety and ...
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The Safety and Efficacy of Oxycodone Versus Fentanyl in Percutaneous Microwave Ablation of a Liver Tumour Abutting the Capsule
The present study compared the safety and efficacy of oxycodone with those of fentanyl under non-intubated general anaesthesia in percutaneous microwave ablation (MWA) of a liver tumour abutting the capsule.
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Open AccessObservation of Coulomb gap in the quantum spin Hall candidate single-layer 1T’-WTe2
The two-dimensional topological insulators host a full gap in the bulk band, induced by spin–orbit coupling (SOC) effect, together with the topologically protected gapless edge states. However, it is usually c...
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Translation and validation of the Simplified Chinese version of International Knee Documentation Committee Subjective Knee Form
To cross-culturally adapt and validate the International Knee Documentation Committee Subjective Knee Form to Simplified Chinese (SC-IKDC-SKF).
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Translation and validation of the simplified Chinese version of the anterior cruciate ligament-return to sport after injury (ACL-RSI)
The aim of this study is to obtain a translation and adaptation of the anterior cruciate ligament-return to sport after injury (ACL-RSI) into simplified Chinese and validate the simplified Chinese version.
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Loop microcatheter technique for coil embolization of paraclinoid aneurysms
Although paraclinoid aneurysms do not exhibit a high risk of rupture, coil embolization is not always easy because of unstable microcatheter position. We present a technique that allows a stable microcatheter ...
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Transarterial Chemoembolization Monotherapy Versus Combined Transarterial Chemoembolization–Microwave Ablation Therapy for Hepatocellular Carcinoma Tumors ≤5 cm: A Propensity Analysis at a Single Center
To compare effectiveness of transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) combined with microwave ablation (MWA; TACE–MWA) with TACE alone for treating hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) tumors ≤5 cm.
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Open AccessComparison of artificial graft versus autograft in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a meta-analysis
Critically evaluation and summarization for the outcomes between autografts and artificial grafts using in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction have not been performed currently. The purpose of this...
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Early assessment of coagulation necrosis after hepatic microwave ablation: a comparison of non-enhanced and enhanced T1-weighted images
To compare the technical success and accuracy of hepatic microwave ablation (MWA) using non-enhanced and enhanced T1-weighted imaging early after ablation. Patients were evaluated with regard to the ablation z...
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Open AccessCross-cultural translation of the Western Ontario Cuff Index in Chinese and its validation in patients with rotator cuff disorders
The Western Ontario Rotator Cuff Index (WORC) is a scale designed to evaluate the impact of rotator cuff (RC) disorders on patients’ general quality of life. Our study aims to adapt the WORC for Chinese patien...
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Open AccessPlasma, urine and ligament tissue metabolite profiling reveals potential biomarkers of ankylosing spondylitis using NMR-based metabolic profiles
Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is an autoimmune rheumatic disease mostly affecting the axial skeleton. Currently, anti-tumour necrosis factor α (anti-TNF-α) represents an effective treatment for AS that may delay...
