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Carbon-ion radiotherapy alone vs. standard dose photon radiation with carbon-ion radiotherapy boost for high-grade gliomas: a retrospective study
BackgroundThis study aimed to compare the survival outcome and side effects in patients with primary high-grade glioma (HGG) who received carbon ion...
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Association between body mass index and semen quality: a systematic review and meta-analysis
The continuous decline of human semen quality during the past decades has drawn much concern globally. Previous studies have suggested a link between...
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Biomonitoring of atmospheric heavy metals in native lichen Xanthoria parietina around Salda Lake (Burdur – Turkey), a special environmental protection area
Exposure to air pollutants negatively affects human health as well as the ecosystem. The target study area, Salda Lake, which is a special...
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Association of low adherence to weekly cisplatin with outcomes in patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma: a retrospective cohort study
BackgroundThe National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) guideline recommends consideration of weekly cisplatin as an alternative option for...
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Investigating distinct clinical features and constructing a nomogram model for survival probability in adults with cerebellar high-grade gliomas
BackgroundThe clinical features of cerebellar high-grade gliomas (cHGGs) in adults have not been thoroughly explored. This large-scale,...
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eHSP90α in front-line therapy in EGFR exon 19 deletion and 21 Leu858Arg mutations in advanced lung adenocarcinoma
PurposeExtracellular heat shock protein 90 AA1(eHSP90α) is intricately linked to tumor progression and prognosis. This study aimed to investigate the...
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Nourishing Physical Productivity and Performance On a Warming Planet - Challenges and Nutritional Strategies to Mitigate Exertional Heat Stress
Purpose of ReviewClimate change is predicted to increase the frequency and severity of exposure to hot environments. This can impair health, physical...
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Integrating equity indicators for hospital reporting metrics
Disparities in healthcare delivery and design are deeply-rooted within healthcare systems globally. Many researchers have developed methods to...
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The managers' perspectives on service providing in women's harm reduction centers during the COVID-19 pandemic: mixed method study
BackgroundThe COVID-19 pandemic posed significant challenges for managers overseeing women's harm reduction centers. This study seeks to capture...
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Nomogram for predicting the probability of rectal anastomotic re-leakage after stoma closure: a retrospective study
BackgroundIn this study, we aimed to identify the risk factors in patients with rectal anastomotic re-leakage and develop a prediction model to...
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Pegylated recombinant human granulocyte colony-stimulating factor for primary prophylaxis of neutropenia in patients with cervical cancer receiving concurrent chemoradiotherapy: a prospective study
BackgroundThis study aimed to investigate the efficacy and safety of pegylated recombinant human granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (PEG-rhG-CSF)...
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Gaseous pollutants linked to pulmonary diseases: East meets West
Air pollution represents a critical global health challenge, especially in densely populated urban areas of develo** countries such as Pakistan,...
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Unlocking potential: a qualitative exploration guiding the implementation and evaluation of professional role substitution models in healthcare
BackgroundAs role substitution models gain prominence in healthcare, understanding the factors sha** their effectiveness is paramount. This study...
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Survival of advanced/recurrent gastrointestinal stromal tumors treated with tyrosine kinase inhibitors in Taiwan: a nationwide registry study
BackgroundMost gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) harbor c-KIT or PDGFRA mutations. Administration of tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) has...
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Impact of baseline body composition on prognostic outcomes in urological malignancies treated with immunotherapy: a pooled analysis of 10 retrospective studies
ObjectiveNumerous epidemiological investigations have explored the impact of body composition on the effectiveness of immune checkpoint inhibitors...
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A new approach to prevent radiation-induced xerostomia using intraglandular injection of mitochondria-boosting agents
Radiotherapy in patients with head and neck cancer fairly leads to xerostomia, profoundly affecting their quality of life. With limited effective...
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Circ_0000069 promotes the development of hepatocellular carcinoma by regulating CCL25
BackgroundHepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths globally, influenced by aberrant circRNA expression....
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Understanding the experience, treatment preferences and goals of people living with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) in Australia
BackgroundListening to patient voices is critical, in terms of how people experience their condition as well as their treatment preferences. This...
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Exploring factors associated with health literacy and the underlying mechanism among primary school children
AimA better understanding of health literacy (HL) within a local context is needed before develo** and implementing interventions in Hong Kong. The...