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Open AccessPrompt antimicrobial therapy and source control on survival and defervescence of adults with bacteraemia in the emergency department: the faster, the better
Bacteraemia is a critical condition that generally leads to substantial morbidity and mortality. It is unclear whether delayed antimicrobial therapy (and/or source control) has a prognostic or defervescence ef...
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Open AccessFunctional and mechanistic studies of a phytogenic formulation, Shrimp Best, in growth performance and vibriosis in whiteleg shrimp
Climate change and disease threaten shrimp farming. Here, we studied the beneficial properties of a phytogenic formulation, Shrimp Best (SB), in whiteleg shrimp. Functional studies showed that SB dose-dependen...
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Electroconvulsive Therapy in Refractory and Super-Refractory Status Epilepticus in Adults: A Sco** Review
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) has been suggested as a treatment option for refractory status epilepticus (RSE) and super-refractory status epilepticus (SRSE).
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Unforgettable Food Experiences: A Model for Constructing Rural Tourism Cooking Experience Classrooms
The aim of this study is to establish the key factors for the development of cooking classes in Taiwan’s rural bed and breakfasts (B&Bs) to address the gaps in Taiwan’s research on this topic and contribute ne...
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Factors associated with shame and stigma among head and neck cancer patients: a cross-sectional study
Head and neck cancer (HNC) patients often suffer from shame and stigma due to treatment limitations or due to societal factors. The purpose of this study was to assess perceived body image, depression, physica...
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Open AccessPrognostic potentials of AI in ophthalmology: systemic disease forecasting via retinal imaging
Artificial intelligence (AI) that utilizes deep learning (DL) has potential for systemic disease prediction using retinal imaging. The retina’s unique features enable non-invasive visualization of the central ...
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Machine learning applied to property prediction of metal additive manufacturing products with textural features extraction
Laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) is one of the common metal additive manufacturing technologies, which has been increasingly applied across various industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, and aerospace,...
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Differential Performance of Social Communication Questionnaire Items in African American/Black vs. White Children
Screening for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is an essential early step in the identification process and inaccurate screening may lead to significant delays in the onset of treatment. Past research has highli...
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Revisiting the Malignant Masquerade at the Liver Hilum: Have We Made Progress?
Distinguishing malignant from benign causes of obstruction at the liver hilum can pose a diagnostic dilemma. This study aimed to determine factors that predict benign causes of hilar obstruction and long-term ...
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The role of cosmopolitan orientation in COVID-19-related attitudes: perceived threats and opportunities, vaccination willingness, and support for collective containment efforts
Cosmopolitan individuals identify themselves as “citizens of the world.” In the present research, we tested the idea that endorsing a cosmopolitan orientation (CO) is adaptive in the COVID-19 crisis. Cosmopoli...
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On the Concordance of Romantic and Sexual Feelings and Identity Among University Students in Taiwan
The degree to which romantic and sexual feelings correspond to one’s sexual identity may signify how a person comes to embrace a specific sexual identity. People who endorse an essentialist perspective may exp...
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Open AccessBrood success of sex-role-reversed pheasant-tailed jacanas: the effects of social polyandry, seasonality, and male mating order
Multiple mating by avian females may increase hatching and overall brood success; however, reproductive effort and parental investment are costly, and females may be gradually depleted, with lowered outputs ov...
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The Clinical Outcome of Carotid Blowout Syndrome Showing Non-bleeding Angiography
Patient with carotid blowout syndrome (CBS) may demonstrated non-bleeding digital subtraction angiography (DSA) without identifying pseudoaneurysm or contrast extravasation. Our objective is to evaluate the cl...
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Optimizing analytical precision in the identification of synthetic cathinones and isomers: a comparative assessment of diverse GC–MS operating parameters
Analyzing new psychoactive substances (NPSs) in forensic laboratories present a formidable challenge globally. Within illicit drug analysis, gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC–MS) emerges as a robust ana...
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Open AccessThe association of socioeconomic status on kidney transplant access and outcomes: a nationwide cohort study in Taiwan
Conflicting evidence exists regarding the relationship between socioeconomic status and access to or outcomes after kidney transplantation. This study analyzed the effects of individual and neighborhood socioe...
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Investigation into the Influencing Factors of the Center Magnetic Force of Anisotropic Permanent Ferrite Magnets in Motor Stator Application
Ferrite magnets employ iron oxide, a by-product of iron-making that constitutes 90% of their primary raw material. Such a sustainable material is significant for its involvement in the circular economy. Motor ...
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Open AccessThe use of interventional procedures for cancer pain. A brief review
Pain is a common experience in people living with cancer. Concerns around opioid prescribing have seen a move toward a multi-modality management approach, which includes interventional pain procedures.
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Investigation of Demagnetization Effect on C-Shape Anisotropic Ferrite Permanent Magnet
To comprehend how a magnet is demagnetized in a diamagnetic field, it is typically necessary to directly demagnetize the magnet. However, for a magnet demagnetized by the reverse magnetic field of the coil, th...
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Material Formulation of Strontium Ferrite Permanent Magnets from Phase Diagrams and Microstructures
Ferrite permanent magnets use iron oxide, a by-product of iron-making that constitutes 90 wt.% of their primary raw material. In addition, 100% of waste ferrite magnets can be recycled into new magnets after c...
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Open AccessPredicting ischemic stroke patients’ prognosis changes using machine learning in a nationwide stroke registry
Accurately predicting the prognosis of ischemic stroke patients after discharge is crucial for physicians to plan for long-term health care. Although previous studies have demonstrated that machine learning (M...
