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Open AccessAngiotensin Receptor Blockers and the Risk of Suspected Drug-Induced Liver Injury: A Retrospective Cohort Study Using Electronic Health Record-Based Common Data Model in South Korea
Angiotensin receptor blockers are widely used antihypertensive drugs in South Korea. In 2021, the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety acknowledged the need for national compensation for a drug-induced liver...
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Multi-omics portrait of ductal carcinoma in situ in young women
Young patients with breast ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) often face a poorer prognosis. The genomic intricacies in young-onset DCIS, however, remain underexplored.
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Open AccessA Beginner’s Guide to Artificial Intelligence for Ophthalmologists
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in ophthalmology has promoted the development of the discipline, offering opportunities for enhancing diagnostic accuracy, patient care, and treatment outcomes. ...
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Comparison between a tubeless, on-body automated insulin delivery system and a tubeless, on-body sensor-augmented pump in type 1 diabetes: a multicentre randomised controlled trial
This study compares the efficacy and safety of a tubeless, on-body automated insulin delivery (AID) system with that of a tubeless, on-body sensor-augmented pump (SAP).
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Effects of Acupotomy on Immobilization-Induced Gastrocnemius Contracture and Fibrosis in Rats via Wnt/β-Catenin Signaling
To determine whether acupotomy ameliorates immobilization-induced muscle contracture and fibrosis via Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway.
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Open AccessPreoperative evaluation of mediastinal lymph nodes in non-small cell lung cancer using [68Ga]FAPI-46 PET/CT: a prospective pilot study
Mediastinal nodal staging is crucial for surgical candidate selection in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), but conventional imaging has limitations often necessitating invasive staging. We investigated the a...
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Graves’ orbitopathy development in thyroid cancer patients: a 16-year nationwide cohort study in South Korea
We aimed to investigate the prevalence, risk factors, and prognosis of Graves’ orbitopathy (GO) in patients with thyroid cancer without a history of hyperthyroidism.
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Open AccessAzithromycin sequential therapy plus inhaled terbutaline for Mycoplasma Pneumoniae pneumonia in children: a systematic review and meta-analysis
An improper host immune response to Mycoplasma pneumoniae generates excessive inflammation, which leads to the impairment of pulmonary ventilation function (PVF). Azithromycin plus inhaled terbutaline has been us...
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Open AccessReal-world evidence of a novel tetravalent immunoglobulin Y effectiveness and safety in patients with the refractory Helicobacter pylori infection
Refractory Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection inevitably increase the difficulty of drug selection. Here, we described our experience with the use of a novel tetravalent IgY against H. pylori for the treat...
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The role of intraoperative central lymph node biopsy in the treatment of clinically low-risk PTMC
To evaluate the role of intraoperative frozen biopsy of central lymph nodes in central neck dissection and thyroidectomy in patients of unilateral, clinically negative nodes (cN0) papillary thyroid microcarcin...
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Open AccessExpression and significance of Fractalkine/CX3CL1 in MPO-AAV-associated glomerulonephritis rats
To investigate the expression and significance of Fractalkine (CX3CL1, FKN) in serum and renal tissue of myeloperoxidase and anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody associated vasculitis (MPO-AAV) rats.
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Open AccessAssociation between delayed ambulation and increased risk of adverse events after lumbar fusion surgery in elderly patients
The relationship between delayed ambulation (DA) and postoperative adverse events (AEs) following transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF) in elderly patients remains elusive. The aim of our study was to ...
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Sex differences in coronary atherosclerotic plaque activity using 18F-sodium fluoride positron emission tomography
There are sex differences in the extent, severity, and outcomes of coronary artery disease. We aimed to assess the influence of sex on coronary atherosclerotic plaque activity measured using coronary 18F-sodium f...
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Estrogen-related receptor alpha promotes thyroid tumor cell survival via a tumor subtype-specific regulation of target gene networks
Mortalin (encoded by HSPA9) is a mitochondrial chaperone often overexpressed in cancer through as-yet-unknown mechanisms. By searching different RNA-sequencing datasets, we found that ESRRA is a transcription fac...
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High Hydrostatic Pressure Exacerbates Bladder Fibrosis through Activating Piezo1
Bladder outlet obstruction (BOO) results in significant fibrosis in the chronic stage and elevated bladder pressure. Piezo1 is a type of mechanosensitive (MS) channel that directly responds to mechanical stimu...
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Open AccessChemotherapy-related cardiotoxicity and its symptoms in patients with breast cancer: a sco** review
Chemotherapy-related cardiotoxicity is a significant concern because it is a major cause of morbidity. This study aimed to provide in-depth information on the symptoms of chemotherapy-related cardiotoxicity (C...
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Open AccessShortness of breath on the day of discharge: an early alert for post-discharge complications in patients undergoing lung cancer surgery
Symptom assessment based on patient-reported outcome (PRO) can correlate with disease severity, making it a potential tool for threshold alerts of postoperative complications. This study aimed to determine whe...
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Open AccessWearable sensor-based quantitative gait analysis in Parkinson’s disease patients with different motor subtypes
Gait impairments are among the most common and disabling symptoms of Parkinson’s disease and worsen as the disease progresses. Early detection and diagnosis of subtype-specific gait deficits, as well as progre...
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Open AccessAge-specific association between meal-skip** patterns and the risk of hyperglycemia in Korean adults: a national cross-sectional study using the KNHANES data
Glucose metabolism regulation is influenced by age and meal skip**, although research on their interplay with hyperglycemia remains limited. This study aims to explore the intricate relationship between meal...
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A case of crystalglobulin-induced nephropathy wherein M protein was identified by mass spectrometry and immunoglobulin G subclass staining
Crystalglobulin-induced nephropathy is a rare disease that causes the deposition of crystallized monoclonal immunoglobulins into the glomerular capillary and arteriole spaces. Here, we report the case of a pat...
