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Open AccessAssociation between organophosphorus insecticides exposure and osteoarthritis in patients with arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease
Organic phosphorus insecticides (OPPs) are a class of environmental pollutants widely used worldwide with potential human health risks. We aimed to assess the association between exposure to OPPs and osteoarth...
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Open AccessPreliminarily exploring the intraoperative ultrasonography characteristics of patients with degenerative cervical myelopathy
How to quickly read and interpret intraoperative ultrasound (IOUS) images of patients with degenerative cervical myelopathy (DCM) to obtain meaningful information? Few studies have systematically explored this...
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Open AccessAssociation between non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio (NHHR) and kidney stone: evidence from NHANES 2007–2018
As an innovative lipid parameter, NHHR (the ratio of non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol) can serve as a valuable tool for assessing cardiovascular disease risk. Ne...
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Open AccessCausal relationship between bone mineral density and intervertebral disc degeneration: a univariate and multivariable mendelian randomization study
Although previous studies have suggested a possible association between bone mineral density (BMD) and intervertebral disc degeneration (IDD), the causal relationship between them remains unclear. Evidence fro...
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Open AccessJoint association of sedentary time and physical activity with abnormal heart rate recovery in young and middle-aged adults
Abnormal heart rate recovery (HRR), representing cardiac autonomic dysfunction, is an important predictor of cardiovascular disease. Prolonged sedentary time (ST) is associated with a slower HRR. However, it i...
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Open AccessSalvage Latarjet may provide worse outcomes in terms of recurrent instability and returning to sports compared to primary Latarjet: a systematic review of comparative studies
The Latarjet procedure (LP) is performed as a primary stabilization procedure (primary LP) and a salvage procedure when an earlier shoulder stabilization procedure has failed (salvage LP). However, whether pri...
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Open AccessSurgical outcomes of robotic-assisted percutaneous fixation for thoracolumbar fractures in patients with ankylosing spondylitis
Spinal fractures in patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) mainly present as instability, involving all three columns of the spine, and surgical intervention is often considered necessary. However, in AS pa...
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Open AccessThe relationship between sleep disturbance and aggressive behaviour among community-dwelling schizophrenia patients: a moderated mesomeric effect model
Sleep disturbance is the most common concern of patients with schizophrenia and can lead to a poor prognosis, a low survival rate and aggressive behaviour, posing a significant threat to social security and st...
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Open AccessCase report: A complete lower cervical fracture dislocation without permanent neurological impairment
Complete fractures and dislocations of the lower cervical spine are usually associated with severe spinal cord injury. However, a very small number of patients do not have severe spinal cord injury symptoms, p...
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Open AccessCorrection: In vivo axial load-share ratio measurement using a novel hexapod system for safe external fixator removal
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Open AccessSystem analysis based on Anoikis-related genes identifies MAPK1 as a novel therapy target for osteosarcoma with neoadjuvant chemotherapy
Osteosarcoma (OS) is the most common bone malignant tumor in children, and its prognosis is often poor. Anoikis is a unique mode of cell death.However, the effects of Anoikis in OS remain unexplored.
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Open AccessApplication of AI-assisted MRI for the identification of surgical target areas in pediatric hip and periarticular infections
To develop an AI-assisted MRI model to identify surgical target areas in pediatric hip and periarticular infections.
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Open AccessFactors associated with SARS-CoV-2 vaccine hesitancy after stroke: a cross-sectional study
The vaccination status of post-stroke patients, who are at high risk of severe outcomes from Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), is a significant concern, yet it remains unclear. We a...
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Open AccessRisk factors and their association network for young adults’ suicidality: a cross-sectional study
Understanding the intricate influences of risk factors contributing to suicide among young individuals remains a challenge. The current study employed interpretable machine learning and network analysis to unr...
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Open AccessKnowledge and attitude towards home quarantine instructions and associations with history of Covid-19 infection in Malaysia
Although COVID-19 has entered the endemic phase, individuals infected with COVID-19 are required to adhere to home quarantine measures. By exploring the public’s knowledge and attitude towards recommended home...
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Open AccessAssociation between life’s essential 8 and frailty status among cancer survivors in the United States: a cross-sectional analysis
Frailty not only affects disease survival but also impacts the long-term function and quality life of all adults diagnosed with and/or treated for cancer.The American Heart Association has introduced Life’s Es...
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Open AccessIn vivo axial load-share ratio measurement using a novel hexapod system for safe external fixator removal
External fixation is widely used in the treatment of traumatic fractures; however, orthopedic surgeons encounter challenges in deciding the optimal time for fixator removal. The axial load-share ratio (LS) of ...
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Open AccessAssociation between vitamin B2 intake and prostate-specific antigen in American men: 2003–2010 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
Accumulating evidence suggests a pivotal role of vitamin B2 in the pathogenesis and progression of prostate cancer (PCa). Vitamin B2 intake has been postulated to modulate the screening rate for PCa by alterin...
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Open AccessRelationship between socioeconomic status and hypertension incidence among adults in southwest China: a population-based cohort study
To investigate the correlation between socioeconomic status (SES) and the incidence of hypertension among adults aged 18 or above in southwest China.
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Open AccessComparison of smokers’ mortality with non-smokers following out-of-hospital cardiac arrests: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Although some studies have linked smoking to mortality after out-of-hospital cardiac arrests (OHCAs), data regarding smoking and mortality after OHCAs have not yet been discussed in a meta-analysis. Thus, this...
