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Effects of Cryorolling, Room Temperature Rolling, and Aging Treatment on the Mechanical, Electrical, and Wear Properties of a Cu-6Ni-6Sn Alloy
The effects of cryorolling (CR), room-temperature rolling (RTR), and subsequent aging on the mechanical, electrical, and wear characteristics of Cu-6Ni-6Sn alloys were examined. Compared to the RTR specimens, ...
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Phenotypic and genetic effect of carotid intima-media thickness on the risk of stroke
While carotid intima-media thickness (cIMT) as a noninvasive surrogate measure of atherosclerosis is widely considered a risk factor for stroke, the intrinsic link underlying cIMT and stroke has not been fully...
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Top Managers’ Rice Culture and Corporate Social Responsibility Performance
Ecological psychology regards culture as a response to the demands of the environment. As rice farming in history has significantly influenced the formation of human cultural consciousness, we investigate how ...
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Open AccessUnderstanding the relationship between circulating lipids and risk of chronic kidney disease: a prospective cohort study and large-scale genetic analyses
This study aims to comprehensively investigate the phenotypic and genetic relationships between four common lipids (high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, HDL-C; low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, LDL-C; tota...
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Open AccessImpact of gallstone disease on the risk of stroke and coronary artery disease: evidence from prospective observational studies and genetic analyses
Despite epidemiological evidence associating gallstone disease (GSD) with cardiovascular disease (CVD), a dilemma remains on the role of cholecystectomy in modifying the risk of CVD. We aimed to characterize t...
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Open AccessMigraine, chronic kidney disease and kidney function: observational and genetic analyses
Epidemiological studies demonstrate an association between migraine and chronic kidney disease (CKD), while the genetic basis underlying the phenotypic association has not been investigated. We aimed to help a...
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Nuclear magnetic resonance-determined lipoprotein profile and risk of breast cancer: a Mendelian randomization study
While crudely quantified lipoproteins have been reported to affect the risk of breast cancer, the effects of subclass lipoproteins characterized by particle size, particle number, and lipidomes remain unknown.
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Open AccessTemporal relationship between sleep duration and obesity among Chinese Han people and ethnic minorities
No studies have assessed the association between sleep duration and obesity in Chinese ethnic minorities. Whether the relationship between sleep duration and obesity is different between Chinese Han people and...
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Open AccessTargeting fibrosis: mechanisms and clinical trials
Fibrosis is characterized by the excessive extracellular matrix deposition due to dysregulated wound and connective tissue repair response. Multiple organs can develop fibrosis, including the liver, kidney, he...
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Open AccessNovel physical performance-based models for activities of daily living disability prediction among Chinese older community population: a nationally representative survey in China
Physical performances including upper and lower limb functions have predictive roles in activities of daily living (ADL) disability, but they have rarely been incorporated into prediction models. This study pr...
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Open AccessA web-based dynamic Nomogram for predicting instrumental activities of daily living disability in older adults: a nationally representative survey in China
Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL) disability is a common health burden in aging populations. The identification of high-risk individuals is essential for timely targeted interventions. Although pr...
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The Injuries and Helmet Use in Bike Share Programs: A Systematic Review
To investigate the injury effects of bike share programs and the helmet usage status in bike share programs. We conducted a systematic review of peer reviewed scientific literature. Searches were conducted in ...
