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Open AccessDirect observation of twisted stacking domains in the van der Waals magnet CrI3
Van der Waals (vdW) stacking is a powerful technique to achieve desired properties in condensed matter systems through layer-by-layer crystal engineering. A remarkable example is the control over the twist ang...
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Open AccessGolpHCat (TMEM87A), a unique voltage-dependent cation channel in Golgi apparatus, contributes to Golgi-pH maintenance and hippocampus-dependent memory
Impaired ion channels regulating Golgi pH lead to structural alterations in the Golgi apparatus, such as fragmentation, which is found, along with cognitive impairment, in Alzheimer’s disease. However, the cau...
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Open AccessEpidemiologic relationship between alcohol flushing and smoking in the Korean population: the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
Although facial flushing after drinking alcohol (alcohol flushing response) is common in Asian populations, the epidemiological features in a large sample have been investigated in only a few studies. This stu...
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Open AccessDevelopment and validation of risk prediction model for post-donation renal function in living kidney donors
This study aimed to create and validate a predictive model for renal function following live kidney donation, using pre-donation factors. Accurately predicting remaining renal function post live kidney donatio...
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Open AccessUAV telephotography elucidates floristic variability and beta diversity of island cliffs under grazing interventions
Cliffs contain one of the least known plant communities, which has been overlooked in biodiversity assessments due to the inherent inaccessibility. Our study adopted the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) with the ...
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Open AccessVestibular hair cells are more prone to damage by excessive acceleration insult in the mouse with KCNQ4 dysfunction
KCNQ4 is a voltage-gated K+ channel was reported to distribute over the basolateral surface of type 1 vestibular hair cell and/or inner surface of calyx and heminode of the vestibular nerve connected to the type ...
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Open AccessFacile synthesis of elastin nanogels encapsulated decursin for castrated resistance prostate cancer therapy
Nanogels offer hope for precise drug delivery, while addressing drug delivery hurdles is vital for effective prostate cancer (PCa) management. We developed an injectable elastin nanogels (ENG) for efficient dr...
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Open AccessMUC16 as a serum-based prognostic indicator of prometastatic gastric cancer
Metastatic gastric cancer (GC) presents significant clinical challenges due to its poor prognosis and limited treatment options. To address this, we conducted a targeted protein biomarker discovery study to id...
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Open AccessStrain-graded quantum dots with spectrally pure, stable and polarized emission
Structural deformation modifies the bandgap, exciton fine structure and phonon energy of semiconductors, providing an additional knob to control their optical properties. The impact can be exploited in colloid...
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Open AccessECMO is associated with decreased hospital mortality in COVID-19 ARDS
This study determined whether compared to conventional mechanical ventilation (MV), extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is associated with decreased hospital mortality or fibrotic changes in patients wi...
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Open AccessDigital symbol-digit modalities test with modified flexible protocols in patients with CNS demyelinating diseases
Cognitive impairment (CI) is prevalent in central nervous system demyelinating diseases, such as multiple sclerosis (MS) and neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders (NMOSD). We developed a novel tablet-based m...
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Open AccessIdentification and characterization of plasma proteins associated with intra-amniotic inflammation and/or infection in women with preterm labor
This study aimed to identify plasma proteins that could serve as potential biomarkers for microbial invasion of the amniotic cavity (MIAC) or intra-amniotic inflammation (IAI) in women with preterm labor (PTL)...
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Open AccessImproving difficult direct laryngoscopy prediction using deep learning and minimal image analysis: a single-center prospective study
Accurate prediction of difficult direct laryngoscopy (DDL) is essential to ensure optimal airway management and patient safety. The present study proposed an AI model that would accurately predict DDL using a ...
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Open AccessEarly vascular aging determined by brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity and its impact on ischemic stroke outcome: a retrospective observational study
Vascular aging phenotype may be useful in predicting stroke prognosis. In the present study, the relationship between vascular aging phenotypes and outcomes after acute ischemic stroke was investigated. The st...
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Open AccessTemperature dependence of the dielectric function and critical points of monolayer WSe2
Monolayer materials typically display intriguing temperature-dependent dielectric and optical properties, which are crucial for improving the structure and functionality of associated devices. Due to its uniqu...
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Open AccessSialyllactose preserves residual hearing after cochlear implantation
In individuals with hearing loss, protection of residual hearing is essential following cochlear implantation to facilitate acoustic and electric hearing. Hearing preservation requires slow insertion, atraumat...
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Open AccessArtificial intelligence-based radiographic extent analysis to predict tuberculosis treatment outcomes: a multicenter cohort study
Predicting outcomes in pulmonary tuberculosis is challenging despite effective treatments. This study aimed to identify factors influencing treatment success and culture conversion, focusing on artificial inte...
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Open AccessThe beneficial effects of ethanolic extract of Sargassum serratifolium in DNCB-induced mouse model of atopic dermatitis
Atopic dermatitis is a chronic complex inflammatory skin disorder that requires sustainable treatment methods due to the limited efficacy of conventional therapies. Sargassum serratifolium, an algal species with ...
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Open AccessEffects of protein-enriched nutritional support on skeletal muscle mass and rehabilitative outcomes in brain tumor patients: a randomized controlled trial
Patients with brain tumors require extensive and prolonged rehabilitation efforts as they suffer from lesion-induced motor weakness as well as treatment-related side effects, often leading to a significant dec...
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Open AccessPrognosis of ischemic stroke patients with both aortic atheroma and cardioembolic sources
This study aimed to investigate the relationship between complex aortic plaque (CAP) and short-term as well as long-term outcomes following cardioembolic stroke. CAP is a known risk factor for occurrence and r...