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Open AccessThe effect of a split-dose intravenous dexamethasone and a single high-dose on postoperative blood glucose after total joint arthroplasty: a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial
In patients undergoing total joint arthroplasty (TJA), the administration of dexamethasone may contribute to perioperative blood glucose (BG) disturbances, potentially resulting in complications, even in patie...
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Open AccessImproving deep metric learning via self-distillation and online batch diffusion process
Currently, deep metric learning (DML) methods typically rely on class labels to keep positive samples as closely clustered as possible, while distancing them from negative samples. However, this approach tends...
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Dual-trait genomic analysis in highly stratified Arabidopsis thaliana populations using genome-wide association summary statistics
Genome-wide association study (GWAS) is a powerful tool to identify genomic loci underlying complex traits. However, the application in natural populations comes with challenges, especially power loss due to p...
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Coupling N-do** and confined Co3O4 on carbon nanotubes by polydopamine coating strategy for pleiotropic water purification
The development of effective and sustainable solutions for pleiotropic water purification becomes urgent and attractive. Heterogeneous Fenton-like catalysts for activation of peroxymonosulfate (PMS) to purify ...
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Open AccessAdvanced Materials for NH3 Capture: Interaction Sites and Transport Pathways
An overview of advanced materials for NH3 capture from the aspects of interaction sites and transport pathways is presented.
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Pressure-driven metallization with significant changes of structural and photoelectric properties in two-dimensional EuSbTe3
Two-dimensional materials are widely considered to be highly promising for the development of photodetectors. To improve the performance of these devices, researchers often employ techniques such as defect eng...
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Efficient ethylene electrosynthesis through C–O cleavage promoted by water dissociation
Electrochemical reduction of carbon monoxide is a promising carbonate-free approach to produce ethylene using renewable electricity. However, the performance of this process suffers from low selectivity and en...
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Influence of pier height on the safety of trains running on high-speed railway bridges during earthquakes
Sudden earthquakes pose a threat to the running safety of trains on high-speed railway bridges, and the stiffness of piers is one of the factors affecting the dynamic response of train-track-bridge system. In ...
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Revealing dislocation activity modes during yielding and uniform deformation of low-temperature tempered steel by acoustic emission
The distinctive distribution of acoustic emission (AE) characteristic parameters generated during tensile testing of low-temperature tempered AISI 4140 steel was investigated. Two clusters of acoustic emission...
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Kv3.1 Interaction with UBR5 Is Required for Chronic Inflammatory Pain
Chronic inflammatory pain caused by neuronal hyperactivity is a common and refractory disease. Kv3.1, a member of the Kv3 family of voltage-dependent K+ channels, is a major determinant of the ability of neurons ...
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Microwave-accelerated direct regeneration of LiCoO2 cathodes for Li-ion batteries
Recycling spent lithium-ion batteries is integral to today’s low-carbon environmental protection efforts. The concept of direct regeneration, acknowledged for its environmental sustainability, economic viabili...
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Metabolomics efficiently discriminates monozygotic twins in peripheral blood
Monozygotic (MZ) twins cannot be distinguished using conventional forensic STR ty** because they present identical STR genoty**s. However, MZ twins do not always live in the same environment and often have...
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Unveiling the hidden role of disulfidptosis in kidney renal clear cell carcinoma: a prognostic signature for personalized treatment
The role of disulfidptosis in kidney renal clear cell carcinoma (KIRC) remains unknown. This study investigated disulfidptosis-related biomarkers for KIRC prognosis prediction and individualized treatment. KIR...
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Inflammation-related molecular signatures involved in the anticancer activities of brigatinib as well as the prognosis of EML4-ALK lung adenocarcinoma patient
Although ALK tyrosine kinase inhibitors (ALK-TKIs) have shown remarkable benefits in EML4-ALK positive NSCLC patients compared to conventional chemotherapy, the optimal sequence of ALK-TKIs treatment remains u...
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Cast versus Kirschner wire fixation in type II paediatric phalangeal neck fractures
To compare the outcomes of type II pediatric phalangeal neck fractures (PPNFs) treated with closed reduction and cast immobilization (CRCI) versus closed reduction percutaneous pinning (CRPP), and evaluated th...
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Microstructure and Tribological Properties of In situ-Synthesized WC-Reinforced Ni60 Coatings Prepared by Laser Cladding with Different Scanning Rates
To reduce the decomposition of WC in the composite coatings so as to improve the wear resistance, in situ-synthesized WC-reinforced Ni60 coatings were prepared by laser cladding with different laser scanning rate...
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Open AccessEfficacy and acceptability of different probiotic products plus laxatives for pediatric functional constipation: a network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
The prevalence of pediatric constipation ranges from 0.7 to 29.6% across different countries. Functional constipation accounts for 95% of pediatric constipation, and the efficacy of pharmacotherapy is limited,...
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Open AccessMultiplicity dependence of σψ(2S)/σJ/ψ in pp collisions at \( \sqrt{s} \) = 13 TeV
The ratio of production cross-sections of ψ(2S) over J/ψ mesons as a function of charged-particle multiplicity in proton-proton collisions at a centre-of-mass energy
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Open AccessPreoperative chemoradiotherapy in older patients with rectal cancer guided by comprehensive geriatric assessment within a multidisciplinary team—a multicenter phase II trial
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of preoperative concurrent chemoradiotherapy (preCRT) for locally advanced rectal cancer in older people who were classified as “fit” by compre...
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Open AccessDeep learning system for malignancy risk prediction in cystic renal lesions: a multicenter study
To develop an interactive, non-invasive artificial intelligence (AI) system for malignancy risk prediction in cystic renal lesions (CRLs).
