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Open AccessLong-term comparison of renal and metabolic outcomes after sodium–glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitor or glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist therapy in type 2 diabetes
Renal outcomes in patients with type 2 diabetes following treatment with sodium–glucose co-transporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2is) or glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP1RAs) have not been directly compa...
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Continuous glucose monitoring with structured education in adults with type 2 diabetes managed by multiple daily insulin injections: a multicentre randomised controlled trial
The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of stand-alone intermittently scanned continuous glucose monitoring (isCGM) with or without a structured education programme and blood glucose monitoring ...
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Open AccessEffect of Pravastatin on Kidney Function in Patients with Dyslipidemia and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Multicenter Prospective Observational Study
Several studies have reported that pravastatin can mitigate the progression of kidney disease, but limited evidence exists regarding its effects on kidney function in Asian patients. This multicenter prospecti...
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Open AccessClimate-induced shift of deep-sea benthic foraminifera at the onset of the mid-Brunhes dissolution interval in the northeast tropical Indian Ocean
The mid-Brunhes dissolution interval (MBDI; Marine Isotope Stage (MIS) 13 to 7; ~ 533–191 ka) is characterized by various paleoclimatic/paleoceanographic events in the world. We investigated fossil deep-sea be...
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Preparation of semaglutide long-acting injectable microcapsules with physicochemical properties, long-term stability, and pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics
To develop once-a-month long acting semaglutide injectable, its manufacturing process was optimized. The final product to be selected based on improved pharmacokinetics-pharmacodynamics (PK/PD) profiles and de...
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Open AccessEarly thrombus detection in the extracorporeal membrane oxygenation circuit by noninvasive real-time ultrasonic sensors
Thrombus formation in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) remains a major concern as it can lead to fatal outcomes. To the best of our knowledge, there is no standard non-invasive method for quantitativ...
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Designing an Atmospheric Monitoring Network to Verify National CO2 Emissions
To achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, it is vital to prioritize climate action and monitor the progress of policies with accurate emission estimates. As CO2 emission estimates can be independently verifie...
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Open AccessReal-World Outcomes of Individualized Targeted Therapy with Insulin Glargine 300 Units/mL in Insulin-Naïve Korean People with Type 2 Diabetes: TOBE Study
The TOujeo BEyond glucose control (TOBE) study evaluated clinical outcomes with insulin glargine 300 units/mL (Gla-300) in insulin-naïve Korean people with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in a real-world setting.
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Understanding user sensemaking in fairness and transparency in algorithms: algorithmic sensemaking in over-the-top platform
A number of artificial intelligence (AI) systems have been proposed to assist users in identifying the issues of algorithmic fairness and transparency. These AI systems use diverse bias detection methods from ...
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Open AccessThe estimated mediating roles of anemia-related variables in the association between kidney function and mortality: a National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) study
Anemia is a common complication of chronic kidney disease (CKD), impacting long-term outcomes such as mortality and morbidity. Analyzing NHANES data from 1999 through 2016 for adults aged ≥ 20 years, we assess...
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Detection of Defects on Cut-Out Switches in High-Resolution Images Based on YOLOv5 Algorithm
The reliability of a cut-out switch (COS) directly affects the stable operation of electric power distribution systems. Detecting a defective COS plays a critical role in protecting the power distribution line...
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Open AccessLong-term ozone exposure and mortality in patients with chronic kidney disease: a large cohort study
Epidemiologic studies on the effects of long-term exposure to ozone (O3) have shown inconclusive results. It is unclear whether to O3 has an effect on chronic kidney disease (CKD). We investigated the effects of ...
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Open AccessEfficacy and Safety of Once-Weekly Semaglutide Versus Once-Daily Sitagliptin as Metformin Add-on in a Korean Population with Type 2 Diabetes
Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists are well-established type 2 diabetes (T2D) treatments. As variations among populations and culture might influence treatment effects, this post hoc analysis evaluates ...
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Multi-channel transmission method for improving TCP reliability and transmission efficiency in UNIWAY
In ubiquitous computing environment, data is collected by a number of devices and transmitted to a central server which is trusted to provide the information to the user. In order to cope with security threats...
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Open AccessIndependent association of thigh muscle fat density with vascular events in Korean adults
We aimed to explore the associations between thigh muscle fat density and vascular events.
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Open AccessAuthor Correction: Comparison of the effects of empagliflozin and sotagliflozin on a zebrafish model of diabetic heart failure with reduced ejection fraction
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Competing effects of Ca do** on the phase transition and related properties in (Ba1–xCax)(Ti0.95Sn0.05)O3 ceramics
We present the competing effects of isovalent Ca do** into A-site on the properties of Ca-doped Ba(Ti,Sn)O3 ceramics. (Ba1–xCax)(Ti0.95Sn0.05)O3 (BCTS) ceramics with 0 ≤ x ≤ 0.06 were fabricated to investigate ...
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Open AccessSignificance of chitinase-3-like protein 1 in the pathogenesis of inflammatory diseases and cancer
Chitinase-3-like protein 1 (CHI3L1) is a secreted glycoprotein that mediates inflammation, macrophage polarization, apoptosis, and carcinogenesis. The expression of CHI3L1 is strongly upregulated by various in...
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Vanadium redox flow batteries including carbon catalysts derived from low-density polyethylene and polyurethane
Utilizing waste plastic to produce carbon catalysts is one way to recycle waste plastic. Carbon catalysts derived from low-density polyethylene (LDPE) (LDPE-C catalyst) and polyurethane (PUK-C catalyst) can he...
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Causal effects from tobacco smoking initiation on obesity-related traits: a Mendelian randomization study
There is a widespread notion that tobacco smoking controls weight based on the appetite suppressive effect of nicotine. However, the causal relationship between smoking initiation and obesity-related traits in...
