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Open AccessPrognostic value of the Naples prognostic score in patients with intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma after hepatectomy
The Naples Prognostic Score (NPS), integrating inflammatory and nutritional biomarkers, has been reported to be associated with the prognosis of various malignancies, but there is no report on intrahepatic cho...
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Open AccessMutational analysis of epidermolysis bullosa in Taiwan by whole-exome sequencing complemented by RNA sequencing: a series of 77 patients
Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) is a heterogeneous group of hereditary skin diseases characterized by skin fragility. Primary data on Taiwanese population remain scarce.
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Open AccessHOTAIR gene polymorphisms and risk of glioma in Chinese children
Glioma is the most common malignant brain tumor in children. Hox transcription antisense intergenic RNA (HOTAIR) has been shown to promote cancers. However, the role of genetic variation of HOTAIR gene on glio...
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CASC15 Gene Polymorphisms and Glioma Susceptibility in Chinese Children
Gliomas are the most common tumors in the central nervous system. The cancer susceptibility candidate 15 (CASC15) gene has been reported to be a susceptibility gene for several types of cancer. No studies have be...
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Open AccessTiming of antiretroviral therapy for HIV-infected patients with cytomegalovirus retinitis: study protocol of a multi-center prospective randomized controlled trial
Cytomegalovirus retinitis (CMVR) is an important opportunistic infection (OI) occurring mainly in patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and has the potential to cause severe visual impairment...
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Open AccessUsing an incentive spirometer reduces pulmonary complications in patients with traumatic rib fractures: a randomized controlled trial
An incentive spirometer (IS) is a mechanical device that promotes lung expansion. It is commonly used to prevent postoperative lung atelectasis and decrease pulmonary complications after cardiac, lung, or abdo...
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Open AccessEffect of an educational intervention on HPV knowledge and vaccine attitudes among urban employed women and female undergraduate students in China: a cross-sectional study
Due to the potential of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination for decreasing cervical cancer rates in Mainland China, where some of the highest incidences in the world have been reported, our study aimed to asse...
