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Open AccessAssociation between asthma and COVID-19 severity during Omicron epidemic: a retrospective cohort study using real-world data
The available evidence presented inconsistencies and inconclusive findings regarding the associations between co-existing asthma and mortality among COVID-19 patients. The objective of the current study is to ...
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Open AccessAir pollutants, seasonal influenza, and acute otitis media in children: a population-based analysis using 22-year hospitalization data
Acute otitis media (AOM) is a prevalent childhood acute illness, with 13.6 million pediatric office visits annually, often stemming from upper respiratory tract infections (URI) and affected by environmental f...
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Open AccessEffect of environmental exposome and influenza infection on febrile seizure in children over 22 years: a time series analysis
Febrile seizures are convulsions predominately occurring in young children. The effects of various exposomes, including influenza infection and external environmental factors, on febrile seizures have not been...
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Open AccessBioinspired polydopamine nanoparticles as efficient antioxidative and anti-inflammatory enhancers against UV-induced skin damage
Excessive and prolonged ultraviolet radiation (UVR) exposure causes photodamage, photoaging, and photocarcinogenesis in human skin. Therefore, safe and effective sun protection is one of the most fundamental r...
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Open AccessKnowledge, attitudes, and practice towards allergic rhinitis in patients with allergic rhinitis: a cross-sectional study
The knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of Chinese patients with allergic rhinitis (AR) on AR is poorly known. This study investigated the KAP towards AR in patients with this disease and explored the fact...
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Determining meteorologically-favorable zones for seasonal influenza activity in Hong Kong
Investigations of simple and accurate meteorology classification systems for influenza epidemics, particularly in subtropical regions, are limited. To assist in preparing for potential upsurges in the demand o...
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Open AccessCCM signaling complex (CSC) couples both classic and non-classic Progesterone receptor signaling
Breast cancer, the most diagnosed cancer, remains the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States, and excessive Progesterone (PRG) or Mifepristone (MIF) exposure may be at an increased risk for ...
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Size distribution, emission rate, and decay characteristics of particles emitted by printers
The particulate matter (PM) emitted by printers during printing pollute the indoor air, which can pose a health hazard for the people indoors. The source strength, decay characteristics, and mechanism of the P...
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Revealing compatibility mechanism of nanosilica in asphalt through molecular dynamics simulation
The compatibility between asphalt and nanosilica (nano-SiO2) is critical to determine the performance of nano-SiO2–modified asphalt. However, a comprehensive understanding of the compatibility behavior and mechan...
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Open AccessAlternatively spliced isoforms reveal a novel type of PTB domain in CCM2 protein
Cerebral cavernous malformations (CCMs) is a microvascular disorder in the central nervous system. Despite tremendous efforts, the causal genetic mutation in some CCM patients has not be identified, raising th...
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Open AccessCharacterization of the Tibet plateau Jerusalem artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus L.) transcriptome by de novo assembly to discover genes associated with fructan synthesis and SSR analysis
Jerusalem artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus L.) is a characteristic crop in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau which has rapidly developed and gained socioeconomic importance in recent years. Fructans are abundant in tubers...
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Novel humic acid-based carbon materials: adsorption thermodynamics and kinetics for cadmium(II) ions
Novel humic acid-based carbon materials were prepared by using carbonization and activation in the present paper. The effects of processing and temperatures on the microstructure and the adsorption ability of ...
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Cruising or Waiting: A Shared Recommender System for Taxi Drivers
Recent efforts have been made on mining mobility of taxi trajectories and develo** recommender systems for taxi drivers. Existing systems focused on recommending seeking routes to the place with the highest ...
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Open AccessDeregulation of ZPR1 causes respiratory failure in spinal muscular atrophy
Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is caused by the low levels of survival motor neuron (SMN) protein and is characterized by motor neuron degeneration and muscle atrophy. Respiratory failure causes death in SMA bu...
