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Open AccessPartial hypopituitarism with ACTH deficiency as the main manifestation as a complication of hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome
Hypopituitarism is a relatively rare complication of hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome. However, almost all available reported cases were total anterior pituitary hypofunction, isolated growth-hormone defi...
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Open AccessSystematic Review of Heel Puncture-Related Osteomyelitis of the Calcaneus in Newborn Infants
Heel puncture (HP) in neonates can result in osteomyelitis if done non-aseptically or with incorrect technique. This study summarizes clinical experience with heel puncture-related osteomyelitis of the calcane...
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Single-atomic activation on ZnIn2S4 basal planes boosts photocatalytic hydrogen evolution
The use of single-atom cocatalysts plays a crucial role in enhancing artificial photocatalysis, where the precise construction of stable and efficient single-atom configuration is essential but remains challen...
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Open AccessDiagnostic strategy of metagenomic next-generation sequencing for gram negative bacteria in respiratory infections
This study aims to identify the most effective diagnostic method for distinguishing pathogenic and non-pathogenic Gram-negative bacteria (GNB) in suspected pneumonia cases using metagenomic next-generation seq...
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Effects of the Timing of Intense Physical Activity on Hypertension Risk in a General Population: A UK-Biobank Study
It has recently been suggested that the timing of exercise is important in the subsequent development of hypertension. We used the UK Biobank database which prospectively collates data in over 500,000 people a...
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Open AccessGenome-wide identification of trihelix transcription factor family genes in pear (Pyrus bretschneideri) and functional characterization of PbrGT15 in black spot resistance
Pear (Pyrus bretschneideri), a valuable widely cultivated fruit, faces significant economic losses due to black spot disease caused by Alternaria alternate (Fr.) Keissl. Trihelix transcription factors (TFs) are c...
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Method of Enhancing Lubrication Performance of the Engine Based on Optimal Dimples of Partial Textures
A design of the partial texture (PT) using the spherical dimple (SD), circular-cylindrical dimple (CCD), conical dimple (CD), square-cylindrical dimple (SCD), and wedge-shaped dimple (WSD) on the crankpin bear...
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Open AccessRoom-temperature photosynthesis of propane from CO2 with Cu single atoms on vacancy-rich TiO2
Photochemical conversion of CO2 into high-value C2+ products is difficult to achieve due to the energetic and mechanistic challenges in forming multiple C-C bonds. Herein, an efficient photocatalyst for the conve...
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Open AccessSarcopenia index as a predictor of clinical outcomes among older adult patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a cross-sectional study
Sarcopenia is a geriatric syndrome with progressive loss of skeletal muscle mass and function and has a negative impact on clinical outcomes associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Recent...
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Open AccessPERM1 regulates genes involved in fatty acid metabolism in the heart by interacting with PPARα and PGC-1α
PERM1 (PGC-1/ERR-induced regulator in muscle 1) is a muscle-specific protein induced by PGC-1 and ERRs. Previous studies have shown that PERM1 promotes mitochondrial biogenesis and metabolism in cardiomyocytes...
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Erratum to: A buried submarine canyon in the northwest South China Sea: architecture, development processes and implications for hydrocarbon exploration
Due to an unfortunate oversight the article “A buried submarine canyon in the northwest South China Sea: architecture, development processes and implications for hydrocarbon exploration” has been published wit...
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Association between sleep duration and weight gain and incident overweight/obesity: longitudinal analyses from the China Health and Nutrition Survey
To evaluate the association between sleep duration and weight gain and incident overweight/obesity in the population of China.
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Genome-wide analyses and expression patterns under abiotic stress of LAC gene family in pear (Pyrus bretschneideri)
Plant laccases are copper-containing glycoproteins oxidizing monolignol, which is a key regulator for lignin polymerization and deposition in plant cell walls. In plants, the LAC gene family has been identified a...
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Open AccessNormal weight obesity and the risk of diabetes in Chinese people: a 9-year population-based cohort study
We evaluated the risk of develo** diabetes in Chinese individuals with normal weight obesity (NWO). This 9-year population-based cohort study was based on the China National Diabetes and Metabolic Disorders ...
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A buried submarine canyon in the northwest South China Sea: architecture, development processes and implications for hydrocarbon exploration
High-resolution multichannel seismic data enables the discovery of a previous, undocumented submarine canyon (Huaguang Canyon) in the Qiongdongnan Basin, northwest South China Sea. The Huaguang Canyon with a N...
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Migrated hybrid turbidite-contourite channel-lobe complex of the late Eocene Rovuma Basin, East Africa
Analysis of 3D seismic data and well log data from the Rovuma Basin in East Africa reveals the presence of a late Eocene channel-lobe complex on its slope. The first two channels, denoted as channel-1 and chan...
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A buried submarine canyon in the northwestern South China Sea: architecture, development processes and implications for hydrocarbon exploration
High-resolution multichannel seismic data enables the discovery of a previous, undocumented submarine canyon (Huaguang Canyon) in the Qiongdongnan Basin, northwestern South China Sea. The Huaguang Canyon with ...
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Identification of pepper genes involved in the response to CO2 enrichment using RNA-Seq analysis
Pepper is widely cultivated, and the application of CO2 promotes photosynthesis and increases its yield. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying this are still unclear. In this study, the photosynthetic corr...
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AC Loss Estimation on HTS Armature Windings for a 30-kW Marine Generator Prototype
In this study, we propose a numerical method to estimate the AC loss of a 30-kW HTS synchronous generator during rated operation. As HTS armature windings are installed around the stator core in a rotating mac...
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Study on W/(TiN)Ta composite and its application in shape charge liner
In the present work, W/Ta and W/TiN/Ta laminated composites have been prepared by spark plasma sintering (SPS) and compared with W/W multilayer through three point bending and tensile tests. The results show t...
