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Benefits of Hepatitis C Viral Eradication: A Real-World Nationwide Cohort Study in Taiwan
Chronic hepatitis C (CHC) increases the risk of liver cirrhosis (LC) and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). This nationwide cohort study assessed the effectiveness of viral eradication of CHC.
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Open AccessAbnormal platelet parameters in inflammatory bowel disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Platelet dysfunction plays a critical role in the pathogenesis of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Despite clinical observations indicating abnormalities in platelet parameters among IBD patients, inconsisten...
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Metformin improves cognitive dysfunction through SIRT1/NLRP3 pathway–mediated neuroinflammation in db/db mice
Diabetes mellitus (DM), an important public health problem, aggravates the global economic burden. Diabetic encephalopathy (DE) is a serious complication of DM in the central nervous system. Metformin has been...
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Effects of hypertension and use of antihypertensive drugs in pregnancy on the risks of childhood cancers in Taiwan
Childhood cancers are associated with high mortality and morbidity, and some maternal prescription drug use during pregnancy has been implicated in cancer risk. There are few studies on the effects of hyperten...
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Small-molecule caspase-1 inhibitor CZL80 terminates refractory status epilepticus via inhibition of glutamatergic transmission
Status epilepticus (SE), a serious and often life-threatening medical emergency, is characterized by abnormally prolonged seizures. It is not effectively managed by present first-line anti-seizure medications ...
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Open AccessPrevalence, clinical characteristics, and long-term outcomes of new diabetes diagnosis in elderly patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention
Previous studies have reported associations between newly diagnosed diabetes and poor outcomes after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), but there is limited data focusing on elderly patients (age ≥ 65)....
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A machine learning-based calibration method for strength simulation of self-piercing riveted joints
This paper presents a new machine learning-based calibration framework for strength simulation models of self-piercing riveted (SPR) joints. Strength simulations were conducted through the integrated modeling ...
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Open AccessThe single-cell opioid responses in the context of HIV (SCORCH) consortium
Substance use disorders (SUD) and drug addiction are major threats to public health, impacting not only the millions of individuals struggling with SUD, but also surrounding families and communities. One of th...
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Topic Modeling Analysis of Chinese Medicine Literature on Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: Insights into Potential Treatment
To analyze Chinese medicine (CM) prescriptions for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), we model topics on GERD-related classical CM literature, providing insights into the potential treatment.
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Open AccessBilateral gene therapy in children with autosomal recessive deafness 9: single-arm trial results
Gene therapy is a promising approach for hereditary deafness. We recently showed that unilateral AAV1-hOTOF gene therapy with dual adeno-associated virus (AAV) serotype 1 carrying human OTOF transgene is safe and...
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Organic Brønsted Acid-Catalyzed Stereoselective Cationic RAFT Polymerization: The Effect of RAFT Agents
The tacticity of vinyl polymers is a key factor affecting the properties of materials. Recently, organic Brønsted acids have been demonstrated as effective catalysts for the development of highly stereoselecti...
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Use of Evidence-Based Research Approach in RCTs of Acupuncture-Related Therapies for Primary Dysmenorrhea: A Meta-Research
To assess the use of evidence-based research (EBR) approach in randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of acupuncture-related therapies for primary dysmenorrhea (PD).
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Open AccessReal-World Efficacy and Safety of Universal 8-Week Glecaprevir/Pibrentasvir for Treatment-Naïve Patients from a Nationwide HCV Registry in Taiwan
Eight-week glecaprevir/pibrentasvir (GLE/PIB) is indicated for treatment-naïve (TN) patients with chronic hepatitis C (CHC), with or without compensated cirrhosis. Given that the Taiwanese government is commit...
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One-step controlled electrodeposition nickel sulfides heterointerfaces favoring the desorption of hydroxyl groups for efficient hydrogen generation
The heterointerface engineering involving different components or phases represents a desirable strategy for enhancing the sluggish kinetics of hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). However, constructing desired ...
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Open AccessP. gingivalis in oral-prostate axis exacerbates benign prostatic hyperplasia via IL-6/IL-6R pathway
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is the most common disease in elderly men. There is increasing evidence that periodontitis increases the risk of BPH, but the specific mechanism remains unclear. This study a...
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Open AccessGlobal research trend and hotspot in the low FODMAP diet: a bibliometric analysis
The low FODMAP diet is the most recommended dietary intervention for the clinical management of IBS symptoms.
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Open AccessComparison of minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion and midline lumbar interbody fusion in patients with spondylolisthesis
This study aimed to compare surgical outcomes, clinical outcomes, and complications between minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (MIS TLIF) and midline lumbar interbody fusion (MIDLIF) in ...
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Open AccessAge at lung cancer diagnosis in females versus males who never smoke by race and ethnicity
We characterized age at diagnosis and estimated sex differences for lung cancer and its histological subtypes among individuals who never smoke.
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Open AccessDeficiency of neutral cholesterol ester hydrolase 1 (NCEH1) impairs endothelial function in diet-induced diabetic mice
Neutral cholesterol ester hydrolase 1 (NCEH1) plays a critical role in the regulation of cholesterol ester metabolism. Deficiency of NCHE1 accelerated atherosclerotic lesion formation in mice. Nonetheless, the...
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Open AccessCardiovascular mortality risk in patients with ovarian cancer: a population-based study
Ovarian cancer (OC) can occur at different ages and is affected by a variety of factors. In order to evaluate the risk of cardiovascular mortality in patients with ovarian cancer, we included influencing facto...