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Open AccessUltrasound-based nomogram to predict the recurrence in papillary thyroid carcinoma using machine learning
The recurrence of papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) is not unusual and associated with risk of death. This study is aimed to construct a nomogram that combines clinicopathological characteristics and ultrasoun...
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Preparation of bacterial fertilizer from biogas residue after anaerobic co-digestion of kitchen waste and residual sludge
Azotobacter chroococcum and Bacillus subtilis were selected as fermentation strains, and biogas residue after anaerobic digestion of kitchen waste and residual sludge was used as fermentation substrate. A single ...
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Diverse responses of fungal functional groups to desertification in forest soils of Pinus densata on the Chinese Tibetan plateau
Rapid increase in desertification is an environmental concern, especially for the health and sustainability of ecosystems in changing climates. How ecosystems respond to such changes may be partially understoo...
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Open AccessAnomaly detection and defense techniques in federated learning: a comprehensive review
In recent years, deep learning methods based on a large amount of data have achieved substantial success in numerous fields. However, with increases in regulations for protecting private user data, access to s...
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Mixed hypogonadism: a neglected combined form of hypogonadism
Kallmann syndrome is a rare disease characterized by delayed puberty, infertility and anosmia. We report the clinical and genetic characteristics of three patients with Kallmann syndrome who presented with Kli...
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Open AccessSelenium Concentration Is Positively Associated with Triglyceride-Glucose Index and Triglyceride Glucose-Body Mass Index in Adults: Data from NHANES 2011–2018
Compiling evidence supports that selenium plays a vital role in glucose metabolism. Triglyceride-glucose index (TyG) and triglyceride-glucose-body mass index (TyG-BMI) are commonly used in epidemiologic studie...
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Open AccessTriglyceride glucose-waist circumference: the optimum index to screen nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in non-obese adults
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is easily neglected in the non-obese population. TyG index (triglyceride glucose Index) and TG/HDL-c (triglyceride to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol) are new ind...
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Thymoma in multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1: a case report and systematic review
Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 (MEN1) is a rare syndrome that combines endocrine and non-endocrine tumors. Thymic neuroendocrine tumors are uncommon components that predict poor prognosis in patients with...
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Urine 2-hydroxyphenanthrene is associated with current asthma: evidence from NHANES 2007–2012
The current study aims to explore the effects of nine urine monohydroxy PAH metabolites (OHPAH) including 1-hydroxynaphthalene (1-OHNAP), 2-hydroxynaphthalene (2-OHNAP), 3-hydroxyfluorene (3-OHFLU), 9-hydroxyf...
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Open AccessAn IgM-like inhalable ACE2 fusion protein broadly neutralizes SARS-CoV-2 variants
Many of the currently available COVID-19 vaccines and therapeutics are not effective against newly emerged SARS-CoV-2 variants. Here, we developed the metallo-enzyme domain of angiotensin converting enzyme 2 (...
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Dasatinib for chronic myelomonocytic leukemia with ZMIZ1-ABL1 fusion gene: a case report
The fusion gene ZMIZ1-ABL1 is rare, with only one known case reported in lymphatic system malignancies, and none reported in a myeloid tumor. Here, we report the case of a patient with chronic myelomonocytic l...
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Using model’s temporal features and hierarchical structure for similar activity recognition
Using Sensor-based approach in activity recognition usually requires the deployment of many ambient sensors to objects and environments. Each sensor can be triggered by more than one activity, e.g., a touch se...
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Characteristic analysis of the MoS2/SiO2 interface field-effect transistor with varying MoS2 layers
Molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) is a typical semiconductor two-dimensional atomic crystal material, which has excellent physical and electrical properties and so shows great potential in Nano-electronic and optical a...
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Interaction among soil nutrients, plant diversity and hypogeal fungal trophic guild modifies root-associated fungal diversity in coniferous forests of Chinese Southern Himalayas
This study was conducted to synthetically investigate how root-associated fungi react to the environmental variations (plant diversity and soil properties) and changes in their diversity patterns across three ...
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The relationship between green roofs and urban biodiversity: a systematic review
As a form of green infrastructure, green roofs can enhance urban biodiversity by providing complex vegetation structures, supplying increased foraging and roosting opportunities for animals and increasing habi...
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High incidence of hypertension-mediated organ damage in a series of Chinese patients with 17α-hydroxylase deficiency
To analyze the prevalence of hypertension-mediated organ damage (HMOD) and its relationship with enzyme activity of mutant CYP17A1 and other risk factors in patients with 17α-hydroxylase/17,20-lyase deficiency (1...
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Open AccessComparative analysis of complete Ilex (Aquifoliaceae) chloroplast genomes: insights into evolutionary dynamics and phylogenetic relationships
Ilex (Aquifoliaceae) are of great horticultural importance throughout the world for their foliage and decorative berries, yet a dearth of genetic information has hampered our understanding of phylogenetic relati...
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Extracorporeal Shock Wave Combined with Teriparatide-Loaded Hydrogel Injection Promotes Segmental Bone Defects Healing in Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a systemic bone disease characterized by decreased bone density and deterioration of bone microstructure, leading to an increased probability of fragility fractures. Once segmental bone defect ...
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Comparison of Clinical Characteristics and Spermatogenesis in CHH Patients Caused by PROKR2 and FGFR1 Mutations
A retrospective study was conducted to investigate the effect of gonadotropin or pulsatile gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) therapy on spermatogenesis in congenital hypogonadotropic hypogonadism (CHH) pat...
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Open AccessA dosimetric and radiobiological evaluation of VMAT following mastectomy for patients with left-sided breast cancer
To compare the dosimetric, normal tissue complication probability (NTCP), secondary cancer complication probabilities (SCCP), and excess absolute risk (EAR) differences of volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMA...
