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Superselective Arterial Hyaluronidase Thrombolysis is an Effective Treatment for Hyaluronic Acid-Induced Retinal Artery Occlusion: Study in a Rabbit Model
There are serious complications associated with hyaluronic acid (HA) facial injections, including vision impairment due to retinal artery ischemia. In this study, we put forth a clinically relevant model of re...
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Coupling of environmental factors and growth stages in simulation of maize biomass allocation
The patterns of biomass allocation are particularly important because it is related to crop yield, plant growth rate and plant survival in a changeable environment and constant growth. Our study aimed to deve...
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Takeoff optimisation of coaxial compound helicopter with uncertainty quantification
This paper focuses on the optimal takeoff of a coaxial compound helicopter, considering the possibility of engine failure. When one engine fails during takeoff, a twin-engine helicopter must either reject the ...
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Open AccessThe mediating role of synovitis in meniscus pathology and knee osteoarthritis radiographic progression
Meniscus pathologies (damage, extrusion) and synovitis are associated with knee osteoarthritis (KOA); however, whether synovitis mediates the relationship between meniscus pathologies and KOA radiographic prog...
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Open AccessMegakaryocytic IGF1 coordinates activation and ferroptosis to safeguard hematopoietic stem cell regeneration after radiation injury
Hematopoietic stem cell (HSC) regeneration underlies hematopoietic recovery from myelosuppression, which is a life-threatening side effect of cytotoxicity. HSC niche is profoundly disrupted after myelosuppress...
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Efficacy of Fractional Micro-plasma Radio Frequency Technology in Treating Hypertrophic Burn Scars in Asian Patients Under General Anesthesia: A Retrospective Study of 104 Cases
Laser and other energy devices have been widely used in the minimally invasive treatment of scars. Among various technologies, Fractional Micro-Plasma Radio Frequency Technology (FMRT) has gained extensive con...
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Efficacy of Superselective Intra-arterial Recanalization of Embolized Arteries Resulting from Facial Hyaluronic Acid Injection
Arterial embolism is a rare complication caused by hyaluronic acid (HA) injection. However, it is one of the most serious complications. Once it happens, the complication would have a great and long-term impac...
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Three-dimensional finite element analysis of the biomechanical properties of different material implants for replacing missing teeth
The purpose of this study was to analyze the biomechanical properties of implants made of different materials to replace missing teeth by using three-dimensional finite element analysis and provide a theoretic...
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Effects of micro/nanoplastics on oxidative damage and serum biochemical parameters in rats and mice: a meta-analysis
Micro/nanoplastics (MNPs) are emerging as environmental pollutants with potential threats to human health. The accumulation of MNPs in the body can cause oxidative stress and increase the risk of cardiovascula...
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Primitive macrophages induce sarcomeric maturation and functional enhancement of develo** human cardiac microtissues via efferocytic pathways
Yolk sac macrophages are the first to seed the develo** heart; however, owing to a lack of accessible tissue, there is no understanding of their roles in human heart development and function. In this study, ...
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Effect of eco-compensation policy on the environmental quality varies with city size and location in China’s Yangtze river economic belt
Eco-compensation policy (ECP) is an important measure to secure ecosystem functions and services and to meet China's ecological civilization aspiration. In China, ECP has been implemented in the Yangtze River ...
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UFL1 triggers replication fork degradation by MRE11 in BRCA1/2-deficient cells
The stabilization of stalled forks has emerged as a crucial mechanism driving resistance to poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) inhibitors in BRCA1/2-deficient tumors. Here, we identify UFL1, a UFM1-specific E3...
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Irisin alters d-galactose-induced apoptosis by increasing caveolin-1 expression in C2C12 myoblasts and skeletal muscle fibroblasts
Muscle atrophy and skeletal muscle fibrosis are significant pathological manifestations of primary sarcopenia. The regulation of C2C12 myoblast and skeletal muscle fibroblast apoptosis is associated with these...
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Resting-state EEG dynamic functional connectivity distinguishes non-psychotic major depression, psychotic major depression and schizophrenia
This study aims to identify dynamic patterns within the spatiotemporal feature space that are specific to nonpsychotic major depression (NPMD), psychotic major depression (PMD), and schizophrenia (SCZ). The st...
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Design, modeling, and evaluation of parallel continuum robots: A survey
Parallel continuum robots (PCRs) have attracted increasing attention in the robotics community due to their simplicity in structure, inherence with compliance, and easiness of realization. Over the past decade...
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Open AccessIrrigation expansion has kept pace with the CO2 fertilization effect on vegetation growth in a typical arid region
Dynamics of vegetation in arid areas have drawn worldwide attention. The expansion of irrigated cropland (ICE) in arid regions contributes to increased food security and impacts on the extent and development o...
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Open AccessTFIP11 promotes replication fork reversal to preserve genome stability
Replication fork reversal, a critical protective mechanism against replication stress in higher eukaryotic cells, is orchestrated via a series of coordinated enzymatic reactions. The Bloom syndrome gene produc...
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Dietary supplementation of VA enhances growth, feed utilization, glucose and lipid metabolism, appetite, and antioxidant capacity of Chinese perch (Siniperca chuatsi)
The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of dietary vitamin A on juvenile Chinese perch (Siniperca chuatsi). Chinese perch were fed with five experimental diets containing 0, 20, 40, 60, and 80 mg VA·k...
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The Comparison of Efficacy and Safety Between General and Topical Anesthesia on Micro-Plasma Radiofrequency Treatment for Hypertrophic Scar: A Retrospective Cohort Study
While micro-plasma radiofrequency (MPR) treatment has a significant impact on hypertrophic scars, patients often require anesthesia to alleviate substantial discomfort. Currently, patients with similar degrees...
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Open AccessFixed time control of free-flying space robotic manipulator with full state constraints: a barrier-Lyapunov-function term free approach
Space robotic manipulator (SRM) should be always performed in the given workspace for safety concern. This requires the system states such as rotation of each joint, attitude of base, and their velocities to b...
