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Open AccessComparison of CT volumetry versus nuclear renography for predicting remaining kidney function after uninephrectomy in living kidney donors
Computed tomography (CT) and nuclear renography are used to determine kidney procurement in living kidney donors (LKDs). The present study investigated which modality better predicts kidney function after dona...
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Tacrolimus Decreases Cognitive Function by Impairing Hippocampal Synaptic Balance: a Possible Role of Klotho
The influence of long-term tacrolimus treatment on cognitive function remains to be elucidated. Using a murine model of chronic tacrolimus neurotoxicity, we evaluated the effects of tacrolimus on cognitive fun...
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Moving closer to death: understanding psychosocial distress among older veterans with advanced cancers
Early identification of psychosocial distress is important to address the needs of vulnerable populations and influence symptom management. Older veterans diagnosed with life-limiting cancers are particularly ...
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Techniques and guidelines for effective migration from RDBMS to NoSQL
Migration from RDBMS to NoSQL has become an important topic in a big data era. This paper provides comprehensive techniques and guidelines for effective migration from RDBMS to NoSQL. We discuss the challenges...
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Influence of Tacrolimus on Depressive-Like Behavior in Diabetic Rats Through Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor Regulation in the Hippocampus
The neurotoxicity of immunosuppressive agents and diabetes mellitus are known risk factors of neurological complications in kidney transplant recipients. The aim of the present study was to investigate the inf...
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Open AccessTherapeutic potential of coenzyme Q10 in mitochondrial dysfunction during tacrolimus-induced beta cell injury
We previously reported that oxidative stress induced by long-term tacrolimus treatment impairs mitochondrial function in pancreatic beta cells. In this study, we aimed to investigate the therapeutic potential ...
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Migration from RDBMS to Column-Oriented NoSQL: Lessons Learned and Open Problems
Migration from RDBMS to NoSQL has become an important topic in a big data era. This paper provides a comprehensive study on important issues in the migration from RDBMS to NoSQL. We discuss the challenges face...