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Open AccessThe associations of adherence to the Mediterranean diet with chronic dizziness and imbalance in community-dwelling adults: KNHANES 2019–2021
Dizziness and vertigo rank among the top 10 reasons for emergency and clinical referrals to neurologists. Chronic dizziness and imbalance not only reduce quality of life, but also increase mortality. While the...
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Optical properties of LaFeO3 films studied using spectroscopic ellipsometry
LaFeO3 film is an intermediate charge transfer/Mott–Hubbard insulator. LaFeO3 thin films were grown on SrTiO3 substrates using radio frequency magnetron sputtering deposition method at 500 °C. After growth, the L...
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Muscle mass and chronic dizziness: a cross-sectional study of a Korean population
Weight gain is associated with imbalance in older people. In contrast, overweightness or mild obesity is less common in patients with chronic dizziness. This paradox may be, at least in part, related to differ...
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Comparison of photosynthetic efficiency and growth characteristics of paprika in semi-closed vs. conventional greenhouses
This study investigated the differences in light intensity, photosynthetic efficiency, and growth characteristics of paprika plants cultivated in a semi-closed greenhouse covered with low-iron diffuse glass (S...
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Open AccessReducing prescribing of antibiotics for acute respiratory infections using a frontline nurse-led EHR-Integrated clinical decision support tool: protocol for a stepped wedge randomized control trial
Overprescribing of antibiotics for acute respiratory infections (ARIs) remains a major issue in outpatient settings. Use of clinical prediction rules (CPRs) can reduce inappropriate antibiotic prescribing but ...
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Open AccessLow diffusion capacity predicts poor prognosis in extensive stage small cell lung cancer: a single-center analysis of 10 years
Poor pulmonary function and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are associated with poorer overall survival (OS) in non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients. Few studies have investigated the assoc...
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Open AccessCorrection: B7-H3 expression is associated with high PD-L1 expression in clear cell renal cell carcinoma and predicts poor prognosis
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Open AccessDownregulation of the RNA-binding protein PUM2 facilitates MSC-driven bone regeneration and prevents OVX-induced bone loss
Although mRNA dysregulation can induce changes in mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) homeostasis, the mechanisms by which post-transcriptional regulation influences MSC differentiation potential remain understudied. ...
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Open AccessB7-H3 expression is associated with high PD-L1 expression in clear cell renal cell carcinoma and predicts poor prognosis
Clear cell Renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) is an immunogenic tumor. B7 family members, such as CTLA-4, PD-1, and PD-L1, are the main components of immune checkpoints that regulate various immune responses. Specif...
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Open AccessProbing the origin and stability of bivalency in copper based porous coordination network and its application for H2S gas capture
A bivalent Cu(I,II) metal–organic framework (MOF) based on the 4,4′,4″-s-Triazine-2,4,6-triyl-tribenzoate linker was synthesized via a solvothermal method. The MOF possessed 43.8% of the Cu sites as Cu+ with a su...
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Open AccessTernary metal oxide nanocomposite for room temperature H2S and SO2 gas removal in wet conditions
A ternary Mn–Zn–Fe oxide nanocomposite was fabricated by a one-step coprecipitation method for the remotion of H2S and SO2 gases at room temperature. The nanocomposite has ZnO, MnO2, and ferrites with a surface a...
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Inhibition Effects of Free Ammonia (FA) on the Rates of Growth, Photosynthesis and Respiration of Chlorella vulgaris
The potential use of microalgae in advanced biological wastewater treatment processes has been actively studied due to their excellent nitrogen and phosphorus removal capabilities. This study investigated the ...
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Examination of anticoagulation prescription among elderly patients with atrial fibrillation after in-hospital fall
Mechanical fall is common among elders and has been associated with a lack of anticoagulant therapy among patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). However, anticoagulant therapy is recommended despite frequent ...
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Open AccessHarnessing novel engineered feeder cells expressing activating molecules for optimal expansion of NK cells with potent antitumor activity
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Crosslinker-free Bovine Serum Albumin-loaded Chitosan/alginate Nanocomplex for pH-responsive Bursting Release of Oral-administered Protein
The application of protein-based drugs in oral delivery system is limited due to the harsh environment of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Herein, a pH-responsive nano-sized complex with chitosan (CH) and algi...
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Open AccessAge-dependent pathogenic characteristics of SARS-CoV-2 infection in ferrets
While the seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 in healthy people does not differ significantly among age groups, those aged 65 years or older exhibit strikingly higher COVID-19 mortality compared to younger individual...
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Quality by design approach to the development of transdermal patch systems and regulatory perspective
Although the quality by design (QbD) approach is widely used to develop pharmaceutical products and to consistently ensure and improve product quality, studies on this approach for transdermal patch systems (T...
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Evaluation of the skin phototoxicity of systemically administered pharmaceuticals in Sprague–Dawley rats
In vivo phototoxicity testing is important for predicting drug-induced phototoxicity in humans. Currently, there is no internationally validated in vivo test method for the photosafety evaluation of pharmaceut...
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Open AccessAnti-inflammatory activity of palmitoylethanolamide ameliorates osteoarthritis induced by monosodium iodoacetate in Sprague–Dawley rats
Novel treatment strategies are urgently required for osteoarthritis (OA). Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) is a naturally occurring fatty acid amide with analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects. We aimed to examine...
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Open AccessExamination of social determinants of health among patients with limited English proficiency
The purpose of this study is to examine the prevalence of social needs by English proficiency using data from Northwell Health’s social determinants of health screening program. The screening program evaluates...
