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Open AccessEndometrial Elasticity is an Ultrasound Marker for Predicting Clinical Pregnancy Outcomes after Embryo Transfer
Endometrial elasticity is a potential new marker for assessing endometrial receptivity and pregnancy outcomes based on endometrial thickness and type. Currently, little research has been conducted on the elast...
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Open AccessLineage-specific amplification and epigenetic regulation of LTR-retrotransposons contribute to the structure, evolution, and function of Fabaceae species
Long terminal repeat (LTR)-retrotransposons (LTR-RTs) are ubiquitous and make up the majority of nearly all sequenced plant genomes, whereas their pivotal roles in genome evolution, gene expression regulation ...
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Optimization of closing law of turbine guide vanes based on improved artificial ecosystem algorithm
Optimization of the closing law of the guide vane is the most economical and efficient way to reduce the risk incurred by pressure and speed excursions, thus guaranteeing the security of the hydro-turbine and ...
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Open AccessSingle-cell analysis of peripheral blood from high-altitude pulmonary hypertension patients identifies a distinct monocyte phenotype
Immune and inflammatory responses have an important function in the pathophysiology of pulmonary hypertension (PH). However, little is known about the immune landscape in peripheral circulation in patients wit...
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Open AccessSocietal drivers of human echinococcosis in China
Echinococcosis is a parasitic zoonotic disease that threatens human health and economic development. In China, 370 counties are endemic for echinococcosis. Qinghai-Tibet Plateau has the most patients and peopl...
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Treatment of Psoriasis Vulgaris with Medicated Thread Moxibustion of Zhuang Medicine: A Multicenter Randomized, Parallel Controlled Trial
To explore the efficacy and safety of Zhuang medicine medicated thread moxibustion (ZMTM) on psoriasis vulgaris.
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Open AccessImpact of peripheral muscle strength on prognosis after extubation and functional outcomes in critically ill patients: a feasibility study
The influence of peripheral muscle strength on prognosis after extubation and subsequent functional outcomes is not evident. The objectives of this study were to determine (1) whether peripheral muscle strengt...
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Open AccessPrevalence and spatial distribution patterns of human echinococcosis at the township level in Sichuan Province, China
Echinococcosis is a global zoonotic parasitic disease caused by Echinococcus larvae. This disease is highly endemic in Sichuan Province, China. This study investigates the prevalence and spatial distribution char...
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Three-dimensional topological insulators: case of quaternary Heusler compounds
The feasibility of converting quaternary Heusler compounds XX’MZ (X=Sc, La; X’=Sc, Y; M=Ru, Fe; Z=Pb) into three-dimensional topological insulators was investigated by first-principle calculations. It is found...
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Open AccessA prediction model using machine-learning algorithm for assessing intrathecal hyperbaric bupivacaine dose during cesarean section
The intrathecal hyperbaric bupivacaine dosage for cesarean section is difficult to predetermine. This study aimed to develop a decision-support model using a machine-learning algorithm for assessing intratheca...
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Open AccessEffects of management of infection source of echinococcosis in Linzhi, Tibet Autonomous Region of China
Echinococcosis is highly endemic in western and northern China. Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR) is the most serious prevalent area. Linzhi is located in southeastern part of TAR. Dogs are the primary infection s...
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Open AccessClinical efficacy evaluation of a traditional Miao technique of crossbow needle therapy in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis: a multi-center randomized controlled trial
Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) seriously reduces quality of life and is a major threat to the health of the middle-aged and elderly. This study aimed to assess the efficacy of Miao crossbow needle therapy vs. acupu...
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Open AccessRobust combination of liver stereotactic body radiotherapy modulates pharmacokinetics of sorafenib toward preferable parameters
To evaluate the effect and mechanism of radiotherapy (RT)–sorafenib pharmacokinetics (PK) in different regimens with conventional or high dose irradiation. Between February 2012 and December 2018, 43 patients ...
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Effect of Thick-Needle Therapy in Patients with Bell’s Palsy at Recovery Stage: A Multi-center Randomized Controlled Trial
To compare the clinical effects of thick-needle therapy (TNT) and acupuncture therapy (AT) on patients with Bell’s palsy (BP) at the recovery stage.
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Open AccessNormal trajectory of Interleukin-6 and C-reactive protein in the perioperative period of total knee arthroplasty under an enhanced recovery after surgery scenario
We designed the current study to understand the normal trajectories of interleukin-6 (IL-6) and C-reactive protein (CRP) in the immediate hours and days after primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA) under the ma...
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Colorimetric determination of Pb2+ ions based on surface leaching of Au@Pt nanoparticles as peroxidase mimic
We report the first use of metallic nanozyme as colorimetric probe for Pb2+ determination. The method is based on the surface leaching of Au@PtNP nanozyme by Pb2+-S2O32− ions, accompanied by a decreased catalytic...
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Inhibition of NF-κB and Wnt/β-catenin/GSK3β Signaling Pathways Ameliorates Cardiomyocyte Hypertrophy and Fibrosis in Streptozotocin (STZ)-induced Type 1 Diabetic Rats
Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is associated with an increased risk of diabetic cardiomyopathy (DCM). Nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB) and Wnt/β-catenin/GSK3β have been demonstrated to play pathogenic roles in ...
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Open AccessAdverse pregnancy outcomes on the risk of overweight offspring: a population-based retrospective study in **amen, China
The growth trajectory of Chinese preschoolers still remains unclear. Our objective was to determine whether there was an association between adverse pregnancy outcomes and overweight offspring. We analyzed pop...
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Open AccessProphylactic NS-21 maintains the skin moisture but does not reduce the severity of radiation dermatitis in patients with head and neck cancer: a randomized control trial
To evaluate the practicality of NS-21 cream with regard to its skin-related toxicity in patients with head and neck cancer (HNC) who are undergoing concurrent chemoradiation therapy (CCRT) or radiotherapy (RT).
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Open AccessEpidemiological survey of echinococcosis in Tibet Autonomous Region of China
The echinococcosis is prevalent in 10 provinces /autonomous region in western and northern China. Epidemiological survey of echinococcosis in China in 2012 showed the average prevalence of four counties in Tib...
