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Open AccessThe association between variability of risk factors and complications in type 2 diabetes mellitus: a retrospective study
The variability in diabetes risk factors, such as uric acid and lipids, may influence the development of complications. This study aimed to investigate the influence of such variability on the occurrence of di...
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Open AccessClinical characteristics of peripherally inserted central catheter-related complications in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy: a prospective and observational study
The incidence of peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC)-related complications is higher in cancer patients than in noncancer patients. However, the pattern of specific complication occurrence over time ...
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Open AccessStatus and associated factors of gerontological nurse specialists’ core competency: a national cross-sectional study
Nurses’ core competency directly affects patients’ safety and health outcomes. Gerontological nurse specialists play an essential role in improving older adults’ health status. However, little is known about t...
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Matrix Metalloproteinase-7 as a Diagnostic Marker for Biliary Atresia: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
The matrix metalloproteinase-7 (MMP-7) is a promising marker for identification of biliary atresia. We assessed the accuracy and clinical value of MMP-7 for diagnosis of biliary atresia in infants. We searched...
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Open AccessEffects of propofol on intracranial pressure and prognosis in patients with severe brain diseases undergoing endotracheal suctioning
To investigate whether the administration of intravenous propofol before endotracheal suctioning (ES) in patients with severe brain disease can reduce the sputum suction response, improve prognosis, and accele...
