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Ductal carcinoma in situ and cause-specific mortality among younger and older postmenopausal women: the Women’s Health Initiative
Whether DCIS is associated with higher breast cancer-specific and all-cause mortality is unclear with few studies in older women. Therefore, we examined DCIS and breast cancer-specific, cardiovascular (CVD)-sp...
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Open AccessGP’s GP, general practitioner’s health and willingness to contract family doctors in China: a national cross-sectional study
General practitioners are trained to care for patients with a high level of responsibility and professional competency. However, there are few reports on the physical and mental health status of general practi...
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Cross-linked Sodium Hyaluronate Gel with PLLA-b-PEG Microsphere for Facial Contouring in Chinese: A Retrospective Study
In Asia, the demand for cosmetic facial treatments has surged due to technological advancements, increased social acceptability, and affordability. Poly-l-lactic acid (PLLA) fillers, known for their biocompatibil...
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Open AccessCombination of graduated compression stockings and intermittent pneumatic compression is better in preventing deep venous thrombosis than graduated compression stockings alone for patients following gynecological surgery: a meta-analysis
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is common in patients undergoing gynecological surgery. We aimed to investigate the preventive efficacy in DVT of graduated compression stockings (GCS) alone and in combination with ...
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Intraindividual comparison of CT and MRI for predicting vessels encapsulating tumor clusters in hepatocellular carcinoma
To establish and validate scoring models for predicting vessels encapsulating tumor clusters (VETC) in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) using computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and to...
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Open AccessOff-pump Versus On-pump Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting in Diabetic patients: A Meta-analysis of Observational Studies with a Propensity-Score Analysis
The debate between off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (OPCAB) and on-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (ONCAB) in diabetic patients remains. This meta-analysis aimed to investigate outcomes after OPCA...
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Breast lesions on MRI in mass and non-mass enhancement: Kaiser score and modified Kaiser score + for readers of variable experience
To compare the diagnostic performance of three readers using BI-RADS and Kaiser score (KS) based on mass and non-mass enhancement (NME) lesions.
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Open AccessNecroptosis plays a role in TL1A-induced airway inflammation and barrier damage in asthma
Airway epithelial cell (AEC) necroptosis contributes to airway allergic inflammation and asthma exacerbation. Targeting the tumor necrosis factor-like ligand 1 A (TL1A)/death receptor 3 (DR3) axis has a therap...
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Open AccessDevelopment and validation of a scale to measure the care needs of Crohn’s disease patients: a mixed-methods study
Crohn’s disease (CD) patients require varying levels of supportive care. In order to facilitate caregivers and nurses in precisely evaluating the caregiving requirements of these patients, we developed the CD-...
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Open AccessSleep disorder experienced by healthcare nurses after terminating Zero-COVID-19 policy
Medical staff, especially nurses, suffered great anxiety and stress from the COVID-19 pandemic, which negatively affected their sleep quality. In this study, we aimed to analyze the sleep quality of nursing st...
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Open AccessDissecting the vascular-cognitive nexus: energetic vs. conventional hemodynamic parameters
Blood pressure or flow measurements have been associated with vascular health and cognitive function. We proposed that energetic hemodynamic parameters may provide a more nuanced understanding and stronger cor...
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[18F]-D3FSP β-amyloid PET imaging in older adults and alzheimer’s disease
[18F]-D3FSP is a new β-amyloid (Aβ) PET imaging tracer designed to decrease nonspecific signals in the brain by reducing the formation of the N-demethylated product. However, its optimal reference region for calc...
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Open AccessFERMT1 suppression induces anti-tumor effects and reduces stemness in glioma cancer cells
Glioma is a leading cause of mortality worldwide, its recurrence poses a major challenge in achieving effective treatment outcomes. Cancer stem cells (CSCs) have emerged as key contributors to tumor relapse an...
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Open AccessA ferritin-based nanoparticle displaying a neutralizing epitope for foot-and-mouth disease virus (FMDV) confers partial protection in guinea pigs
Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is a devastating disease affecting cloven-hoofed animals, that leads to significant economic losses in affected countries and regions. Currently, there is an evident inclination to...
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Open AccessUltrasensitive detection of uveal melanoma using [18F]AlF-NOTA-PRGD2 PET imaging
Uveal melanoma (UM) is the most common primary intraocular tumor in adults, and early detection is critical to improve the clinical outcome of this disease. In this study, the diagnostic effectiveness of [18F]AlF...
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Open AccessPotential association of rheumatic diseases with bone mineral density and fractures: a bi-directional mendelian randomization study
Previous studies have implicated rheumatoid arthritis as an independent risk factor for bone density loss. However, whether there is a causal relationship between rheumatic diseases and bone mineral density (B...
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Open AccessAn improved 3D-UNet-based brain hippocampus segmentation model based on MR images
Accurate delineation of the hippocampal region via magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is crucial for the prevention and early diagnosis of neurosystemic diseases. Determining how to accurately and quickly deline...
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Open AccessThe effect of transcranial magnetic stimulation on cognitive function in post-stroke patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is considered as a promising treatment option for post-stroke cognitive impairment (PSCI).Some meta-analyses have indicated that TMS can be effective in treating cogniti...
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Open AccessA systematic umbrella review and meta-meta-analysis of eHealth and mHealth interventions for improving lifestyle behaviours
The aim of this meta-meta-analysis was to systematically review randomised controlled trial (RCT) evidence examining the effectiveness of e- and m-Health interventions designed to improve physical activity, se...
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Open AccessMaternal outcomes of conservative management and cesarean hysterectomy for placenta accreta spectrum disorders: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Cesarean hysterectomy as a traditional therapeutic maneuver for placenta accreta spectrum (PAS) has been associated with serious morbidity, conservative management has been used in many institutions to treat w...
