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Open AccessScreening of single nucleotide polymorphisms within HLA region related to hematopoietic stem cell transplantation using MassARRAY technology
A growing number of studies showed that single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-related genes were associated with the outcome of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HS...
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Open AccessExploration of the external and internal factors that affected learning effectiveness for the students: a questionnaire survey
Learning effectiveness may be affected by internal and external factors, including personal attitude, motivations, learning skills, learning environment and peer pressure. This study sought to explore potentia...
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Open AccessApplication of the electronic book to promote self-directed learning in medical technologist continuing education: a cross-sectional study
Continuing education (CE) is essential for health professionals to improve competence in clinical practice, yet many medical technologists still experience barriers to learning in complex clinical settings. To...
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Open AccessHypothyroidism and risks of cerebrovascular complications among patients with head and neck cancer after radiotherapy
Hypothyroidism (HT) and carotid artery stenosis (CAS) are complications of radiotherapy (RT) in patients with head and neck cancer (HNC). The impact of post-RT HT on CAS progression remains unclear.
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Open AccessRescue therapy with rifabutin regimen for refractory Helicobacter pylori infection with dual drug-resistant strains
There is no current standard rescue treatment for dual drug-resistant strains of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori). This aim of this study was to investigate the efficacy of rifabutin-based triple therapy for patie...
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Open AccessA comprehensive analysis of the association of common variants of ABCG2 with gout
The objective of the present study was to determine whether there was an association between single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in ABCG2 and gout. We recruited 333 participants including 210 patients with gou...
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Open AccessNonsynonymous variants in MYH9 and ABCA4 are the most frequent risk loci associated with nonsyndromic orofacial cleft in Taiwanese population
Nonsyndromic orofacial cleft is a common birth defect with a complex etiology, including multiple genetic and environmental risk factors. Recent whole genome analyses suggested associations between nonsyndromi...
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Open AccessERAP1 genetic variations associated with HLA-B27 interaction and disease severity of syndesmophytes formation in Taiwanese ankylosing spondylitis
Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a familial, heritable disease specified by syndesmophyte formation leading to an ankylosed spine. Endoplasmic reticulum aminopeptidase 1 (ERAP1) genetic variations have been wide...
