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Activation of P2Y2 Receptors Promotes Neuromuscular Junction Formation during Muscle Reinnervation
Extracellular adenosine 5′-triphosphate (ATP), as neurotransmitter, is known to be an activity-dependent signaling molecule that regulates synaptic signaling. It is known to be co-released with acetylcholine f...
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Open AccessEvaluation of modified coblation endoscopic lingual lightening in multilevel surgery for obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome: an open intervention study
To evaluate the efficacy and safety of modified coblation endoscopic lingual lightening to address retrolingual obstruction in multilevel surgery for obstructive sleep apneae (OSA).
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Open AccessA combination of Beers and STOPP criteria better detects potentially inappropriate medications use among older hospitalized patients with chronic diseases and polypharmacy: a multicenter cross-sectional study
Research on potentially inappropriate medications (PIM) and medication-related problems (MRP) among the Chinese population with chronic diseases and polypharmacy is insufficient.
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Comparison of the prevalence and nature of potentially inappropriate medication use in geriatric outpatients between tertiary and community healthcare settings: a multicenter cross-sectional study
Background Geriatric outpatients with polypharmacy have a high risk of potentially inappropriate medication (PIM) use. Aim To identify differences in both prevalence and patterns of PIMs and drug-related problems...
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Open AccessLncRNA CASC15 upregulates cyclin D1 by downregulating miR-365 in laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma to promote cell proliferation
This study investigated the role of lncRNA CASC15 in laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma (LSCC).
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Seismic performance and prediction equations of sandwich beam-column joints subjected to skew cyclic loads
To study the seismic performance of sandwich beam-column joints constructed with high strength concrete column and normal strength concrete floor system and joint regions, four specimens with different column ...
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Organ preservation surgery for patients with T4a laryngeal cancer
Surgical preservation of laryngeal function is very challenging in patients with advanced SCCL, especially those of stage T4a. The purpose of this study was to assess the feasibility of organ preservation surg...
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Open AccessCombined use of gastric pull-up and pectoralis major flaps for massive defects after total laryngopharyngoesophagectomy in patients with advanced hypopharyngeal carcinoma
Reconstruction for patients with advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the hypopharynx (SCCHP) after radical surgery is a challenge for head and neck surgeons, especially when one flap alone cannot entirely cove...
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Transition of myosin heavy chain isoforms in human laryngeal abductors following denervation
The objective of this study was to investigate the myofiber subtype transition of human posterior cricoarytenoid (PCA) muscle after the injury to recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN). PCA muscle specimens were obta...
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The effect of patient age on the success of laryngeal reinnervation
The objective of the study was to investigate the influence of patient age on the efficacy of laryngeal reinnervation with ansa cervicalis in unilateral vocal fold paralysis (UVFP) patients. We retrospectively...
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Esophagogastrostomy Plus Gastrojejunostomy: A Novel Reconstruction Procedure after Curative Resection for Proximal Gastric Cancer
The choice of surgical strategy for patients with proximal gastric cancer remains controversial. In this study, we recommend that a new reconstruction procedure be performed following proximal gastrectomy.
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The relationship between structural/MHC changes in upper airway palatopharyngeal muscle morphology and obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome
The aim of this study is to explore the relationship between structural/MHC changes in upper airway palatopharyngeal muscle morphology and obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome. Palatopharyngeal muscle spe...
