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Open AccessDried fruit intake and lower risk of type 2 diabetes: a two-sample mendelian randomization study
Previous studies have shown controversy about whether dried fruit intake is associated with type 2 diabetes. This study aimed to examine the potential causal effect of dried fruit intake on type 2 diabetes by ...
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Gender difference of bladder cancer: insights from hormone, anatomy and tumor microenvironment
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Open AccessFive years of change in adult twins: longitudinal changes of genetic and environmental influence on epigenetic clocks
Epigenetic clocks were known as promising biomarkers of aging, including original clocks trained by individual CpG sites and principal component (PC) clocks trained by PCs of CpG sites. The effects of genetic ...
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Open AccessEfficacy and safety of oral semaglutide vs sitagliptin in a predominantly Chinese population with type 2 diabetes uncontrolled with metformin: PIONEER 12, a double-blind, Phase IIIa, randomised trial
The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy and safety of oral semaglutide vs sitagliptin in a predominantly Chinese population with type 2 diabetes inadequately controlled with metformin treatment.
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Comparative effects of different treatments based on the levonorgestrel intrauterine system in endometrial carcinoma and endometrial hyperplasia patients: a network meta-analysis
Levonorgestrel intrauterine system (LNG-IUS) has been widely used in patients with endometrial carcinoma (EC), endometrial hyperplasia without atypical (EH), and atypical endometrial hyperplasia (AEH). The pur...
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Open AccessAssociation between non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio (NHHR) and kidney stone: evidence from NHANES 2007–2018
As an innovative lipid parameter, NHHR (the ratio of non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol) can serve as a valuable tool for assessing cardiovascular disease risk. Ne...
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Open AccessIdentification of key differentially expressed immune related genes in patients with persistent atrial fibrillation: an integrated bioinformation analysis
We aimed to investigate key differentially expressed immune related genes in persistent atrial fibrillation.
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Open AccessApplication of 3D bioprinting technology apply to assessing Dangguiniantongtang (DGNT) decoctions in arthritis
The aim of this study was to develop a three-dimensional (3D) cell model in order to evaluate the effectiveness of a traditional Chinese medicine decoction in the treatment of arthritis. Chondrocytes (ATDC5) a...
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Open AccessDelirium in psychiatric settings: risk factors and assessment tools in patients with psychiatric illness: a sco** review
Delirium is a common disorder affecting patients’ psychiatric illness, characterized by a high rate of underdiagnosis, misdiagnosis, and high risks. However, previous studies frequently excluded patients with ...
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Open AccessMitochondrial Adaptation in Skeletal Muscle: Impact of Obesity, Caloric Restriction, and Dietary Compounds
The global obesity epidemic has become a major public health concern, necessitating comprehensive research into its adverse effects on various tissues within the human body. Among these tissues, skeletal muscl...
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Open AccessEffect of flow-optimized pressure control ventilation-volume guaranteed (PCV-VG) on postoperative pulmonary complications: a consort study
Postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) after one-lung ventilation (OLV) significantly impact patient prognosis and quality of life.
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Open AccessManagement of patient with Fusobacterim nucletum related pleural empyema: intrapleural antibiotic therapy can be considered for salvage therapy
Pleural empyema can lead to significant morbidity and mortality despite chest drainage and antibiotic treatment, necessitating novel and minimally invasive interventions. Fusobacterium nucleatum is an obligate...
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Open AccessPrevalence of skin diseases among elderly prisoners in Taiwan: an examination of skin health in prison
Although prisoner health is a topic of significant importance, it has received limited attention in epidemiological studies, likely due to challenges in obtaining data. Therefore, this study aimed to investiga...
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Open AccessDeep learning for multi-type infectious keratitis diagnosis: A nationwide, cross-sectional, multicenter study
The main cause of corneal blindness worldwide is keratitis, especially the infectious form caused by bacteria, fungi, viruses, and Acanthamoeba. The key to effective management of infectious keratitis hinges o...
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Open AccessDiscrepancies between self-reported medication in adherence and indirect measurement adherence among patients undergoing antiretroviral therapy: a systematic review
Given the critical importance of medication adherence in HIV/AIDS treatment, this study aims to compare medication adherence measured by self-report (SR) and indirect measurement among antiretroviral therapy (...
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Open AccessCausal relationship between bone mineral density and intervertebral disc degeneration: a univariate and multivariable mendelian randomization study
Although previous studies have suggested a possible association between bone mineral density (BMD) and intervertebral disc degeneration (IDD), the causal relationship between them remains unclear. Evidence fro...
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Open AccessCorrection: Impact of non-pharmaceutical interventions during COVID-19 on future influenza trends in Mainland China
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Alzheimer’s disease genome-wide association studies in the context of statistical heterogeneity
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Open AccessArtificial sweeteners and risk of incident cardiovascular disease and mortality: evidence from UK Biobank
Artificial sweeteners are widely popular worldwide as substitutes for sugar or caloric sweeteners, but there are still several important unknowns and controversies regarding their associations with cardiovascu...
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Benefits of Hepatitis C Viral Eradication: A Real-World Nationwide Cohort Study in Taiwan
Chronic hepatitis C (CHC) increases the risk of liver cirrhosis (LC) and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). This nationwide cohort study assessed the effectiveness of viral eradication of CHC.