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Lower incidence of acute graft-versus-host disease with post-transplantation cyclophosphamide compared to anti-thymocyte globulin in higher-risk myelodysplastic syndrome
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Authors’ Reply to Zhang and Morice on Inhaled Steroids in Chronic Cough
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Open AccessDevelopment of a novel testis-on-a-chip that demonstrates reciprocal crosstalk between Sertoli and Leydig cells in testicular tissue
The reciprocal crosstalk between testicular Sertoli and Leydig cells plays a vital role in supporting germ cell development and maintaining testicular characteristics and spermatogenesis. Conventional 2D and t...
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Open Access2023 Korean Society of Echocardiography position paper for the diagnosis and management of valvular heart disease, part II: mitral and tricuspid valve disease
This manuscript represents the official position of the Korean Society of Echocardiography on valvular heart diseases. This position paper focuses on the diagnosis and management of valvular heart diseases wit...
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Open AccessTrends in commonly used and potentially inappropriate medications in older Korean patients with polypharmacy
Polypharmacy is a global public health concern. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of polypharmacy and trends in the use of commonly used and potentially inappropriate medications among older Korean ...
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Recipient blood group does not affect hepatocellular carcinoma recurrence after living donor liver transplantation in Korea
This study assessed whether or not the ABO blood type affects the incidence of HCC recurrence after living donor liver transplantation (LDLT).
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Open AccessClinical and diagnostic characteristics of Hashimoto’s encephalopathy: a single-center, retrospective study
Diagnosing Hashimoto’s encephalopathy (HE) is challenging. In contrast to other types of autoimmune encephalitis, HE shows an excellent response to steroid treatment. We aimed to investigate the rates of antit...
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Open AccessLuxury application of biochar does not enhance rice yield and methane mitigation: a review and data analysis
It is unclear whether a higher biochar (BC) application rate enhances rice (Oryza sativa L.) yield and reduces CH4 emissions. This study investigated changes in rice yield and CH4 emissions with varying BC applic...
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Association of Cough Severity with Asthma Control and Quality of Life in Patients with Severe Asthma
Symptoms are important components in determining asthma control and in the adjustment of treatment levels. However, clinical relevance of cough in severe asthma is not well-understood. This study aimed to eval...
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Cough Response to High-Dose Inhaled Corticosteroids in Patients with Chronic Cough and Fractional Exhaled Nitric Oxide Levels ≥ 25 ppb: A Prospective Study
This study aimed to investigate the effects of high-dose inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) on chronic cough patients with elevated fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) levels. In a prospective study, adults with...
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Pharyngeal Structure and Dysphagia in Patients with Parkinson’s Disease and Related Disorders
Pharyngeal muscle changes occur in patients with Parkinson’s disease and related disorders (PRD); however, the association between the structural alterations in the pharynx and the symptoms of dysphagia remain...
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Five Beta-Expansin Genes Sharing Common Expression Patterns are Redundantly Involved in Pollen Tube Growth in Rice (Oryza sativa)
The transfer of sperm cells to the egg cell during pollen germination and pollen tube (PT) growth is an essential process for successful reproduction in higher plants. In this process, proper cell wall assembl...
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Development of in vitro lycopene biosynthesis from geranyl pyrophosphate employing cell-free protein synthesis
Lycopene is a compound classified as carotenoid, also known as tetraterpenoids, and its high antioxidative capabilities make demand in pharmaceutical and nutrient fields. For these reasons, much research on mi...
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Open AccessPotential range shift of a long-distance migratory rice pest, Nilaparvata lugens, under climate change
The biogeographical range shift of insect pests is primarily governed by temperature. However, the range shift of seasonal long-distance migratory insects may be very different from that of sedentary insects. Nil...
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Open AccessGlobal intracranial arterial tortuosity is associated with intracranial atherosclerotic burden
The effect of arterial tortuosity on intracranial atherosclerosis (ICAS) is not well understood. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of global intracranial arterial tortuosity on intracranial atherosclerot...
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Effectiveness of endovascular treatment for in-hospital stroke vs. community-onset stroke: a propensity score-matched analysis
The effectiveness of endovascular treatment for in-hospital stroke remains debatable. We aimed to compare the outcomes between patients with in-hospital stroke and community-onset stroke who received endovascu...
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Open AccessAdditive roles of antiferromagnetically coupled elements in the magnetic proximity effect in the GdFeCo/Pt system
Interfacial magnetic interactions between different elements are the origin of various spin-transport phenomena in multi-elemental magnetic systems. We investigate the coupling between the magnetic moments of ...
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Open AccessProminent transcriptomic changes in Mycobacterium intracellulare under acidic and oxidative stress
Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC), including Mycobacterium intracellulare is a member of slow-growing mycobacteria and contributes to a substantial proportion of nontuberculous mycobacterial lung disease in human...
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Open AccessCorrelations between heart sound components and hemodynamic variables
Although the esophageal stethoscope is used for continuous auscultation during general anesthesia, few studies have investigated phonocardiographic data as a continuous hemodynamic index. In this study, we aim...
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Characterization of Codeine Treatment Responders Among Patients with Refractory or Unexplained Chronic Cough: A Prospective Real-World Cohort Study
Codeine is a narcotic antitussive often considered for managing patients with refractory or unexplained chronic cough. This study aimed to evaluate the proportion and characteristics of patients who responded ...
