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Open AccessT2WI-based MRI radiomics for the prediction of preoperative extranodal extension and prognosis in resectable rectal cancer
To investigate whether T2-weighted imaging (T2WI)-based intratumoral and peritumoral radiomics can predict extranodal extension (ENE) and prognosis in patients with resectable rectal cancer.
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Open AccessCorrection: Electroacupuncture Promotes Nerve Regeneration and Functional Recovery Through Regulating lncRNA GAS5 Targeting miR-21 After Sciatic Nerve Injury
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Open AccessElectroacupuncture Promotes Nerve Regeneration and Functional Recovery Through Regulating lncRNA GAS5 Targeting miR-21 After Sciatic Nerve Injury
Although the benefits of electroacupuncture (EA) for peripheral nerve injury (PNI) are well accepted in clinical practice, the underlying mechanism remains incompletely elucidated. In our study, we observed th...
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Open AccessEnhanced tumor control activities of anti-mPD-L1 antibody and antigen-presenting cell-like natural killer cell in an allograft model
Despite the utilization of immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) in treating numerous types of cancers being approved, their efficacy in tumor control in the clinic is not satisfactory. Since adoptive cell thera...
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Open AccessA new prediction model of hepatocellular carcinoma based on N7-methylguanosine modification
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a kind of primary liver cancer. It is a common malignant tumor of digestive system that is difficult to predict the prognosis of patients. As an important epigenetic modificat...
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Open AccessStellate ganglion block ameliorated central post-stroke pain with comorbid anxiety and depression through inhibiting HIF-1α/NLRP3 signaling following thalamic hemorrhagic stroke
Central post-stroke pain (CPSP) is an intractable and disabling central neuropathic pain that severely affects patients’ lives, well-being, and socialization abilities. However, CPSP has been poorly studied me...
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Improvement of Superconducting Properties of Fe1-xCrxSeyTe1-y Polycrystalline Bulks
A series of Fe1-xCrxSeyTe1-y polycrystalline bulks were prepared using solid-state reaction method, and the effects of Cr content and the ratio of Se to Te on the structure and superconducting properties of these...
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Closed reduction and posterior percutaneous internal fixation for simple displaced talar neck fracture: a retrospective comparative study
Open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) is the most commonly used surgical technique for talar neck fracture, but there are high risks for complications and poor functional outcomes. In this study, we repo...
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Open AccessIncreasing salinity stress decreases the thermal tolerance of amphibian tadpoles in coastal areas of Taiwan
Global warming is the main cause for the rise of both global temperatures and sea-level, both major variables threatening biodiversity. Rising temperatures threaten to breach the thermal limits of organisms wh...
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Open AccessLatissimus dorsi muscle flap transfer through endoscopic approach combined with the implant after tissue expansion for breast reconstruction of mastectomy patients
Implant-based breast reconstruction is easy to be performed but has flaws that an unnatural appearance might be presented when no sufficient coverage existing. While autologous tissue reconstruction also has d...
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Open AccessTransforming growth factor-β1 decreases erythropoietin production through repressing hypoxia-inducible factor 2α in erythropoietin-producing cells
Renal erythropoietin (EPO)-producing (REP) cells produce EPO through hypoxia-inducible factor (HIF) 2α-activated gene transcription. Insufficient EPO production leads to anemia in patients with chronic kidney ...
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We study the Rydberg excitation of a square atomic lattice driven by a pum** and a coupling fields into the ladder configuration via Monte Carlo simulations based on density matrix equations. Single-atom Ryd...
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The studies comparing laparoscopic spleen-preserving distal pancreatectomy (LSPDP) and laparoscopic distal pancreatosplenectomy (LDPS) are limited. This study aimed to compare clinical outcomes and quality of ...
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Open AccessLaparoscopic versus open pancreatic resection for ductal adenocarcinoma: separate propensity score matching analyses of distal pancreatectomy and pancreaticoduodenectomy
Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is a leading causes of cancer mortality worldwide. Currently, laparoscopic pancreatic resection (LPR) is extensively applied to treat benign and low-grade diseases relat...
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Open AccessLaparoscopic radical antegrade modular pancreatosplenectomy: preliminary experience with 10 cases
The radical antegrade modular pancreatosplenectomy (RAMPS) which is a reasonable surgical approach for left-sided pancreatic cancer is emphasis on the complete resection of regional lymph nodes and tumor-free ...
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Despite the efficacy of tamoxifen in preventing disease relapse, a large portion of breast cancer patients show intrinsic or acquired resistance to tamoxifen, leading to treatment failure and unfavorable clini...
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De novo RNA sequencing and analysis reveal the putative genes involved in diterpenoid biosynthesis in Aconitum vilmorinianum roots
In this study, the putative genes involved in diterpenoid alkaloids biosynthesis in A. vilmorinianum roots were revealed by transcriptome sequencing. 59.39 GB of clean bases and 119,660 unigenes were assembled, o...
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A novel packed-powder diffusion coating (PPDC) technique for pure Ti and Ti alloys was developed to improve their oxidization resistance and wear resistance. The treatment led to the formation of a controllabl...
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Pancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms (PNENs) are rare neoplasms associated with a long life expectancy after resection. In this setting, patients may benefit from laparoscopic organ-sparing resection. Studies o...
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