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Cross-frequency modulation of postural fluctuations and scalp EEG in older adults: error amplification feedback for rapid balance adjustments
Virtual error amplification (VEA) in visual feedback enhances attentive control over postural stability, although the neural mechanisms are still debated. This study investigated the distinct cortical control ...
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Biodiesel synthesis from refined pangasius fat: Taguchi technique and life cycle assessment
In this study, Vietnam’s refined pangasius fat (RPF) was used to produce biodiesel fuel. A Taguchi design was used to optimize the transesterification process, which included four variables: molar ratios of MeOH ...
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Open AccessQuick balance skill improvement after short-term training with error amplification feedback for older adults
This study investigated behavioral and cortical mechanisms for short-term postural training with error amplification (EA) feedback in the elderly. Thirty-six elderly subjects (65.7 ± 2.2 years) were grouped (c...
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Case 26. A 7-Year-Old Girl with General Weakness, Fatigue, and a Feeling of Discomfort Following Influenza: Influenza Associated Myocarditis and Pericarditis
While influenza viruses are zoonoses, only influenza virus A, B, and C can cause human infections.
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Case 11. A 14-Year-Old Boy with Nasal Congestion and Cough for Days Followed by a Tender Bulging Mass on the Forehead: Acute Bacterial Sinusitis and Associated Complications
To distinguish bacterial sinusitis from common cold is important and may prevent unnecessary excessive antibiotic use.
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Emergence and spread in Taiwan of multidrug-resistant serotypes of nontyphoidal Salmonella
Antimicrobial resistance of nontyphoidal Salmonella (NTS) is a threat to public health worldwide.
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Open AccessCortical reorganization to improve dynamic balance control with error amplification feedback
Error amplification (EA), virtually magnify task errors in visual feedback, is a potential neurocognitive approach to facilitate motor performance. With regional activities and inter-regional connectivity of e...
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Clinical Features of Female Taiwanese Carriers with X-linked Chronic Granulomatous Disease from 2004 to 2019
Female carriers with X-linked chronic granulomatous disease (XL-CGD) who have < 10% reactive oxygen species (ROS) production due to profound X-chromosome inactivation (XCI or lyonization) are more susceptible ...
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Acute physiological responses to combined blood flow restriction and low-level laser
Blood flow restriction (BFR) is an innovation in fitness to train muscles with low loads at low oxygen levels. Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) is a bio-energetic approach to alleviate muscle fatigue during resi...
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Fatigue-related modulation of low-frequency common drive to motor units
This study investigated fatigue-related modulation of common neural inputs to motor units (MUs) under 5 Hz, which determines force precision control.
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Open AccessRapamycin and hydroxychloroquine combination alters macrophage polarization and sensitizes glioblastoma to immune checkpoint inhibitors
The failure of immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICPi) on glioblastoma (GBM) treatment underscores the need for improving therapeutic strategy. We aimed to change tumor associated macrophage (TAM) from M2 type (ant...
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Effects of normoxic and hypoxic exercise training on the bactericidal capacity and subsequent apoptosis of neutrophils in sedentary men
Phagocytosis and oxidative burst are essential mechanisms of innate immunity by which neutrophils eliminate invading pathogens. Afterwards, phagocytic neutrophils are dissipated by facilitating apoptosis to co...
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Open AccessPharmacologically upregulated carcinoembryonic antigen-expression enhances the cytolytic activity of genetically-modified chimeric antigen receptor NK-92MI against colorectal cancer cells
The natural killer cell line, NK-92MI, is cytotoxic against various types of cancer. The aim of this study was to develop chimeric antigen receptor-modified (CAR) NK-92MI cells targeting carcinoembryonic antig...
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Open AccessPositive expression of Midkine predicts early recurrence and poor prognosis of initially resectable combined hepatocellular cholangiocarcinoma
Post-surgical prognosis is usually poor for combined hepatocellular cholangiocarcinoma (CHCC-CC), a rare primary liver cancer. Although midkine (MK) is a prognostic biomarker for several known cancers, it is n...
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Open AccessWidespread Coronary Dysfunction in the Absence of HDL Receptor SR-B1 in an Ischemic Cardiomyopathy Mouse Model
Reduced clearance of lipoproteins by HDL scavenger receptor class B1 (SR-B1) plays an important role in occlusive coronary artery disease. However, it is not clear how much microvascular dysfunction contribute...
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Effects of normoxic and hypoxic exercise regimens on lymphocyte apoptosis induced by oxidative stress in sedentary males
Oxidative stress-induced lymphocyte apoptosis is linked to hypoxemic individuals suffering from cardiopulmonary disorders or exposed to hypoxic environments. What kind of the exercise strategy under hypoxic co...
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Expression of cholecystokinin receptors in colon cancer and the clinical correlation in Taiwan
Cholecystokinin and gastrin receptors are upregulated in many human digestive malignancies; however, the correlation of their expressions with severity of colon carcinoma remains sketchy. Here, we determined t...
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Sitagliptin protects rat kidneys from acute ischemia-reperfusion injury via upregulation of GLP-1 and GLP-1 receptors
Sitagliptin, an oral glucose-lowering agent, has been found to produce cardiovascular protection possibly via anti-inflammatory and anti-atherosclerotic activities of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor (GLP-1). ...
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Open AccessLevels and values of lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2, galectin-3, RhoA/ROCK, and endothelial progenitor cells in critical limb ischemia: pharmaco-therapeutic role of cilostazol and clopidogrel combination therapy
We tested the hypothesis that clopidogrel and cilostazol combination therapy could effectively attenuate systemic inflammatory reaction, facilitate proliferation of circulating endothelial progenitor cell (EPC...
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Open AccessInnate immune response after acute myocardial infarction and pharmacomodulatory action of tacrolimus in reducing infarct size and preserving myocardial integrity
This study investigated the association between innate immune reaction and myocardial damage after acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and anti-inflammatory role of tacrolimus in reducing infarct size. Male mini...
