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Clinical Outcome of Patients with Poor-Grade Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage with Bundled Treatments: A Propensity Score-Matched Analysis
Poor-grade aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH), defined as Hunt and Hess (HH) grades IV and V, is a challenging disease because of its high mortality and poor functional outcomes. The effectiveness of bu...
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Open AccessGenetic assessment of pathogenic germline alterations in lysosomal genes among Asian patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma
Lysosomes are closely linked to autophagic activity, which plays a vital role in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) biology. The survival of PDAC patients is still poor, and the identification of novel ge...
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Open AccessAssociation between glycemic status and the risk of acute pancreatitis: a nationwide population-based study
Although diabetes is reportedly associated with the occurrence of acute pancreatitis (AP), the risk of AP according to the duration and severity of diabetes is not yet clear. We aimed to investigate the risk o...
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Study on 2 MHz GaN-Based Light-Emitting Diode Driver for Automotive Headlamps
In this study, we propose a light-emitting diode (LED) driver for automotive headlamps operating at a 2 MHz switching frequency using gallium nitride (GaN) high-electron-mobility transistors (HEMTs). The LED d...
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Open AccessAspirin for metal stent in malignant distal common bile duct obstruction (AIMS): study protocol for a multicenter randomized controlled trial
Endoscopic retrograde biliary drainage (ERBD) is the treatment of choice for patients with malignant distal common bile duct (CBD) obstruction. Self-expandable metal stents (SEMS), which are commonly used in u...
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Open AccessLymph node ratio as valuable predictor in pancreatic cancer treated with R0 resection and adjuvant treatment
Lymph-node (LN) metastasis is an important prognostic factor in resected pancreatic cancer. In this study, the prognostic value of American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) 8th edition N stage, lymph-node rati...
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Open AccessStep-wise endoscopic approach to palliative bilateral biliary drainage for unresectable advanced malignant hilar obstruction
The ideal type of stent utilized at index endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) in management of malignant hilar obstruction (MHO) remains unclear. We aimed to determine the ideal stent choice ...
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Open AccessTherapeutic outcomes and prognostic factors in unresectable gallbladder cancer treated with gemcitabine plus cisplatin
Gallbladder cancer (GBC) is likely to be diagnosed at progressive stages and shows a very poor prognosis. Combination therapy with gemcitabine and cisplatin (GEMCIS) has been widely used as first-line palliati...
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Open AccessRadiologic findings as a determinant and no effect of macrolide resistance on clinical course of Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia
With the emergence of macrolide resistance, concerns about the efficacy of macrolides for the treatment of Mycoplasma pneumoniae (MP) pneumonia in children have been raised. This study aimed to determine the effe...
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Long-term oncologic outcomes of endoscopic stenting as a bridge to surgery for malignant colonic obstruction: comparison with emergency surgery
Self-expandable metallic stents (SEMS) are now regarded as an effective and safe intervention for malignant colorectal obstruction (MCO). However, manipulation of the tumor might lead to the spillage of tumor ...
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Do We Need Colonoscopy Following Acute Diverticulitis Detected on Computed Tomography to Exclude Colorectal Malignancy?
Although colonoscopy verification is warranted after an acute event of diverticulitis to exclude underlying malignancy, little evidence is available to support the recommendations.
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Fabrication and performance of a ScMnSZ/LaSrCuFe cell with GDC interlayer for solid oxide fuel cells
Strontium- and copper-doped lanthanum ferrite (LaSrCuFe) was used as new cathode material for solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) with scandia-stabilized zirconia electrolyte at intermediate temperatures. The perfo...
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Effect of alkaline earth metal oxide addition on flexural strength of porous mullite-bonded silicon carbide ceramics
