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A novel mini-open sublay hernioplasty combined with D10 mesh for primary lumbar hernia: a retrospective analysis of 48 cases
BackgroundThe aim of this study was to explore the safety and efficacy of a novel mini-open sublay hernioplasty with D10 mesh for primary lumbar...
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Impact of dose volume parameters and clinical characteristics on radiation-induced acute oral mucositis for head and neck cancer patients treated with carbon-ion radiotherapy dose volume outcome analysis
ObjectivesTo assess the predictive value of different dosimetric parameters for acute radiation oral mucositis (ROM) in head and neck cancer (HNCs)...
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No travel worsens depression: reciprocal relationship between travel and depression among older adults
BackgroundThe aim of this study was to examine the bidirectional relationship between depression and travel.
MethodWe analyzed 8524 participants’...
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Exploring the effects of Hippo signaling pathway on rumen epithelial proliferation
BackgroundThe current understanding to the mechanism of rumen development is limited. We hypothesized that the Hippo signaling pathway controlled the...
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Spinal cord schistosomiasis in a 6-year-old child with complete recovery after spine surgery and medical treatment: case report and discussion
Spinal cord schistosomiasis is a rare and severe form of schistosomiasis. The prognosis is largely conditioned by early diagnosis and treatment. The...
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Use of dose–volume histograms for metabolic response prediction in hepatocellular carcinoma patients undergoing transarterial radioembolization with Y-90 resin microspheres
IntroductionVoxel-based dosimetry offers improved outcomes in the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) with transarterial radioembolization...
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Living alone and the risk of depressive symptoms: a cross-sectional and cohort analysis based on the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study
BackgroundThere were a few studies that examined the longitudinal association between living alone and depressive symptoms, and the vast majority of...
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Antimicrobial resistance in Escherichia coli isolated from on-farm and conventional hatching broiler farms in Ireland
BackgroundOn-farm hatching (OH) systems are becoming more common in broiler production. Hatching conditions differ from conventional farms as OH...
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Storing urine samples with moisture preserves urine hydration marker stability up to 21 days
IntroductionTo assess hydration status, hydration markers [urine color, osmolality, and urine-specific gravity (USG)] are used. Urine color,...
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Intensive antibiotic treatment of sows with parenteral crystalline ceftiofur and tulathromycin alters the composition of the nasal microbiota of their offspring
The nasal microbiota plays an important role in animal health and the use of antibiotics is a major factor that influences its composition. Here, we...
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Impact of an educational intervention on patient safety culture among gynecology-obstetrics’ healthcare professionals
BackgroundIn recent years, patient safety has begun to receive particular attention and has become a priority all over the world. Patient Safety...
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Thoracic bony human tail in a newborn baby: a rare case and review of literature
BackgroundThe dorsal cutaneous appendage or so-called human tail is considered to be a cutaneous marker of underlying occult dysraphism.
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Time course of lung ultrasound findings in patients with COVID-19 pneumonia and cardiac dysfunction
BackgroundLung ultrasound (LUS) is a valuable tool to predict and monitor the COVID-19 pneumonia course. However, the influence of cardiac...
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Hordeum murinum aspiration revealed by a pneumopleurocutaneous fistula in a 15-month-old infant
BackgroundHordeum murinum is a specie of grass rarely reported among the aspirated foreign body. It has high tissue penetration power and may cause...
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Additive effects of narrowband light and optical defocus on chick eye growth and refraction
BackgroundIn the past decade and during the COVID pandemic, the prevalence of myopia has reached epidemic proportions. To address this issue and...
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Hoxd10 Is Required Systemically for Secretory Activation in Lactation and Interacts Genetically with Hoxd9
Targeted disruption of the murine Hoxd10 gene (ΔHoxd10) leads to a high frequency of localized (gland-to-gland or regionally within a gland)...
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The mediating effect of leisure activities in the relationship between depression and cognitive decline in middle age and older adults in Taiwan
BackgroundDepression can affect the development of cognitive functions, and there are many people with depressive symptoms and cognitive decline in...
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Prevalence and correlates of anxiety and depression in caregivers to assisted living residents during COVID-19: a cross-sectional study
BackgroundFamily and friend caregivers play significant roles in advocating for and ensuring quality health and social care of residents in Assisted...
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Changes in inflammatory markers and efficacy analysis of continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion in senior patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus hospitalized with community-acquired pneumonia: a randomized controlled trial
ObjectiveThe purpose of this study is to analyze the changes in inflammatory markers and efficacy in the treatment of senior patients with type 2...
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Reduced smooth muscle-fibroblasts transformation potentially decreases intestinal wound healing and colitis-associated cancer in ageing mice
Cancer and impaired tissue wound healing with ageing are closely related to the quality of life of the elderly population. Given the increased...
