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Flap necrosis post-operation disturbs surgeons during plastic and reconstructive surgery. This is caused by hypoperfusion and subsequent ischemia–reperfusion injury, where restricted blood flow followed by res...
Overweight and obese patients are at a higher risk of hypoxemia during sedated gastroscopy due to impaired respiratory function. The aim of this study was to investigate whether an anesthetic nasal mask could ...
The combination of venetoclax (VEN) with hypomethylating agents (HMAs) has emerged as a new standard treatment for older or unfit patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). However, the predictive factors for...
Bladder cancer (BCa) is the most prevalent malignancy of the urinary system. Aberrant glycosylation, driven by specific glycosyltransferases (GTs), plays a pivotal role in various carcinogenic processes. Howev...
Colorectal cancer (CRC), a complex and multifactorial disease, has been associated with elevated expression of microRNA miR-182-5p, although its precise regulatory role in CRC progression remains unclear. This...
Autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA) is a rare blood disorder with an incidence of 1–3 per 100,000 people annually and a mortality rate of about 11%. AIHA is classified into warm, cold, and mixed types, which ca...
Acute cholecystitis (AC) is one of the most common causes of hospital admissions due to abdominal pain. Early diagnosis and prompt initiation of treatment positively impact morbidity and mortality in AC. The a...
Paroxysmal sympathoexcitatory syndrome is a clinical syndrome, recognized in a subgroup of survivors of severe acquired brain injury, of simultaneous, paroxysmal transient increases in sympathetic [elevated he...
Ovarian endometriosis cysts are common gynecological conditions and are mostly benign. While many cysts resolve spontaneously, symptomatic or persistent cysts often require interventions. Laparoscopic cystecto...
This study aims to design and fabricate a leadless pacemaker (LPM) electrode loaded with rapamycin (RAPA)–poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) drug sustained-release system to reduce the local fibrous tissue p...
Histone modification is a key mechanism of epigenetic regulation. Our previous study demonstrated that histone H3 acetylation at lysine 27 (H3K27ac) promotes pyocyanin (PYO)-induced autophagy in macrophages. H...
Individuals with chronic diseases are at higher risk of sarcopenia, and precise prediction is essential for its prevention. This study aims to develop a risk scoring model using longitudinal data to predict th...
The Endothelial Activation and Stress Index (EASIX) is a recognized marker of vascular endothelial health but has limited application in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). This study aimed to explore the ...
Despite recent progress in understanding lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) and the emergence of new therapeutic strategies, LUAD continues to be one of the deadliest lung cancer types, with a five-year survival rate ...
Neoadjuvant immunochemotherapy is expected to become the standard treatment mode for locally advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC). This study aims to analyze the clinical outcomes and long-term s...
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a chronic progressive interstitial lung disease characterized by recurrent injury to alveolar epithelial cells, epithelial-mesenchymal transition, and fibroblast activati...
Mesenchymal stem cell (MSC)-based therapies exhibit beneficial effects on various forms of tissue damage, including ionizing radiation-induced lesions. However, whether ionizing radiation affects the functions...
Infertility has emerged as a significant global health concern, affecting nearby 8–12% of couples in reproductive age worldwide. Increasing evidence suggests a potential link between human papillomavirus (HPV)...
Increasing evidence indicated that T cells have significant effects in dry eye disease (DED). However, the regulatory role of T cells in DED remains unclear.
Subglottic lesions represent a complex and challenging clinical entity, often associated with high procedural risks due to their anatomical location and vascularity. While a laryngeal mask airway (LMA) is comm...
While the FRAIL scale has been used in primary care, cluster analysis on frail patients in a hospital setting has not been performed.
Unstable pelvic ring fractures are associated with high mortality and morbidity, and the quality of reduction is critical to the prognosis. While previous reviews have examined general fracture reduction techn...
The overproduction of oxygen-derived free radicals and their byproducts, as well as a deficiency in antioxidants, are key factors in the progression of periodontitis. Pranayama, a yogic practice, involves deli...
Surgical clipping is often utilized to treat intracranial aneurysms. The application of the endoscopy and keyhole approach in neurosurgery is increasing gradually in intracranial aneurysm occlusion. The aim of...
This study aims to identify potential biomarkers in the buffy coat of drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE) patients with mesial temporal lobe epilepsy and to elucidate associated pathways.
Gallbladder cancer (GBC) arises from the malignant transformation of epithelial cells that line the gallbladder mucosa. The likelihood of developing GBC escalates with advancing age, and the condition generall...
The combined therapy strategy of venetoclax with hypomethylating agents (HMAs) has demonstrated encouraging efficacy in the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia (AML), particularly in elderly patients or those ...
Variceal bleeding (VB) is a serious condition that can lead to increased hospital costs and mortality rates. The neutrophil percentage-to-albumin ratio (NPAR) has been recognized as a predictor of mortality in...
The incidence and mortality of cardiac arrest (CA) is high. We developed interpretable machine learning models for early prediction of ICU mortality risk in patients diagnosed with CA.
Inflammation and malnutrition in the body are closely related to the incidence of stroke. Older adults often suffer from malnutrition and inflammation. Naples Prognostic Score (NPS), a novel inflammation-malnu...
With high disability and mortality rate as well as highly complex pathogenesis, cerebral ischemia is highly morbid, prone to recurrence. To comprehensively understand the pathophysiological process of cerebral...
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) has revolutionized severe aortic stenosis treatment, but risk stratification remains challenging. This systematic review examined the association between computed...
This study aimed to investigate whether late neurological improvement (LNI) during hospitalization serves as a favorable prognostic indicator in patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS) and to identify the pr...
Patients with primary palmar hyperhidrosis (PPH) may exhibit distinct personality traits that influence their perception of the condition. These traits can manifest as heightened sensitivity to physical sympto...
Omentum transplantation has emerged as a versatile and effective technique across various surgical disciplines due to its unique properties of immunological surveillance, anti-inflammatory effects, and wound h...
This study aimed to investigate the temporal evolution and influencing factors of visual function and optic nerve structure in ethambutol-associated optic neuropathy (EON).
Bariatric surgeries are increasingly used to manage obesity, presenting significant perioperative challenges, especially with opioid use. Opioid-Free Anesthesia (OFA) is a multimodal technique to address these...
The management of postoperative fluid collections, which refers to the accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity following pancreaticoduodenectomy, presents significant challenges. However, ultrasonograph...
Susceptibility to metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver diseases (MAFLD) shows a large inter-ethnic variability. Currently, large-scale genome-wide association studies (GWAS) on MAFLD in a Korean popula...
The application of machine learning (ML) in predicting the requirement for total knee arthroplasty (TKA) at knee osteoarthritis (KOA) patients has been acknowledged. Nonetheless, the variables employed in the ...
Combined pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema (CPFE) represents a distinct clinical syndrome characterized by the coexistence of upper lobe emphysema and lower lobe fibrosis, with an increased risk of lung cancer ...
The timing of enteral nutrition initiation in critically ill patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) plays a crucial role in clinical outcomes. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of early (within 48 h o...
For poor ovarian response patients, obtaining higher number of transferable and high-quality embryos is crucial and progestin-primed ovarian stimulation protocol is becoming widespread and constantly improving...
Heart failure poses a significant health concern globally, and despite advancements in treatment, the search for additional, supportive therapeutic options remains crucial. This systematic review and meta-anal...
Lymphocyte-to-C-reactive protein ratio (LCR) has been linked to survival in malignancies. However, most studies are from Asia. The knowledge about the link between LCR levels and risks of all-cause mortality a...
The purpose of this study was to investigate the role of 68Ga-labeled prostate specific membrane antigen HBED-CC (68Ga-PSMA-11) PET/MRI in primary staging and to evaluate the relationship between PSMA-derived par...
Identifying the risk of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) presents a challenge, as existing tools such as the CHA2DS2-VASc score primarily emphasize medical history, affording relatively less at...
Cardiovascular diseases as the leading cause of death and disability are increasing worldwide. The present study aimed to investigate the association between total body water, total fat percent, and trunk fat ...
This study aimed to establish the G-Risk scoring system, a prognostic model based on inflammatory and tumor biomarkers, to enhance survival predictions for gastric cancer patients without lymphovascular invasi...
Sin3A-associated protein 30 (SAP30) is a crucial component of the SIN/HDAC histone deacetylase complex and acts as a scaffold that facilitates target gene binding. SAP30 is highly expressed in various tumours;...
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