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Analysis of survival after initiation of continuous renal replacement therapy...
Abstract Background No study has specifically investigated the duration of continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) in patients who experienced acute kidney injury during... -
Oxidative stress and premature senescence in corneal endothelium following pe...
Abstract Background The purpose of this study was to address the question of how the premature senescence process may affect corneal endothelium after penetrating keratoplasty,... -
Dried blood spot versus venous blood sampling for phenylalanine and tyrosine
Abstract Background This study investigated the agreement between various dried blood spot (DBS) and venous blood sample measurements of phenylalanine and tyrosine... -
Cardiovascular health effects following exposure of human volunteers during f...
Abstract Background Firefighters have increased risk of cardiovascular disease and of sudden death from coronary heart disease on duty while suppressing fires. This study... -
Serum progesterone distribution in normal pregnancies compared to pregnancies...
Abstract Background Progesterone is a critical hormone in early pregnancy. A low level of serum progesterone is associated with threatened miscarriage. We aim to establish the... -
Additional file 7: of The prominent alteration in transcriptome and metabolom...
Table S7. The homologous genes between M. bovis BCG and M. tuberculosis H37Rv. (XLS 1840 kb) -
Comparative study of pulse interactions in optical fiber transmission systems...
We compare nonlinear channel interactions in classical soliton, periodically-stationary dispersion-managed soliton (DMS), and chirped-return-to-zero (CRZ) systems. We studied... -
Resveratrol mediates mechanical allodynia through modulating inflammatory res...
Abstract Background Neuropathic pain (NeuP) is a chronic and challenging clinical problem, with little effective treatment. Resveratrol has shown neuroprotection by inhibiting... -
Lytic polysaccharide monooxygenases and other oxidative enzymes are abundantl...
Abstract Background Starch is the second most abundant plant-derived biomass and a major feedstock in non-food industrial applications and first generation biofuel production.... -
Could low birth weight and preterm birth be associated with significant burde...
Abstract Background Approaches for the prevention and treatment of hip osteoarthritis (OA) remain limited. There are recent data suggesting that low birth weight (LBW) and... -
ERα-36 regulates progesterone receptor activity in breast cancer
Abstract Background Alterations in estrogen and progesterone signaling, via their respective receptors, estrogen receptor alpha (ERα) and progesterone receptor (PR),... -
The effects of green cardamom on blood glucose indices, lipids, inflammatory ...
Abstract Background The relationship between dietary components and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) needs to be further investigated. The potential health benefits of... -
Long-term changes in renal function after treatment initiation and the import...
Abstract Background The present study aimed to investigate associations between long-term renal function, whether IgG4-related tubulointerstitial nephritis (TIN) was diagnosed... -
Supplement of microbiota-accessible carbohydrates prevents neuroinflammation ...
Abstract Background Western pattern diets induce neuroinflammation and impair cognitive behavior in humans and animals. Neuroinflammation and cognitive impairment have been... -
High-fat diet feeding differentially affects the development of inflammation ...
Abstract Background Obesity and its associated disorders are becoming a major health issue in many countries. The resulting low-grade inflammation not only affects the periphery... -
Hemodynamic impacts of flow diverter devices on the ophthalmic artery
Abstract Background Flow diverter devices are increasingly used for endovascular treatment of internal carotid artery aneurysms. Treatment of ophthalmic segment aneurysms with... -
Micronutrient-rich dietary intake is associated with a reduction in the effec...
Abstract Background Informal recycling of electronic waste (e-waste) releases particulate matter (PM) into the ambient air. Human exposure to PM has been reported to induce... -
Examining the role of unmeasured confounding in mediation analysis with genet...
Abstract Background In mediation analysis if unmeasured confounding is present, the estimates for the direct and mediated effects may be over or under estimated. Most methods... -
The neuroregenerative effects of topical decorin on the injured mouse cornea
Abstract Background The cornea is innervated with a rich supply of sensory nerves that play important roles in ocular surface health. Any injury or pathology of the corneal... -
Mechanical ventilation strategies for intensive care unit patients without ac...
Abstract Background It has been shown that the application of a lung-protective mechanical ventilation strategy can improve the prognosis of patients with acute lung injury...
