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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,... -
Risk factors associated with treatment discontinuation and down-titration in ...
Objectives: Sulfonylurea therapy among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) can be disrupted due to adverse events, including hypoglycemia. A retrospective study using... -
What happened and why? A programme theory-based qualitative evaluation of a h...
Abstract Background There is increasing interest in and demands for partnerships between academia and healthcare practices. Few empirical studies have described the influence of... -
Novel mutation in the CHST6 gene causes macular corneal dystrophy in a black ...
Abstract Background Macular corneal dystrophy (MCD) is a rare autosomal recessive disorder that is characterized by progressive corneal opacity that starts in early childhood... -
Boron-deficiency-responsive microRNAs and their targets in Citrus sinensis le...
Abstract Background MicroRNAs play important roles in the adaptive responses of plants to nutrient deficiencies. Most research, however, has focused on nitrogen (N), phosphorus... -
Induction of PR-10 genes and metabolites in strawberry plants in response to ...
Abstract Background The soil-borne vascular pathogen Verticillium dahliae causes severe wilt symptoms in a wide range of plants including strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa). To... -
Cortical vein thrombosis in adult patients of cerebral venous sinus thrombosi...
Abstract Background Cortical vein thrombosis (CVT) receives little attention in adult patients with cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST). This study aimed to investigate the... -
A method for sensitivity analysis to assess the effects of measurement error ...
Abstract Background Measurement error in self-reported dietary intakes is known to bias the association between dietary intake and a health outcome of interest such as risk of a... -
Transforming manufacturing to be ‘good for planet and people’, through enabli...
Abstract Background The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals remind us of the urgent need for every business to operate in ways that are good for planet and people.... -
Genetic boundaries delineate the potential human pathogen Salmonella bongori ...
Abstract Background Salmonella bongori infect mainly cold-blooded hosts, but infections by S. bongori in warm-blooded hosts have been reported. We hypothesized that S. bongori... -
Comparative analyses of the in vivo induction and transmission of α-synuclein...
Abstract α-synuclein (αS) is the major component of several types of brain pathological inclusions that define neurodegenerative diseases termed synucleinopathies. Central... -
Reasons for discontinuation of subcutaneous interferon β-1a three times a wee...
Abstract Background Continuation of interferon (IFN) β-based therapies is important for maximum treatment effectiveness in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS); however, few... -
Saliva exosomes-derived UBE2O mRNA promotes angiogenesis in cutaneous wounds ...
Abstract Background Enhancing angiogenesis is critical for accelerating wound healing. Application of different types of exosomes (Exos) to promote angiogenesis represents a... -
Rice WRKY11 Plays a Role in Pathogen Defense and Drought Tolerance
Abstract Background Plants are frequently subjected to abiotic and biotic stresses, and WRKY proteins play a pivotal role in the response to such stress. OsWRKY11 is induced by... -
Efficient frequency comb generation in AlGaAs-on-insulator
The combination of nonlinear and integrated photonics enables Kerr frequency comb generation in stable chip-based micro-resonators. Such a comb system will revolutionize... -
Integrative assessment of brain and bone invasion in meningioma patients
Abstract Background Various prognostic factors have been suggested in meningioma patients including WHO grading, brain invasion and bone involvement, for instance. Brain... -
Diagnostic value of serum HER2 levels in breast cancer: a systematic review a...
Abstract Background Measurement of serum human epidermal growth factor receptor-2 (HER-2/neu) levels might play an essential role as a diagnostic/screening marker for the early... -
Air pollution, aeroallergens and admissions to pediatric emergency room for r...
Abstract Background Air pollution can cause respiratory symptoms or exacerbate pre-existing respiratory diseases, especially in children. This study looked at the short-term... -
Establishing the acceptability of a brief patient reported outcome measure an...
Abstract Background To examine the acceptability of a Patient Reported Outcome Measure (PROM) that assesses perceptions and experiences of implants for breast reconstruction or... -
Cutaneous neurofibromas: patients’ medical burden, current management and the...
Abstract Background Neurofibromatosis type 1 is an inherited condition with variable phenotypic expression and a high medical and social burden. The objectives of this patient...