Tong, Xiaoxia Ma, Li Wu, Di Liu, Yibing Liu, Yonglei
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Backgrounds The integrator complex (INT) is a multiprotein assembly in gene transcription. Although several subunits of INT complex have been implicated in multiple cancers, the complex’s role in gastric cancer (GC) is poorly understood. Methods The gene expressions, prognostic values, and the associations with microsatellite instability (MSI) of I...
Lombardo, Claudia Roggio, Federico Caltabiano, Rosario Maugeri, Grazia D’Amico, Grazia Agata Lo Giudice, Antonino Musumeci, Giuseppe Loreto, Carla
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Purpose Ponticulus posticus (PP) is a bony protrusion located between the posterior portion of the superior articular process and the posterolateral portion of a posterior arch of the atlas vertebrae in the cervical spine. The aim of this study is to verify the presence of different types of PP in a Southern Italian pre-orthodontic cohort to unders...
Wang, Feixiang Huang, Guoxin Luo, Yuqing Xiong, Kaixin Liu, Ying Wang, Yao
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Background Malignant lymphoma (ML) is a group of malignant tumors originating from the lymphatic hematopoietic system. Previous studies have found a correlation between circulating immune cells and ML. Nonetheless, the precise influence of circulating immune cells on ML remains uncertain. Methods Based on publicly available genetic data, we explore...
Zhang, Le Bi, Yan Qi, Min Fu, Xu-Wen Wei, Jia-Lu Gan, Wei Zhu, Long Li, Xiang Bai, Jin-Song
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Objective The aim of this study was to investigate the role of the Hounsfield unit value of chest CT non-contrast enhanced scan in evaluating the severity of anemia in HIV-infected patients. Methods Patients with HIV infection combined with anemia admitted to the Kunming Third People’s Hospital were retrospectively collected and divided into mild a...
Kim, Kyungsik Zhou, Zixiang Ren, Xiao Bu, Xiuxiu Jia, Xiaodai Shao, Qingyang
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Objective Mental health significantly affects the physical and emotional development of adolescents. The aim of the current study was to examine how physical activity (PA) and mental health among Korean adolescents changed before and after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods We used comparative cross-sectional methods, gathering information...
Li, Xiucheng Lv, Zuo Zhou, Ping Zhang, SongOu Jiang, Chao
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Osteosarcoma is a highly aggressive bone tumor primarily affecting children and adolescents. Despite advancements in treatment modalities, the prognosis for osteosarcoma patients remains poor, emphasizing the need for a deeper understanding of its underlying mechanisms. In recent years, the concept of cancer stem cells (CSCs) has emerged as a cruci...
Wang, Yan Geng, Bin Yang, Peizhi Li, Wenxiu
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Objective To investigate the clinical value of echocardiographic detection in the prenatal early diagnosis of Scimitar syndrome (SS) in fetuses, and to develop better and more accurate management strategies for improved prognosis. Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on medical records and fetal echocardiographic findings of all cases dia...
Liu, Ying Zhuo, Chen Guo, Yujiao Jiang, Yang Li, Mingzhe Zhao, Yangyang Wu, Xiaolu Yu, Guoxia
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The aim of the present study was to explore the risk factors of postoperative airway complications in children with oral floor mass. The first choice of auxiliary examination method for children with oral floor mass is also proposed. This retrospective study included 50 children with floor-of-mouth (FOM) masses. Medical records were reviewed, and i...
Xia, Yongli Wei, Kun Jiang, Lingli Zou, Dongbo Yang, Yuting Wu, Song Hu, Fei Ma, Yuan
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Acute cerebral infarction (ACI) is a lethal disease whose early diagnosis is critical for treatment. microRNA (miR)-19a targets CC chemokine ligand 20 (CCL20) in myocardial infarction. We investigated the expression patterns of serum miR-19a and CCL20 of ACI patients and assessed their clinical values. Serum samples of 50 healthy subjects and110 AC...
Rostás, Róbert Fekete, István Horváth, László Márton, Sándor Fekete, Klára
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Objective Our aim was to examine the significance of single-fiber electromyography (SFEMG) in patients diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and determine the best correlating parameter with SFEMG parameters and clinical scales across different muscles including facial muscles. Methods SFEMG examinations were conducted on the extensor ...
