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View Article and Find Full Text PDFRheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a systemic, chronic autoimmune disease. Many studies have shown that microorganisms may be an important pathological factor leading to the onset of RA. Some infectious or non-infectious pathogenic microorganisms and their metabolites may be the initiating factors of the early onset of RA.
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Background: There is still no conclusive understanding of whether the glucokinase regulator (GCKR) gene rs780094 and rs1260326 polymorphisms predispose to gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM).
Objective: This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to determine the effect of the GCKR polymorphisms on GDM susceptibility.
Methods: Seven literature databases were searched (from inception to February 17, 2024) to locate relevant studies included in further meta-analysis.
To assess the effectiveness of transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) on electrocardiographic remodeling in patients with severe aortic stenosis (AS), and identify its influencing factors. A cohort study was conducted on patients with a confirmed diagnosis of severe AS who successfully underwent TAVR at the Second Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University between June 2018 and March 2023. Data, including standard 15-lead electrocardiograms and echocardiograms, were collected before the operation, 1 week after the operation, and 3 months after the operation.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFUltrawide-bandgap gallium oxide (GaO) holds immense potential for crucial applications such as solar-blind photonics and high-power electronics. Although several GaO polymorphs, i.e.
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