Risultati della ricerca - In Hee Choi

This study investigates whether large language models (LLMs) can meaningfully extend or generate synthetic public opinion survey data on labor policy issues in South Korea. Unlike prior work conducted on people’s general sociocultural values or specific political topics such as voting intentions, ou...

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<b>Objectives</b>: This study aimed to evaluate the consistency of Centiloid (CL) values calculated using three commercially available software platforms: BTXBrain (v1.1.2), MIM (v7.3.7), and SCALE PET (v2.0.1). <b>Methods</b>: A total of 239 patients who underwent amyloid PE...

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Continuous and balanced bone remodeling is essential for maintaining mechanical integrity, mineral homeostasis, and hematopoiesis. Dysregulated bone metabolism develops pathological conditions, such as osteoporosis and bone metastasis. Functional and analytical recapitulation of bone remodeling in v...

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Mycobacterium abscessus subsp. abscessus (M.abs) is a nontuberculous mycobacterium that can infect human lung macrophages, which poses a public health concern. Understanding its mechanism is crucial for developing strategies to combat M.abs infections. M.abs survives within host cells by inhibiting...

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Objectives: Adiponectin is a cytokine secreted from adipose tissue that regulates energy homeostasis, inflammation, and cell proliferation. Obesity is associated with increased risk of various cancers, including ovarian cancer. Adipokines, including adiponectin, have been implicated as a factor link...

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Background/Aims Belching and retching tend to cause technical difficulties during endoscopic procedures; however, risk factors associated with belching and retching during endoscopy remain unclear. In this study, we investigated the factors associated with belching and retching during unsedated endo...

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Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are primarily used in coatings for cookware and waterproof clothing, and can enter the body through contaminated food or water, potentially acting as endocrine disruptors. Epidemiological studies have reported associations between PFAS and dyslipidemia; how...

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Acute extensive ischemic gastritis is an extremely rare disease because the stomach has an abundant submucosal vascular plexus with a dual blood supply from the pancreaticoduodenal and gastroduodenal arteries. Smoking, hypertension, and atherosclerotic vascular diseases can be major risk factors for...

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Background Despite strong preclinical evidence, clinical studies have reported minimal effects of early anesthesia on neurodevelopment. This discrepancy may be due to limitations of preclinical studies, including the absence of clear criteria for appropriate anesthetic depth, lack of physiological m...

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Exercise-induced hypertension (EIH) has increasingly been observed among middle-aged long-distance runners, raising concerns about cardiovascular risk. This study aimed to investigate acute changes in cardiovascular biomarkers associated with vascular inflammation, oxidative stress, antioxidant defe...

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