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Abstract Plutonium was discovered and first synthesized in the early 1940's. Several isotopes of plutonium are used in nuclear technologies, 238Pu for heat generation and 239Pu for energy production and weapons. Both isotopes emit alpha particles, which pose a significant radiation hazard when incorporated into the body.
Scott C. Miller
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Serum bile acids as a prognostic biomarker in biliary atresia following Kasai portoenterostomy
Serum bile acid levels predict outcomes in patients with biliary atresia who achieve normalized bilirubin levels after Kasai portoenterostomy. Abstract Background and Aims In biliary atresia, serum bilirubin is commonly used to predict outcomes after Kasai portoenterostomy (KP).
Sanjiv Harpavat+22 more
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Improvement of surgical treatment of an acute biliary pancreatitis at elderly and senile patients
Aim of investigation. To estimate various variants of surgical treatment of acute biliary pancreatitis at patients of over 60 years old, to develop a method of cholecystectomy at the large Hartmann pouch adherent to biliary tracts, to decrease such ...
V. I. Midlenko+4 more
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Recent advances of nanomaterials in imaging liver fibrosis
Schematic summary on the latest strategies of liver fibrosis imaging based on various nanomaterials. Abstract Liver fibrosis is a pathological process resulting from prolonged exposure to various injury factors. It is characterized by the abnormal proliferation and activation of hepatic stellate cells and excessive deposition of extracellular matrix ...
Jin Cui+11 more
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Abstract Knowledge of the role in cancer etiology of environmental exposures as pesticides is a prerequisite for primary prevention. We review 63 epidemiological studies on exposure to pesticides and cancer risk in humans published from 2017 to 2021, with emphasis on new findings, methodological approaches, and gaps in the existing literature.
Haleigh Cavalier+2 more
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Case report: Intrahepatic cholangiectasis with Clonorchis sinensis infection
Clonorchis sinensis infections persist globally among humans. These pathogens mainly inhabit the intrahepatic biliary system. Most individuals with clonorchiasis exhibit mild symptoms.
Zhen Peng+5 more
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Peritoneal and hepatic hydatid disease causing major bile duct destruction [PDF]
Vítor Lopes Galvão Vieira+3 more
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Liver organoids: From 3D printing to biomedical applications
A comprehensive review on liver organoids culture techniques from 3D printing to organ‐on‐chip, as well as focusing on challenges and perspectives for advancement liver organoids in various future applications. Abstract The liver is an immune organ, especially an immune tolerance organ.
Ying Shi+4 more
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Observational Study of Biliary Duct stenosis in patients with Post-Liver Transplant
Introduction and Objectives: Liver transplant is a surgical procedure indicated in terminal hepatic diseases or patients who fail any other type of treatment.
Raul Sosa-Martinez+4 more
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The pathological features of intraductal oncocytic papillary neoplasm (IOPN) of the bile duct include tumor cells that are rich in eosinophilic cytoplasm and arranged in papillary structures.
Cong Xie+5 more
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