CAFs could transfer EVs miR‐375 into endothelial cells with a low level of RASA1 and further promote EC angiogenesis. Plasma EVs miR‐375 have the potential values as a novel diagnostic and prognostic biomarker for HCC. ABSTRACT Cancer‐associated fibroblasts (CAFs) in the tumor microenvironment play an important role in cancer initiation and progression
Wei Qin +6 more
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Beyond viral suppression: combining PEG-interferon with novel immunotherapies for functional cure of chronic hepatitis B. [PDF]
Wang Q +8 more
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[Excretion of HBsAg in the HBsAg carrier].
S, Kashiwagi +4 more
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ABSTRACT Aim Chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections remain major causes of liver‐related morbidity and mortality worldwide. Although Japan has implemented nationwide screening and treatment programs for decades, updated nationwide estimates and long‐term projections are limited.
Junko Tanaka +4 more
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Sustained HBsAg clearance induced by pegylated interferon α-2b in HBeAg-negative patients with low baseline HBsAg. [PDF]
Wen C +10 more
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Health Screening and Post‐Arrival Services for Refugee Children From Afghanistan
ABSTRACT Aim To examine refugee health screening and services for Afghan children in the unique context of emergency expedited humanitarian resettlement in Melbourne, Australia. Methods Retrospective audit of Afghan children who attended a specialist child refugee health service between August 2021–April 2024. Results Participants included 218 children
Amy Williamson +5 more
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HBsAg loss in chronic hepatitis B patients with an HBsAg decline plateau can be enhanced by intermittent PEG-IFN treatment. [PDF]
Cao W +19 more
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Monitoring of the Cascade of Care in Patients With Chronic HBV in Primary Care Clinics in Australia
ABSTRACT To achieve hepatitis B virus (HBV) elimination in Australia, a shift from hospital to community‐based care is needed. This study aimed to describe the prevalence of chronic HBV and uptake of the cascade of care in primary care patients. This prospective cohort study was conducted in 76 urban and regional primary care clinics across Victoria ...
Dina Moussa +17 more
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Impact of hepatitis B virus surface antigen mutations in the major hydrophilic region on antigen detectability. [PDF]
He C +5 more
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The Silent Burden of Hepatitis B‐Related Stigma
ABSTRACT Individuals experiencing stigma related to chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection often experience negative self‐beliefs, isolation, discrimination, and reduced willingness to engage with healthcare professionals. We aimed to understand the patient perspective of HBV‐related stigma and to summarize the patient experience of stigma in a ...
Verity Smith +6 more
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