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The Role of Ursodeoxycholic Acid Administration During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Questionnaire Survey

Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology
In December 2022, China classified COVID-19 as a category B infectious disease. This ended 2 years of close epidemiological surveillance of COVID-19. The objective of this questionnaire was to assess the infection status in the COVID-19 pandemic since ...
Cheng Zhou, Ran Jia, Jinqiu Yang, Tong Liu, Xiaoyan Liu, Lin Yang, Wenxia Zhao   +6 more
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Identification and validation of a novel immune-related signature associated with macrophages and CD8 T cell infiltration predicting overall survival for hepatocellular carcinoma

BMC Medical Genomics, 2021
Background Although the effects of macrophages and CD8 T cell infiltration on clinical outcome have been widely reported, the association between immunity-associated gene with them for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) remains unclear. Materials and methods
Junyu Huo, Liqun Wu, Yunjin Zang
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Language, Culture, and Cancer: Qualitative Insights Into Communication Disparities Among Spanish‐Speaking Caregivers of Children With Cancer

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Latino children are projected to make up nearly one‐third of United States (US) children by 2060, and many of their caregivers speak Spanish. Prior survey research has documented communication difficulties for Spanish‐speaking caregivers of children with cancer, but contemporary qualitative data are limited.
Jenny Ruiz, Alejandra Curbelo‐Paz, Sonia Morales, Elizabeth Contreras, Amy Houtrow, Scott H. Maurer, Judy C. Chang   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Serum microRNA-122 predicts survival in patients with liver cirrhosis [PDF]

, 2012
Background: Liver cirrhosis is associated with high morbidity and mortality. MicroRNAs (miRs) circulating in the blood are an emerging new class of biomarkers.
Stefan Zeuzem, Albrecht Piiper (22854), Oliver Waidmann, Kronenberger, Bernd, Friederike Brunner, Verena Köberle (130993), Bernd Kronenberger (131004), Bernd Kronenberger, Verena Köberle, Waidmann, Oliver, Albrecht Piiper, Oliver Waidmann (130988), Piiper, Albrecht, Friederike Brunner (130998), Köberle, Verena, Brunner, Friederike, Zeuzem, Stefan, Stefan Zeuzem (22856)   +17 more
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Fibrotic Burden Determines Cardiovascular Risk among Subjects with Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Fatty Liver Disease [PDF]

, 2022
Background/aims: Metabolic dysfunction associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) has recently been introduced to compensate for the conventional concept of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).
차봉수, 안상훈, 이병완, 이재승, 박준용, 이용호, 김도영, 김승업, 김범경, 강은석, 이혜원   +10 more
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Biphasic Clinical Course of Pediatric Cytomegalovirus‐Associated Immune Thrombocytopenia: Early Poor Treatment Response but Favorable Long‐Term Outcomes

Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a recognized trigger of immune thrombocytopenia (ITP); however, its incidence and impact on disease course in children remain controversial. Therefore, we aimed to characterize the clinical course of pediatric patients with CMV‐associated ITP.
Oded Gilad, Ohad Atia, Osama Tanous, Dafna Brik Simon, Michal Dvori, Miriam Cohen, Tracie A. Goldberg, Efraim Bilavsky, Joanne Yacobovich, Orna Steinberg‐Shemer   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Therapeutic Apheresis in Nigeria: A Multi‐Center Summary of Abstracts From the Inaugural Nigerian Society for Apheresis Scientific Meeting

Therapeutic Apheresis and Dialysis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Therapeutic apheresis (TA) is an established treatment modality for hematologic, neurologic, and immunologic disorders, yet access remains severely limited in sub‐Saharan Africa. Donor apheresis, including platelet apheresis collection from healthy donors, represents an important complementary modality supporting blood product ...
Nosa Bazuaye, Chimezie Okwuonu, Evelyn Idam, Folasade Adelekan‐Popoola, Shakirat Gold‐Olufadi, Olufunto Olufela Kalejaiye, Abdullateef Ogala, Zinnah Aloziem, Blossom Amamchukwu, Patience Elimia, Mkpoikanabasi Obot‐Obot, Henry Mbakwe, Praises Maduagwuna, Olatunji Akinrodoye, Chiamaka Anyanwu, Benjamin Anyanwu, Adedamola Akinsiku, Oluwatoyin A. Akinsiku, Muzamil O. Hassan, Fatiu A. Arogundade, Olalekan E. Ojo, Homayemem Weli, Jesupelumi Adenihun, Aderemi Adelaja, Ebun Bamgboye, Olalekan Olatise, Ade E. Faponle, Ayoola Odeyemi, Michael Muoka, Stephen Asaolu, Qudrat Busari, Blessing Dawudu, Michael Naiyeju, Rasheed A. Balogun   +33 more
wiley   +1 more source

Notch1 signaling in the hepatic microcirculation and chronic liver disease [PDF]

, 2013
The Notch signaling pathway is an evolutionary conserved pathway that plays essential roles during vascular development and in the regulation of normal and pathological angiogenesis in the adulthood.
Rothweiler, Sonja
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ncRNA-mediated SOX4 overexpression correlates with unfavorable outcomes and immune infiltration in hepatocellular carcinoma

BMC Gastroenterology
Background The activity and number of immune cells in the tumor microenvironment are closely related to the overall survival of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).
Jing Li, Xinfeng Sun, Minling Lv, Zhiyi Han, Xin Zhong, Wei Zhang, Rui Hu, Wenxing Feng, Mengqing Ma, Qi Huang, Xiaozhou Zhou   +10 more
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Serum platelet-derived growth factor BB levels: a potential biomarker for the assessment of liver fibrosis in patients with chronic hepatitis B

International Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2016
Objectives: Few studies have investigated serum levels of platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF) in patients with chronic hepatitis B (CHB). The present study aimed to determine whether PDGF-BB could serve as a potential biomarker for the detection of ...
Jiyuan Zhou, Yongqiong Deng, Linlin Yan, Hong Zhao, Guiqiang Wang   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source