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Quantitative Liver Function Tests: A Realizable Goal?
Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology, 1991 A variety of tests has been used to assess liver function and predict hepatic functional reserve in patients with liver disease. These tests comprise clinical assessment, simple biochemical measurements and so-called ‘quantitative’ tests of liver ...
Denis J Morgan +3 more
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Ameliorative effects of Nigerian bitter honey on streptozotocin-induced hepatorenal damage in Wistar rats [PDF]
Journal of Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences University, 2022 Background: Mortalities resulting from liver and kidney failure are enormous. It is however worrisome that conventional medications are rarely available for their treatment.
Bayo O. Adeoye +6 more
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Diseases, 2021 Globally, millions of persons have contracted the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) over the past several months, resulting in significant mortality. Health care systems are negatively impacted including the care of individuals with cancers and other ...
Donovan A. McGrowder +5 more
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A review on laboratory liver function tests [PDF]
The Pan African Medical Journal, 2009 Laboratory liver tests are broadly defined as tests useful in the evaluation and treatment of patients with hepatic dysfunction. The liver carries out metabolism of carbohydrate, protein and fats. Some of the enzymes and the end products of the metabolic
Shruthi Kulkarni +5 more
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Journal of Nepal Medical Association, 2023 Introduction: Acute organophosphorus pesticide poisoning is widespread and the most common in many developing countries, including Nepal. Through the inhibition of acetylcholinesterase, organophosphorus poisoning is characterised by the clinical picture
Binita Pradhan +5 more
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Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.Abstract Background Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an autosomal recessive hemoglobinopathy affecting millions of individuals worldwide. The clinical expression and psychosocial burden of SCD vary widely across geographical, cultural, and healthcare system contexts, underscoring the need for setting‐specific approaches to assessment.
Desiré Fantasia +7 more
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The Correlation between Alpha-fetoprotein and Liver Function Tests
Bioscientific Review, 2019 Background Serum alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) level is a good indicator of important pathological stages in patients with chronic liver diseases. This study aims to investigate the alpha-fetoprotein level in male and female patients and to correlate it ...
Shahid Ali, Aqib Nazeer, Imran Tipu
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Different presentation of autoimmune hepatitis in children: Case series
Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, 2023 Autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) is a disorder causing chronic hepatic inflammation. Its clinical presentation is highly variable from the affected child might have only biochemical evidence of liver dysfunction or present in hepatic failure.
Qudsiya Ansari +2 more
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Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Neuroblastoma is the most common extracranial solid tumor in early childhood. Its clinical behavior is highly variable, ranging from spontaneous regression to fatal outcome despite intensive treatment. The International Society of Pediatric Oncology Europe Neuroblastoma Group (SIOPEN) Radiology and Nuclear Medicine Specialty Committees ...
Annemieke Littooij +11 more
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Pediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Introduction Adolescent siblings of children with cancer are at elevated risk for psychosocial problems. Unfortunately, various barriers such as limited family time and resources, conflicting schedules, and psychosocial staffing constraints at cancer centers hinder sibling access to support.
Christina M. Amaro +10 more
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