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We have established the 2nd‐generation nationwide survey of PBC in Japan. Our analyses of the survey result not only highlight the demographical trend in Japanese PBC patients over time; they also validate the previously described risk factors for the patients' prognoses.
Yuki Kugiyama +17 more
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Advances in Endo-Hepatology: The Role of Endoscopic Ultrasound in the Management of Portal Hypertension. [PDF]
Bruni A +16 more
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ABSTRACT Aim Bile acid (BA) signaling plays an important role in the pathogenesis of hepatic encephalopathy (HE), including covert (CHE) and overt HE (OHE). However, few studies have examined its clinical impact in patients with cirrhosis. Methods This retrospective study included patients with cirrhosis who underwent CHE assessment using a computer ...
Takao Miwa +8 more
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TEAD4-mediated upregulation of LPAR3 augments hepatic stellate cell activation in portal hypertension. [PDF]
Qi R +7 more
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In children with biliary atresia (BA), breath‐holding during liver and spleen stiffness (LS and SS) measurement is often difficult, raising concerns about measurement reliability in the awake state. We investigated whether performing LS and SS measurements under general anesthesia—when brief ventilation pauses are possible—could improve diagnostic ...
Shinya Yokoyama +11 more
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Dual therapy with vildagliptin and sacubitril/valsartan alleviates portal hypertension and inhibits soluble epoxide hydrolase in cirrhotic rats. [PDF]
Oyama M +12 more
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Intersections of vitamin D deficiency, HIV and chronic liver diseases
Abstract Objectives Despite effective antiretroviral therapy (ART), chronic liver diseases remain a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among people with HIV, with metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) now the predominant etiology. Vitamin D deficiency is also highly prevalent in this population.
Francesca Farina +7 more
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