Cost-effectiveness analysis of the integrated control strategy for schistosomiasis japonica in a lake region of China: a case study. [PDF]
Background Schistosomiasis japonica remains an important public health concern due to its potential to cause severe outcomes and long-term sequelae.
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Hepatocyte CD1d protects against liver immunopathology in mice with schistosomiasis japonica [PDF]
Schistosomiasis is a neglected tropical disease with over 250 million people infected worldwide. The main clinically important species Schistosoma mansoni (S. mansoni) and Schistosoma japonicum (S.
Zhigang Lei+16 more
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Whole-Proteome Differential Screening Identifies Novel Vaccine Candidates for Schistosomiasis japonica. [PDF]
Schistosomiasis remains a leading cause of chronic morbidity in endemic regions despite decades of widespread mass chemotherapy with praziquantel.
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Epidemiology and Eradication of Schistosomiasis Japonica in Japan [PDF]
Schistosomiasis japonica caused by Schistosoma japonicum, owes its name to the historical work of Japanese scientists during the period of 1904 to 1913. The disease is currently endemic in China and in the Philippines. It was highly endemic in three regions of Japan, but has been declared eradicated as of 1996.
I Ebisawa
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IntroductionLiver fibrosis is a poor outcome of patients with schistosomiasis, impacting the quality of life and even survival. Eggs deposited in the liver were the main pathogenic factors of hepatic fibrosis in Schistosomiasis japonica.
Yu Zhang+15 more
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A refined roadmap to decapod sexual manipulation
Abstract Many decapod crustaceans with sexual dimorphism in body size are economically significant species for fisheries and aquaculture, making monosex culture a desirable practice to increase farmers' yield and profits. It is well established that the male‐specific androgenic gland (AG) mediates masculinization in decapods by producing and secreting ...
Ai Hang Tran Nguyen+2 more
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Statins associate with lower risk of biliary tract cancers: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
Statins associate with lower risk of biliary tract cancers: a systematic review and meta‐analysis. Abstract Background Biliary tract cancers (BTCs), encompassing cholangiocarcinoma (CCA), gallbladder (GBC), and ampulla of Vater cancers (AVC), are common hepatobiliary cancer after hepatocellular carcinoma with a high mortality rate.
Ka Shing Cheung+5 more
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Serological Prevalence of Schistosoma japonicum in Mobile Populations in Previously Endemic but Now Non-Endemic Regions of China: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. [PDF]
Background: Schistosomiasis japonica has been resurging in certain areas of China where its transmission was previously well controlled or interrupted.
Bian, CR+5 more
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Abstract Copper is an essential micronutrient and also a regulated product used in organic and in conventional farming pest management. Both deficiency and excessive exposure to copper can have adverse health effects. In this Scientific Opinion, the EFSA 2021 harmonised approach for establishing health‐based guidance values (HBGVs) for substances that ...
EFSA Scientific Committee+28 more
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Serum non‐coding RNAs for diagnosis and stage of liver fibrosis
MicroRNAs, lncRNAs, circRNAs and exosomes which were released from liver enter into circulating vessels. The blood which contain these molecules are drawed from patients. Then the blood specimen are tested for diagnose of early fibrosis or stage fibrosis in patients with liver diseases. Abstract Background All chronic liver diseases could lead to liver
Chao Liu+6 more
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