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Fatty Liver Disease: A Crosstalk Between Lipid Species

he role of different lipid species such as free fatty acids and sphingolipids in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has been extensively studied…

Immunopathogenesis of Hepatitis B Virus Infection and Related Complications

Chronic hepatitis B (CHB) is a serious consequence of hepatitis B virus (HBV), which infects and replicates in the liver.

Manifestation of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease/Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis in Different Dietary Mouse Models

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), which are usually associated with obesity and metabolic syndrome, are…

Non-Malignant Portal Vein Thrombosis in Liver Cirrhosis: Diagnosis and Treatment

Portal vein thrombosis (PVT) is considered a common complication of liver cirrhosis. Its prevalence increases with liver disease severity, reaching 25%…

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Novel Computational Model Simulates Long-Term Osteoarthritic Risk

DEGENERATION rates of joint cartilage over time have been accurately predicted using a newly developed computer simulation model, researchers have…

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Enlarged Prostate: New Research Puts Nocturia to Bed

A NEW technique in interventional radiology has shown promise in a recent study on the treatment of nocturia (needing to urinate during the night) as…

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Molecular Similarities in Breast and Bladder Cancers

THE DISCOVERY of molecular signatures, common in a newly defined subtype of bladder cancer, that are similar to the signatures in certain types of breast…

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‘Leaky’ Vessels Answer to Unresponsive Cancer

PROMISING research, which has implications for the development of treatments for medulloblastoma, the most common brain tumour in children, has emerged…

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Brain Rewiring After Stroke May be Answer to Therapy

RECOVERY following a stroke can be difficult, but a new study gives an insight into potential recovery markers and new treatment options.

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Circadian Clock in Kidneys Plays Role in Metabolic Processes

RHYTHMIC processes of bodily function, such as urine excretion, are regulated by an internal circadian clock located in the kidney organs, a new study…