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Oncology
Byungyoon Yun, Sang Hoon Ahn, Juyeon Oh, Jin-Ha Yoon, Beom Kyung Kim
Summary: The study examined the association between metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) and the recurrence of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in patients who underwent surgical resection. The results showed that MAFLD was significantly associated with an increased risk of HCC recurrence and all-cause mortality. The study highlights the importance of developing preventive strategies through the management of metabolic health.
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Medicine, General & Internal
Enny S. Paixao, Luciana L. Cardim, Maria C. N. Costa, Elizabeth B. Brickley, Rita C. O. de Carvalho-Sauer, Eduardo H. Carmo, Roberto F. S. Andrade, Moreno S. Rodrigues, Rafael V. Veiga, Larissa C. Costa, Cynthia A. Moore, Giovanny V. A. Franca, Liam Smeeth, Laura C. Rodrigues, Mauricio L. Barreto, Maria G. Teixeira
Summary: A population-based cohort study in Brazil found that infants with congenital Zika syndrome had significantly higher mortality rates during the first three years of life compared to those without the syndrome. The risk of death among infants with congenital Zika syndrome remained high regardless of gestational age or birth weight.
NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Sung-Shuo Kao, Chia-Jung Li, James Cheng-Chung Wei, Cheng-Li Lin, Renin Chang, Yao-Min Hung
Summary: Previous studies have suggested a link between HCV and HPV-associated head and neck cancers. However, limited studies have examined the association between HPV infection and the risk of new-onset hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) among chronic hepatitis C (CHC) patients. This study found that HPV infection was associated with a lower risk of subsequent HCC among CHC patients.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Chih-Tsung Hung, Hsin-Hui Huang, Chun-Kai Wang, Chi-Hsiang Chung, Chang-Huei Tsao, Wu-Chien Chien, Wei-Ming Wang
Summary: The study found that pregnant women with vitiligo have a higher risk of abortion, but there was no significant difference in perinatal events. Vitiligo patients who received systemic treatment before conception had a lower risk of abortion.
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Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Ming-Lun Yeh, Chao-Hung Hung, Kuo-Chih Tseng, Hsueh-Chou Lai, Chi-Yi Chen, Hsing-Tao Kuo, Jing-Houng Wang, Jyh-Jou Chen, Pei-Lun Lee, Rong-Nan Chien, Chi-Chieh Yang, Gin-Ho Lo, Chi-Ming Tai, Chih-Wen Lin, Jia-Horng Kao, Chen-Hua Liu, Sheng-Lei Yan, Ming-Jong Bair, Chun-Yen Lin, Wei-Wen Su, Cheng-Hsin Chu, Chih-Jen Chen, Shui-Yi Tung, Ching-Chu Lo, Pin-Nan Cheng, Yen-Cheng Chiu, Chia-Chi Wang, Jin-Shiung Cheng, Wei-Lun Tsai, Han-Chieh Lin, Yi-Hsiang Huang, Chung-Feng Huang, Jee-Fu Huang, Chia-Yen Dai, Wan-Long Chuang, Pei-Chien Tsai, Cheng-Yuan Peng, Chun-Jen Liu, Ming-Lung Yu
Summary: HCV-SVR significantly reduces the risk of major liver-related complications among HBV/HCV co-infected patients. Factors associated with major liver-related complications include age, BMI, fibrosis index, eGFR, and HCV-SVR, while HBV co-infection does not play a significant role.
HEPATOLOGY INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
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Neurosciences
Jur-Shan Cheng, Jing-Hong Hu, Ming-Yu Chang, Ming-Shyan Lin, Hsin-Ping Ku, Rong-Nan Chien, Ming-Ling Chang
Summary: The study found that HCV infection may be a potential risk factor for the development of schizophrenia in individuals aged 40 and older, and that the HCV-associated risk of schizophrenia may be reversed by interferon-based antiviral therapy.
JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY & NEUROSCIENCE
(2021)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Shih-Ting Tseng, Ming-Chang Lee, Yi-Ting Tsai, Mei-Chun Lu, Su-Chen Yu, I-Ju Tsai, I-Te Lee, Yuan-Horng Yan
Summary: There is an increasing trend in the prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) in Taiwan, which has been linked to various adverse maternal outcomes. However, the effects of GDM on mid-term surrogate risk factors for these diseases are limited and nationwide cohort studies data are scarce.
Review
Oncology
Mara Kloehn, Jil Alexandra Schrader, Yannick Brueggemann, Daniel Todt, Eike Steinmann
Summary: Hepatitis E virus infections are a leading cause of viral hepatitis in humans, contributing to around 3.3 million symptomatic cases and nearly 44,000 deaths annually. Recent findings suggest a potential link between chronic HEV infections and hepatocarcinogenesis, despite the rare documentation of HEV-induced hepatocellular carcinoma. The expanding clinical spectrum of HEV and the increasing evidence of chronic infections raise questions about the connection between HEV and HCC.
Review
Cell Biology
Litao Zheng
Summary: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a key factor in the development of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). HBV primarily infects hepatocytes through NTCP and hepatic proteoglycan. HBV replication in hepatocytes leads to apoptosis, cirrhosis, and cancer. Viral proteins regulate pathways to prevent host cell apoptosis and promote uncontrolled proliferation of liver cells, resulting in solid tumors.
JOURNAL OF CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR MEDICINE
(2023)
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Oncology
Hung-Wei Wang, Pei-Chein Tsai, Chi-Yi Chen, Kuo-Chih Tseng, Hsueh-Chou Lai, Hsing-Tao Kuo, Chao-Hung Hung, Shui-Yi Tung, Jing-Houng Wang, Jyh-Jou Chen, Pei-Lun Lee, Ron-Nan Chien, Chun-Yen Lin, Chi-Chieh Yang, Gin-Ho Lo, Chi-Ming Tai, Chih-Wen Lin, Jia-Horng Kao, Chun-Jen Liu, Chen-Hua Liu, Sheng-Lei Yan, Ming-Jong Bair, Wei-Wen Su, Cheng-Hsin Chu, Chih-Jen Chen, Ching-Chu Lo, Pin-Nan Cheng, Yen-Cheng Chiu, Chia-Chi Wang, Jin-Shiung Cheng, Wei-Lun Tsai, Han-Chieh Lin, Yi-Hsiang Huang, Jee-Fu Huang, Chia-Yen Dai, Wan-Long Chuang, Ming-Lung Yu, Cheng-Yuan Peng
Summary: This study analyzed the risk of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in 1,589 Taiwanese chronic hepatitis C patients who received interferon-based treatment. The risk was stratified using a non-invasive fibrosis index-based risk model. The study found that patients who achieved sustained virological response (SVR) had lower HCC incidence rates. Non-SVR, diabetes mellitus, and fibrosis were identified as independent predictors of HCC. Risk score models based on these predictors were developed to predict HCC occurrence. These models can help stratify the risk of HCC in patients with chronic hepatitis C after antiviral treatment.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CANCER RESEARCH
(2022)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Mandy Goldberg, Mary Diaz-Santana, Katie M. O'Brien, Shanshan Zhao, Clarice R. Weinberg, Dale P. Sandler
Summary: This study examined the association between gestational hypertensive disorders and breast cancer in a cohort of women with a family history of breast cancer. The results showed that a history of gestational hypertensive disorder was not associated with breast cancer risk.
Article
Infectious Diseases
Filip Jansaker, Per-Ola Forsberg, Xinjun Li, Kristina Sundquist
Summary: This study aimed to explore the association between various physiological factors and pyelonephritis in parous women. The findings suggest that low body mass index (BMI) and body height are associated with uncomplicated pyelonephritis. Parity and certain sociodemographic characteristics were also independently associated with pyelonephritis.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2022)
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Microbiology
Renxiang Xia, Jing Peng, Jian He, Ping Jiang, Chunyan Yuan, Xiaoli Liu, Yunqing Yao
Summary: This study investigated the clinical and virological characteristics of individuals in China with chronic occult hepatitis B virus infection (HBV) and their correlation with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Findings revealed that there are at least 21 million individuals with occult HBV infection in China. The presence of HBcAb(+) indicated not only chronic HBV infection, but also a dangerous marker for surface antigen-negative patients. Regular check-ups every six months or one year are recommended for early detection of HCC in occult infection patients.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
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Oncology
Meng Xue, Xiaona Lin, Qiu-Xiong Lin, Xiaoyong Pu, Jiumin Liu, Xing-Fang Li, Jun Hou, Xudong Liu, Ren Chen
Summary: This study found that HBV infection was associated with an increased risk of HCC compared to HEV infection, and that HEV infection may mitigate the promoting impact of HBV on HCC development.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CANCER
(2021)
Review
Oncology
Chen Shen, Xin Jiang, Mei Li, Yao Luo
Summary: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a global health challenge caused by hepatitis virus infection. Hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), and hepatitis D virus (HDV) are major risk factors for HCC development. This review discusses the mechanisms by which these viruses induce HCC and presents new diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. The potential relationship between hepatitis E virus (HEV) and HCC is also considered.