Microbiota (Symbiotic organisms)
Research published in the Frontiers in Veterinary Science journal has revealed that a combination of Lactobacillus acidophilus (LAC), Lactobacillus rhamnosus (LGG), and Montmorillonite (MMT) can effectively alleviate tissue damage caused by AFB1 exposure and enhance LAB colonization capacity in mouse intestines. According to the study, the combination of LGG, LAC,
Asian medicine
Researchers have made new discoveries regarding the potential of chlorogenic acid in treating non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). In a study published in Phytotherapy Research, researchers from the Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine investigated the concrete mechanism of liver sinusoidal endothelial cells (LSECs) in NASH progression and identified chlorogenic acid'
Liver
Researchers at the Beijing Institute of Technology have made significant progress in laparoscopic liver surgery, developing a novel haemostasis method to control bleeding during liver resection surgeries. The team, led by Prof. Benzhu Guo, has designed an artificial liver blood vessel made of silicone rubber, wrapped by artificial connective tissues
Liver
Researchers have made significant progress in understanding the relationship between portopulmonary hypertension (PoPH) and mortality in patients with cirrhosis, according to a new study published in the Journal of Hepatology. The study, conducted by a team of researchers at Hospital Universitario Ramon y Cajal in Madrid, Spain, used data from
Liver
Researchers from the Charite University Hospital and School of Medicine have conducted a prospective observational study to evaluate the benchmarks of early mobilization in liver surgery patients within a structured Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) program. According to the study, early mobilization is a core component of the ERAS protocol,
Genomics
Research published in the journal Genomics has shed light on the nature and mechanisms of long-noncoding RNA (lncRNA) interactions with specific chromatin regions in the bovine genome. The study, conducted by researchers at the Institute of Genome Biology, aimed to unravel the chromatin interaction sites of the evolutionary conserved lncRNA
Medical centers
Researchers from the University Medical Center Utrecht conducted a study to investigate the effect of radiation on liver tissue in patients with colorectal liver metastases. The study aimed to evaluate changes in standardized uptake values (SUV) in treated and untreated non-tumorous liver tissue after unilobar radioembolization. The study included 18
Medical centers
A 65-year-old woman with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and hypertension presented with progressive dyspnea, leading to the diagnosis of a rare and aggressive subtype of extrahepatic adenocarcinoma, hepatoid adenocarcinoma (HAC). The patient's imaging revealed right lung masses and mediastinal lymphadenopathy, and biopsy confirmed hepatoid non-small cell lung cancer.
Epidemiology
Research conducted by a team of scientists at Guilan University of Medical Sciences has revealed a significant association between increased serum levels of liver enzymes and the risk of diabetic microvascular complications among patients with type 2 diabetes. The study, which included 403 patients from the Prospective Epidemiological Research Studies
Fatty liver
Fatty liver disease often develops quietly, silently damaging the liver over time. Palaniappan Manickam, a gastroenterologist, has shed light on the hidden signs of fatty liver disease and the everyday habits that could be harming the liver without people realizing it. According to Dr. Pal, fatty liver starts quietly but
