Research Article

Epidemiology of Small Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors and Survival Outcomes Due To Surgical Options: A SEER-Based Population Retrospective Study

1. Abstract 1.1. Background: There is a dearth of population-based evidence regarding the role of surgery in the treatment of patients with small gastrointestinal stromal tumors (sGISTs)(<2cm). The purpose of this study was to describe the demographic features and investigate the impact of surgery treatment on survival outcome in patients with sGISTs.

DBPR108, A Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 Inhibitor for Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Phase I, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial of Single and Multiple Doses in Healthy Volunteers

1. Abstract 1.1. Aims DBPR108 is an orally active dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DPP-4) inhibitor in animals. The present first-in-human randomized, double-blind, and placebo-controlled study evaluated DBPR108 for safety and tolerability in healthy adult Asian male volunteers. 1.2. Main Methods DBPR108 were orally given at 25-600 mg as single and multiple once-daily doses for 8 consecutive …

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Identification of Pyroptosis-Related Subtypes in Liver Cancer, Establishment of Prognostic Models, and Characterization of Tumor Microenvironment Infiltration

1. Abstract 1.1. Objectives: Pyroptosis is a type of programmed cell death that has been discovered and confirmed in recent years, which were characterized by pro-inflammatory and is related to tumor progression, prognosis and treatment response. However, the potential roles of pyroptosis-related genes (PRGs) in the tumor microenvironment (TME) remain unclear. At the same time, …

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Comparative Efficacy and Safety of Polyethylene Glycol vs Lactulose in Chronic Constipation: Non Inferiority Study

1. Abstract 1.1. Background: Constipation is a common condition. Lactulose & Polyethylene Glycol (PEG) are effective & safe, recommended as first-line medication for Chronic Constipation (CC). 1.2. Aim: To compare the efficacy and safety of PEG 3350 versus lactulose in patients with CC. 1.3. Methods: In this single-center, randomised, open label, parallel-group study. Patients with …

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Upper Limit of Normal Serum Alanine Transaminase ALT and Correlation with Gender and BMI

1. Abstract Alanine transaminase ALT is considered the most specific marker for hepatocellular membrane damage, once asymptomatic ALT elevation may be the only indicator of some liver diseases such as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease NAFLD which is the most common liver disease in the western world, so it is necessary to define upper limit of …

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Identification of Polyamine Subtypes in Hepatocellular Carcinoma and Characteristics of their Immune Infiltrates

1. Abstract 1.1. Background: Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) is one of the leading causes of cancer-related death. Due to the poor prognosis of standard treatment, it is urgent to evaluate the immune molecular characteristics and find new HCC immune biomarkers and immunotherapy . The homeostasis of polyamines is closely related to tumor progression and prognosis. The …

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Role of Immunohistochemically Typing in Pancreaticobiliary and Intestinal Type Differentiation of Periampullary Adenocarcinomas

1. Abstract 1.1. Background: Ampullary cancer is of particular classificatory interest as it may arise either from the intestinal epithelium or the epithelium covering the pancreatobiliary ducts knows as Intestinal type (IT) and Pancreatobiliary type (PBT) respectively. These 2 histological subtypes have different clinical characteristics, in terms of disease stage, recurrence rates and survival. Immuno …

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Effective Strategies for Preventing Vertical Transmission in Hepatitis B

1. Abstract 1.1. Introduction: Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) infection is a global problem with nearly 350 million chronic carriers, who are at risk of liver cirrhosis & hepatocellular carcinoma. Over 50% of these carriers are believed to have acquired their infection vertically from their mothers, i.e. through mother – to – Child Transmission (MTCT). Vertically …

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