Oral Administration of Mulberry ( L.) Leaf Powder Prevents the Development of Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Stelic Animal Model (STAM) Mice.

Background/aim: We examined the inhibitory effect of mulberry leaf (ML) (Morus alba L.) administration on the development of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in stelic animal model (STAM) mice. This STAM mouse model of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) closely resembles the progression from NASH to HCC in human clinical practice.

Posttraumatic stress disorder in mothers of children who have undergone surgery for congenital disease at a pediatric surgery department.

Purpose: The aim of the study was to investigate posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in mothers of children who have undergone surgery for congenital disease at a pediatric surgery department.

Methods: A questionnaire survey was carried out in 145 mothers of children who had undergone surgery and were still alive. For comparison, the mothers were categorized into 3 groups according to the severity of their child's disease.