Publications by authors named "B Lao"

As a highly aggressive tumor, the pathophysiological mechanism of primary liver cancer has attracted much attention. In recent years, factors such as ferroptosis regulation, lipid peroxidation and metabolic abnormalities have emerged in the study of liver cancer, providing a new perspective for understanding the development of liver cancer. Ferroptosis regulation, lipid peroxidation and metabolic abnormalities play important roles in the occurrence and development of liver cancer.

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Background: Among Asian Americans, Filipino Americans (FAs)-who constitute the fourth largest US immigrant group and who fill in health care workforce shortages-experience high prevalence but low control rates of high blood pressure (HBP). Research reveals that patients' illness perceptions, their common-sense model (CSM) of the illness, influence treatment behaviors, and management outcomes. However, scarce information exists about FAs' perceptions about HBP.

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Superior mesenteric artery syndrome and nutcracker syndrome are rare vascular complications most often seen after marked weight loss caused by compression of the duodenum and left renal vein between the superior mesenteric artery and the aorta, respectively. The coexistence of superior mesenteric artery syndrome and nutcracker syndrome has been rarely reported. Herein, we present the case of a 16-year-old male with intermittent periumbilical abdominal pain, bilious vomiting, and weight loss who was found to have both of these vascular complications of significant weight loss as the initial presentation of Crohn's disease.

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Article Synopsis
  • Time-restricted feeding (TRF) shows promise for weight loss and health benefits in overweight and obese patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), an area previously under-researched.
  • In a short-term clinical trial, TRF led to significant improvements in kidney function, reduced uric acid levels, decreased body weight, and positive changes in gut microbiota compared to a control diet.
  • Overall, the pilot study indicates that TRF could be a feasible and effective dietary therapy for managing CKD in overweight and obese patients.
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