Clinical Value of IgG Antibody Test in Screening for Clonorchis sinensis Infection in High-Risk Population.

Background: In areas where C. sinensis is endemic, early screening and diagnosis of C. sinensis infection is crucial to prevent complications and interrupt the chain of transmission.

Diagnostic value and clinical significance of circulating miR-650 and CA211 in detecting of gastric carcinoma.

The present study determined the levels of plasma biomarkers in patients with gastric carcinoma (GC) and investigated their clinical significance and diagnostic value. Between April 2014 and December 2018, 90 patients with GC, 90 patients with precancerous lesions (Pre) and 45 healthy controls (NC) were recruited from the Affiliated Liutie Central Hospital of Guangxi Medical University. Five markers were measured: microRNA-650 (miRNA-650; using reverse transcription-quantitative polymerase chain reaction), and carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), carbohydrate antigen (CA)125, CA211 and CA50 using electrochemiluminescence.

Serum Amyloid A is a Novel Inflammatory Biomarker in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.

Background: Serum amyloid A (SAA) is considered a biomarker of inflammation; however, the SAA levels in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) are still uncertain.

Methods: In this study, SAA, glucose, insulin, C-reactive protein (CRP), follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), and total testosterone concentrations were measured in 82 women with PCOS and 60 healthy controls.

Results: The median concentration of SAA was 5.

Decreased Serum Kruppel-Like Factor 7 Level is Positively Associated with Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Level in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.

Background: Kruppel-like factor 7 (KLF7) is associated with type 2 diabetes and obesity; however, at present the KLF7 level in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) remains unreported.

Methods: In this study, serum KLF7, glucose, insulin, C-reactive protein (CRP), follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), and total testosterone concentrations were measured in 65 women with PCOS and 61 healthy controls.

Results: Body mass index (BMI) in PCOS and the control group were all < 25 kg/m2.