Publications by authors named "Huan-Shuo Chang"
Introduction: Ovarian cancer is the most lethal gynecologic malignancy, and its early detection is important for prognosis. Human epididymal secretory protein 4 (HE4) elevation has been studied as a crucial biomarker for this type of cancer. There are currently many organic pollutants in the environ-ment, including polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs).
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- Over 80% of the 7699 female participants in a Taiwan study were found to have vitamin D deficiency or insufficiency, linked to various gynecologic diseases.
- Significant associations were identified between low serum vitamin D levels and conditions like abnormal Pap smears, high-risk HPV infections, and dysmenorrhea.
- The study suggests that vitamin D supplements could be a cost-effective strategy for preventing and treating these gynecologic issues, potentially lowering healthcare costs.
Different dietary nutrients have distinct effects, including enhancing immune response activity and supporting mucous membrane integrity. These effects are critical in fighting against pathogenic agents, which cover coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), the coronavirus disease that shuts down globally. Recent researches have shown that micronutrient deficiency is commonly associated with compromised immune responses, respiratory tract infections, or even susceptibility to COVID-19.
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