Prognostic Value of Serum Apolipoprotein B to Apolipoprotein A-I Ratio in Hepatocellular Carcinoma Patients Treated with Transcatheter Arterial Chemoembolization: A Propensity Score-Matched Analysis.

Introduction: The prognosis of advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) varies in patients receiving transcatheter arterial chemoembolization (TACE). In this study, we aimed to assess the prognostic value of serum apolipoprotein B (ApoB)/apolipoprotein A-I (ApoA-I) in this group of patients.

Methods: The serum lipid levels of HCC patients undergoing TACE were obtained from routine preoperative blood lipid examination.

The Prognostic Value of aspartate aminotransferase to lymphocyte ratio and systemic immune-inflammation index for Overall Survival of Hepatocellular Carcinoma Patients Treated with palliative Treatments.

: Lymphocytes were reported to play a significant part in host anticancer immune responses and influence tumour prognosis. Few studies have focused on the prognostic values of aspartate aminotransferase (AST) to lymphocyte ratio (ALRI), aspartate aminotransferase to platelet count ratio index (APRI) and systemic immune-inflammation index (SII) in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) treated with palliative treatments. : Five hundred and ninety-eight HCC patients treated with palliative therapies were retrospectively analysed.

The Predictive Value of Albumin-to-Alkaline Phosphatase Ratio for Overall Survival of Hepatocellular Carcinoma Patients Treated with Trans-Catheter Arterial Chemoembolization Therapy.

We have previously reported the prognostic value of the albumin-to-alkaline phosphatase ratio (AAPR) for advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patients who are not receiving any standard anticancer therapy. However, the prognostic value of the AAPR for HCC patients treated with trans-catheter arterial chemoembolization therapy (TACE) was not investigated. We retrospectively analysed 372 HCC patients treated with TACE (the training cohort) and applied receiver operating characteristic curves (ROC curves) to identify the best cut-off value for the AAPR in this cohort.

Modified CLIP score with the albumin-bilirubin grade retains prognostic value in HBV-related hepatocellular carcinoma patients treated with trans-catheter arterial chemoembolization therapy.

The (CLIP) score is commonly used for prognosis prediction of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The CLIP includes the Child-Pugh grade, which is relatively subjective, for hepatic encephalopathy assessment. A newly developed scoring system called albumin-bilirubin grade (ALBI grade), consists of albumin and bilirubin to assess liver function reserve objectively.

A multidisciplinary team approach for nutritional interventions conducted by specialist nurses in patients with advanced colorectal cancer undergoing chemotherapy: A clinical trial.

Background & Aims: Nutritional interventions for malnutrition in cancer patients can be helpful. However, concise intervention recommendations remain controversial. Thus, the aim of this study was to report on a nutrition intervention conducted by a multidisciplinary team of specialist nurses and to explore the effect of nutritional intervention on cancer patients.

Advance directives: cancer patients' preferences and family-based decision making.

Background: Advance directives are a sensitive issue among traditional Chinese people, who usually refrain from mentioning this topic until it is imperative. Medical decisions for cancer patients are made by their families, and these decisions might violate patients' personal will.

Objectives: This study aimed to examine the acceptance of advance directives among Chinese cancer patients and their families and patient participation in this procedure and, finally, to analyze the moral risk involved.

Autologous transplantation of cytokine-induced killer cells as an adjuvant therapy for hepatocellular carcinoma in Asia: an update meta-analysis and systematic review.

Background: High recurrence rate after curative treatment is the major problem for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Cytokine-induced killer cells (CIKs) therapy was extensively studied among HCC patients. However, the value of CIKs therapy was controversial.

[Data Integration and Information Sharing of Parasite Resources in Fujian Province].

Objective: To establish parasite library and database in Fujian Province by integrating information on human-animal coinfecting parasites, vectors and　intermediates, in the aim of resource sharing.

Methods: According to the Standards and Technical Regulation for Preservation of Parasitic Germplasm Resources set by the Resource Sharing Platform for Parasitic and Tropical Diseases(referred to as Germplasm Resource Sharing Platform), the preserved and newly discovered parasitic germplasm resources in Fujian Center for Disease Control and Prevention were categorized, information described, preserved and displayed, and the information sharing was made through the Germplasm Resource Sharing Platform.

Results: The library and database on parasites, medical vectors, and hosts were established.

Toxicity assessment and selective leaching characteristics of Cu-Al-Ni shape memory alloys in biomaterials applications.

Background: Cu-Al-Ni shape memory alloys (SMAs) possess two-way shape memory effects, superelasticity, and damping capacity. Nonetheless, Cu-Al-Ni SMAs remain promising candidates for use in biomedical applications, as they are more economical and machinable than other SMAs. Ensuring the biocompatibility of Cu-Al-Ni SMAs is crucial to their development for biomedical applications.

A comparison of dioctahedral smectite and iodine glycerin cream with topical mouth rinse in treatment of chemotherapy induced oral mucositis: a pilot study.

Purpose Of The Research: To compare the efficacy of dioctahedral smectite and iodine glycerin (DSIG) cream with topical mouth rinse (composed of saline, gentamicin and Vitamin B12) in treatment of chemotherapy induced oral mucositis (OM).

Methods And Sample: A total of 130 intensive chemotherapy or stem cells transplantation induced OM patients were recruited. Among these patients, 67 patients received topical mouth rinse and 63 patients received DSIG cream treatment.

[Development of PCR assay for detection of Angiostrongylus cantonensis in Pomacea canaliculata].

Objective: To establish a PCR assay for detecting the third-stage larvae of Angiostrongylus cantonensis in Pomacea canaliculata.

Methods: Polymerase chain reaction primers were designed by the software Lasergene, based on the specific cDNA of the third-stage larvae of A.cantonensis in Genbank.

[Studies on the growth-development and infectivity of Angiostrongylus cantonensis in dormant Pomacea canaliculata].

Objective: To study the impact of dormancy of Pomacea canaliculata on the growth-development and infectivity of Angiostrongylus cantonensis.

Methods: The intermediate host snails (P. canaliculata) were infected with the first stage larvae of A.

[Survey on the current status of important human parasitic infections in Fujian province].

Objective: To understand the prevalence of important human parasitic diseases in Fujian province.

Methods: According to the national guidelines, clustered random sampling was made for the survey. Modified Kato-Katz thick smear was applied to examine helminth eggs for soil-transmitted nematodes and Clonorchis sinensis.

[Studies on susceptibility of Pomacea canaliculata of different developmental stages to infection with Angiostrongylus cantonensis].

Unlabelled: OBJECTIVE To study the susceptibility of Pomacea canaliculata of different developmental stages to Angiostrongylus cantonensis infection.

Methods: P. canaliculata snails breeding at laboratory were divided into four rank (I-IV) according to the weight, and infected with the first stage larvae of A.

3,3a-Dihydrocyclopenta[b]chromen-1(2H)-ones from the reaction of salicylaldehyde and 2-cyclopenten-1-one.

The two title chromene compounds, 3,3a-dihydrocyclopenta[b]chromen-1(2H)-one, C16H12O2, (I), and 2-(2-hydroxybenzylidene)-3,3a-dihydrocyclopenta[b]chromen-1(2H)-one, C19H14O3, (II), have been determined in the monoclinic space group P2(1)/n. Compound (I) is mainly stabilized by C-H..

[Morphological observation of Haplorchis pumilio].

Objective: To provide the basis for the differentiation with similar species of intestinal flukes through observing the figure of Haplorchis pumilio.

Methods: Adults of H. pumilio were collected from the intestine of the cat which was infected with the encysted cercariae of H.

[Epidemiological study on group infection of Angiostrongylus cantonensis in Changle City].

Objective: To make etiological and epidemiological investigation on the infection of Angiostrongylus cantonensis in 8 pupils in Changle City.

Methods: 1. CSF of patients was examined with the conventional method to detect pathogens and eosinophiles.