Publications by authors named "Rongyue Liang"
Aim: Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists (GLP1-RAs) are commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Various adverse reactions have been gradually reported. This case presents a rare phenomenon in which a GLP1-RA caused a marked elevation in carbohydrate antigen 19-9(CA 19-9) without evidence of a tumor.
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- The study investigates the effectiveness of magnetic capsule endoscopy (MCE) in elderly patients, focusing on those aged 60 and older, particularly those over 80.
- The research found that older patients (≥80 years) had longer esophageal and gastric transit times and poorer gastric cleanliness and visualization scores compared to younger elderly patients (60-79 years).
- Despite some challenges, MCE proved to be safe and feasible for elderly patients, revealing more positive findings like ulcers and erosions in the oldest group.
Background: Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF) has been widely recommended as a first-line antiviral agent to treat chronic hepatitis B (CHB). Qingzhong and Viread, formulations of TDF commercialized by Jiangsu Chia-tai Tianqing Pharmaceutical Co Ltd and GlaxoSmithKline, respectively, have both been approved by the State Food and Drug Administration, China. This study analyzed the efficacy and safety of these 2 TDF agents in Chinese patients with CHB.
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