Publications by authors named "Ruo-fan Liu"

Article Synopsis
  • Acetaminophen (APAP) overdose can lead to acute liver injury (ALI), and current treatments for this condition are limited; however, astilbin, a compound from Smilax glabra with antioxidant properties, shows promise in protecting against ALI.
  • In a study with mice, astilbin was administered prior to APAP exposure, and the results indicated that it helped reduce ALI by altering gut microbiota and increasing beneficial metabolites like hydroxytyrosol.
  • Further analysis revealed that hydroxytyrosol also provided protective effects by reducing oxidative stress and inflammation in the liver, demonstrating that astilbin promotes liver health through its interaction with gut microbes and metabolites.
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Objective: To investigate the effect of low-intensity anticoagulation therapy for Chinese population with heart valve replacement.

Methods: From January 2011 to March 2012, 3 000 patients with heart valve replacement in Fuwai Hospital and West China Hospital were followed-up for 1 year, the method and intensity of postoperative anticoagulation, as well as the complications were studied and analyzed.

Results: The rate of follow-up was 88.

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