Decreased APOC1 expression inhibited cancer progression and was associated with better prognosis and immune microenvironment in esophageal cancer.

Several studies have demonstrated the involvement of apolipoprotein C1 (APOC1) in multiple cancers. However, the role of APOC1 in esophageal cancer (ESCA) has not been elucidated. Hence, we examined the expression of APOC1 in ESCA tissues acquired from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) database and clinical samples from our hospital.

Renal Parenchymal Thickness as a Predictor of Post Percutaneous Kidney Biopsy Complication.

Objective: To investigate the relationship of renal parenchymal thickness and the risk of developing post-procedure hematoma.

Methods: Ultrasound-guided percutaneous renal biopsy was performed in 122 patients who underwent percutaneous kidney biopsy between January 2013 and -December 2013 at Tai-he hospital. Post-biopsy renal ultrasound was performed within 12 h after the biopsy to assess the presence of hematoma in biopsied kidney.