Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is emerging as a significant global health concern, characterized by hepatic lipid accumulation, inflammation, and hepatocellular injury. Hepatocytic ballooning, a histological feature of NASH, has gained prominence for its role in disease progression and potential as a therapeutic target. This review provides an overview of the current knowledge regarding hepatocytic ballooning in NASH, highlighting the key molecular and cellular mechanisms implicated in its development.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Substance use disorders (SUDs) are considered to be a major risk factor for cardiovascular disorders (CVDs). In 2019, as per the National Drug Use and Health Survey (NSDUH), 20.4 million American adults suffered from a substance use disorder.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a major cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide. This study describes a real-world scenario of VTE presenting to a tertiary care hospital in India.
Methods: All patients presenting with acute VTE or associated complications from January 2017 to January 2020 were included in the study.