Associations of Urinary Nickel with NAFLD and Liver Fibrosis in the USA: A Nationwide Cross‑Sectional Study.

Despite the robust correlation between metabolic disorders and heavy metals, there has been limited research on the associations between nickel levels and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) as well as liver fibrosis. This study aimed to examine the associations among urinary nickel, NAFLD, and liver fibrosis. The data utilized in this study were obtained from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2017-2020.

MicroRNA-34a Mediates High-Fat-Induced Hepatic Insulin Resistance by Targeting ENO3.

The etiology of numerous metabolic disorders is characterized by hepatic insulin resistance (IR). Uncertainty surrounds miR-34a's contribution to high-fat-induced hepatic IR and its probable mechanism. The role and mechanism of miR-34a and its target gene ENO3 in high-fat-induced hepatic IR were explored by overexpressing/suppressing miR-34a and ENO3 levels in in vivo and in vitro experiments.

Anatomical and Histological Study of the Conjoint Fascial Sheath of the Levator and Superior Rectus for Ptosis Surgery.

Purpose: An anatomical and histological study of the conjoint fascial sheath of the levator and superior rectus (CFS) was carried out by using the cadavers for teaching.

Methods: Three adult Asian cadaver heads fixed in formalin were used. The CFS was exposed by the same surgeon in each case.