Novel non-HDLc/HDLc ratio for predicting MASLD: a cross-sectional study in a Chinese health screening population.

Background: Previous studies have shown a positive correlation between the non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol/high-density lipoprotein cholesterol(non-HDLc/HDLc ratio) and metabolism-associated steatohepatitis (MASLD), suggesting it is a superior predictor of MASLD.The aim of this study is to assess the predictive value of the non-HDLc/HDLc ratio for MASLD.

Methods: In this study, we retrospectively analyzed data from 4,498 adult patients at the Health Management Centre of Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Integrative Medicine, regardless of gender, and the diagnostic criteria for MASLD were derived from guidelines.

Retrospective comparison of clinical outcomes of robotic-assisted laparoscopic partial nephrectomy through transabdominal or retroperitoneal approaches in patients with T1b renal tumor.

Background: We compared the intraoperative and postoperative outcomes of robotic-assisted laparoscopic partial nephrectomy (RALPN) via transabdominal or retroperitoneal approaches in patients with stage T1b renal cell carcinoma.

Methods: The medical records for 92 patients who underwent RALPN were retrospectively collected and data on their baseline demographics, duration of operation, duration of renal artery clamping, intraoperative blood loss, recovery time of intestinal functions, surgical margin positive rate, as well as postoperative complications were analyzed.

Results: Of the 92 enrolled patients, 43 and 49 patients were subjected to RALPN via the transabdominal and retroperitoneal approaches, respectively.