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Obstructive Jaundice Alters LFA-1α Expression in Rat Small Intestine
Translocation of bacteria and endotoxtin has long been documented in obstructive jaundice, and altered intestinal barrier function is considered to be one of the important mechanisms for this phenomenon. The r...
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Circulating Soluble Fas in Patients with Breast Cancer
It has been suggested that circulating soluble Fas (sFas) contributes to tumor progression. However, little is known about the role of sFas in breast cancer. This study was designed with the aim of elucidating...
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Effect of Bile Acid Replacement on Endotoxin-induced Tumor Necrosis Factor-a Production in Obstructive Jaundice
There is a high incidence of perioperative morbidity and mortality in patients with obstructive jaundice due to sepsis. Tumor necrosis factor-a (TNF-a) is considered a crucial mediator in inducing and processi...
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Parameters Affecting the Poor Prognosis of IgA Nephropathy — A Clinical Study —
Among 67 cases of proven IgA nephropathy at Mackay Memorial Hospital, 53 cases were followed up for at least 6 months after initial diagnosis. Parameters affecting subsequent outcome of management were evaluat...