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| 1 | Concordance of non-invasive mechanical and serum tests for liver fibrosis evaluation in chronic hepatitis C显示文摘AIM To determine the sensitivity and specificity of liver stiffness measurement(LSM) and serum markers(SM) for liver fibrosis evaluation in chronic hepatitis C.METHODS Between 2012 and 2014,81 consecutive hepatitis C virus(HCV) patients had METAVIR score from liver biopsy compared with concurrent results from LSM [transient elastography(TE) [FibroS can~/ARFI technology(Virtual Touch~)] and SM [FIB-4/aspartate aminotransferase-toplatelet ratio index(APRI)].The diagnostic performance of these tests was assessed using receiver operating characteristic curves.The optimal cut-off levels of each test were chosen to define fibrosis stages F ≥ 2,F ≥ 3 and F = 4.The Kappa index set the concordance analysis.RESULTS Fifty point six percent were female and the median age was 51 years(30-78).Fifty-six patients(70%) weretreatment-na?ve.The optimal cut-off values for predicting F ≥ 2 stage fibrosis assessed by TE were 6.6 kP a,for acoustic radiation force impulse(ARFI) 1.22 m/s,for APRI 0.75 and for FIB-4 1.47.For F ≥ 3 TE was 8.9 kP a,ARFI was 1.48 m/s,APRI was 0.75,and FIB-4 was 2.For F = 4,TE was 12.2 kP a,ARFI was 1.77 m/s,APRI was 1.46,and FIB-4 was 3.91.The APRI could not distinguish between F2 and F3,P = 0.92.The negative predictive value for F = 4 for TE and ARFI was 100%.Kappa index values for F ≥ 3 METAVIR score for TE,ARFI and FIB-4 were 0.687,0.606 and 0.654,respectively.This demonstrates strong concordance between all three screening methods,and moderate to strong concordance between them and APRI(Kappa index = 0.507).CONCLUSION Given the costs and accessibility of LSM methods,and the similarity with the outcomes of SM,we suggest that FIB-4 as well as TE and ARFI may be useful indicators of the degree of liver fibrosis.This is of particular importance to developing countries. | Denise C Paranaguá-Vezozzo Adriana Andrade Daniel F C Mazo Vinicius Nunes Ana L Guedes Taisa G Ragazzo Renata Moutinho Lucas S Nacif Suzane K Ono Venancio A F Alves Flair J Carrilho | 2017 | World Journal of Hepatology2017,9,8: | 7 |
| 2 | Physical activity in primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease:Overview updated显示文摘Although the observed progress in the cardiovascular disease treatment, the incidence of new and recurrent coronary artery disease remains elevated and constitutes the leading cause of death in the developed countries. Three-quarters of deaths due to cardiovascular diseases could be prevented with adequate changes in lifestyle, including increased daily physical activity. New evidence confirms that there is an inverse dose-response relationship between physical activity and cardiovascular disease and mortality risk. However, participation in moderate to vigorous physical activity may not fully attenuate the independent effect of sedentary activities on increased risk for cardiovascular diseases. Physical activity also plays an important role in secondary prevention of cardiovascular diseases by reducing the impact of the disease, slowing its progress and preventing recurrence. Nonetheless, most of eligible cardiovascular patients still do not benefit from secondary prevention/cardiac rehabilitation programs. The present review draws attention to the importance of physical activity in the primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular diseases. It also addresses the mechanisms by which physical activity and regular exercise can improve cardiovascular health and reduce the burden of the disease. | Alberto J Alves Joao L Viana Suiane L Cavalcante Nórton L Oliveira JoséA Duarte Jorge Mota JoséOliveira Fernando Ribeiro | 2016 | World Journal of Cardiology2016,8,10: | 6 |
| 3 | Relationship between Th17 immune response and cancer显示文摘Cancer is the second leading cause of death worldwide and epidemiological projections predict growing cancer mortality rates in the next decades.Cancer has a close relationship with the immune system and,although Th17 cells are known to play roles in the immune response against microorganisms and in autoimmunity,studies have emphasized their roles in cancer pathogenesis.The Th17 immune response profile is involved in several types of cancer including urogenital,respiratory,gastrointestinal,and skin cancers.This type of immune response exerts pro and antitumor functions through several mechanisms,depending on the context of each tumor,including the protumor angiogenesis and exhaustion of T cells and the antitumor recruitment of T cells and neutrophils to the tumor microenvironment.Among other factors,the paradoxical behavior of Th17 cells in this setting has been attributed to its plasticity potential,which makes possible their conversion into other types of T cells such as Th17/Treg and Th17/Th1 cells.Interleukin(IL)-17 stands out among Th17-related cytokines since it modulates pathways and interacts with other cell profiles in the tumor microenvironment,which allow Th17 cells to prevail in tumors.Moreover,the IL-17 is able to mediate pro and antitumor processes that influence the development and progression of various cancers,being associated with variable clinical outcomes.The understanding of the relationship between the Th17 immune response and cancer as well as the singularities of carcinogenic processes in each type of tumor is crucial for the identification of new therapeutic targets. | Hanna Santos Marques Breno Bittencourt de Brito Filipe Antônio França da Silva Maria Luísa Cordeiro Santos Júlio César Braga de Souza Thiago Macêdo Lopes Correia Luana Weber Lopes Nayara Silva de Macêdo Neres Rafael Santos Dantas Miranda Dórea Anna Carolina Saúde Dantas Lorena Lôbo Brito Morbeck Iasmin Souza Lima Amanda Alves de Almeida Maiara Raulina de Jesus Dias Fabrício Freire de Melo | 2021 | World Journal of Clinical Oncology2021,12,10: | 5 |
| 4 | Percutaneous radiofrequency ablation for early hepatocellular carcinoma: Risk factors for survival显示文摘AIM: To evaluate outcomes of radiofrequency ablation(RFA) therapy for early hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC) and identify survival- and recurrence-related factors. METHODS: Consecutive patients diagnosed with early HCC by computed tomography(CT) or magnetic resonance imaging(MRI)(single nodule of ≤ 5 cm, or multi-(up to 3) nodules of ≤ 3 cm each) and who underwent RFA treatment with curative intent between January 2010 and August 2011 at the Instituto do Cancer do Estado de S o Paulo, Brazil were enrolled in the study. RFA of the liver tumors(with 1.0 cm ablative margin) was carried out under CT-fluoro scan and ultrasonic image guidance of the percutaneous ablation probes. Procedure-related complications were recorded. At 1-mo post-RFA and 3-mo intervals thereafter, CT and MRI were performed to assess outcomes of complete response(absence of enhancing tissue at the tumor site) or incomplete response(enhancing tissue remaining at the tumor site). Overall survival and diseasefree survival rates were estimated by the Kaplan-Meier method and compared by the log rank test or simple Cox regression. The effect of risk factors on survival was assessed by the Cox proportional hazard model. RESULTS: A total of 38 RFA sessions were performed during the study period on 34 patients(age in years: mean, 63 and range, 49-84). The mean follow-up time was 22 mo(range, 1-33). The study population showed predominance of male sex(76%), less severe liver disease(Child-Pugh A, n = 26; Child-Pugh B, n = 8), and single tumor(65%). The maximum tumor diameters ranged from 10 to 50 mm(median, 26 mm). The initial(immediately post-procedure) rate of RFAinduced complete tumor necrosis was 90%. The probability of achieving complete response was significantly greater in patients with a single nodule(vs patients with multi-nodules, P = 0.04). Two patients experienced major complications, including acute pulmonary edema(resolved with intervention) and intestinal perforation(led to death). The 1- and 2-year overall survival rates were 82% and 71%, respectively. Sex, tumor size, initial response, and recurrence status influenced survival, but did not reach the threshold of statistical significance. Child-Pugh class and the model for end-stage liver disease score were identified as predictors of survival by simple Cox regression, but only Child-Pugh class showed a statistically significant association to survival in multiple Cox regression analysis(HR = 15; 95%CI: 3-76 mo; P = 0.001). The 1-and 2-year cumulative disease-free survival rates were 65% and 36%, respectively. CONCLUSION: RFA is an effective therapy for local tumor control of early HCC, and patients with preserved liver function are the best candidates. | Luciana Kikuchi Marcos Menezes Aline L Chagas Claudia M Tani Regiane SSM Alencar Marcio A Diniz Venncio AF Alves Luiz Augusto Carneiro D’Albuquerque Flair José Carrilho | 2014 | World Journal of Gastroenterology2014,20,6: | 5 |
| 5 | NEW TOXOPLASMA GONDII GENOTYPES ISOLATED FROM FREE-RANGE CHICKENS FROM THE FERNANDO DE NORONHA, BRAZIL: UNEXPECTED FINDINGS显示文摘 | Dubey J P Rajendran C Costa D G C Ferreira L R Kwok O C H Qu D Su C Marvulo M F V Alves L C Mota R A Silva J C R | 2010 | The Journal of Parasitology2010,,4: | 2 |
| 6 | Chitosan/polyester-based scaffolds for cartilage tissue engineering: Assessment of extracellular matrix formation 显示文摘 | M L Alves da Silva A Crawford | 2010 | Acta Biomaterialia2010,6,3: | 1 |
| 7 | Resolving the phylogenetic and taxonomic status of dark-spored teleomorph genera in the Botryosphaeriaceae 显示文摘 | Phillips A J L Alves A Pennycook S R | 2008 | Persoonia2008,21,: | 1 |
| 8 | Transaxillary muscle-spliting breast augmentation:experience with 160 cases显示文摘 | Lang Stümpfle R Figueras Pereira-Lima L Alves Valiati A | 2012 | Aesthetic Plast Surg2012,36,2: | 1 |
| 9 | The Botryosp haeriaceae: genera and species known from cuhure显示文摘 | Phillips A J L Alves A Abdollahzadeh J | 2013 | Mycology2013,76,1: | 1 |
| 10 | Use of a semi-continuous culture system to studythe effect of pH on microbial metabolism of thiamin(Vitamin B1) 显示文摘 | Alves de Oliveira L Jean-Blain C Durix A | 1996 | Archiv fur Tierernahrung1996,49,19: | 1 |
| 11 | The Noxa/ Mcl-1 axis regulates susceptibility to apoptosis under glu- cose limitation in dividing T cells 显示文摘 | ALVES N L DERKS I A BERK E | 2006 | Immunity2006,24,6: | 1 |
| 12 | Quantitative analyses of kidney injury molecule -1messenger RNA in kidney transplant recipients with graft dysfunc-tion显示文摘 | Nogare A L Joelsons G Pedroso J A Veronese F J Gonalves L F Manfro R C | 2010 | Transplant Proc2010,42,: | 1 |
| 13 | End-to-end joining of tubes by plastic instability 显示文摘 | Alves L M Silva C M A Martins P A F | 2014 | Journal of Materials Processing Technology2014,214,9: | 1 |
| 14 | Support vector machines for transient stability analysis of large-scale power systems显示文摘 | Moulin L S Alves da Silva A P El-Sharkawi M A | 2004 | IEEE Transactions on Power Systems2004,19,2: | 1 |
| 15 | Theoretical optical parameters for Ⅲ-nitride semiconductors显示文摘 | Silva Pinto E de Paiva R de Carvalho L C Alves H W L Alves J L A | 2003 | Microelectronics Journal2003,34,: | 1 |
| 16 | Parameterized fast deeoupled power flow methods for obtaining the maximum loading point of power systems Part Ⅰ and Part Ⅱ显示文摘 | Alves D A Da Silva L C P Castro C A | 2004 | Electric Power Systems Research2004,69,: | 1 |
| 17 | Bismuth vanadate synthesis by metallo-organic decomposition: thermal decomposition study and particle size control显示文摘 | Galembeck A Alves O L | 2002 | J mater Sci2002,37,10: | 1 |
| 18 | Gibberellic acid improves water deficit tolerance in maize plants 显示文摘 | Kaya C Tuna A L Alves A A C | 2006 | Acta Physiologiae Plantarum2006,28,4: | 1 |
| 19 | Polymorphisms in the ABCB1gene in phenobarbital responsive and resistant idiopathic epileptic Border Collies显示文摘 | Alves L Hülsmeyer V Jaggy A et a1 | 2011 | J Vet Intern Med2011,25,: | 1 |
| 20 | Expansion and reduction of thin-walled tubes using a die : Experimental and theoretical investigation 显示文摘 | Almeida B P P Alves M L Rosa P A R | 2006 | International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture2006,46,1213: | 1 |