BACKGROUND Hepatitis delta virus (HDV) seems to strongly suppress hepatitis B virus (HBV) replication, although little is known about the mechanism of this inte
BACKGROUND Liver cirrhosis is a major risk factor for hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)development in chronic hepatitis B(CHB). Serum Mac-2 binding protein glycosyl
BACKGROUND The lethal-7(let-7)family members and their targets are involved in the development and progression of tumors.Let-7-related polymorphisms have been r
BACKGROUND Gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding is a common indication for endoscopy. For refractory cases, hemostatic powders (HP) represent “touch-free” agents. A
BACKGROUND Endocuff-a plastic device with flexible projections-mounted on the distal tip of the colonoscope,promises improved colonic mucosa inspection.AIM To e