AIM: To compare the performance of the Da-an realtime hepatitis B virus(HBV) DNA assay and Abbott RealTime HBV assay. METHODS: HBV DNA standards as well as a to
The management of gastric cancer continues to evolve. Whilst surgery alone is effective when tumours present early,a large proportion of patients are diagnosed
Human immunodeficiency virus(HIV)and hepatitis C virus(HCV)share the same transmission routes;therefore,coinfection is frequent.An estimated 5-10 million indivi
Chronic hepatitis B(CHB) is a widespread infectious disease with unfavorable outcomes and life-threatening consequences for patients, in spite of modern vaccina
AIM:To understand the role of toll-like receptor 4(TLR4)signaling in the regulation of iron-regulatory hormone,hepcidin by chronic alcohol consumption.METHODS:F