Turk J Med Sci
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To determine the survival outcomes and prognostic factors associated with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) survival in type 2 diabetes (T2D) patients. ⋯ Traditional medication, metformin treatment, advanced stage and raised alkaline phosphatase were the poor prognostic factors, while antiviral hepatitis treatment, NAFLD, and family history of malignancies were the good prognostic factors for our HCC cases comorbid with T2D.
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We aimed to evaluate the efficacy of fulvestrant and its affecting clinical factors, including the optimal sequencing of fulvestrant and chemotherapy in a real-life cohort. ⋯ In our experience, fulvestrant treatment was associated with comparable OS to clinical trials in a large cohort of patients. Patients treated with fulvestrant before chemotherapy were garnered significantly more benefit.
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To investigate morphological features of the mandibular condyle and its association with anterior temporomandibular disc displacement on sagittal oblique MRI plane. ⋯ Mandibular condyle shape alterations and condyle size on sagittal oblique MRI plane are associated with anterior disc displacement. Angled shape was more common among ADwr joints. Joints with anterior disc displacement had smaller c-APW than normal joints.
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None. The authors declare that there are no potential conflicts of interest.
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Visfatin has been reported to be closely related to cardiovascular diseases associated with inflammation, but the correlation between visfatin and ventricular arrhythmia (VA) has not been discussed yet. The study aims to explore the association between serum visfatin concentrations and VA in patients. ⋯ Serum visfatin levels were significantly elevated in the patients with VA, and increased with the risk rating of VA.