3 citations
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January 2024 in “Liver International” This study by Dr. Manka and colleagues reported that thyroid hormones play a significant role in regulating hepatic stellate cells, influencing liver fibrosis progression via TGFβ signaling. They found that TRα signaling might enhance scar-free tissue regeneration, offering potential pathways for targeted liver fibrosis treatments.
4 citations
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November 2022 in “Frontiers in Immunology” This review discusses the roles of resident macrophages in the liver and lung, emphasizing their unique contributions to maintaining tissue homeostasis and the interface between circulation and external environments, but reports no new findings.
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January 2013 in “Egyptian Liver Journal” In this study, researchers found a significant prevalence of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in Egyptian women with polycystic ovary syndrome, with insulin resistance being a key predictive factor.
16 citations
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April 2018 in “Current opinion in gynecology and obstetrics” The study observed that Hispanic women with PCOS had significantly higher odds of having NASH compared to non-Hispanic women, suggesting routine screening may be beneficial in this high-risk group.
11 citations
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July 2007 in “Journal of Hepatology” This study found a high prevalence of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease among women with polycystic ovary syndrome, with 41% of the participants affected.