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Pinnacle Conversation | Advancements in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Metabolism-Related Fatty Liver Disease: Discussing New Developments, Sharing Experiences from Singapore and the United States, and Addressing Global Progress
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)/metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) is on the rise globally and has become the leading cause of chronic liver disease in China, posing a significant threat to public health. Establishing diagnostic models based on risk factors to assist clinical diagnosis and classification, or developing non-invasive assessment methods, is an important prerequisite…
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Dr. Taisheng Li: The Evolving “Chinese Approach” to HIV/AIDS Diagnosis and Treatment
Editor’s Note: Since the discovery of the first AIDS patient in China in 1985, an enduring battle, devoid of gunfire, has persisted for nearly forty years. Generation after generation of Chinese experts in AIDS prevention and control have tirelessly explored a “Chinese approach” to AIDS diagnosis and treatment that suits the national context. With changing…
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IDWeek Commentary | Dr. Mei Zeng: Racing Against Time! Developing a Predictive Model for Early Identification of Severe Infections in Newborns
Half of all global child deaths under the age of 5 are caused by infections, and half of all sepsis patients worldwide are children, especially newborns. These alarming statistics highlight the significant challenge of infection treatment in pediatric clinical practice. At the recent IDWeek 2023 in the United States, a predictive model for severe infection…
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Multiple HIV Research Achievements by Dr. Yaokai Chen’s Team from Chongqing Public Health Medical Center Was Selected for the 2023 IDWeek
Editor’s Note: The IDWeek in the United States is one of the largest infectious disease academic conferences globally, often referred to as the “Oscars” of the infectious disease field. Numerous cutting-edge research findings would be shared and discussed at this highly anticipated academic event. During the recent 2023 IDWeek, Dr. Yaokai Chen’s team from Chongqing…
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IDWeek Commentary | Dr. Hongmei Xu: CMV PCR Agreement between Blood and Dried Blood Spots in Infants with Congenital Cytomegalovirus Infection
Infants can be infected with congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV) through vertical mother-to-child transmission, and CMV infection screening is required for some newborns with specific indications. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is a commonly used clinical method for qualitative or quantitative diagnosis of CMV, and it can test specimens such as urine, plasma, and dried blood spots, each…
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Dr. Lungen Lu: Intermittent Fasting vs. Standard Caloric Restriction – A Better Approach to Improving NAFLD Fibrosis and Metabolism
Dietary adjustments currently stand as the primary treatment for Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD). At the 58th European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL) Annual Meeting (EASL 2023), Deepankshi Aggarwal from India presented their team’s latest findings in an oral presentation. They discussed how time-restricted intermittent fasting may be superior to standard caloric…
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Dr.Jinshui Pan’s Team: Revealing the Heavy Tumor Burden Caused by Metabolic Risk Factors Worldwide (1990-2019)
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is becoming the most common chronic liver disease, often coexisting with various metabolic risk factors, which are significantly associated with the risk of various tumors. Dr.Jinshui Pan and ProfessoDr. Shang Weng from the Liver Disease Center of Fujian Medical University Affiliated First Hospital, along with Dr. Meizhu Hong from Mengchao…
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Dr.Wai-Kay Seto’s team Multiple Studies on Hepatic Diseases Management with New Hepatitis B Drugs Fatty Liver Monitoring and Liver Cancer Risk Factors
The 58th Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL2023) and the EASL Congress 2023 have come to a close. During this conference, Dr. Wai-Kay Seto and his research team from The University of Hong Kong Shenzhen Hospital/ The University of Hong Kong presented several studies. Hepatology Digest had the…
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