BACKGROUND Despite well known worldwide differences in hepatocellular carcinoma incidence, which reflect different risk profiles, current recommendation of surveillance with ultrasound and alpha-fetoprotein twice-a-year has been restricted to cirrhotic patients. To evaluate the generalizability of this recommendation, we reviewed the clinical charts of hepatocellular carcinoma cases in a Mexica...

the site of the placenta. Administration ofanti-D immunoglobulin is routine after invasive procedures in Rh negative patients but is not appropriate for those already sensitised, in whom it would be ineffective.'5 In patients undergoing intra-uterine transfusions, however, fetomaternal haemorrhage may enhance maternal sensitisation. Not only might the disease be worsened in a subsequent pregnan...

In this work, we report characterizations of biofunctionalized magnetic nanoparticles (BMNPs) associated with alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) for biomedical applications. The example BMNP in this study is anti-alpha-fetoprotein (anti-AFP) conjugated onto dextran-coated Fe₃O₄ labeled as Fe₃O₄-anti-AFP, and the target is AFP. We characterize magnetic properties, such as increments of magnetization ΔMH an...

Background: Most patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) are diagnosed at late stages despite of improvement screening programs and lack effective diagnostic methods for cases preclinical HCC leads to a low rate early detection. Aldo-keto reductase family 1 member B10 (AKR1B10) is associated several types cancer. However, our knowledge, the significance AKR1B10 measurement in stage has poo...

Background: Bilateral synchronous testis germ cell tumors with different histopathology are not common. Case Presentation: Here, a case of 27-year-old male who is reported presented with bilateral testicular swellings. There was a high α-fetoprotein level with bilateral lesions on scrotal USG. Bilateral orchiectomy was performed. According to pathology report, there was a right testicular semi...