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View article: Ex Vivo Human Liver Hyperperfusion Model: Study Protocol to Understand the Pathophysiology and Identify Strategies for Reduction of Small-for-Size Syndrome
Ex Vivo Human Liver Hyperperfusion Model: Study Protocol to Understand the Pathophysiology and Identify Strategies for Reduction of Small-for-Size Syndrome Open
Introduction Liver has the unique ability to regenerate following surgical resection or partial liver transplantation. This underpins the surgical practice of cancer surgery and Living donor liver transplantation. A rate limiting factor fo…
View article: Decarbonising Island Kitchens: Assessing the Small-Scale Flexible Balloon Digester’s Clean Cooking Potential in Fiji
Decarbonising Island Kitchens: Assessing the Small-Scale Flexible Balloon Digester’s Clean Cooking Potential in Fiji Open
Access to clean cooking technologies is crucial for achieving SDG7 for remote households in small Pacific Islands like Fiji and for developed countries alike. Many small households in Fiji still rely on traditional biomass for cooking. Thi…
View article: Navigating the Energy Transition in India: Challenges and Opportunities Towards Sustainable Energy Goal
Navigating the Energy Transition in India: Challenges and Opportunities Towards Sustainable Energy Goal Open
View article: Integrating Groundwater Modelling System Software and QGIS for Spring Water Delineation and Management: Comprehensive Review
Integrating Groundwater Modelling System Software and QGIS for Spring Water Delineation and Management: Comprehensive Review Open
View article: Portal Vein Obstruction in Pediatric Liver Transplant Patients: An Evaluation of Self‐Reported Management Practices
Portal Vein Obstruction in Pediatric Liver Transplant Patients: An Evaluation of Self‐Reported Management Practices Open
Background and Aims Portal vein obstruction (PVO) is a known complication after pediatric liver transplantation (pLT). Effective management strategies are crucial in improving patient outcomes. This study investigated the various practice …
View article: The experimentally evolved fluconazole-resistant Clade II isolates of <i>Candidozyma auris</i> exhibit a distinct lipid compositional landscape, highlighting intra-clade sphingolipid heterogeneity
The experimentally evolved fluconazole-resistant Clade II isolates of <i>Candidozyma auris</i> exhibit a distinct lipid compositional landscape, highlighting intra-clade sphingolipid heterogeneity Open
The intrinsic resistance of Candidozyma auris to antifungal drugs poses a major therapeutic challenge, with conventional resistance mechanisms providing only partial explanations. Sphingolipids (SLs), known for their interclade heterogenei…
View article: Design of C-shaped Hexagonal Split Ring Resonators (HSRR) Metamaterial unit cell for Ka-band Applications
Design of C-shaped Hexagonal Split Ring Resonators (HSRR) Metamaterial unit cell for Ka-band Applications Open
View article: A Comprehensive Analysis of the Lipidomic Signatures in Rhizopus delemar
A Comprehensive Analysis of the Lipidomic Signatures in Rhizopus delemar Open
Certain species of Mucorales have been identified as causative agents of mucormycosis, a rare yet often lethal fungal infection. Notably, these fungi exhibit intrinsic resistance to common azole drugs, which target lipids. Given the pivota…
View article: Guidelines Development Group for the British Society of Gastroenterology guidelines for the diagnosis and management of cholangiocarcinoma
Guidelines Development Group for the British Society of Gastroenterology guidelines for the diagnosis and management of cholangiocarcinoma Open
View article: Biochemical Defense Responses in Advanced Backcross-derived Rice Genotypes to Nilaparvata lugens (Stal) Infestation
Biochemical Defense Responses in Advanced Backcross-derived Rice Genotypes to Nilaparvata lugens (Stal) Infestation Open
BPH, Nilaparvata lugens (Delphacidae: Homoptera) infestation on most of the resistant and moderately resistant backcross derived rice genotypes and resistant checks (PTB 33 and BM 71) resulted in an increase in the phenolic content in the …
View article: Solar Energy Harvesting in Urban Areas using Photovoltaic Thermal Systems
Solar Energy Harvesting in Urban Areas using Photovoltaic Thermal Systems Open
An exhaustive investigation of the effect that urban pollution and heat have on the efficiency of Photovoltaic Thermal (PVT) systems was carried out by means of a comparative field study that included empirical data analysis. Pollutant acc…
View article: A rare case report on infratemporal, masticator and parapharyngeal space infection secondary to decayed upper wisdom tooth
A rare case report on infratemporal, masticator and parapharyngeal space infection secondary to decayed upper wisdom tooth Open
Introduction: Space infections of infratemporal and temporal spaces are rare. These spaces rarely present as the primary space. An infection here could migrate to cavernous sinus through the pterygoid plexus or into the orbit through the v…
View article: Life Cycle Analysis of Energy Storage Technologies: A Comparative Study
Life Cycle Analysis of Energy Storage Technologies: A Comparative Study Open
This study offers a thorough comparative analysis of the life cycle assessment of three significant energy storage technologies—Lithium-Ion Batteries, Flow Batteries, and Pumped Hydro—evaluating their environmental, economic, and social as…
View article: Incorporating Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into Building Environment-Related Business Models: A Comprehensive Review
Incorporating Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into Building Environment-Related Business Models: A Comprehensive Review Open
This work investigates the incorporation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into business models (BM) associated to Building Environment (BEs) in order to promote sustainable development, innovation, and resilient infrastructure. Thro…
View article: Unveiling transplantation research productivity of United States: A bibliometric analysis
Unveiling transplantation research productivity of United States: A bibliometric analysis Open
BACKGROUND The United States has witnessed significant advancements in the field of organ transplantation over the course of the last five decades, as demonstrated by a notable increase in the quantity of academic research. The presence of…
View article: British Society of Gastroenterology guidelines for the diagnosis and management of cholangiocarcinoma
British Society of Gastroenterology guidelines for the diagnosis and management of cholangiocarcinoma Open
These guidelines for the diagnosis and management of cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) were commissioned by the British Society of Gastroenterology liver section. The guideline writing committee included a multidisciplinary team of experts from var…
View article: The Leading Transplantation Journals: A Trend Analysis, 2011–2021
The Leading Transplantation Journals: A Trend Analysis, 2011–2021 Open
Background. As the field of transplantation has expanded, so have the quantity and variety of articles published on the topic. Evaluation of publications and journals is crucial to the expansion of transplant research. This study investiga…
View article: Arthrodesis with the Ilizarov ring ffxator for severe ankle arthritis
Arthrodesis with the Ilizarov ring ffxator for severe ankle arthritis Open
Introduction End-stage ankle arthritis is a very painful and disabling pathology, associated with deformity. Infection, poor skin condition, chronic smoking, Charcot arthropathy may not only affect selection of treatment method but also un…
View article: Predicting futility of upfront surgery in perihilar cholangiocarcinoma: Machine learning analytics model to optimize treatment allocation
Predicting futility of upfront surgery in perihilar cholangiocarcinoma: Machine learning analytics model to optimize treatment allocation Open
Background: While resection remains the only curative option for perihilar cholangiocarcinoma, it is well known that such surgery is associated with a high risk of morbidity and mortality. Nevertheless, beyond facing life-threatening compl…
View article: Prevalence, management and efficacy of treatment in portal vein obstruction after paediatric liver transplantation: protocol of the retrospective international multicentre PORTAL registry
Prevalence, management and efficacy of treatment in portal vein obstruction after paediatric liver transplantation: protocol of the retrospective international multicentre PORTAL registry Open
Introduction Portal vein obstruction (PVO) consists of anastomotic stenosis and thrombosis, which occurs due to a progression of the former. The aim of this large-scale international study is to assess the prevalence, current management pr…
View article: UK liver transplantation allocation algorithm: transplant benefit score
UK liver transplantation allocation algorithm: transplant benefit score Open
View article: Independent endothelial functions of <scp>PIEZO1</scp> and <scp>TRPV4</scp> in hepatic portal vein and predominance of <scp>PIEZO1</scp> in mechanical and osmotic stress
Independent endothelial functions of <span>PIEZO1</span> and <span>TRPV4</span> in hepatic portal vein and predominance of <span>PIEZO1</span> in mechanical and osmotic stress Open
Background & Aims PIEZO1 and TRPV4 are mechanically and osmotically regulated calcium‐permeable channels. The aim of this study was to determine the relevance and relationship of these channels in the contractile tone of the hepatic portal…
View article: Comment on “Low utilization of adult-to-adult LDLT in Western countries despite excellent outcomes: International multicentre analysis of the US, the UK, and Canada”
Comment on “Low utilization of adult-to-adult LDLT in Western countries despite excellent outcomes: International multicentre analysis of the US, the UK, and Canada” Open
View article: Long-term outcomes of pediatric liver transplantation in acute liver failure <i>vs </i>end-stage chronic liver disease: A retrospective observational study
Long-term outcomes of pediatric liver transplantation in acute liver failure <i>vs </i>end-stage chronic liver disease: A retrospective observational study Open
Patient survival is inferior in ALF compared to ESCLD recipients; the main reason is death in the 1st year post-PLT in ALF group. Once the ALF children overcome the 1st year after transplant, their survival stabilizes…
View article: Comment on “Living Donor Liver Transplantation With Augmented Venous Outflow and Splenectomy: A Promised Land for Small Left Lobe Grafts”
Comment on “Living Donor Liver Transplantation With Augmented Venous Outflow and Splenectomy: A Promised Land for Small Left Lobe Grafts” Open
We would like to congratulate the authors for publishing this important article on the outcome of utilizing left lobe grafts in their series of living donor liver transplantation (LDLT).1 Their study represents one of the largest series of…
View article: Pre-operative Fluorine-18 FDG PET-CT Predicts Outcome Following Curative-intent Resection for Perihilar Cholangiocarcinoma
Pre-operative Fluorine-18 FDG PET-CT Predicts Outcome Following Curative-intent Resection for Perihilar Cholangiocarcinoma Open
View article: Abdominal Wound Catheters Are Associated with Reduced HDU Stay and Shorter Overall Stay than Epidural Analgesia Following Hepatobiliary Surgery
Abdominal Wound Catheters Are Associated with Reduced HDU Stay and Shorter Overall Stay than Epidural Analgesia Following Hepatobiliary Surgery Open
View article: The role of liver transplant for intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma: the UK NHSBT liver advisory group pilot programme
The role of liver transplant for intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma: the UK NHSBT liver advisory group pilot programme Open
Aim: Liver transplantation (LT) offers a potential curative treatment for non-metastatic intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (iCCA) in patients with chronic liver disease who are not amenable to liver resection (LR). Recent evidence suggests t…
View article: United Kingdom criteria for liver transplantation in the setting of isolated unresectable colorectal liver metastases
United Kingdom criteria for liver transplantation in the setting of isolated unresectable colorectal liver metastases Open
Aim Studies have demonstrated that liver transplantation may be an effective treatment for isolated unresectable colorectal cancer liver metastases (CRCLM). Published data suggest that 5‐year survival may be as high as 80%; however, recurr…
View article: Volume and flow modulation strategies to mitigate post-hepatectomy liver failure
Volume and flow modulation strategies to mitigate post-hepatectomy liver failure Open
Introduction Post hepatectomy liver failure is the most common cause of death following major hepatic resections with a perioperative mortality rate between 40% to 60%. Various strategies have been devised to increase the volume and functi…