Background & Aims Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is sensitive to interferon (IFN)-based
therapy, whereas hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is not. It is unclear whether HBV escapes …

Importance Immune regulation is important for carcinogenesis; however, the cancer risk
profiles associated with immune-mediated diseases need further characterization. Objective To …

Background Hepatoblastoma is a rare disease that nevertheless accounts for the majority of
liver malignancies in children. Due to limited epidemiological data, therapy for …

Evidence links the liver to development of colorectal cancer (CRC). However, it remains
unknown how liver function may influence CRC risk in the general population. We conducted a …

Background Numerous studies have assessed the association of gallstones or cholecystectomy
(CE) with risk of colorectal cancer (CRC). However, the findings are mixed. Objective To …

We read with great interest the study by Coker et al 1 that provided supportive evidence for
the role of oral microbiota in gastric cancer. A few studies also highlighted the possible link …

Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma is a highly aggressive malignancy with short survival and
limited therapeutic options. Broccoli sulforaphane is a promising new treatment due to the …

The maximal liver function capacity (LiMAx) test, a novel 13 C-methacetin breath test, has
proven clinical validity in determining hepatic metabolic capacity. In contrast to prior 13 C-…

Background/Aims: The impact of tumor biology on prognosis in patients with colorectal liver
metastasis (CRLM) has been the topic of intense research. Specifically, the presence of …

Background Effective risk stratification tools for post-polypectomy colorectal cancer (PPCRC)
are lacking. We aimed to develop an effective risk stratification tool for the prediction of …