91st Annual Meeting of the Virginia Academy of Science: Proceedings

Proceedings of the 91st Annual Meeting of the Virginia Academy of Science, held at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, May 22-24, 2013

93rd Annual Meeting of the Virginia Academy of Science: Proceedings

Full proceedings of the 93rd Annual Meeting of the Virginia Academy of Science, May 21-23, 2015, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virgini

Liver Biopsy

Liver biopsy is recommended as the gold standard method to determine diagnosis, fibrosis staging, prognosis and therapeutic indications in patients with chronic liver disease. However, liver biopsy is an invasive procedure with a risk of complications which can be serious. This book provides the management of the complications in liver biopsy. Additionally, this book provides also the references for the new technology of liver biopsy including the non-invasive elastography, imaging methods and blood panels which could be the alternatives to liver biopsy. The non-invasive methods, especially the elastography, which is the new procedure in hot topics, which were frequently reported in these years. In this book, the professionals of elastography show the mechanism, availability and how to use this technology in a clinical field of elastography. The comprehension of elastography could be a great help for better dealing and for understanding of liver biopsy

Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) represents one of the most significant global health issues, given its high prevalence and the challenging nature and physiology of the liver and hepatic surgery, in its many forms. This means that the most appropriate management for HCC should incorporate a multidisciplinary approach, combining the expertise from several different specialties. This book showcases the various steps in the development, diagnosis, staging, and management of HCC and provides views and thoughts from true experts in the field. As such, it is a useful resource for any physician or surgeon, whether training or practicing, who is interested in caring for patients with HCC

Understanding the Relationship between Iron and Lipid Metabolism in Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

This research shows that in the absence of steatosis short term iron exposure appears to improve mitochondrial function and decrease mitochondrial fatty acid breakdown. In contrast, in the presence of hepatic steatosis, iron increased peroxisomal fatty acid breakdown. Importantly, iron decreased the number of cholesterol crystals present in fatty liver. These results suggest iron loading in steatosis may act to reduce liver damage in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

Proceedings of the 95th Annual Virginia Academy of Science Meeting, 2017

Full proceedings of the 95th Annual Virginia Academy of Science Meeting, May 17-19, 2017, at Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA

Novel Aspects of Lipoprotein Metabolism with Focus on Systemic Inflammation

With cardiometabolic diseases still topping the list of mortality causes and in facing the obesity and diabetes epidemic, there remains a great need to better understand the pathophysiological derangements underlying these conditions. During the past years, it has become increasingly appreciated that low grade systemic inflammation is a common hallmark of cardiometabolic disorders—not only concerning diabetes and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease but also involving non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Recently developed high-throughput laboratory techniques for lipidomics and metabolomics have enabled researchers to discern novel crosstalk pathways between lipid phenotypes and enhanced chronic inflammation. With this Special Issue of the Journal of Clinical Medicine, entitled “Novel Aspects of Lipoprotein Metabolism with a Focus on Systemic Inflammation”, researchers were invited to submit original papers and reviews on various topics, in particular, at the interface of lipid metabolism and inflammation

High-Yielding Dairy Cows

The milk industry is largely based on dairy cattle production. After decades of great advancements in genetics, nutrition, and management, today, one cow can reach unprecedented levels of milk production. New challenges have been posed to preserving the health and welfare of these domestic animals. “High-Yielding Dairy Cows” is a collection of scientific papers focusing on three main areas: metabolic diseases, reproduction diseases, and herd (heath) management in confined and pasture production systems. This book aggregates knowledge from a molecular level to a more holistic approach on disease prevention and management, giving the reader an accurate overview of the current state of the art of this topic. It intends to contribute to ensuring the supply of ethical and responsible animal protein for about eight billion of people