Prediction of Severe Esophageal Varices in Patients With Cirrhosis Based on Levitt's CO Breath Test: A Proof of Concept Study.
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DOI: 10.1097/mcg.0000000000001768
Abstract: GOALS This study investigated the feasibility of using erythrocyte (RBC) lifespan determined by Levitt's CO breath test (LCOBT) to predict esophageal varices needing treatment (VNT) in patients with cirrhosis. BACKGROUND Esophageal varix bleeding is a… read more here.
Keywords: breath test; patients cirrhosis; esophageal varices; levitt breath ... See more keywords
Red Blood Cell Lifespan < 74 Days Can Clinically Reduce Hb1Ac Levels in Type 2 Diabetes
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DOI: 10.3390/jpm12101738
Abstract: Variations in the red blood cell (RBC) lifespan can affect glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) test values, but there is still a lack of evidence regarding how and to what degree the RBC lifespan influences HbA1c in… read more here.
Keywords: red blood; type diabetes; blood; blood cell ... See more keywords