SPP and FIGO Grading Systems for Placenta Accreta Spectrum What are the risk factors for PAS? The risk factors for PAS include: How is PAS diagnosed? PAS is typically diagnosed during pregnancy with ultrasound or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Ultrasound can show how deeply the placenta is attached to the uterine wall, and MRI can […]
Riedel’s Lobe of the Liver: A Rare Anatomical Variation
Riedel’s Lobe of the Liver: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Riedel’s lobe of the liver is a rare anatomical variation that is characterized by a downward tongue-like projection of the anterior edge of the right lobe of the liver to the right of the gallbladder. It is more common in women than in men, and it […]
Famsin: A Newly-Identified Gut-Secreted Hormone Promoting Metabolic Adaptations during Fasting through OLFR796 Receptor Binding
Chinese Researchers Discover New Gut-Secreted Hormone Named Famsin Introduction A recent study published in Cell Research reveals that Chinese researchers have discovered a new gut-secreted hormone named famsin that contributes to metabolic adaptations during fasting. The study, conducted by researchers from Tsinghua University and Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, sheds light on the role of intestines […]