Is liver fat content associated with an increase in cholesterol synthesis independent of statin therapy use in patients with type 2 diabetes?
Our study suggests that in patients with type 2 diabetes, LFC is associated with an increase in cholesterol synthesis that is independent of obesity or diabetes mellitus. Statin therapy does not modify this relationship.
Microsatellite analysis of gastric cancer has clinical utility in determination of prognosis, but should be determined in only stage II neoplasms in a routine clinical setting. Immunohistochemistry may be considered sufficient, although microsatellite analysis is preferable.