Anti-inflammatory drugs inhibit Candida albicans biofilm formation up to 80%. Giloy shows beneficial effects on metabolic syndrome components. Jie-Geng-Tang extract reduces pulmonary fibrosis through flavonoid modulation
Well-defined cancer subtypes and grading systems are crucial for MALDI imaging studies. Cancer grading ranges from LG (cell of origin) to HG (less differentiated). TNM classification includes tumor stage (T1-T4) and spread to lymph nodes. Pathology is not black and white, requiring clear diagnosis samples. Pathology systems evolve over time, requiring sample review updates
DISH is a common condition characterized by bony proliferation at tendinous and ligamentous insertion sites. Most common in thoracic spine, affecting 6th-7th decades with male predominance. Estimated prevalence ranges from 3-42%, with higher prevalence in developed countries
TOFI describes lean individuals with disproportionate abdominal fat. BMI <25 kg/m2 subjects show increased metabolic syndrome risk factors. TOFI individuals have reduced physical activity and insulin sensitivity. They have elevated liver fat levels and more atherogenic lipid profile
BRI quantifies body shape using geometric principles introduced in 2013. Developed by Diana Thomas and colleagues based on body eccentricity. Models body shape as ellipse rather than cylinder
MASLD is a chronic liver disease characterized by excessive fat accumulation in the liver. Affects about 25% of people worldwide, with 75-100 million Americans affected in 2017. Most common in obese individuals (90%), diabetic patients (60%), and normal-weight people (20%)