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World J Gastroenterol. Nov 14, 2009; 15(42): 5334-5339
Published online Nov 14, 2009. doi: 10.3748/wjg.15.5334
Synergistic effect of fatty liver and smoking on metabolic syndrome
Po-Hsin Chiang, Tsui-Yen Chang, Jong-Dar Chen
Po-Hsin Chiang, Tsui-Yen Chang, Jong-Dar Chen, Department of Family Medicine, Shin Kong Wu Ho-Su Memorial Hospital, #95 Wen Chang Road, Shih Lin, Taipei 111, Taiwan, China
Jong-Dar Chen, School of Medicine, Fu Jen Catholic University, #510 Chung Cheng Road, Hsinchuang, Taipei 242, Taiwan, China
Author contributions: Chiang PH, Chang TY and Chen JD designed the research; Chiang PH and Chang TY performed the research; Chiang PH and Chen JD analyzed the data; Chiang PH wrote the paper.
Correspondence to: Dr. Jong-Dar Chen, Department of Family Medicine, Shin Kong Wu Ho-Su Memorial Hospital, #95 Wen Chang Road, Shih Lin, Taipei 111, Taiwan, China. m006671@ms.skh.org.tw
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Received: August 20, 2009
Revised: October 2, 2009
Accepted: October 9, 2009
Published online: November 14, 2009
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