Prevalence of peptic ulcer disease and its associated factors in Jeddah Saudi Arabia
January 2025
Peptic ulcer disease's (PUD) global significance, emphasizing its health burdens and associations with factors like Helicobacter pylori infection and lifestyle habits. The need for comprehensive approaches...
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Subcutaneous panniculitis as complication of valproate-induced pancreatitis
January 2025
Medications and drugs constitute a well-known etiology of pancreatitis. Rare signs and symptoms of the disease can occur. We present a case of pancreatitis caused by valproic acid and that was complicated...
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Systemic immune-inflammation index: Unveiling the diagnostic potential in ulcerative colitis through a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis
January 2025
Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease with unpredictable colon and rectum inflammation episodes. Evaluating disease activity is essential for effective management. The systemic...
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Liver lobes and cirrhosis: Diagnostic insights from lobar ratios
January 2025
Liver cirrhosis is the formation of abnormal nodular structure and fibrosis. Globally it accounts for 4 % of all deaths. Alcohol, viral hepatitis, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease are the most...
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A rare case of hemobilia caused by acute cholecystitis with an underlying gallbladder aneurysm
January 2025
We present a case of a patient who presented with upper gastrointestinal bleeding, obstructive jaundice and bacteremia, of which the underlying cause turned out to be hemobilia from acute cholecystitis...
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The complexity of mucosal damage in gastroesophageal airway reflux disease: A molecular perspective
January 2025
Gastroesophageal airway reflux disease (GARD) refers to a class of diseases in which the contents of the digestive system reflux into esophagus, the upper and lower airways, mouth, ear and nose et al.,...
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Human umbilical cord derived-mesenchymal stem cells alleviate lipid metabolism disturbances of hepatocytes via mitochondrial transport
January 2025
To explore the effect and mechanism of human umbilical cord derived-mesenchymal stem cells (UC-MSCs) on improving lipid metabolism disorders in vitro....
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The best beginning, a smooth process, and a bright future of gastroenterology & endoscopy
January 2025
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Alcohol-associated Liver Disease: A Review
Available online 20 January 2025
Alcohol-associated Liver Disease (ALD) is a collection of liver disorders caused by prolonged and excessive alcohol consumption, ranging from fatty liver alterations to fibrosis and cirrhosis. This...
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Internal Hernia in a Patient with Chylous Ascites: A Case Report
Available online 17 January 2025
Chylous ascites is a rare medical condition characterized by the leakage of chylous fluid from the lymphatic system into the abdominal cavity. Suppose the patient has a history of abdominal surgery,...
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Colorectal Cancer Spectrum: From Subtypes and Epidemiology to Oncotherapies
Available online 17 January 2025
Colorectal cancer (CRC) has an incidence rate of 10% and is the third most common cause of mortality worldwide, following breast and lung cancer. The clinical symptoms of CRC appear in the last phases...
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The digestive system under microgravity environment: changes, mechanisms and the prospects of the future
Available online 13 December 2024
In recent years, the space industry has continued to improve and develop, and human beings have been staying in space for longer periods while facing the challenges of microgravity to human life. The...
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Celiac disease with exocrine pancreatic insufficiency and dilated cardiomyopathy in pediatric patient: A rare case report
October 2024
There are several clinical manifestations of celiac disease, an autoimmune enteropathy caused by gluten intake, including extra-intestinal and gastrointestinal symptoms. Although it is linked to dilated...
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Endoscopic and stool-based colorectal cancer screening coverage among US veterans: A survey analysis using 2021 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) data
October 2024
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths for the overall US population, with over 153,000 new cases annually. It is one the most diagnosed cancers in veterans and...
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The dual role of LncRNAs in hepatocellular carcinoma: Friend and foe
October 2024
In eukaryotes, RNA molecules called long non-coding RNAs (LncRNAs) have been found. Molecules that exceed 200 base pairs in length are incapable of coding for proteins. Studying the function of LncRNAs...
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Endoscopic management of ingested foreign bodies in children: A tertiary center experience in Bangladesh
October 2024
To examine the features of foreign body ingestion and evaluate the effectiveness of endoscopic therapy for foreign body ingestion in Bangladeshi children....
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Effective non-surgical treatment of hemorrhoids with sclerosing foam and novel injection device
October 2024
To determine the effectiveness of a novel protocol to treat patients with hemorrhoidal disease....
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Metastatic extra-skeletal mesenchymal chondrosarcoma of the pancreas: A rare case report and comprehensive review
October 2024
Extraskeletal mesenchymal chondrosarcoma (ESMC) metastasizing to the pancreas in isolation is a rare entity. We present a case of a 30-year-old gentleman who underwent surgery for chondrosarcoma of...
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Efficacy and Safety of BoozLiv™ as an add on therapy in patients with alcoholic liver disease: An open-label, randomized controlled trial
October 2024
Alcoholic Liver Disease (ALD) poses a significant global health threat, contributing to millions of deaths each year. Despite the well-established link between chronic alcohol consumption and liver...
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Prevalence of knowledge and awareness about Helicobacter pylori infection among urban population of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
October 2024
This cross-sectional study investigates the prevalence of knowledge and awareness of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection among the urban population of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). The study...
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Intermittent endoscopic dilation - A new method to prevent restenosis after benign esophageal stricture incision
July 2024
A 38-year-old man was hospitalized on April 2, 2022, due to esophageal ulcer and stricture. No tumor cells were found in the pathological biopsy. Considering the diagnosis of benign esophageal stricture,...
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Natural alkaloids as potential treatments for esophageal squamous-cell carcinoma: A comprehensive review
July 2024
Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) is the most dangerous variant of esophageal cancer, and the most common in developing countries. Its ever-increasing incidence, due to cell resistance to available...
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Silent storm: Unveiling a rare threat -a case report on atrio-esophageal fistula
July 2024
Atrial fibrillation (AF) affects a significant proportion of older individuals, with prevalence rates of 3.8 % in those over 60 and 9.0 % in those over 80 years old, posing a considerable risk of...
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Refractory gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD): A clinical, endoscopic, and histopathological perspective –a single centre cross-sectional study
July 2024
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) manifests as the regurgitation of stomach contents into the esophagus, causing symptoms and potential complications. Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) stand as the...
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