Month: April 2021

Effects of Midodrine Among Cirrhotic Patients Undergoing Large-Volume Paracentesis: A Meta-Analysis

1. Abstract 1.1. Background and Objectives: The development of ascites among patients with liver cirrhosis is associated with poor prognosis and quality of life. Ascites refractory to diuretic use is usually treated with Large Volume Paracentesis (LVP), a procedure that may cause Paracentesis-Induced Circulatory Dysfunction (PICD). While human albumin is known to prevent PICD, its …

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Impact of Helicobacter Pylori Treatment Failure On Long-Term Clinical Outcomes in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation

1. Abstract There was limited data about the association between the Helicobacter pylori(H.pylori) and AF in the long-term follow up. We evaluated the impact of H.pylori treatment failure on long-term clinical outcomes with AF. The echocardiography, electrocardiogram and H.pylori database were reviewed from 2017-19 to identify patients with AF and H. pylori. Among 701 patients …

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Nutritional Myths and Challanges in Celiac Disease

1. Abstract 1.1. Background: Celiac Disease (CD) is a common chronic immune- mediated, inflammatory disorder of the small intestine induced by a permanent intolerance to dietary wheat, barley, and rye. 1.2. Discussion: Celiac disease has a multifactorial pathogenesis and common symptoms may include bulky stool, constipation, anemia, delayed growth, failure to thrive and infertility. At …

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Updates on The Management of Hepatocellular Adenomas

1. Abstract 1.1. Background and Aims: Hepatocellular adenomas are benign neoplasms mostly seen in women of childbearing age. This paper presents an updated synopsis on epidemiology, natural history, diagnosis, and management of hepatocellular adenomas with emphasis on individualized approaches derived from genetic profiling of the tumors and risk stratification. http://dx.doi.org/10.47829/JJGH.2021.6902

Incidence of Infectious Events in Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease. The Impact of Treatment with Immunomodulators and Biologics

1. Abstract 1.1. Background and Aim: To analyse the incidence of infectious events in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and the association to concomitant medical therapy for IBD. 1.2. Methods: We performed a retrospective medical chart review of patients with inflammatory bowel disease age 18-65 years included in the Swedish Registry of Inflammatory Bowel …

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The Doctrine of the Nobel Prize Laureate I.I. Mechnikov on Chronic Autointoxication and Premature Aging. Is Not The Reason for These Processes in The Failure of The Bauhinia Damper?

1. Abstract The theory of the Nobel laureate I.I. Mechnikov. It was revealed that a person dies earlier than the deadline set by nature, which is due to chronic autointoxication emanating from the large intestine. Based on the analysis of 500 operated patients, the author draws a conclusion that the theory of I.I. Mechnikov is …

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Mixed Acinar- Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Pancreas: A Rare Case Report with Comprehensive Review of Literature

1. Abstract There are two types of pancreatic tumors. Those arising from either endocrine component (neuroendocrine cells) or exocrine component (ductal and acinar cells). Mixed Acinar-Neuroendocrine Carcinoma (MANEC), is a unique entity comprising of both neuroendocrine and acinar components, with neuroendocrine cells comprising of more than 30% of the tumor. Less than 52 cases have …

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