Volume 10

Herbs, Spices and Alcoholic Beverages May Elicit Cephalic Phase Responses, Involving Innate Reflexes, which Modulate Digestive Activity

https://doi.org/10.47829/JJGH.2024.10801 1.Abstract Almost half of humanity suffers from digestive disorders so, it is not surprising that people have developed treatments with plants for these disorders. Today we have a wealth of information from all parts of the world and from many diverse cultures. What is common in this knowledge bank is the frequent occurrence of …

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Coincidence of Intestinal Ischemia and Meckel’s Diverticulum

https://doi.org/10.47829/JJGH.2024.10804 1. Abstract In this study, we present a case of acute intestinal ischemia due to embolism of the superior mesenteric artery with coexisting Meckel’s diverticulum. Both superior mesenteric artery embolism and complicated Meckel’s diverticulum are a real threat to the patient’s life. Because of similar, non-specific clinical symptoms making the correct diagnosis may be …

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Uracil-Tegafur and Leucovorin is an Effective Alternative Adjuvant Chemotherapy for the Patients with Colorectal Cancer—Extend Period of Treatment Might Prolong Patient’s Survival

1. Abstract 1.1. Background: Adjuvant chemotherapy is recommended for patients with colon cancer in stage III and stage II accompanied with high-risk features. The study is to clarify effects of oral adjuvant chemotherapy of uracil-futraful (UFUR) and leucovorin on Dukes B and Dukes C colorectal cancer (CRC) patients.