Issue 1 Articles

The Influence of Anaemia and Perioperative Blood Transfusion in The Outcomes of Gastric Cancer

1. Abstract 1.1. Background: Gastric cancer is often associated with anaemia, at the time of diagnosis, which may contribute to worse outcomes after surgery. This study aims to evaluate the impact of preoperative anaemia and the need of perioperative transfusions in surgical and oncological outcomes among patients undergoing gastric cancer surgery. 1.2. Methods: This single …

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Non-Invasive Biomarkers of Intestinal Inflammation and Increased Gut Permeability in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases

1. Abstract Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) are chronic conditions of the intestine characterized by the inflammation of the gut’s wall or mucosa. Their etiology is unknown, most probably multifactorial including genetic susceptibility, dysbiosis and environmental factors. The diagnosis is based on both clinical and endoscopic features. However, recently easy, fast, reliable, and non-invasive biological markers …

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Pancreatic Lithiasis: Two Case Reports

1. Abstract Lithiasis of Wirsung’s duct is a rare affection, often seen in chronic pancreatitis, but also in other conditions such as alcoholism, pancreatic duct fibrosis, malnutrition, dysthyroidism or it may beidiopathic. A multitude of complementary examinations can be performed for diagnosis including abdominal ultrasound, CT, Cholangiopancreatography Magnetic Resonance (CP-MR) and Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), …

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Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors About an Epidemiological Survey

1. Abstract We carried a descriptive retrospective study over a period of 5 years from January 2016 to January 2021, in our hepato-gastroenterology department at the CHU Mohammed VI Marrakech. The aim of this study is to report on the epidemiological, clinical, histological and therapeutic characteristics of GISTs and to report the rare localizations of …

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Optimizing Comfort Through Vocal Amplification During Non-Invasive Ventilation in the Acute Settings: A Proof-of-Concept (POC) Study

1. Abstract 1.1. Introduction: Refusal of Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV) in acute respiratory failure is associated with a worse prognosis. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of improving the subject’s verbal communication on comfort and frustration levels during NIV sessions. 1.2. Methods: Setting and design: Single-center, prospective, cross-over, randomized, double blind study. Population: NIV-naïve subjects …

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Spontaneous Small Bowel Intramural Hematoma- A Case Report with Review

1. Abstract Spontaneous Small Bowel Intramural Hematomas (SSBIMH) is a rare complication seen in patients on prolonged anticoagulants. They present as acute abdominal pain and can masquerade acute enterocolitis and bowel ischemia. Cross sectional imaging plays an important role in diagnosing since they require conservative management only. We present a case of SSBIMH in patient …

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Upper Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage: A Narrative Review

1. Abstract Upper gastrointestinal bleeding is the most common gastrointestinal emergency with a mortality rate of 2-10% reported in the literature. H. pylori and NSAID therapy are the two most common causes of upper GI bleeding. Fortunately, anti-H. pylori regimen and proton pump inhibitors respectively are the most effective strategies for the treatment of UGIB. …

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Bacteria Influence on Testosterone Level

1. Abstract 1.1. Objective: We examined Lizate of Bacillus Lyuba, which was isolated from ancient permafrost, on human. 1.2. Method and materials: There were eighteen participants included in this study. All participants underwent daily taking of lizate of 109 bacterial cells, in 40% alcohol solution (about 2-4 ml) in the morning for one month. Two …

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Management of Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Adults: An update

1. Abstract Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) is an extensive term which covers a spectrum of conditions that are characterized by evidence of hepatic steatosis on imaging or histology (macro-vesicular steatosis), and absence of secondary causes of hepatic steatosis such as significant alcohol consumption, chronic use of medications that can cause hepatic steatosis or hereditary …

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Haemorrhoidal Surgery in Patients Under Direct Oral Anticoagulants: A High Risk of Secondary Bleeding. A Prospective Bi-Centric Observational Series

1. Abstract 1.1. Purpose: Evaluate post-operative bleeding risk after haemorrhoidal surgery in patients treated by direct oral anticoagulants (DOAs). 1.2. Methods: Prospective study including all consecutive patients under DOAs operated on for haemorrhoids between 2016 and 2019. 1.3. Results: Were included 59 patients (14 women), mean age 71 years (34-85). Were performed resection of one …

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