Research Article

1. Abstract 1.1. Background: Tripterygium Hypoglaucum Hutch (THH), extracts of a Chinese medicinal plant, shows immunosuppressive function and has been used in China for decades to treat autoimmune and inflammatory conditions. This retrospective study aimed to determine long-term efficacy of THH in treating patients with BD-associated uveitis. http://dx.doi.org/10.47829/JJGH.2021.61204

1. Abstract Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) is a most common cause of cancer- related deaths globally. Traditional HCC treatments, including surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy, could provide potential options; however, Sorafenib has been used for advanced HCC treatment. Unfortunately, most patients with advanced-stage HCC do not benefit from Sorafenib for its easy progression to resistance. Although …

Sorafenib-Induced Exosome Secretion Promotes Chemotherapy Resistance in Hepatoma Cell Line Read More »

1. Abstract 1.1. Background: Depression is a common comorbidity in chronic medical conditions including inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and is a major determinant of health-related quality of life (HR-QOL). IBD patients often also experience chronic pain, and hence this population has significant opioid use. The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence of …

The Prevalence of Depression and Its Association with Prior Opioid Use Among Patients in an Outpatient IBD Program Read More »

1. Abstract 1.1. Introduction: Hepatitis B and hepatitis C virus (HBV and HCV) which have potential not only for causing both acute and chronic hepatitis but also are responsible for coinfection in HIV-infected patients.

1. Abstract 1.1. Introduction: PNETs represent 1-5% of all NET and about 1% of pancreatic tumors. The object if of this study is to firstly introduce the update of the new WHO 2017 classification and to report epidemiological, clinical, paraclinical, therapeutic, anatomopathological and evolutive characteristics of cases of PNETs treated in our service.

1. Abstract 1.1. Aims: To investigate short-term effect and safety of endoscopic radiofrequency ablation (ERFA) for treatment of esophageal and gastric mucosal lesions. http://dx.doi.org/10.47829/JJGH.2021.61101

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 …

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

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 …

Nutritional Myths and Challanges in Celiac Disease Read More »

1. Abstract 1.1. Introduction: Acute hepatitis B remains unrecognized in majority of cases as it usually presents as asymptomatic or mild disease. The usual symptom by which common man recognizes the disease is jaundice but it occurs only in 15-40% of cases of acute hepatitis B, thus leading to under reporting of it. Moreover, in …

Antiviral Treatment in Acute Hepatitis B Read More »

1. Abstract 1.1. Introduction: The aim of this study was to describe the epidemiological, diagnostic, therapeutic and evolutionary characteristics of upper gastrointestinal haemorrhage in a sub-Saharan African country, namely Senegal.