Research Article

1. Abstract 1.1. Background: Constipation is a common condition. Lactulose & Polyethylene Glycol (PEG) are effective & safe, recommended as first-line medication for Chronic Constipation (CC). 1.2. Aim: To compare the efficacy and safety of PEG 3350 versus lactulose in patients with CC. 1.3. Methods: In this single-center, randomised, open label, parallel-group study. Patients with …

Comparative Efficacy and Safety of Polyethylene Glycol vs Lactulose in Chronic Constipation: Non Inferiority Study Read More »

1. Abstract Alanine transaminase ALT is considered the most specific marker for hepatocellular membrane damage, once asymptomatic ALT elevation may be the only indicator of some liver diseases such as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease NAFLD which is the most common liver disease in the western world, so it is necessary to define upper limit of …

Upper Limit of Normal Serum Alanine Transaminase ALT and Correlation with Gender and BMI Read More »

1. Abstract 1.1. Background: Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) is one of the leading causes of cancer-related death. Due to the poor prognosis of standard treatment, it is urgent to evaluate the immune molecular characteristics and find new HCC immune biomarkers and immunotherapy . The homeostasis of polyamines is closely related to tumor progression and prognosis. The …

Identification of Polyamine Subtypes in Hepatocellular Carcinoma and Characteristics of their Immune Infiltrates Read More »

1. Abstract 1.1. Aims: To investigate the correlation between severity and pathological features of Drug-Induced Liver Injury (DILI), and the independent factors of pathological features affecting the severity of the disease were explored.

1. Abstract 1.1. Background: Ampullary cancer is of particular classificatory interest as it may arise either from the intestinal epithelium or the epithelium covering the pancreatobiliary ducts knows as Intestinal type (IT) and Pancreatobiliary type (PBT) respectively. These 2 histological subtypes have different clinical characteristics, in terms of disease stage, recurrence rates and survival. Immuno …

Role of Immunohistochemically Typing in Pancreaticobiliary and Intestinal Type Differentiation of Periampullary Adenocarcinomas Read More »

1. Abstract 1.1. Introduction: It is important to determine the epidemiological factors like etiology, age, sex, mode of clinical presentation of fatty liver and development of complications like chronic liver disease, so as to design optimal and cost effective preventive and treatment strategies for the same.

1. Abstract 1.1. Introduction: Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) infection is a global problem with nearly 350 million chronic carriers, who are at risk of liver cirrhosis & hepatocellular carcinoma. Over 50% of these carriers are believed to have acquired their infection vertically from their mothers, i.e. through mother – to – Child Transmission (MTCT). Vertically …

Effective Strategies for Preventing Vertical Transmission in Hepatitis B Read More »

1. Abstract 1.1. Background and Aim The epidemiology, clinical characteristics, natural course, and treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) in the gastroenterology centres of Al Kharj, Riyadh Province, are still largely unknown. Therefore, a survey was conducted to describe IBD features to correlate the findings with published data from the rest of the country and …

Inflammatory Bowel Disease in a Central Rural Area, Riyadh Province Al-Kharj of Saudi Arabia: Epidemiology, Clinical Characteristics, Natural Course of Disease and Current Clinical Practice Read More »

1. Abstract 1.1. Background: We evaluated the changes of biomarkers and their significance in patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. 1.2. Methods: One hundred and ten nonalcoholic fatty liver disease patients were enrolled into experimental group and one hundred and ten healthy people into control group. The plasma levels of biomarkers were detected. 1.3. Results: …

Changes of Plasma Biomarkers in Patients with Chronic Liver Diseases Predict Liver Cell Death Read More »

1. Abstract Hepatocyte transplantation for acute liver failure and metabolic liver disorders represent a potential alternative to traditional orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT). Additionally, cultured primary hepatocytes are an important tool for in vitro pharmacological studies. Advances in clinical hepatocyte transplantation and drug studies depend on the development of standardized isolation and culturing protocols as well …

Primary Murine Hepatocyte Isolation and Culture with GMP and Research-Grade Enzyme Blends Read More »