Review Article

Tapping into Ascites: Service Evaluation of Elective Day-Case Paracentesis

1. Abstract 1.1. Background: Ascites is the most common complication of liver cirrhosis. Large-volume paracentesis necessitates hospital admissions. Elective day-case paracentesis was introduced into Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust in July 2019 to reduce inpatient bed occupancy. It was established under the condition of regular service review to ensure ongoing safety and cost savings. …

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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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Prevention of Hepatitis-B Reactivation During Immunosuppressive Therapy, Chemotherapy, Treatment with Biological Agents and After Organ Transplantation

1. Introduction Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a major health problem worldwide. It is estimated that one in 3 persons have been exposed to HBV and around 400 million have chronic HBV.[1, 2] In Saudi Arabia the prevalence of HBV markers before implementation of HBV immunization (1990) was reported to be 50% for a single …

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Treatment of Wilson Disease in Japan: An Insurance Claims Database Study

1. Abstract 1.1. Background & Aims: Wilson disease (WD) is a rare hereditary disease of copper metabolism. For such rare diseases, analysis of health insurance claims databases allows data collection from large numbers of patients. The objective of this study was to evaluate the characteristics and treatment of patients with WD in Japan using the …

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