Prediction of poor outcome in patients with acute liver failure-systematic review of prediction models
Liver transplantation is the only life-saving therapy for acute liver failure (ALF) There are many studies on prognostic models for ALF but they show...
The influence of industry sponsorship on the reporting of subgroup analyses within phase III randomised controlled trials in gastrointestinal oncology
A number of industries performed per trial was significantly larger for the industry. Claims of subgroup effect were made in 52% of trials and 50% in...
High quantity and variable quality of guidelines for acute pancreatitis: a systematic review
Guideline quality did not improve over time. Guidelines endorsed by a professional body had higher scores than those without official endorsement. Gui...
Usefulness of endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle biopsy for the diagnosis of autoimmune pancreatitis using a 22-gauge Franseen needle: a prospective multicenter study
Detailed histological evaluation is important in the diagnosis of autoimmune pancreatitis (AIP). Study: EUS-FNB with a 22-gauge Franseen needle demons...
Expert assessment on volumetric laser endomicroscopy full scans in Barrett's esophagus patients with or without high grade dysplasia or early cancer
Volumetric laser endomicroscopy allows for near-microscopic imaging of the superficial esophageal wall. It may improve detection of early neoplasia in...
Safety of Non-anesthesia Provider-Administered Propofol (NAAP) Sedation in Advanced Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Procedures: Comparative Meta-Analysis of Pooled Results
Study compared the safety of non-anesthesia provider (NAAP)-administered propofol sedation for advanced endoscopic procedures with those of anesthesia...
Clinical importance of cold polypectomy during the insertion phase in the left side of the colon and rectum: a multicenter randomized controlled trial (PRESECT study)
Colorectal polyps are often detected during the insertion phase of colonoscopy. This prospective, multicenter, randomized trial targeted patients with...
Cumulative evidence for reducing recurrence of colonic diverticular bleeding using endoscopic clipping versus band ligation: Systematic review and meta-analysis
We conducted a systematic review to determine the most common endoscopic treatment for the colonic ridge. Rebleeding is a significant clinical outcome...