Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Prophylactic Transarterial Embolization for High-Risk Bleeding Peptic Ulcer Disease
The present systematic review determined the role of transarterial embolization (TAE) as a prophylactic treatment in bleeding peptic ulcers. Patients...
Prediction model of bleeding after endoscopic submucosal dissection for early gastric cancer: BEST-J score
Bleeding after endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) is a frequent adverse event after early gastric cancer surgery. We aimed to develop and external...
Global prevalence of Barrett’s oesophagus and oesophageal cancer in individuals with gastro-oesophageal reflux: a systematic review and meta-analysis
There has been no definitive systematic review and meta-analysis of data to estimate global prevalence of Barrett's oesophagus. Prevalence of BO among...
Impact of disconnected pancreatic duct on recurrence of fluid collections and new-onset diabetes: do we finally have an answer?
Disconnected pancreatic duct (DPD) is a frequent occurrence in cases with walled-off necrosis (WON) The impact of DPD on recurrence of collection afte...
Long-term instability of the intestinal microbiome is associated with metabolic liver disease, low microbiota diversity, diabetes mellitus and impaired exocrine pancreatic function
The intestinal microbiome affects the prevalence and pathophysiology of a variety of diseases ranging from inflammation to cancer. We aimed to identif...
Neutrophils interact with cholangiocytes to cause cholestatic changes in alcoholic hepatitis
Alcoholic hepatitis (AH) is a common but life-threatening disease with limited treatment options. Neutrophils in contact with bile ducts were quantifi...
Randomized Trial of Focused Ultrasound Subthalamotomy for Parkinson's Disease
Focused ultrasound subthalamotomy in one hemisphere improved motor features of Parkinson's disease in selected patients. Adverse events included speec...
Dipeptidyl Peptidase 4 Inhibition for Prophylaxis of Acute Graft-versus-Host Disease
Dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DPP-4; also known as CD26), a transmembrane receptor expressed on T cells, has a costimulatory function in activating T cells....