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It is unclear whether there is a association between the long-term depressive symptoms and chronic liver disease(CLD). The aim of present study was to investigate the relationship between the trajectories of d...
Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a chronic Type 2 inflammation. One might assume that the disease-related impact on daily life is significantly smaller, given the relatively localized disease distribution, co...
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a high incidence cancer and health problem influenced by many factors emphasizes on the importance of identifying risk factors which can be modified. A dietary approach to stop hyper...
Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) has become the predominant chronic liver condition globally. Bile acid (BA) metabolism contributes significantly to MASLD progression. In this m...
This study aimed to investigate the factors affecting effect of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) for pancreatic duct stones.
Colon and rectal cancers (CRCs) are among the most common malignancies worldwide. While previous studies have examined the disease burden and risk factors of CRC at regional levels, they lack the granularity n...
In metabolic hyperferritinemia, most patients do not require bloodletting as the liver iron content is mildly increased. We aimed to develop a clinical predictive score of high liver iron content in metabolic ...
The original article was published in BMC Gastroenterology 2025 25:217
The incidence of metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) is high among U.S. adults, but studies on its occurrence in different ethnic and age groups are limited. The aim of the present stu...
Insulin resistance (IR) plays a noticeable role in the pathogenesis of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). The triglyceride glucose-waist circumference (TyG-WC) index, a novel measure for assessing IR, ...
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is recognized as the predominant chronic liver disorder globally. Inflammation is integral to the onset and progression of NAFLD. The C-reactive protein to lymphocyte ...
The association between visceral adiposity index (VAI) and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) remains unestablished. Our study sought to investigate the potential relationship bet...
Metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) has become the most prevalent chronic liver condition in adolescents. The triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index, a surrogate marker of insulin resistance...
The incidence of colorectal cancer (CRC) is gradually increasing, making the prevention and early detection of CRC a global priority. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of fecal SDC2, ADHFE1, ...
In real-world clinical settings, the clinical efficacy of vedolizumab (VDZ) in patients with ulcerative colitis (UC) remains unclear. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the efficacy of prednisolone (PSL)–VDZ ...
To investigate the relationship between serum uric acid (SUA) levels and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) in newly diagnosed type 2 diabetic patients.
Childhood trauma and negative events during adulthood were associated with the symptom severity of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). However, the interaction effect of these negative events on IBS remains poorly...
To study the effect of active wound dressing on postoperative pain and wound healing in patients undergoing anorectal surgery (AS).
Although surgery-based comprehensive therapy is highly effective for treating stage I–III colorectal cancer, heterogeneity in survival trajectories still exists, necessitating precise prognostic stratification...
Gastric precancerous lesions (GPL) represent a heterogeneous, multi-stage process that involves transition from a benign to a malignant state. To optimize prevention and intervention strategies, accurate metho...
One key area of interest in gastroenterology research is the relationship between Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) and Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Several studies have shown varying results regarding the ...
The red blood cell distribution width-to-albumin ratio (RAR) is a novel biomarker that concurrently reflects nutritional status and inflammation. Unlike traditional cancer risk markers that focus on either inf...
Transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) is a primary treatment for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in patients with liver cirrhosis. Prognostic markers that reliably predict outcomes in these patients post-TACE ...
Assessing plasma volume is important in the management and treatment of severe acute pancreatitis (SAP). Although it is an easy and rapid method for estimating the plasma volume, the association between estima...
This study is aimed to develop and validate a machine learning model, which combined radiomics and clinical characteristics to predicting the definitive chemoradiotherapy (dCRT) treatment response in esophagea...
We undertook this study to assess the efficacy of probiotics in managing adverse reactions during chemoradiotherapy in patients with colorectal cancer.
Some pancreatic cystic lesions (PCLs) have the risk of malignant transformation, but the complications of pancreatic surgery are high, and minimally invasive treatment is imperative. Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS...
Artificial intelligence (AI) networks offer significant potential for predicting immunotherapy outcomes in gastrointestinal cancers by analyzing genetic mutation profiles. Their application in prognosis remain...
The status of family-based H. pylori infection in Yunnan Province is unknown. This study is the first family-based epidemiological survey of H. pylori in the province, aiming to provide new insights into the stat...
The relationship between the newly proposed steatotic liver disease (SLD) subtypes—metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) and metabolic alcohol-associated liver disease (MetALD)—and d...
Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a widespread incurable chronic inflammation of the colon mucosa. Currently, oral small-molecule medications targeting Janus kinase or sphingosine-1-phosphate and monoclonal antibodie...
Pancreatic head-type autoimmune pancreatitis (PH-AIP) with elevated CA19-9 is sometimes difficult to distinguish from pancreatic head cancer (PHC) with elevated CA19-9. At times, IgG4 proves inadequate in offe...
The aim of this single-center study was to summarize the diagnosis and treatment experience of acute pancreatitis after kidney transplantation. To explore the etiology of acute pancreatitis in kidney transplan...
Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection was identified as a substantial risk factor for gastric cancer development, but the eradication of H. pylori did not necessarily lead to a reduction in the incidence of g...
The differentiation characteristics of neutrophils within the gastric cancer (GC) tumor microenvironment (TME) and their interactions with malignant gastric epithelial cells require further investigation. Furt...
Gastrointestinal (GI) cancers, including gastric, colorectal, and esophageal cancers, pose a significant global health burden. Despite advancements in diagnostic tools, early detection remains challenging, par...
Emergency pancreaticoduodenectomy (EPD) is an uncommon abdominal surgical procedure primarily performed in patients with severe acute abdominal trauma. Performing EPD requires strict surgical criteria, advance...
Sarcopenia is prevalent in patients with chronic liver diseases, especially in cirrhosis patients. While sarcopenia is identified as a predictor of mortality in cirrhosis, its influence on acute-on-chronic liv...
This study aimed to evaluate the burden and trends of paralytic ileus and bowel obstruction in individuals aged ≥ 65 years, offering insights into prevention, treatment, and healthcare policy.
Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) remains a significant yet poorly understood public health issue in Africa, despite its declining prevalence in Western countries. Studies from Africa report a highly variable burden,...
The platelet-to-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio(PHR), a novel marker of inflammatory response and metabolic dysregulation, has been linked to various chronic conditions.This study aimed to evaluate ...
Inguinal, femoral, and abdominal wall hernias represent significant health and economic burdens globally, particularly among adults aged 45 and older. In 2021, the Global Burden of Disease Study reported 1.72 ...
The distinction between complicated appendicitis (CAP) and uncomplicated appendicitis (UAP) remains challenging. The purpose of this study was to construct a safe and economical diagnostic model that can accur...
To develop a systematic and efficient decision tree analysis (DTA) model to improve the diagnostic accuracy of transient small-bowel intussusception (TSBI) and persistent small-bowel intussusception (PSBI) in ...
Esophageal cancer (EC), particularly esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC), is a major global health issue with high incidence and mortality rates in Asia. This study examines the impact of occupational ba...
This scoping review aimed to delineate the detailed components of exercise therapy and the evaluation methods used for patients with liver cirrhosis.
Endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine needle biopsy (EUS-FNB) is a widely utilized and relatively safe procedure for diagnosing pancreatic diseases. Although early feeding post-EUS-FNB is clinically advantageous, ...
Intestinal paralysis is a common complication in end-stage liver disease (ESLD), our aim is to assess the effectiveness and safety of low-dose terlipressin for treating intestinal paralysis in ESLD.
The high incidence of unplanned readmissions within 31 days after colorectal cancer surgery remains a significant challenge. However, the identified risk factors for these readmissions are inconsistent across ...
This study aimed to assess the prevalence of periampullary diverticulum (PAD) among endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) patients in Southwestern Turkey and investigate the association between...
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