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Previous research has indicated that the fasting plasma glucose to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio (FHR) is a novel biomarker for assessing cardiovascular disease prognosis. The objective of this st...
Constipation-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-C) and functional constipation (FC) are prevalent disorders with overlapping and fluctuating symptoms, which pose challenges for accurate diagnosis. This ...
This meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the factors influencing enteral nutrition feeding intolerance in critically ill patients.
Gastrointestinal (GI) cancers are a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. However, there has been no comprehensive assessment of GI cancers in Asia.
Whether include high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (Hs-CRP) in diagnostic flow remains debatable during the updated definition to metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) despite syste...
Primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) is a chronic, progressive autoimmune liver disease. Some patients with PBC do not adequately respond to Ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) as a first-line treatment, putting them at ...
Gallstones are a common digestive disorder, yet the association between the fibrosis-4 index (FIB-4) and gallstone formation remains poorly understood. This study explores the link between FIB-4 levels and gal...
To evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the novel long transparent cap-assisted clip closure technique in closing gastrointestinal defects.
Cryoablation simulation based on Finite Element Method (FEM) can facilitate preoperative planning for liver tumors. However, it has limited application in clinical practice due to its time-consuming process an...
The aim of this study is to investigate the correlation of triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index and triglyceride-to-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (TG/HDL-C) ratio with acute pancreatitis (AP), and to compar...
To explore the impact of magnifying endoscopy with narrow-band imaging (ME-NBI) combined with refined nursing management on the endoscopic diagnosis of early gastric cancer.
Primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) is a chronic autoimmune liver disease characterized by progressive bile duct destruction, leading to cholestasis and, if untreated, liver failure. Although ursodeoxycholic aci...
The optimal time interval from neoadjuvant immunotherapy combined with chemotherapy to surgery for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma remains unknown. This research aims to assess the impact of time interval o...
In electric field-based cancer treatment, the intensity of the electric field applied to the tumor depends on the position of the electrode array, directly affecting the efficacy of treatment. The present stud...
This retrospective study aims to evaluate the impact of antibiotics (ATBs) use on the efficacy of immunotherapy in patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), providing insights into the prudent use...
The incidence of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) among individuals with hyperuricemia is significantly high. The aim of this study was to identify effective biomarkers for the ...
Antibiotics have demonstrated efficacy in the eradication of the underlying overgrowth bacteria and improvement of symptoms of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO). The use of standard antibiotics may ...
The Cardiometabolic Index (CMI), a composite marker integrating lipid profiles (triglycerides-to-HDL-C ratio) and abdominal obesity (waist-to-height ratio), we aimed to assess its association with gallstone pr...
Barrett’s esophagus (BE) is a premalignant columnar metaplasia of the esophagus that predisposes victims to esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC). Depending on differences in the study population and risk factors, t...
The Correction to this article has been published in BMC Gastroenterology 2025 25:330
Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) is a common and important cause of morbidity worldwide, with a large impact on healthcare costs. Little research has been conducted on the association between wet-bulb globe temperat...
We aimed to evaluate the efficacy of the log odds of positive lymph nodes (LODDS) in survival prediction of elderly patients with gastric adenocarcinoma (GAC) after gastrectomy, and to construct a relevant sur...
E-cadherin, encoded by the CDH1 gene, plays an essential role in epithelial cellular adhesion, and the loss of it has been reported to be associated with tumor progression and metastasis, potentially offer a glim...
This study aimed to decipher the intricate interplay between the immune landscape and CRC pathogenesis, elucidating how distinct immunophenotypes causally influence disease susceptibility and stratify patient ...
To evaluate the value of the modified Asia–Pacific colorectal cancer screening (APCS) scoring system combined with fecal occult blood test (FOBT) for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening in asymptomatic populatio...
Percutaneous transhepatic bile duct stent insertion is a useful alternative to the endoscopic approach for malignant biliary strictures. This study retrospectively reviewed the cases of percutaneous metallic s...
The study focused on identifying risk factors for organ-space surgical site infections (SSIs) in patients undergoing minimally invasive rectal cancer surgery and examining the impact of these infections on onc...
Antibiotics are currently the primary treatment of Clostridioides difficile (C. difficile) infection. Yet, due to rapid development of resistance and high recurrences rates, there is an unmet need for new antimic...
Total neoadjuvant treatment (TNT) has become a standard treatment approach for locally advanced rectal cancer (LARC). Patients achieving pathological complete response (pCR) following TNT have better outcomes ...
Gallstones are a common disease that imposes a significant burden on public health resources. Sarcopenia is an age-related condition characterized by a decline in muscle mass, strength, and function. However, ...
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) with liver fibrosis is associated with liver-related mortality and cardiovascular disease. Estimated glucose disposal rate (eGDR), which is an insulin resistance–relate...
Gastric cancer, characterized by rising global incidence and mortality, faces significant challenges due to the lack of effective early detection methods, delaying timely interventions and underscoring the nee...
To investigate the prognostic value of intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) among patients with orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT).
Despite significant advances in prevention and early detection, colorectal cancer (CRC) is a leading cause of cancer mortality worldwide. Inadequate adherence and/or lack of knowledge of guidelines have shown ...
Waist circumference (WC) and body mass index (BMI) are considered useful for the diagnosis of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). This study aimed to investigate the association b...
Chronic diarrhea (CD), a common chronic condition resulting from various mechanisms, has chronic inflammation as a primary determinant. Despite recent research exploring the potential mechanisms linking lipids...
Diagnosing and assessing Crohn’s disease, which involves only the small bowel, is challenging. This study investigated the clinical value of combining double balloon enteroscopy with endoscopic ultrasound to e...
Nationwide prevalence studies on people avoiding gluten without celiac disease (PWAG) are lacking, and in particular, long-term follow-up studies are unavailable. We aimed to evaluate the prevalence, incidence...
Postoperative delirium (POD) is generally associated with increased postoperative adverse events. We aimed to investigate whether preoperative quantitative quadriceps muscle ultrasound could predict POD in old...
Gallstones are a common disease of the digestive system, and its complications pose serious risks to human health and impose a significant economic burden on society. Inadequate dietary potassium intake may be...
The objective of this study was to validate the diagnostic accuracy of the acFibroMASH index in a population of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) patients with at-risk metabolic ...
Acute pancreatitis is a critical condition in the intensive care unit (ICU), often complicated by systemic issues, which may benefit from heparin therapy due to its anti-inflammatory and anticoagulant properti...
This study aims to establish a Bayesian network risk prediction model for gastric cancer using data mining methods. It explores both direct and indirect factors influencing the incidence of gastric cancer and ...
The development of the magnetic compression technique (MCT) for the gastrointestinal (GI) tract has been widely applied in the treatment of biliary strictures, esophageal atresia, and GI anastomoses. Our team ...
Gastrointestinal disorders (GIDs) in the elderly often lead to impaired gastric motility and nutrient absorption, exacerbating malnutrition. Probiotics, particularly Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG), may enhan...
This study investigated the consistency of the FIB-4, APRI, and GPR indices in assessing significant liver fibrosis and cirrhosis in patients with Coronavirus Disease 2019(COVID-19) who also suffer from variou...
Metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) is a prevalent chronic liver disease globally, with inflammation and nutrition playing key roles in its progression. The Advanced Lung Cancer Inflam...
The original article was published in BMC Gastroenterology 2025 25:128
Colorectal liver metastases (CRLM) are a major determinant of prognosis in colorectal cancer (CRC) patients. Their early and accurate detection is essential for appropriate therapeutic planning and improving s...
Fail to reach the bilioenteric anastomosis is the main cause of treatment failure during single-balloon enteroscopy-assisted endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (SBE-assisted ERCP) in patients after...
The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between hematocrit levels and the mortality of patients with acute pancreatitis (AP), since limited research has examined this association in inten...
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