Dietary inflammatory index in relation to the progression of hepatic steatosis and liver fibrosis: evaluation by elastography/Fibroscan
One of the proposed mechanisms by which nutrition influences the progression of hepatic steatosis to fibrosis is inflammation. The study investigated how the inflammatory potential of the diet affects the risk... (Source: BMC Gastroenterology)
Source: BMC Gastroenterology - April 8, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Mahsa Miryan, Sameeah Abdulrahman Rashid, Jamshid Gholizadeh Navashenaq, Davood Soleimani, Mohsen Nematy and Jalal Moludi Tags: Research Source Type: research

London Protocol under water-perfused HRM in a healthy population, towards novel 3D manometric parameters in an evaluation of anorectal functional disorders
This study aims to evalua... (Source: BMC Gastroenterology)
Source: BMC Gastroenterology - April 4, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Alexandre Anefalos, Carlos Augusto Real Martinez and Claudio Saddy Rodrigues Coy Tags: Research Source Type: research

Influential factors on disease activity in Crohn ’s disease and their Roc curve evaluation: a cross-sectional study
This study aims to investigate the factors influencing disease activity in patients with Crohn ’s disease (CD) and provide insights and references for the management and prevention of CD. (Source: BMC Gastroenterology)
Source: BMC Gastroenterology - April 3, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Jing Wang, Shuping Tong and Bingqing Lu Tags: Research Source Type: research

Safety and efficacy of a low-dose combination of midazolam, alfentanil, and propofol for deep sedation of elderly patients undergoing ERCP
Proper sedation of patients, particularly elderly individuals, who are more susceptible to sedation-related complications, is of significant importance in endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP).... (Source: BMC Gastroenterology)
Source: BMC Gastroenterology - April 2, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Yanping Zhang, Ning Zhang, Jing Hu, Changlin Liu and Guanjun Li Tags: Research Source Type: research

Impact of severe postoperative complications on the prognosis of older patients with colorectal cancer: a two-center retrospective study
The occurrence of postoperative complications may affect short-term outcomes and prognosis of patients with various malignancies. However, the prognostic impact of these complications in older patients with co... (Source: BMC Gastroenterology)
Source: BMC Gastroenterology - April 2, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Daiki Matsubara, Koji Soga, Jun Ikeda, Tatsuya Kumano, Masato Mitsuda, Tomoki Konishi, Shuhei Komatsu, Katsumi Shimomura, Fumihiro Taniguchi, Yasuhiro Shioaki and Eigo Otsuji Tags: Research Source Type: research

Endoscopic diagnosis of gastric and oesophageal cancer in Lusaka, Zambia: a retrospective analysis
There are uncertainties surrounding the spectrum of upper gastrointestinal (UGI) diseases in sub-Saharan Africa. This is mainly due to the limitations of data collection and recording. We previously reported a... (Source: BMC Gastroenterology)
Source: BMC Gastroenterology - April 1, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Violet Kayamba, Malambo Mubbunu and Paul Kelly Tags: Research Source Type: research

Management of hepatocellular carcinoma, an important cause of death in Japanese autoimmune hepatitis patients
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) was considered rare but is increasing with prolonged prognosis. Its impact on the overall prognosis of AIH is unknown, and treatment has not been es... (Source: BMC Gastroenterology)
Source: BMC Gastroenterology - April 1, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Tomoko Tadokoro, Takako Nomura, Koji Fujita, Takushi Manabe, Kei Takuma, Mai Nakahara, Kyoko Oura, Shima Mimura, Joji Tani, Asahiro Morishita, Hideki Kobara, Masafumi Ono and Tsutomu Masaki Tags: Research Source Type: research

Patients with chronic hepatitis B who have persistently normal alanine aminotransferase or aged   <  30 years may exhibit significant histologic damage
The timing of antiviral therapy for chronic hepatitis B (CHB) patients with normal alanine transaminase (ALT) or aged   (Source: BMC Gastroenterology)
Source: BMC Gastroenterology - March 27, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Sufang Wei, Qiuli Xie, Guichan Liao, Hongjie Chen, Meixin Hu, Xiaoli Lin, Hong Li and Jie Peng Tags: Research Source Type: research

Comparative efficacy and safety of subcutaneous infliximab and vedolizumab in patients with Crohn ’s disease and ulcerative colitis included in randomised controlled trials
While indirect comparison of infliximab (IFX) and vedolizumab (VDZ) in adults with Crohn ’s disease (CD) or ulcerative colitis (UC) shows that IFX has better effectiveness during induction, and comparable effic... (Source: BMC Gastroenterology)
Source: BMC Gastroenterology - March 27, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Laurent Peyrin ‐Biroulet, Perttu Arkkila, Alessandro Armuzzi, Silvio Danese, Marc Ferrante, Jordi Guardiola, Jørgen Jahnsen, Edouard Louis, Milan Lukáš, Walter Reinisch, Xavier Roblin, Philip J Smith, Taek Kwon, Jeeyoung Kim, Sangwook Yoon, Dong-Hye Tags: Research Source Type: research

Evaluating the efficacy of different volume resuscitation strategies in acute pancreatitis patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Acute pancreatitis poses a significant health risk due to the potential for pancreatic necrosis and multi-organ failure. Fluid resuscitation has demonstrated positive effects; however, consensus on the ideal i... (Source: BMC Gastroenterology)
Source: BMC Gastroenterology - March 25, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Roopa Kumari, FNU Sadarat, Sindhu Luhana, Om Parkash, Abhi Chand Lohana, Zubair Rahaman, Hong Yu Wang, Yaqub N Mohammed, Sanjay Kirshan Kumar and Subhash Chander Tags: Research Source Type: research

Perioperative outcomes of the surgical management of achalasia in two tertiary Cameroonian hospitals: a cohort study
Achalasia is a rare esophageal disease with potentially lethal complications. Knowledge of the outcomes of the different surgical treatment modalities for achalasia by Heller ’s cardiomyotomy (HCM) helps to cho... (Source: BMC Gastroenterology)
Source: BMC Gastroenterology - March 22, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Jo ël Igor Kamla, Guy Aristide Bang, Joel Noutakdie Tochie, George Motto Bwelle, Blondel Nana Oumarou and Bernadette Ngo Nonga Tags: Research Source Type: research

Optimizing LI-RADS: ancillary features screened from LR-3/4 categories can improve the diagnosis of HCC on MRI
To determine the high-efficiency ancillary features (AFs) screened from LR-3/4 lesions and the HCC/non-HCC group and the diagnostic performance of LR3/4 observations. (Source: BMC Gastroenterology)
Source: BMC Gastroenterology - March 21, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Zi-xin Zhang, Hui Xv, Yan-ni Du, Zhi-bin Lv and Zheng-han Yang Tags: Research Source Type: research

Characterization of primary small intestinal lymphoma: a retrospective study based on double balloon endoscopy
This study aimed to evaluate the clinical, radiological and endoscopic characteristics of PSIL and provide clue for diagnosis. (Source: BMC Gastroenterology)
Source: BMC Gastroenterology - March 20, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Lin Li, Huijian Ma, Meng Niu, Chunxiao Chen, Chaohui Yu, Hong Zhang and Meng Jin Tags: Research Source Type: research

Correction: The association between hemoglobin level and sarcopenia in Chinese patients with Crohn ’s disease
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Source: BMC Gastroenterology - March 19, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Nandong Hu, Jingjing Liu, Xifa Gao, Hongye Tang, Jiangchuan Wang, Zicheng Wei, Zhongqiu Wang, Xiaoli Yu and Xiao Chen Tags: Correction Source Type: research

Feasibility and repeatability of ultrasound-guided surface electroenterography to measure colonic slow wave motility in healthy adults
Surface electroenterography is a potential non-invasive alternative to current diagnostics of colonic motility disorders. However, electrode positioning in electroenterography is often based on general anatomy... (Source: BMC Gastroenterology)
Source: BMC Gastroenterology - March 18, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Nick H. Rolleman, Iris M. Visser, Willemijn M. Klein, Michel J.A.M. Van Putten, Ivo De Blaauw and Sanne M.B.I. Botden Tags: Research Source Type: research