The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology This is an RSS file. You can use it to subscribe to this data in your favourite RSS reader or to display this data on your own website or blog.

The efficacy and safety of infliximab and calcineurin inhibitors in steroid-refractory UC patients: A meta-analysis
Conclusion: Our meta-analysis suggested a better treatment response rate and lower risk of colectomy in the first, second and third year, with IFX, compared with CYS in steroid-refractory UC patients. There was no significant difference among IFX and calcineurin inhibitors in AE, SAE, and mortality. (Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology)
Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology - August 24, 2021 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Heng-Nan Zhao Min Jiang Ming-Jun Sun Cong Dai Source Type: research

Obesity in inflammatory bowel disease: A review of its role in the pathogenesis, natural history, and treatment of IBD
Amanda M Johnson, Edward V LoftusSaudi Journal of Gastroenterology 2021 27(4):183-190 In contrast to previous perceptions that inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients are generally malnourished and underweight, there is mounting evidence to suggest that rates of obesity in IBD now mirror that of the general population. IBD is an immune-mediated condition that appears to develop in individuals who have not only a genetic predisposition to immune dysregulation but also likely exposure to various environmental factors which further potentiate this risk. With the surge in obesity alongside the rising incidence of IBD, parti...
Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology - August 24, 2021 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Amanda M Johnson Edward V Loftus Source Type: research

Assessing alternative interventions in digestive cancer
Francisco N. R. GonçalvesSaudi Journal of Gastroenterology 2021 27(4):181-182 (Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology)
Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology - August 24, 2021 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Francisco N. R. Gon ç alves Source Type: research

Cholestatic liver disease: Practice guidelines from the Saudi Association for the Study of Liver diseases and Transplantation
Mohammad Mawardi, Abduljaleel Alalwan, Hind Fallatah, Faisal Abaalkhail, Mohammed Hasosah, Mohammad Shagrani, Mohammed Y Alghamdi, Abdullah S AlghamdiSaudi Journal of Gastroenterology 2021 27(7):1-26 Cholestatic liver diseases (CLDs) are a group of diseases characterized by jaundice and cholestasis as the main presentation with different complications, which have considerable impact on the liver and can lead to end-stage liver disease, cirrhosis, and liver-related complications. In the last few years, tremendous progress has been made in understanding the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with these co...
Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology - July 27, 2021 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Mohammad Mawardi Abduljaleel Alalwan Hind Fallatah Faisal Abaalkhail Mohammed Hasosah Mohammad Shagrani Mohammed Y Alghamdi Abdullah S Alghamdi Source Type: research

Response to A Al-Judaibi et al.: Barriers to research productivity among physicians in Saudi Arabia: Taking a deep dive into the world of academia
Majid Alsahafi, Turki AlAmeel, Mais AlSardi, Dimah AlAsker, Eman Al SulaisSaudi Journal of Gastroenterology 2021 27(3):178-179 (Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology)
Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology - June 25, 2021 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Majid Alsahafi Turki AlAmeel Mais AlSardi Dimah AlAsker Eman Al Sulais Source Type: research

Palliative endoscopic retrograde biliary drainage for malignant biliary obstruction in Korea: A nationwide assessment
Conclusion: This nationwide assessment study suggests that initial metal stenting is associated with fewer sessions of total ERCP or PTBD following the initial procedure, despite the preference for initial plastic stenting in Korea. (Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology)
Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology - June 25, 2021 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Dong Kee Jang Jungmee Kim Seung Bae Yoon Won Jae Yoon Jung-Wook Kim Tae Hee Lee Jae-Young Jang Chang Nyol Paik Jun Kyu Lee Source Type: research

Perceptions, attitudes, and barriers toward obesity management in Saudi Arabia: Data from the ACTION-IO study
Conclusion: Saudi Arabian results have revealed misperceptions among PwO and HCPs about obesity, highlighting opportunities for further education and training about obesity including the biologic basis and clinical management. (Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology)
Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology - June 25, 2021 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Assim A Alfadda Ali Al Qarni Khalid Alamri Shaik Shaffi Ahamed Shaza Mohammed Abo & #8217;ouf Mahmoud Shams Waleed Abdelfattah Abdulrahman Al Shaikh Source Type: research

Histopathological and epidemiological findings of colonoscopy screening in a population with an average risk of colorectal cancer in Kuwait
Conclusions: The high adenoma detection rate (ADR) in Kuwaiti population calls for the establishment of a national programe for CRC screening. The higher ADR in those younger than 50 years calls for assessment of the threshold age at which to start screening. (Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology)
Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology - June 25, 2021 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Hassan B Abdelnaby Ali A Abuhussein Ahmed M Fouad Wafaa A Alhashash Abdulrahman S Aldousari Ahmed M Abdelaleem Marcus Edelhamre Maha H Shahin Mohammed Faisal Source Type: research

Clinical effects of ursodeoxycholic acid on patients with ulcerative colitis may improve via the regulation of IL-23-IL-17 axis and the changes of the proportion of intestinal microflora
Conclusion: Additional UDCA could provide better therapeutic effects than mesalazine alone, possibly due to the change of IL-23 and IL-17 and the proportional distribution of intestinal microflora. (Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology)
Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology - June 25, 2021 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Zhengjun Wang Jinhua Chen Zhiping Chen Longke Xie Wen Wang Source Type: research

Bacterial dysbiosis predicts the diagnosis of Crohn & #39;s disease in Saudi children
Conclusions: We found high AUC in mucosal and fecal samples. The higher AUC for fecal samples suggests higher accuracy in predicting the diagnosis of CD. (Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology)
Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology - June 25, 2021 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Mohammad I El Mouzan Harland S Winter Ahmed A Al Sarkhy Kirill Korolev Rajita Menon Asaad A Assiri Source Type: research

Comparative evaluation of efficacy and safety of drotaverine versus mebeverine in irritable bowel syndrome: A randomized double-blind controlled study
Conclusion: Drotaverine was significantly superior in efficacy as compared to Mebeverine in alleviating pain severity (starting from day 3), frequency and stools-elated symptoms of IBS. (Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology)
Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology - June 25, 2021 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Ramesh R Rai Sandeep Nijhawan Source Type: research

Short-term outcomes of stents in obstructive rectal cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Conclusion: The use of rectal stents in obstructing rectal or recto-sigmoid tumors seems to be technically feasible. A high rate of technical success, however, does not always translate into clinical success. A considerable complication rate is associated with this approach. Randomized controlled trials are needed to compare the outcomes of rectal stent placement with those of surgery. (Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology)
Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology - June 25, 2021 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Nora H Trabulsi Hajar M Halawani Esraa A Alshahrani Rawan M Alamoudi Sama K Jambi Nouf Y Akeel Ali H Farsi Mohammed O Nassif Ali A Samkari Abdulaziz M Saleem Nadim H Malibary Mohammad M Abbas Luca Gianotti Antonietta Lamazza Jin Young Yoon Nada J Farsi Source Type: research

SASLT practice guidelines for the management of Hepatitis B virus & #8211; An update
Faisal A Abaalkhail, Waleed K Al-Hamoudi, Abdullah Khathlan, Saad Alghamdi, Mohammed Alghamdi, Saleh A Alqahtani, Faisal M SanaiSaudi Journal of Gastroenterology 2021 27(3):115-126 Infection with hepatitis B virus (HBV) remains an important public health problem with a high burden worldwide. The Saudi Association for the Study of Liver diseases and Transplantation formed a working group to develop HBV practice guidelines in Saudi Arabia. The methodology used to develop these guidelines was based on reviewing the available evidence, local data, and major international practice guidelines on the management of HBV. The aim o...
Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology - June 25, 2021 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Faisal A Abaalkhail Waleed K Al-Hamoudi Abdullah Khathlan Saad Alghamdi Mohammed Alghamdi Saleh A Alqahtani Faisal M Sanai Source Type: research

Antispasmodics in irritable bowel syndrome & #8211; a hoary old chestnut ?
Anna PietrzakSaudi Journal of Gastroenterology 2021 27(3):113-114 (Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology)
Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology - June 25, 2021 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Anna Pietrzak Source Type: research

Nutrition and the microbiota post-COVID-19
G. G. F. Alberca, R. W. AlbercaSaudi Journal of Gastroenterology 2021 27(2):111-112 (Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology)
Source: The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology - April 16, 2021 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: G. G. F. Alberca R. W. Alberca Source Type: research