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Effect of dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors on tumor necrosis factor alpha levels in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
AimsDipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors (DPP-4i) served as oral antidiabetic agents for treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Although an...
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Real world treatment outcomes in polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy in a Caucasian population of British ethnicity
PurposeTo assess treatment response of Polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy (PCV) in a Caucasian population of British ethnicity with intravitreal...
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Clinical outcomes and reintervention after endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography in primary sclerosing cholangitis in absence of cholangitis
Background and AimEndoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) may help detect cholangiocarcinoma in patients with primary sclerosing...
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Multidisciplinary treatment of giant thymoma, paving the way to complete surgical resection: a case report
BackgroundA multidisciplinary treatment approach is recommended for patients with extensive, advanced, or recurrent thymomas. However, detailed...
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Association of resection margin distance with anastomotic recurrence in stage I-III colon cancer: data from the National Colorectal Cancer Cohort (NCRCC) study in China
PurposeFew studies have focused on anastomotic recurrence (AR) in colon cancer. This study aimed to clarify the association of resection margin...
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Exploring the inverse relationship between serum total bilirubin and systemic immune-inflammation index: insights from NHANES data (2009–2018)
BackgroundBilirubin is known for its multifaceted attributes, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, and antiapoptotic...
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Clinical relevance of the 3-cm threshold in sigmoid diverticulitis with abscess: consensus or quandary?
PurposeDiverticular abscess is a common manifestation of acute complicated diverticulitis. We aimed to analyze the clinical course of patients with...
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Whole-tumor histogram analysis of multiple non-Gaussian diffusion models at high b values for assessing cervical cancer
PurposeTo assess the diagnostic potential of whole-tumor histogram analysis of multiple non-Gaussian diffusion models for differentiating cervical...
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Living-donor lobar lung transplantation for pulmonary Langerhans cell histiocytosis complicated by extensive thrombi in central pulmonary arteries
BackgroundPulmonary Langerhans cell histiocytosis (PLCH) is a rare disorder characterized by the proliferation of Langerhans cells along the small...
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Key performance indicators in pre-hospital response to disasters and mass casualty incidents: a sco** review
PurposeThe objective of this study was to offer a comprehensive synthesis of the existing Key performance indicators (KPIs) used in the evaluation of...
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Budesonide in Liver Immunology: A Therapeutic Opportunity in Liver Transplantation
Purpose of ReviewA major remaining challenge in liver transplantation is achieving the balance between adequate immunosuppression to prevent...
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A systematic review on the effectiveness of robot-assisted minimally invasive gastrectomy
BackgroundRobot-assisted minimally invasive gastrectomy (RAMIG) is increasingly used as a surgical approach for gastric cancer. This study assessed...
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Childhood asthma and mould in homes—A meta-analysis
Asthma is a multifaceted and multicausal disease. Childhood asthma is strongly influenced by genetic traits and is characterized by hyperreactivity...
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Rationale for Hepatitis C Virus Treatment During Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant in the Era of Novel Direct-Acting Antivirals
Background and AimsUntreated hepatitis C (HCV) infection in patients undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) can lead to worse...