In recent years,nosocomial infections caused by Clostridium difficile(C.difficile)have risen,becoming a leading cause of hospital-acquired diarrhea.The global prevalence of C.difficile infection(CDI)varies across regi...
The exact worldwide prevalence of gastroesophageal reflux disease(GERD)re-mains uncertain,despite its recognition as a common condition.This conundrum arises primarily from the lack of a standardized definition for GE...
This review emphasizes the exemplary safety and efficacy of rebamipide in the treatment of gastric ulcers and other mucosa-related disorders,positioning it as a viable candidate for inclusion in treatment guidelines a...
BACKGROUND Abnormal gastric acid reflux into the esophagus causes symptoms of gastroeso-phageal reflux disease(GERD)such as heartburn and regurgitation and also leads to mucosal damage.This damage can further lead to ...
With the rising prevalence of chronic liver diseases worldwide,there exists a need to diversify our artillery to incorporate a plethora of diagnostic and therapeutic methods to combat this disease.Currently,the most c...
The global incidence of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease(NAFLD)is escalating considerably.NAFLD covers a range of liver conditions from simple steatosis to the more severe form known as nonalcoholic steatohepatitis,wh...
BACKGROUND Inflammatory bowel disease(IBD),with its rising prevalence rates is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular and thromboembolic events.Antiplatelets and/or anticoagulants agents are often prescri...
BACKGROUND Corrosive ingestion remains an important global pathology with high morbidity and mortality.Data on the acute management of adult corrosive injuries from sub-Saharan Africa is scarce,with international inve...
Inflammatory bowel disease(IBD)has a low prevalence in the Global South,including Pakistan.While genetics and gut flora,influenced by diet and the environment,can contribute to this,we are exploring the possibility of...
Clostridium difficile infection(CDI)has been increasing due to the effect of recurrent hospitalizations.The use of antibiotics has been shown to alter the gut microbiome and lead to CDIs.The treatment is limited to th...