BACKGROUND Autoimmune hepatitis(AIH)is typically treated with immunomodulators and steroids.However,some patients are refractory to these treatments,necessitating alternative approaches.Biological therapies have recen...
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BACKGROUND There exists a link between irritable bowel syndrome(IBS)and depression.Similarly,chronic depression is known to increase the risk of cancer in general.In this population-based analysis,we investigated the ...
This comprehensive review addresses the global health challenge of disparities in pancreas transplant access,particularly in low-and middle-income countries(LMICs)compared to high-income countries.Despite advancements...
Microbiome is an endocrine organ that refers to both the complicated biological system of microbial species that colonize our bodies and their genomes and surroundings.Recent studies confirm the connection between the...
Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease(MASLD)is a widespread global disease with significant health burden.Unhealthy lifestyle,obesity,diabetes mellitus(DM),insulin resistance,and genetics have been ...
Nutrient metabolism is regulated by several factors.Social determinants of health with or without genetics are the primary regulator of metabolism,and an unhealthy lifestyle affects all modulators and mediators,leadin...
BACKGROUND Recent studies have shown that the tumor microenvironment significantly influences the behavior of solid tumors.In this context,Accumulated data suggests that pathological evaluation of tumor budding(TB),de...
BACKGROUND Short bowel syndrome(SBS)hospitalizations are often complicated with sepsis.There is a significant paucity of data on adult SBS hospitalizations in the United States and across the globe.AIM To assess trend...
BACKGROUND Alpha-fetoprotein(AFP),a commonly used biomarker for hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC),is normal in up to one-third of patients.AIM To evaluate the diagnostic performance of des-gamma-carboxy-prothrombin(DCP)al...
BACKGROUND Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease(NAFLD)includes a spectrum of conditions,progressing from mild steatosis to advanced fibrosis.Sarcopenia,characterized by decreased muscle strength and mass,shares common pat...