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The role of red cell distribution width in inflammatory bowel disease evaluation: a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis
BACKGROUND: Inflammatory markers are routinely used in the evaluation of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Red blood cell distribution width (RDW) …
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Short term detection of de novo gastroesophageal reflux disease after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy
BACKGROUND: The escalating global prevalence of obesity presents a significant public health concern, driving increased rates of obesity-associated comorbidities. Timely …
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Prevalence, microbiological profile, and outcomes of spontaneous bacterial and fungal peritonitis in Egyptian patients with liver cirrhosis
BACKGROUND: One of serious side effects of liver cirrhosis is spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP), which is defined by existence of …
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GCKR genetic variants and circulating FGF21 identify a metabolic risk signature in metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease
BACKGROUND & AIMS: Interindividual variability in metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) onset and its progressive inflammatory stage, metabolic dysfunction–associated …
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Association between serum uric acid and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD): an observational cross-sectional study in an Egyptian outpatient cohort
BACKGROUND: Hepatic steatosis, characterized by excessive triglyceride accumulation within hepatocytes, is the central feature of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). …
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Efficacy of pharmacotherapies on pediatric patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease: a systematic review and network meta-analysis
BACKGROUND: Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) affects children and is increasingly prevalent alongside rising childhood obesity. The MASLD spectrum …
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Concordance of cancer-associated cytokines and mitochondrial DNA deletions in individuals with hepatocellular carcinoma and people living with HIV in Ghana
BACKGROUND: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is becoming increasingly prevalent as a non-AIDS-defining cancer closely tied to chronic HIV infection. It is …
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Frailty and liver transplant eligibility beyond MELD scores: integrating functional status into candidate selection
BACKGROUND: The MELD score, while central to liver transplant prioritization, fails to capture frailty, an important predictor of transplant eligibility …
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Implementation of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols in elderly patients undergoing emergency surgery for perforated peptic ulcer: a comparative analysis
BACKGROUND: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols are well-established in elective surgery, yet their role in emergency procedures remains underexplored …
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Coagulation markers as independent predictors of colorectal cancer aggressiveness
BACKGROUND: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is frequently associated with thrombosis with thrombotic events, such as deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism, …
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Clinical insights into diabetic gastroparesis: gastric scintigraphy-based diagnosis and treatment outcomes
BACKGROUND: Long-standing diabetes mellitus (DM) can lead to macrovascular and microvascular complications, including autonomic neuropathy, which disrupts gut motility. Gastroparesis …
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Screening for metabolic-associated fatty liver disease in type 2 diabetes patients using non-invasive scores and ultrasound: a cross-sectional study in Egypt
BACKGROUND: MAFLD is very common among T2DM patients and contributes significantly to both liver and systemic complications. This study aimed …
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CT assessment of total abdominal muscle area index (TAMAI) as a predictive tool for early post operative complications in laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy: a prospective case-control study
BACKGROUND: In metabolic bariatric surgery (MBS) a lot of focus is made on preoperative risk assessment to enhance patient's baseline …
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Mycophenolate mofetil versus azathioprine as a first-line treatment for autoimmune hepatitis: a comparative systematic review and meta-analysis
BACKGROUND: Autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) is a chronic progressive inflammatory liver disease of immune-mediated origin, which causes long-term liver inflammation and …
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Platelet-derived growth factor receptor-β as a non-invasive biomarker for liver fibrosis prediction in Egyptian diabetic patients with metabolic-associated fatty liver disease
BACKGROUND: Circulating platelet-derived growth factor receptor-β (PDGFRβ) has recently been found to correlate with severity of liver disease in multiple …
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Impacts of salt restriction on nutritional status, sarcopenia, and mortality of cirrhotic patients with ascites
BACKGROUND: Salt restriction is a cornerstone in managing ascites in cirrhotic patients; however, its impact on nutritional status, sarcopenia, and …
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The effect of probiotic supplementation on non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) fibrosis score in patients attending a tertiary hospital clinic in Cairo, Egypt
BACKGROUND: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is characterized by hepatic fat accumulation (> 5% of liver tissue) in the absence …
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Prognostic performance of Hong Kong Liver Cancer with Barcelona Clinic Liver Cancer staging systems in hepatocellular carcinoma
BACKGROUND: Accurate staging is necessary for predicting hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) prognosis and guiding patient management. The Barcelona Clinic Liver Cancer …
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Association between serum vitamin D status and severity of liver cirrhosis: implications for therapeutic targeting in Nigerian patients
BACKGROUND: Liver cirrhosis is a chronic and progressive liver disease with significant global health implications. Recent evidence suggests an association …
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Is serum albumin a pivotal biomarker in anticipating acute pancreatitis outcomes?
This study aimed to assess the significance of serum albumin levels within 24 h of patient admission in correlation with …
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