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Clinical and endoscopic characteristics of patients undergoing gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures in Egypt: a nationwide multicenter study
BACKGROUND: Egypt faces a significant public health burden due to chronic liver diseases (CLD) and peptic ulcer disease. CLD, primarily …
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Endoscopic diagnosis of gastric and oesophageal cancer in Lusaka, Zambia: a retrospective analysis
INTRODUCTION: There are uncertainties surrounding the spectrum of upper gastrointestinal (UGI) diseases in sub-Saharan Africa. This is mainly due to …
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Level of interleukin 17 in inflammatory bowel disease and its relation with disease activity
BACKGROUND: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic relapsing inflammatory disorder of the gastrointestinal tract (GIT).It results in progressive intestinal …
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Perioperative outcomes of the surgical management of achalasia in two tertiary Cameroonian hospitals: a cohort study
INTRODUCTION: Achalasia is a rare esophageal disease with potentially lethal complications. Knowledge of the outcomes of the different surgical treatment …
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Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in Tanzania: prevalence, determinants, and diagnostic performance of triglycerides-glucose index and triglycerides-glucose index –body mass index compared to the hepatic ultrasound in overweight and obese individuals
BACKGROUND: Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), which is closely associated with metabolic syndrome (MetS), is rarely reported in Tanzania, where …
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Comparison of different Pancreatic cancer treatments: a three-year retrospective study in the oncology center of Tangier university hospital, Morocco
BACKGROUND: Pancreatic cancer is among the most lethal malignancies, with a 5-year overall survival (OS) of less than 10% for …
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Mean platelet volume and total white blood cells as diagnostic biomarkers for acute appendicitis at Omdurman military hospital: a cross-sectional study − 2021
BACKGROUND: Acute appendicitis (AA) is among the most common nontraumatic indications for emergent abdominal surgical procedures. However, accurately diagnosing all …
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Clinical manifestation, staging and prognosis of hepatocellular carcinoma in Gambian patients
BACKGROUND: As a result of the lack of screening programs and the difficulty in making a proper diagnosis, the majority …
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Correlation between SDF-1α, CD34 positive hematopoietic stem cells and CXCR4 expression with liver fibrosis in CCl4 rat model
BACKGROUND: One of the most frequent disorders is liver fibrosis. An improved understanding of the different events during the process …
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Prevalence of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, and its associated risk factors among medical students: a nation-based cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common digestive problem in adults particularly medical students, who are one of the …
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Correlation between KRAS and NRAS mutational status and clinicopathological features in 414 cases of metastatic colorectal cancer in Morocco: the largest North African case series
BACKGROUND: Advances in molecular biology have improved understanding of the molecular features of carcinogenesis and progression of colorectal cancer. It …
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Trend analysis of hepatitis B and C among patients visiting health facility of Tigrai, Ethiopia, 2014–2019
Abstract Background Hepatitis B and C viruses are the major public health concerns of the globe. The two hepatotropic viruses …
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Gastroesophageal reflux disease symptoms and associated factors among university students in Amhara region, Ethiopia, 2021: a cross-sectional study
INTRODUCTION: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) symptom is a relapsing chronic medical condition resulting from the reflux of gastric acid contents …
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Factors associated with delayed reporting for surgical care among patients with surgical acute abdomen attended at Muhimbili National Hospital: Tanzania
BACKGROUND: Surgical acute abdomen is a sudden onset of severe abdominal symptoms (pain, vomiting, constipation etc.) indicative of a possible …
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Systematic review of cholangiocarcinoma in Africa: epidemiology, management, and clinical outcomes
BACKGROUND: The prevalence, management, and clinical outcomes of cholangiocarcinoma in Africa are unknown. The aim is to conduct a comprehensive …
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Esophageal motility disorders in symptomatic patients and its relation to age
BACKGROUND: Although swallowing disorders can impact individuals of any age, some are unique to the elderly, and others are frequent. …
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Effectiveness of eradication therapy for Helicobacter pylori infection in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract Background The effectiveness of Helicobacter pylori ( H. pylori ) eradication depends on the treatment protocol. This study investigates …
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Circulating microRNAs as predictors of response to sofosbuvir + daclatasvir + ribavirin in in HCV genotype-4 Egyptian patients
BACKGROUND: MicroRNAs (miRNAs) play an important role in various diseases, including HCV infection, the aim of the current study was …
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Diagnostic performance of fecal Helicobacter pylori antigen test in Uganda
We evaluated the diagnostic performance of a qualitative stool antigen test (SAT) in individuals with dyspepsia in rural Uganda using …
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Effect of Helicobacter pylori eradication on metabolic profile: an international, multicenter, case-control study
BACKGROUND: As a gram-negative and microaerophilic bacterium, Helicobacter pylori (HP) is the main cause of chronic gastritis. Therefore, considering the …