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View article: Catheter Ablation Is Associated With a Decrease in Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events and All‐Cause Mortality in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation and Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Catheter Ablation Is Associated With a Decrease in Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events and All‐Cause Mortality in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation and Obstructive Sleep Apnea Open
Introduction Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common risk factor for the development and progression of atrial fibrillation (AF). Whether catheter ablation for AF management in patients with coexisting OSA yields survival benefit remains…
View article: Sorafenib-treated hepatocellular carcinoma with or without prior direct-acting antiviral therapy for hepatitis C: outcomes and survival
Sorafenib-treated hepatocellular carcinoma with or without prior direct-acting antiviral therapy for hepatitis C: outcomes and survival Open
Background Hepatitis C virus (HCV) has been linked to lower tumor growth rates, higher sorafenib efficacy, and greater survival of patients treated for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). In real-world settings, we tried to elucidate the effec…
View article: The role of thymectomy during parathyroidectomy in multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1-associated hyperparathyroidism: a systematic review and meta-analysis
The role of thymectomy during parathyroidectomy in multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1-associated hyperparathyroidism: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
View article: Tyrosine kinase inhibitors were well-tolerated among patients with different etiologies of advanced HCC with lower survival in non-viral patients
Tyrosine kinase inhibitors were well-tolerated among patients with different etiologies of advanced HCC with lower survival in non-viral patients Open
View article: Survival Benefits of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists in Patients with Neuroendocrine Neoplasms: A Large-Scale Propensity-Matched Cohort Study
Survival Benefits of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists in Patients with Neuroendocrine Neoplasms: A Large-Scale Propensity-Matched Cohort Study Open
Background: Neuroendocrine neoplasms (NENs) represent a heterogeneous group of malignancies that consist of two major subtypes: neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) and neuroendocrine carcinomas (NECs). Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (G…
View article: The Risk of Vestibular Disorders with Semaglutide and Tirzepatide: Findings from a Large Real-World Cohort
The Risk of Vestibular Disorders with Semaglutide and Tirzepatide: Findings from a Large Real-World Cohort Open
Background/Objectives: Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) have revolutionized the treatment of type 2 diabetes and obesity. While their metabolic benefits are well-established, their potential effects on vestibular functi…
View article: The Role of Thymectomy During Parathyroidectomy in Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1-Associated Hyperparathyroidism: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
The Role of Thymectomy During Parathyroidectomy in Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1-Associated Hyperparathyroidism: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
View article: Clinical Outcomes in Patients with Cystic Fibrosis Receiving CFTR Modulators: A Comparison of Childhood Versus Adolescent Initiation
Clinical Outcomes in Patients with Cystic Fibrosis Receiving CFTR Modulators: A Comparison of Childhood Versus Adolescent Initiation Open
Background/objectives: Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a life-limiting genetic disorder affecting multiple organ systems. This study compared clinical outcomes, hospitalization rates, and survival between children and adolescents with CF who recei…
View article: Differential Effects of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists on Cancer Risk in Obesity: A Nationwide Analysis of 1.1 Million Patients
Differential Effects of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists on Cancer Risk in Obesity: A Nationwide Analysis of 1.1 Million Patients Open
Background: Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) have demonstrated significant efficacy in obesity treatment beyond their original development for type-2 diabetes management. This comprehensive study investigated the relati…
View article: Comparative efficacy, safety, and oncological outcomes of percutaneous thermal and chemical ablation modalities for recurrent metastatic cervical lymphadenopathy from thyroid cancer
Comparative efficacy, safety, and oncological outcomes of percutaneous thermal and chemical ablation modalities for recurrent metastatic cervical lymphadenopathy from thyroid cancer Open
Thermal and chemical ablation is effective in controlling the metastatic disease burden in patients with thyroid cancer, offering a potentially less morbid and non-surgical alternative to re-operation. Additional prospective data could con…
View article: Increased Risk of Hypoglycemia Following Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery in Patients Without Diabetes: a Propensity Score-Matched Analysis
Increased Risk of Hypoglycemia Following Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery in Patients Without Diabetes: a Propensity Score-Matched Analysis Open
Background Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) surgery is an effective treatment for obesity. However, the incidence and long-term risk of hypoglycemia after surgery in patients without diabetes remains unclear. This study aimed to investigate…
View article: Reviving ancient therapeutics in modern medicine: an immunological and biological narrative review of wet cupping in the management of Hashimoto’s thyroiditis
Reviving ancient therapeutics in modern medicine: an immunological and biological narrative review of wet cupping in the management of Hashimoto’s thyroiditis Open
This literature review illuminates the documented improvements in immune and biological function due to cupping therapeutic practices and sheds light on its appropriate application in the clinical setting for patients with HT. Furthermore,…
View article: Initial versus Staged Thyroidectomy for Differentiated Thyroid Cancer: A Retrospective Multi-Dimensional Cohort Analysis of Effectiveness and Safety
Initial versus Staged Thyroidectomy for Differentiated Thyroid Cancer: A Retrospective Multi-Dimensional Cohort Analysis of Effectiveness and Safety Open
The optimal surgical approach for differentiated thyroid cancer remains controversial, with debate regarding the comparative risks of upfront total thyroidectomy versus staged completion thyroidectomy following the initial lobectomy. This …
View article: Early Detection and prediction of survival of patients with Hepatocellular Carcinoma Using Transient Elastography
Early Detection and prediction of survival of patients with Hepatocellular Carcinoma Using Transient Elastography Open
View article: Role of Transient Elastography (Fibroscan) in Early prediction of Hepatitis C Virus Related Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Role of Transient Elastography (Fibroscan) in Early prediction of Hepatitis C Virus Related Hepatocellular Carcinoma Open
Background: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the fifth-leading cause of cancer-related deaths globally. Liver biopsy is the gold standard for diagnosing liver fibrosis and cirrhosis. Instead of a liver biopsy, a number of noninvasive diag…
View article: Spontaneous vanishing of hepatocellular carcinoma: A case report of an extremely rare incident
Spontaneous vanishing of hepatocellular carcinoma: A case report of an extremely rare incident Open
One of the very uncommon clinical conditions is the spontaneous remission of tumors, with scarce reports around the world in various types of tumors. Spontaneous remission of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is extremely rare, but it is well…
View article: Hepatic resection versus microwave ablation for the treatment of early hepatocellular carcinoma: a comparative analysis of treatment outcomes and survival predictors
Hepatic resection versus microwave ablation for the treatment of early hepatocellular carcinoma: a comparative analysis of treatment outcomes and survival predictors Open
Introduction Liver resection and local ablation are the two primary curative treatments for early-stage hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Microwave ablation (MWA) shows promising performance in terms of early tumor response, recurrence, and …
View article: Rare cause of duodenal obstruction in a young-age female: a case report
Rare cause of duodenal obstruction in a young-age female: a case report Open
Background Gastrointestinal tract can be compressed by many vascular structures in the abdomen; such compressions may be incidentally found or may result in compression symptoms like abdominal pain and vomiting. Case presentation We illust…
View article: Anatomical variations of hepatic artery using the multidetector computed tomography angiography
Anatomical variations of hepatic artery using the multidetector computed tomography angiography Open
Hepatic artery variations among Egyptians have a different distribution when compared to such variations among other species. The normal hepatic arterial pattern was observed in 73.8%, while the anomalous was detected in 26.2%. The CHA ori…
View article: Sorafenib plus tegafur–uracil (UFT) versus sorafenib as first line systemic treatment for patients with advanced stage HCC: a Phase II trial (ESLC01 study)
Sorafenib plus tegafur–uracil (UFT) versus sorafenib as first line systemic treatment for patients with advanced stage HCC: a Phase II trial (ESLC01 study) Open
In patients with advanced HCC, adding UFT to sorafenib is feasible, but it did not improve efficacy outcome over sorafenib monotherapy.
View article: Portal Vein Thrombosis in Unresectable Hcc Cases: a Single Center Study of Prognostic Factors and Management in 140 Patients
Portal Vein Thrombosis in Unresectable Hcc Cases: a Single Center Study of Prognostic Factors and Management in 140 Patients Open
Objective: Hepatocellular carcinoma with portal vein thrombosis is considered a relative contraindication for transarterial chemoembolization (TACE). The aim of our study was to evaluate the prognostic factors and management in patients wi…
View article: Characteristics, management, and outcomes of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma in Africa: a multicountry observational study from the Africa Liver Cancer Consortium
Characteristics, management, and outcomes of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma in Africa: a multicountry observational study from the Africa Liver Cancer Consortium Open
View article: Role of MRI in the assessment of treatment response after radiofrequency and microwave ablation therapy for hepatocellular carcinoma
Role of MRI in the assessment of treatment response after radiofrequency and microwave ablation therapy for hepatocellular carcinoma Open
View article: Prospective comparison of transient elastography and liver biopsy for the assessment of fibrosis in chronic hepatitis C infection
Prospective comparison of transient elastography and liver biopsy for the assessment of fibrosis in chronic hepatitis C infection Open
HCV is a worldwide problem and the need to assess the degree of fibrosis is the corner stone in its treatment. Liver biopsy has been used for years to assess the degree of fibrosis and activity but recently many non-invasive methods have e…
View article: Diffusion-weighted MRI and fibroscan vs. histopathology for assessment of liver fibrosis in chronic HCV patients: (Pilot study)
Diffusion-weighted MRI and fibroscan vs. histopathology for assessment of liver fibrosis in chronic HCV patients: (Pilot study) Open
View article: The role of color Duplex in diagnosing chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency in patients with multiple sclerosis
The role of color Duplex in diagnosing chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency in patients with multiple sclerosis Open