Muhammad Ali Khaqan
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View article: Assessing the effectiveness of texture and color enhancement imaging versus white‐light endoscopy in detecting gastrointestinal lesions: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
Assessing the effectiveness of texture and color enhancement imaging versus white‐light endoscopy in detecting gastrointestinal lesions: A systematic review and meta‐analysis Open
Introduction Gastrointestinal cancers account for 26% of cancer incidence and 35% of cancer‐related deaths globally. Early detection is crucial but often limited by white light endoscopy (WLE), which misses subtle lesions. Texture and colo…
View article: Evaluating the Effectiveness of Pegbelfermin in <scp>MASH</scp>‐Associated Hepatic Fibrosis A Meta‐Analysis and Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials
Evaluating the Effectiveness of Pegbelfermin in <span>MASH</span>‐Associated Hepatic Fibrosis A Meta‐Analysis and Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials Open
Introduction Metabolic dysfunction‐associated steatohepatitis (MASH), an advanced form of fatty liver disease, is characterized by liver inflammation and fibrosis, with an emerging interest in fibroblast growth factor (FGF)‐21 analogs, par…
View article: <scp>MMF</scp> Is an Effective and Safer Treatment Options for Treatment‐Naïve Patients With Autoimmune Hepatitis Compared to Azathioprine: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis
<span>MMF</span> Is an Effective and Safer Treatment Options for Treatment‐Naïve Patients With Autoimmune Hepatitis Compared to Azathioprine: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis Open
Objectives Autoimmune Hepatitis ( AIH ) is a chronic inflammatory liver disease with significant morbidity and mortality if untreated. Current first‐line treatment involves corticosteroids and azathioprine ( AZA ), which are effective but …
View article: Patient outcomes and health care resource utilization in acute pancreatitis-related central nervous system complications: insights from a national cohort study
Patient outcomes and health care resource utilization in acute pancreatitis-related central nervous system complications: insights from a national cohort study Open
Objectives Central nervous system complications of acute pancreatitis (AP) can result in cerebral edema (CE). We assessed the risk of serious outcomes and health care features associated with CE in patients hospitalized with AP. Methods We…
View article: Switching to Tenofovir Therapy Versus Continuation of Entecavir for Patients With Hepatitis B Virus Infection: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis
Switching to Tenofovir Therapy Versus Continuation of Entecavir for Patients With Hepatitis B Virus Infection: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis Open
Background Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection causes liver disease, including hepatocellular carcinoma. Controlling viral activity is crucial to reducing complications. Tenofovir may offer benefits over entecavir, but it is unclear if switc…
View article: Endoscopic Full‐Thickness Plication for the Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis of Randomized Sham Controlled Trials
Endoscopic Full‐Thickness Plication for the Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis of Randomized Sham Controlled Trials Open
Introduction Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) affects approximately 20% of adults in the United States. Proton pump inhibitors are the first‐line treatment but are associated with long‐term side effects. Endoscopic full‐thickness pli…
View article: Association of <i>Candida</i> esophagitis with acute esophageal necrosis
Association of <i>Candida</i> esophagitis with acute esophageal necrosis Open
Acute esophageal necrosis (AEN) is a clinical rarity and its pathogenesis is poorly understood. It usually presents as upper gastrointestinal bleeding and is associated with poor outcomes. We report a case of a 53-year-old man with diabete…