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View article: Utility of Radiological Follow Up of Main-Duct Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasms and Mixed-Type Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasms
Utility of Radiological Follow Up of Main-Duct Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasms and Mixed-Type Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasms Open
Background: Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMNs) have the potential to evolve into pancreatic adenocarcinoma (PDAC). While main-duct IPMNs (MD-IPMNs), involving the main pancreatic duct (MPD), are less common than side-branch I…
View article: Safety of Pneumatic Dilation in Older Adults with Achalasia: An International Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study
Safety of Pneumatic Dilation in Older Adults with Achalasia: An International Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study Open
Background: Pneumatic dilation (PD) is an effective first line treatment option for many patients with achalasia. PD use may be limited in adults with achalasia who are older than 65 because of concern for adverse events (AE), and less eff…
View article: Esophagogastroduodenal Findings in Patients with Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasms
Esophagogastroduodenal Findings in Patients with Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasms Open
The association between intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMNs) and extra-pancreatic malignancies is controversial. This cross-sectional study compared esophagogastroduodenal findings in 340 IPMN patients to those of age- and gend…
View article: A Lymph Node Ratio Model for Prognosis of Patients with Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors
A Lymph Node Ratio Model for Prognosis of Patients with Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors Open
The objective of this study was to determine the prognostic value of lymph node (LN) involvement and the LN ratio (LNR) and their effect on recurrence rates and survival in patients with pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (PNETs) undergoing …
View article: Barriers and Facilitators of Hepatitis C Care in Persons Coinfected with Human Immunodeficiency Virus
Barriers and Facilitators of Hepatitis C Care in Persons Coinfected with Human Immunodeficiency Virus Open
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) are often co-transmitted. Viral coinfection results in worse outcomes. Persons who inject drugs (PWIDs) face barriers to medical treatment, but HCV treatment is indicated and e…
View article: The Cytotoxic Effect of Isolated Cannabinoid Extracts on Polypoid Colorectal Tissue
The Cytotoxic Effect of Isolated Cannabinoid Extracts on Polypoid Colorectal Tissue Open
Purified cannabinoids have been shown to prevent proliferation and induce apoptosis in colorectal carcinoma cell lines. To assess the cytotoxic effect of cannabinoid extracts and purified cannabinoids on both colorectal polyps and normal c…
View article: Increased prevalence of colorectal neoplasia in patients with intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms
Increased prevalence of colorectal neoplasia in patients with intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms Open
Background: The association between intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMNs) and colorectal cancer (CRC) and polyps is controversial. Objectives: To compare the prevalence of CRC and colorectal polyps among patients with IPMN and m…
View article: Pancreatic cyst fluid glucose: a rapid on-site diagnostic test for mucinous cysts
Pancreatic cyst fluid glucose: a rapid on-site diagnostic test for mucinous cysts Open
Background: Pancreatic cystic fluid (PCF) analysis is frequently used for cyst diagnosis with carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) being the most accepted biomarker. Low glucose levels in PCF were previously suggested as a marker for mucinous cy…
View article: Adolescent Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Type 2 Diabetes in Young Adulthood
Adolescent Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Type 2 Diabetes in Young Adulthood Open
Context The long-term risk of type 2 diabetes in adolescents with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is unclear. Objective To assess type 2 diabetes risk among adolescents with NAFLD. Design and Setting A nationwide, population-based…
View article: Adolescent NAFLD & Type 2 Diabetes- Supplementary Material.docx
Adolescent NAFLD & Type 2 Diabetes- Supplementary Material.docx Open
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View article: Immunomodulation of Murine Chronic DSS-Induced Colitis by Tuftsin–Phosphorylcholine
Immunomodulation of Murine Chronic DSS-Induced Colitis by Tuftsin–Phosphorylcholine Open
Helminths or their products can immunomodulate the host immune system, and this phenomenon may be applied as the basis of new anti-inflammatory treatments. Previously, we have shown the efficacy of tuftsin–phosphorylcholine (TPC), based on…
View article: Serum MMP-9: a novel biomarker for prediction of clinical relapse in patients with quiescent Crohn’s disease, a <i>post hoc</i> analysis
Serum MMP-9: a novel biomarker for prediction of clinical relapse in patients with quiescent Crohn’s disease, a <i>post hoc</i> analysis Open
Background: Matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) is a novel marker of intestinal inflammation. The aim of this study was to assess if serum MMP-9 levels predict clinical flare in patients with quiescent Crohn’s disease (CD). Methods: This st…
View article: Pericarditis among giant cell arteritis patients: From myth to reality
Pericarditis among giant cell arteritis patients: From myth to reality Open
Background Giant cell arteritis (GCA) is an inflammatory disease of unknown etiology affecting adults age > 50 years. GCA (also known as temporal arteritis) is a vasculitis of large and medium‐size vessels that involves the extracranial br…
View article: Tuftsin–phosphorylcholine (TPC) equally effective to methylprednisolone in ameliorating lupus nephritis in a mice model
Tuftsin–phosphorylcholine (TPC) equally effective to methylprednisolone in ameliorating lupus nephritis in a mice model Open
Summary The role of helminth treatment in autoimmune diseases is growing constantly. Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a multi-system autoimmune disease with challenging treatment options. Tuftsin–phosphorylcholine (TPC) is a novel hel…
View article: P190 Serum MMP-9: a novel biomarker for prediction of clinical relapse in patients with Quiescent Small Bowel Crohn’s disease
P190 Serum MMP-9: a novel biomarker for prediction of clinical relapse in patients with Quiescent Small Bowel Crohn’s disease Open
Predicting relapse in Crohn’s disease (CD) patients may allow an early optimisation of treatment and possible reduction of subsequent complications. There is an increasing need for a novel and reliable non-invasive biomarkers for this purp…
View article: An infodemiological investigation of the so-called “Fluad effect” during the 2014/2015 influenza vaccination campaign in Italy: Ethical and historical implications
An infodemiological investigation of the so-called “Fluad effect” during the 2014/2015 influenza vaccination campaign in Italy: Ethical and historical implications Open
Influenza vaccines represent a major tool to contain the clinical and epidemiological burden generated by influenza. However, in spite of their effectiveness, vaccines are victims of prejudices and false myths, which contribute to the incr…
View article: Adherence and Persistence With Therapy Among Newly Prescribed Fibromyalgia Patients in Israel
Adherence and Persistence With Therapy Among Newly Prescribed Fibromyalgia Patients in Israel Open
Background: Fibromyalgia is a chronic debilitating disorder affecting over 4% and ~1.5% of the female and male adult population worldwide, respectively. The study aimed to assess 1-year persistence and adherence with therapy among newly pr…
View article: Adolescent Body Mass Index and Cardiovascular Disease–Specific Mortality by Midlife
Adolescent Body Mass Index and Cardiovascular Disease–Specific Mortality by Midlife Open
Adolescent BMI within the accepted normal range is associated with non-CHD nonstroke cardiovascular outcomes.