Alexandru Constantin Moldoveanu
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View article: Predictive Value of Several Parameters for Severity of Acute Pancreatitis in a Cohort of 172 Patients
Predictive Value of Several Parameters for Severity of Acute Pancreatitis in a Cohort of 172 Patients Open
Background: The optimal management of patients with acute pancreatitis is directly related to the early detection of the mild, moderate, or severe forms of the disease, which remains a continuous challenge despite the availability of vario…
View article: Model of disease severity in alcoholic hepatitis and novel prognostic insights
Model of disease severity in alcoholic hepatitis and novel prognostic insights Open
Introduction Harmful alcohol consumption is one of the leading risk factors for global disease burden and injury condition, causing death and disability early in life, with over 3 million deaths worldwide every year. Alcoholic hepatitis (A…
View article: The correlation between Body Mass Index and histological features of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
The correlation between Body Mass Index and histological features of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Open
Introduction : NAFLD is strongly associated with metabolic syndrome, and for many years, fatty liver was an exclusive feature of obese patients. The study tries to assess whether the body mass index (BMI) and body circumference is correlat…
View article: A Comparison of 13C-Methacetin and 13C-Octanoate Breath Test for the Evaluation of Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis
A Comparison of 13C-Methacetin and 13C-Octanoate Breath Test for the Evaluation of Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis Open
Background: While non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a wide-spread liver disease, only some patients progress towards steatohepatitis and cirrhosis. Aim: We comparatively analyzed the methacetin breath test (MBT) for the microsom…
View article: The Role of Noninvasive 13C-Octanoate Breath Test in Assessing the Diagnosis of Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis
The Role of Noninvasive 13C-Octanoate Breath Test in Assessing the Diagnosis of Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis Open
Background: The diagnosis of NASH needs a liver biopsy, an invasive procedure that is not frequently accepted by patients. The aim of our study was to evaluate the efficacy of the 13C-Octanoate breath test (OBT) as a non-invasive surrogate…
View article: A Primer into the Current State of Artificial Intelligence in Gastroenterology
A Primer into the Current State of Artificial Intelligence in Gastroenterology Open
Artificial intelligence (AI) is not a new idea or field of research. However, recent advancements in computing technology as well as increasing worldwide experience in applying AI to various fields have enabled us to hope that applying it …
View article: Referee report. For: Platelet count can predict the grade of esophageal varices in cirrhotic patients: a cross-sectional study [version 2; peer review: 2 approved]
Referee report. For: Platelet count can predict the grade of esophageal varices in cirrhotic patients: a cross-sectional study [version 2; peer review: 2 approved] Open
View article: Non-invasive laboratory, imaging and elastography markers in predicting varices with high risk of bleeding in cirrhotic patients
Non-invasive laboratory, imaging and elastography markers in predicting varices with high risk of bleeding in cirrhotic patients Open
Introduction. Upper digestive tract endoscopy remains the gold-standard for detecting esophageal or gastric varices and assessment of bleeding risk, but this method is invasive. The aim of the study was to identify non-invasive factors tha…
View article: Can Non-Invasive Methods Be Clinically Useful for Diagnosis and Severity of Portal Hypertension?
Can Non-Invasive Methods Be Clinically Useful for Diagnosis and Severity of Portal Hypertension? Open
Context: Current gold standard methods of diagnosing portal hypertension (endoscopy and hepatic vein pressure gradient) are not only invasive but also very expensive. Consequently, new non-invasive methods have been studied over the years …
View article: Spleen Stiffness as Predictor of Esophageal Varices in Cirrhosis of Different Etiologies
Spleen Stiffness as Predictor of Esophageal Varices in Cirrhosis of Different Etiologies Open
View article: The role of spleen stiffness using ARFI in predicting esophageal varices in patients with Hepatitis B and C virus-related cirrhosis
The role of spleen stiffness using ARFI in predicting esophageal varices in patients with Hepatitis B and C virus-related cirrhosis Open
Introduction. Current guidelines recommend that all patients with cirrhosis undergo upper gastrointestinal endoscopy (UGE) screening for esophageal varices (EV). Unfortunately, UGE has a lot of disadvantages, consequently various non-invas…
View article: Performances of Diagnostic Methods in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Performances of Diagnostic Methods in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Open
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is one of the most common chronic gastrointestinal ailments worldwide, with a high prevalence and extremely costly diagnostic and therapeutic management. A hygienic-dietary regimen, accompanied by wei…