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View article: Multisite Is Superior to Single-Site Intratumoral Chemotherapy to Retard the Outcomes of Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma in a Murine Model
Multisite Is Superior to Single-Site Intratumoral Chemotherapy to Retard the Outcomes of Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma in a Murine Model Open
Introduction: Locally advanced unresectable pancreatic cancer (LAPC) has a dismal prognosis, with intratumoral therapies showing limited benefits. We assume that the dense stroma within these tumors hampers drug dispersion. Aim: This study…
View article: Detection of elusive polyps using a large-scale artificial intelligence system (with videos)
Detection of elusive polyps using a large-scale artificial intelligence system (with videos) Open
DEEP2 has a high sensitivity for polyp detection and was effective in increasing the detection of polyps both in colonoscopy videos and in real procedures with a low number of false alarms. (Clinical trial registration number: NCT04693078.…
View article: Surveillance for pancreatic cancer in high‐risk individuals
Surveillance for pancreatic cancer in high‐risk individuals Open
Background: Surveillance of individuals at high risk of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) and its
\nprecursors might lead to better outcomes. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence
\nand outcomes of PDAC and high-risk …
View article: The Impact of Nutritional Status on Patients with Pneumonia: A Retrospective Study
The Impact of Nutritional Status on Patients with Pneumonia: A Retrospective Study Open
Background: Malnutrition risk is elevated amongst patients hospitalized with pneumonia; it's relevance to patient outcome has not been fully determined. The Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool (MUST) is a well validated tool for malnutri…
View article: Screening to Detect Precursor Lesions of Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma in High-risk Individuals: A Single-center Experience
Screening to Detect Precursor Lesions of Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma in High-risk Individuals: A Single-center Experience Open
Adherence was an important limiting factor in screening. Better stratification of patients according to specific risk factors, including thorough genetics and family history, may direct when and how to initiate screening. International col…
View article: A multi-institution consensus on how to perform EUS-guided biliary drainage for malignant biliary obstruction
A multi-institution consensus on how to perform EUS-guided biliary drainage for malignant biliary obstruction Open
This is the first worldwide survey on the practice of EUS-BD for MBO. There were wide variations in practice, and randomized studies are urgently needed to establish the best approach for the management of this condition.
View article: Disparities in colorectal cancer early detection and prevention among sub-populations in Israel: Patient activation score according to mother tongue, gender, and age
Disparities in colorectal cancer early detection and prevention among sub-populations in Israel: Patient activation score according to mother tongue, gender, and age Open
Objective: To determine concrete disparities in CRC prevention among Israelis of varying mother tongues while considering the role of patient activation. Methods:This study took place in Haifa, Israel from August 2015-February 2017.Questio…
View article: Endoscopic ultrasound: Current roles and future directions
Endoscopic ultrasound: Current roles and future directions Open
Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), developed in the 1980s, was initially predominantly used for guidance of fine needle aspiration; the last 25 years, however, have witnessed a major expansion of EUS to various applications, both diagnostic and …
View article: Impact of endoscopic ultrasound quality assessment on improving endoscopic ultrasound reports and procedures
Impact of endoscopic ultrasound quality assessment on improving endoscopic ultrasound reports and procedures Open
Significant improvements were demonstrated in QI adherence and thus EUS reporting and delivery quality when the 2013-2014 reports were compared to 2009 results. QI implementation facilitates effective high-quality EUS exams by ensuring com…
View article: Exposure During Pancreatic Surgery. Do We Have to Examine the Falciform and Round Ligaments for Pancreatic Cancer Metastasis?
Exposure During Pancreatic Surgery. Do We Have to Examine the Falciform and Round Ligaments for Pancreatic Cancer Metastasis? Open
Context Metastatic and locally advanced disease is unfortunately a common clinical occurrence in patients affected by pancreatic cancer. The most frequent sites of metastasis are the liver and the peritoneal lining. The falciform and round…