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View article: Statin-induced Liver Injury Patterns: A Clinical Review
Statin-induced Liver Injury Patterns: A Clinical Review Open
Since their introduction in 1987, hydroxymethyl glutaryl coenzyme A reductase (HMG-CoA) inhibitors, more commonly known as statins, have become some of the most widely prescribed medications in the world. Though generally considered to be …
View article: The Value of Family History in Colorectal Screening Decisions for Oldest Old Geriatric Populations
The Value of Family History in Colorectal Screening Decisions for Oldest Old Geriatric Populations Open
View article: The Role of Automatically Generated Chicago Classification in Delayed Achalasia Diagnosis
The Role of Automatically Generated Chicago Classification in Delayed Achalasia Diagnosis Open
Achalasia is an esophageal motility disorder characterized by a lack of peristalsis and an increased lower esophageal sphincter pressure that does not relax with swallowing. High-resolution manometry (HRM), a valuable diagnostic tool for e…
View article: Hepatic Artery Thrombosis: A Rare Complication of Microwave Ablation in Hepatocelluar Carcinoma
Hepatic Artery Thrombosis: A Rare Complication of Microwave Ablation in Hepatocelluar Carcinoma Open
Microwave ablation (MWA) has become a popular therapeutic technique in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) alongside cryoablation, radiofrequency ablation, and liver resection/transplantation in patients with limited tumor burden. Generally wel…
View article: Highlights for Dental Care as a Hepatitis C Risk Factor: A Review of Literature
Highlights for Dental Care as a Hepatitis C Risk Factor: A Review of Literature Open
Hepatitis C (HCV) is a viral infection that affects an estimated 71 million people worldwide, with over 1 million new infections yearly. While medical treatments exist, HCV continues to be a significant public health concern. Primary preve…
View article: Biliary Mucinous Cystadenoma: A Review of the Literature
Biliary Mucinous Cystadenoma: A Review of the Literature Open
Biliary mucinous cystadenomas are cystic neoplasms commonly mistaken for simple cysts. They are rare and generally benign tumors, often incidentally found on imaging and during unrelated surgical interventions. They tend to be slow growing…
View article: Secondary Gastrointestinal Melanoma of Unknown Origin: A Case Report of a Rare Entity
Secondary Gastrointestinal Melanoma of Unknown Origin: A Case Report of a Rare Entity Open
Metastatic oculocutaneous melanoma is a malignant process most commonly identified in the lungs, bone, gastrointestinal tract (most frequently the liver), and brain. In most cases, the primary oculocutaneous lesion responsible for the meta…
View article: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Strategies for Peritoneal Tuberculosis: A Review
Diagnostic and Therapeutic Strategies for Peritoneal Tuberculosis: A Review Open
Peritoneal tuberculosis (PTB), although rarer than its pulmonary counterpart, is a serious health concern in regions of the world with high tuberculosis prevalence. Individuals with baseline immunocompromise condition, whether acquired or …
View article: A Rare Case of Clostridium difficile Enteritis: A Common Bug in an Uncommon Place
A Rare Case of Clostridium difficile Enteritis: A Common Bug in an Uncommon Place Open
View article: An Unexpected Passage: A Complex Enterovesicular Fistula
An Unexpected Passage: A Complex Enterovesicular Fistula Open
Enterovesicular fistulas (EVFs) are abnormal connections between the colon and the urinary bladder. They are estimated to account for one in every 3,000 surgical hospital admissions and are rarely associated with long-standing Crohn's coli…
View article: SPINK-1 Polymorphism as a Pancreatitis Risk Factor
SPINK-1 Polymorphism as a Pancreatitis Risk Factor Open
View article: Evidence for Viral Induction of Biliary Atresia: A Review
Evidence for Viral Induction of Biliary Atresia: A Review Open
Biliary atresia (BA) is a childhood disease which manifests with abnormal narrowing, blockage or complete absence of bile ducts within the liver. Many possible etiologies have been reported for the development of BA, including congenital, …
View article: Role of Biologics in the Development of Autoimmune Hepatitis: A Review
Role of Biologics in the Development of Autoimmune Hepatitis: A Review Open
Autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) is a cause of chronic, immune-mediated liver injury which without treatment may progress to end-stage liver disease. The disease state, characterized by elevations in liver enzymes, autoantibodies, and interface …
View article: Hepatic Angiosarcoma: A Challenging Diagnosis
Hepatic Angiosarcoma: A Challenging Diagnosis Open
View article: Acute Esophageal Necrosis: A Case Series
Acute Esophageal Necrosis: A Case Series Open