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View article: Conversion Ability of Immunotherapy in Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Insights from the International Converse Study
Conversion Ability of Immunotherapy in Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Insights from the International Converse Study Open
Introduction: The potential for curative conversion with immunotherapy-based systemic treatment used with noncurative intent in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) remains debated. This study aimed to provide a reliable epidemiolo…
View article: Liver transplantation for hepatitis D virus/hepatitis B virus coinfection in Italy: An intention-to-treat analysis of long-term outcomes
Liver transplantation for hepatitis D virus/hepatitis B virus coinfection in Italy: An intention-to-treat analysis of long-term outcomes Open
Patients with hepatitis D virus (HDV)/hepatitis B virus (HBV)-related end-stage liver disease candidates for liver transplantation (LT) have traditionally been regarded as a special population, although their outcomes are controversial. An…
View article: Estimation of lifetime costs for patients receiving a transplant: the case of liver transplantation related to hepatitis B in Italy
Estimation of lifetime costs for patients receiving a transplant: the case of liver transplantation related to hepatitis B in Italy Open
Introduction In Italy, post-liver transplant (LT) hepatitis B virus (HBV) reinfection prophylaxis is frequently based on a combined regimen of anti-HBV immunoglobulin (HBIG) and oral antivirals. However, little information is available at …
View article: Comparison of Transient Elastography and Point Shear Wave Elastography for Analysis of Liver Stiffness: A Prospective Study
Comparison of Transient Elastography and Point Shear Wave Elastography for Analysis of Liver Stiffness: A Prospective Study Open
Liver stiffness measurement (LSM) by Fibroscan is the most used non-invasive method to assess liver fibrosis. Recently, point-shear wave elastography (pSWE) has been introduced as a simple alternative non-invasive test. Therefore, we aimed…
View article: High Extra Virgin Olive Oil Consumption Is Linked to a Lower Prevalence of NAFLD with a Prominent Effect in Obese Subjects: Results from the MICOL Study
High Extra Virgin Olive Oil Consumption Is Linked to a Lower Prevalence of NAFLD with a Prominent Effect in Obese Subjects: Results from the MICOL Study Open
Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) has healthy benefits for noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). However, limited evidence is available about the effects of liver disease and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). We evaluate whether dose-incre…
View article: Determinants of compliance to influenza and COVID-19 vaccination in a cohort of solid organ transplant patients in Puglia, Southern Italy (2017–2022)
Determinants of compliance to influenza and COVID-19 vaccination in a cohort of solid organ transplant patients in Puglia, Southern Italy (2017–2022) Open
Influenza and Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination are recommended in both solid organ transplant (SOT) candidates and recipients. In Puglia, Southern Italy, an active vaccination offer program has been activated targeting these…
View article: Natural History and Hepatitis B Virus Surface Antigen (HBsAg) Spontaneous Seroclearance in Hepatitis B Virus e-Antigen (HBeAg)-Negative Patients with Inactive Chronic Infection: A Multicenter Regional Study from South Italy
Natural History and Hepatitis B Virus Surface Antigen (HBsAg) Spontaneous Seroclearance in Hepatitis B Virus e-Antigen (HBeAg)-Negative Patients with Inactive Chronic Infection: A Multicenter Regional Study from South Italy Open
Spontaneous HBsAg seroclearance has been mainly studied in populations from Asia, Australia, the Pacific Islands, and Polynesia. For the first time, we evaluated the spontaneous HBsAg seroclearance and its possible associated factors and t…
View article: The Italian data on SARS-CoV-2 infection in transplanted patients support an organ specific immune response in liver recipients
The Italian data on SARS-CoV-2 infection in transplanted patients support an organ specific immune response in liver recipients Open
Introduction The study of immune response to SARSCoV-2 infection in different solid organ transplant settings represents an opportunity for clarifying the interplay between SARS-CoV-2 and the immune system. In our nationwide registry study…
View article: Clinical outcomes associated with drugs for obesity and overweight: A systematic review and network meta‐analysis of randomized controlled trials
Clinical outcomes associated with drugs for obesity and overweight: A systematic review and network meta‐analysis of randomized controlled trials Open
Aim To compare the benefits and harms of drugs approved for weight management in adults with obesity or overweight. Materials and Methods We performed a systematic review of drugs approved for treating obesity and overweight. We searched M…
View article: Efficacy of Remdesivir and Neutralizing Monoclonal Antibodies in Monotherapy or Combination Therapy in Reducing the Risk of Disease Progression in Elderly or Immunocompromised Hosts Hospitalized for COVID-19: A Single Center Retrospective Study
Efficacy of Remdesivir and Neutralizing Monoclonal Antibodies in Monotherapy or Combination Therapy in Reducing the Risk of Disease Progression in Elderly or Immunocompromised Hosts Hospitalized for COVID-19: A Single Center Retrospective Study Open
Introduction: Remdesivir (REM) and monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) could alleviate severe COVID-19 in at-risk outpatients. However, data on their use in hospitalized patients, particularly in elderly or immunocompromised hosts, are lacking. M…
View article: P394 PULMONARY HYPERTENSION IN SEARCH OF GROUP
P394 PULMONARY HYPERTENSION IN SEARCH OF GROUP Open
Episode of haemoptysis in a 25–year–old woman with the following medical history: surgical closure of Botallo‘s duct at the age of 5 months, coeliac disease, growth retardation, polycystic ovary, visus alterations. In the emergency room CT…
View article: Molecular Pathways of Carcinogenesis in Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Molecular Pathways of Carcinogenesis in Familial Adenomatous Polyposis Open
Familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) is a genetic syndrome characterized by the presence of multiple polyps in the gastrointestinal tract and a wide range of systemic extra-intestinal manifestations. Patients affected will inevitably under…
View article: P874 Comparison and Propensity Score of Seroconversion After Two Doses Of SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine in IBD Patients And Liver Transplant Recipients
P874 Comparison and Propensity Score of Seroconversion After Two Doses Of SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine in IBD Patients And Liver Transplant Recipients Open
Background Suboptimal anti-Sars-Cov2 vaccine response has been demonstrated during immunosuppressive treatments. Liver Transplant Recipients (LTRs) and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) patients are different setting of populations who are …
View article: Rifabutin as salvage therapy for <i>Helicobacter pylori</i> eradication: Cornerstones and novelties
Rifabutin as salvage therapy for <i>Helicobacter pylori</i> eradication: Cornerstones and novelties Open
When several Helicobacter pylori eradication treatments fail, guidelines recommend a cultured guided approach; however, culture is not widely available. Therefore, a rifabutin based regimen could be the best solution. Rifabutin indeed show…
View article: Effect of metronidazole resistance on <i>Helicobacter pylori</i> eradication regimens
Effect of metronidazole resistance on <i>Helicobacter pylori</i> eradication regimens Open
Objectives Guidelines suggest bismuth‐containing quadruple therapy (BQT) or concomitant therapy (CT) as first‐line therapy in our geographic area. Both schedules contain metronidazole. We aimed to evaluate the effect of metronidazole resis…
View article: Empiric “Three-in-One” Bismuth Quadruple Therapy for Second-Line Helicobacter pylori Eradication: An Intervention Study in Southern Italy
Empiric “Three-in-One” Bismuth Quadruple Therapy for Second-Line Helicobacter pylori Eradication: An Intervention Study in Southern Italy Open
The eradication of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) may be difficult due to antibiotic resistance. Indeed, after one failure, a second-line therapy is needed and a bismuth containing quadruple therapy (BQT) with a three-in-one capsule formu…
View article: HCV-positive kidney transplant patients treated with direct-acting antivirals maintain stable medium-term graft function despite persistent reduction in tacrolimus trough levels
HCV-positive kidney transplant patients treated with direct-acting antivirals maintain stable medium-term graft function despite persistent reduction in tacrolimus trough levels Open
Background/aim: Direct-acting antivirals (DAAs) have improved the treatment of HCV-positive kidney transplant recipients (KTRs). However, their medium-term follow-up effects on graft function are conflicting. This study aimed to analyze ho…
View article: Novel frontiers of agents for bowel cleansing for colonoscopy
Novel frontiers of agents for bowel cleansing for colonoscopy Open
The incidence of colorectal cancer (CRC) is characterized by rapid declines in the wake of widespread screening. Colonoscopy is the gold standard for CRC screening, but its accuracy is related to high quality of bowel preparation (BP). In …
View article: Liver involvement in inflammatory bowel disease: What should the clinician know?
Liver involvement in inflammatory bowel disease: What should the clinician know? Open
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) may show a wide range of extraintestinal manifestations. In this context, liver involvement is a focal point for both an adequate management of the disease and its prognosis, due to possible serious comorbi…
View article: Serologic diagnosis of celiac disease: May it be suitable for adults?
Serologic diagnosis of celiac disease: May it be suitable for adults? Open
The diagnosis of coeliac disease (CD) in adult patients requires the simultaneous assessment of clinical presentation, serology, and typical histological picture of villous atrophy. However, several years ago, the European Society of Pedia…
View article: May Antitransglutaminase Levels Predict Severity of Duodenal Lesions in Adults with Celiac Disease?
May Antitransglutaminase Levels Predict Severity of Duodenal Lesions in Adults with Celiac Disease? Open
Background and Objective: Pediatric guidelines on celiac disease (CD) state that children with anti-transglutaminase antibodies (TGAs) >×10 upper limit of normal (ULN) may avoid endoscopy and biopsy. We aimed to evaluate whether these crit…
View article: Estrogen Receptors in Colorectal Cancer: Facts, Novelties and Perspectives
Estrogen Receptors in Colorectal Cancer: Facts, Novelties and Perspectives Open
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second cause of cancer-related death in both sexes worldwide. As pre-menopausal women are less likely to develop CRC compared to age-matched men, a protective role for estrogens has been hypothesized. Indeed,…