The assessment of the nutritional status of patients remains a challenge to be overcome.
Predictors of failure of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography in clearing bile duct stones during index procedure.
The article brings the authors' experience to the ERCP failure factors on its first attempt.
Early stages of colorectal cancer characterization by autofluorescence 3D microscopy: a preliminary study
After applying new tools from artificial intelligence, this promising method should evolve.
Behind the proton pump inhibitor prescription: an international survey on physician practices and knowledge
The study shows the lack of knowledge about the prescription of proton pump inhibitors by the medical profession in Latin countries.
Evaluating lactoferrin and calprotectin as markers of intestinal inflammation in chronic pancreatitis
The article highlights the presence of intestinal inflammation in chronic pancreatitis patients.
Assessment of the accuracy of the rapid test for the diagnosis of Helicobacter pylori in patients that didn’t undergo previous eradication therapy
O artigo traz a evidência da praticidade do teste sanguíneo para detecção do H.Pyory.
Influence of neoadjuvant therapy on the ratio of lymph nodes
The article discusses the importance of lymph nodes study and their relationship with the prognosis of rectal cancer.
Warning to delay in diagnosing microscopic colitis in older adults, a series of cases
The article draws attention to the presence of microscopic colitis and need for early diagnosis.
Helicobacter pylori oipA virulence gene as a molecular marker of severe gastropathies
Characterization of H. pylori strains and their virulence can be important for the infection prognosis.
Evaluation of agreement between c/t-13910 polymorphism genotyping results and lactose tolerance test results
It would be interesting to add the H² test for lactose to the research.
