This study evaluated the prevalence and management of incidental hepatic steatosis found on ultrasounds of patients who underwent elective cholecystectomy. The study highlighted that steatosis has not received proper medical attention, with little documentation, research or advice on lifestyle changes.
Teleregulation in gastroenterology and the bottleneck of specialized health care
This study evaluates teleregulation in gastroenterology in a large Brazilian city, focusing on primary health care requests. The results show that teleregulation had a high-resolution capacity, with 89.9% of the cases managed in primary care. And it highlights the importance of teleregulation in optimizing resources and identifying areas for continuing medical education.
Pediatric cholelithiasis and factors associated with cholecystectomy
Data from uncommon clinical pediatric situation is highlighted.
Pediatric cholelithiasis and factors associated with cholecystectomy
Data from uncommon clinical pediatric situation is highlighted.
Sarcopenia and gastrointestinal cancer: nutritional approach focusing on curcumin supplementation
Curcumin is on the focus. Could it avoid the sarcopenia?
Prevalence and risk factors associated with non-alcoholic steatohepatitis in patients with rheumatoid arthritis on hydroxychloroquine: a population-based study
The study calls attention to the relationship between due long hydroxychloroquine use and NASH’s development.
Performance of six predictive models of death of patients hospitalized for decompensated cirrhosis: a multicenter study
Excellent study showing why scores are not definitive regarding the prognosis of decompensated cirrhotic patients.
Diagnosis and treatment of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth: an official position paper from the Brazilian Federation of Gastroenterology
Important contribution to a current theme.
