The MELD classification is more reliable in predicting mortality in advanced cirrhosis.
ALBI, on the other hand, can be useful in specific scenarios, but it does not yet replace MELD in routine decision-making.
Immediate and late results of ileostomy closure in patients with familial adenomatous polyposis undergoing restorative proctocolectomy by open or laparoscopic approaches
The study points to the benefits of minimally invasive surgery.
Clinical and histological comparison of celiac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis in male patients: a ten-year retrospective study
The study points to the benefits of minimally invasive surgery.
Probiotics as an adjunctive therapy for celiac disease: symptom relief and quality of life improvement
Probiotics importance for celiacs quality of life.
Low-nickel diet as a strategy in the treatment of Helicobacter pylori infection
The low-nickel diet option may be an adjunct to helicobacter therapy.
Clinical, diagnostic and therapeutic characterization of patients with pancreatic collections due to acute pancreatitis in a referral hospital
Acute pancreatitis requires attention to the possibility of peripancreatic collections.
Outcomes of patients undergoing pancreatoduodenectomy (Whipple’s procedure) according to the presence of preoperative biliary drainage
A contribution from a Latin American center.
Prevalence and factors associated with bacterial infection in cirrhotic patients in Togo
A portrait of the reality of sub-Saharan Africa.
Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth in people with cystic fibrosis
The research analyzed nine studies, highlighting the lack of uniformity in the protocols for diagnosing SIBO using hydrogen and methane breath tests. Despite the high reported prevalence of SIBO in CF patients, there is an urgent need to standardize diagnostic criteria and test protocols to better understand the epidemiology and management of SIBO in this population.
Risk factors for renal calculi in patients with Crohn’s disease
The study highlights that the incidence of kidney stones in IBD has increased. The analysis revealed that the location of the disease and the use of certain medications, such as ciprofloxacin, corticosteroids, immunomodulators, and metronidazole, are important risk factors for nephrolithiasis. Research suggests that the prevalence of kidney stones in this population is substantial and that regular screening is crucial for effective clinical management.
