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Improved outcomes in elderly patients with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia using a paediatric‐based protocol—A prospective study

British Journal of Haematology, EarlyView.
In this population‐based study the relapse rates were remarkably low in patients reaching day 79 with active treatment, challenging the widely accepted belief that ALL is difficult to cure in the elderly. Summary Population data have shown that the prognosis for elderly patients with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) is poor, even in the modern era ...
P. Quist‐Paulsen, L. Horvei, J. Dalgaard, M. Moksnes, A. L. Eilertsen, M. Paulson, N. A. Azrakhsh, W. Majeed, H. S. Wik   +8 more
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Giant Colonic Diverticulitis, an Extremely Rare Presentation of a Rare Disease — Clinical Presentation and Literature Review

Journal of Coloproctology, 2022
Introduction Giant colonic diverticulum (GCD) is rare phenomenon, with less than 200 cases described in the literature. One of the complications of GCD is diverticulitis.
Eliahu Y. Bekhor, Ran Orgad, Hila Shmilovitch, Rotem Ayalon, Oleg Kaminsky   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Bacterial stimuli activate nitric oxide colonic mucosal production in diverticular disease. Protective effects ofL. casei DG® (Lactobacillus paracaseiCNCM I-1572) [PDF]

, 2017
Background: Micro-inflammation and changes in gut microbiota may play a role in the pathogenesis of diverticular disease (DD). Objective: The objective of this article is to evaluate the expression of nitric oxide (NO)-related mediators and S100B in ...
Andreozzi, Paolo, Cargiolli, Martina, Cuomo, Rosario, De Palma, Giovanni Domenico, Fiore, Walter, Gennarelli, Nicola, Palumbo, Ilaria, Sarnelli, Giovanni, Turco, Fabio, Zito, Francesco Paolo   +9 more
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Prolonged Gastrointestinal Transit Times and Dysmotility in m.3243A>G Mitochondrial Disease

Neurogastroenterology &Motility, EarlyView.
Carriers of m.3243A>G mitochondrial disease have impaired mitochondrial adenosine triphosphate (ATP) production. Our findings indicate that patients exhibit gastrointestinal dysmotility as assessed by the wireless motility capsule SmartPill. This indicates a critical role of mitochondrial ATP in normal gastrointestinal function.
Simone Rask Nielsen, Malene Pontoppidan Stoico, Donghua Liao, Asbjørn Mohr Drewes, Inge Søkilde Pedersen, Anja Lisbeth Frederiksen, Christina Brock   +6 more
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Acute Diverticulitis of the Left Colon: Value of the Initial CT and Timing of Elective Colectomy [PDF]

, 2018
Computed Tomography is undeniably the most useful tool to confirm the suspected diagnosis of acute left-colonic diverticulitis and to objectively grade its severity into moderate diverticulitis (no signs of colonic perforation) and severe diverticulitis (
Ambrosetti, Patrick
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Endocannabinoid-related compounds in gastrointestinal diseases [PDF]

, 2018
The endocannabinoid system (ECS) is an endogenous signalling pathway involved in the control of several gastrointestinal (GI) functions at both peripheral and central levels.
Alessandra, D'Alessandro, Esposito, Giuseppe, Gigli, Stefano, Giovanni, Sarnelli, Marcella, Pesce, Osvaldo, Borrelli, Rosario, Cuomo, Seguella, Luisa   +7 more
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CT of the acute colonic diverticulitis: a pictorial essay.

Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, 2020
Acute colonic diverticulitis (ACD) is an acute episode of severe and prolonged lower abdominal pain due to diverticular inflammation, usually associated with change in bowel movements, fever, and leukocytosis.
L. Minordi, L. Larosa, G. Bertè, S. Pecere, R. Manfredi   +4 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Fibers and Polyphenols in Diverticular Disease: From Pathophysiology to Management

Neurogastroenterology &Motility, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Backgrounds Diverticular disease, particularly symptomatic uncomplicated diverticular disease (SUDD), significantly impacts patient quality of life and is increasing in prevalence, especially in Western countries. While its pathophysiology is multifactorial, diet—specifically low fiber intake—has been implicated as a key modifiable factor in ...
Claudia Marinaccio, Annamaria Altomare, Benedetto Neri, Laura Restaneo, Dario Biasutto, Simone Carotti, Michele Cicala, Chiara Fanali, Michele Pier Luca Guarino   +8 more
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Difference in Clinical Features between Right- and Left-Sided Acute Colonic Diverticulitis

Scientific Reports, 2020
Right colonic diverticulitis (RCD) and left colonic diverticulitis (LCD) may have different clinical features due to the different embryologic origins and anatomical locations of each colon.
Kil-yong Lee, Jaeim Lee, Y. Park, Younglim Kim, S. Oh   +4 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Diagnosis and surgical management of septic peritonitis in small animals: A review

Veterinary Surgery, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Septic peritonitis (SP) is a complex disease with significant morbidity and mortality. Diagnosis can be challenging, and lack of a timely diagnosis may impact survival. Aim The aim of this review was to synthesize current knowledge on the diagnosis and surgical management of SP in dogs and cats.
Bonnie G. Campbell, Shana K. O'Marra
wiley   +1 more source