ABSTRACT Background Preoperative malnutrition and systemic inflammation are established determinants of adverse outcomes in colorectal cancer (CRC). Transthyretin (TTR), a rapid‐turnover hepatic protein, reflects both nutritional and inflammatory status; however, its clinical utility may be influenced by age‐ and sex‐related variability.
Ayane Kawata +7 more
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Endoscopic Diagnosis of <i>Necator americanus</i> Infection Presenting With Persistent Iron-Deficiency Anemia: Usefulness of Image-Enhanced Endoscopy and Capsule Endoscopy. [PDF]
Takebe T +9 more
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ABSTRACT Aim Carbon‐ion radiotherapy (CIRT) provides superior dose distribution and higher biological effectiveness than conventional X‐ray radiotherapy and has emerged as a promising component of multidisciplinary treatment for advanced pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC).
Kenichiro Araki +9 more
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Establishing an Endoscopy Unit for Management of <i>Schistosoma mansoni</i> Hepatosplenic Morbidities in Northwestern Tanzania. [PDF]
Mazigo HD +10 more
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Essential Updates 2024–2026: Advances in Colorectal Cancer Surgery
ABSTRACT Surgical innovation in colorectal cancer is increasingly judged not by technical feasibility alone, but by whether it improves oncological outcomes, preserves function, reduces morbidity, or makes difficult procedures more reproducible. This structured narrative review examines major surgical studies published from January 2024 through July ...
Hiroyasu Kagawa, Yusuke Kinugasa
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Adjustable length and strength traction by clip with line-pulley securing technique
Shunya Takayanagi, MD +7 more
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Jejunal Diverticulosis as a Rare Cause of Severe Obscure Gastrointestinal Bleeding in an Elderly Patient: A Case Report. [PDF]
Draidi M +5 more
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Abstract Pharyngeal high‐resolution manometry with impedance (P‐HRM‐I) is an established assessment method used to evaluate pharyngeal swallowing. It provides precise quantification of swallowing biomechanics that enable the detection of alterations in swallowing physiology.
Mistyka Schar +5 more
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This review aims to provide a broad understanding for interdisciplinary researchers in engineering and clinical applications. It addresses the development and control of magnetic actuation systems (MASs) in clinical surgeries and their revolutionary effects in multiple clinical applications.
Yingxin Huo +3 more
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Clinical practice patterns in the pre-endoscopic management of individuals presenting with acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding: results of an international survey. [PDF]
Obeidat M +13 more
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