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A retrospective cohort study evaluating the growth and clinical outcomes of preterm and term infants with cystic fibrosis during the first 11 years of life

open access: yesJPGN Reports, EarlyView.
Abstract Objectives Infants with cystic fibrosis (iwCF) have lower birth weights than others. That influences nutritional and pulmonary outcomes. It was reported that 86.0% of iwCF were born full‐term and 14.0% preterm. Data on the role of gestational age in growth and clinical outcomes of people with cystic fibrosis (pwCF) is limited.
Hebah Reda   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Gallstone Dissolution

open access: yesSurgical Clinics of North America, 1990
Many methods are available for gallstone dissolution, including oral bile salts; cholesterol solvents such as mono-octanoin or methyl tert-butyl either; and calcium or pigment solvents such as EDTA and polysorbate. Which of these approaches will be appropriate for an individual patient depends on the type of stones; whether they are in the gallbladder ...
M A, Talamini, T R, Gadacz
openaire   +2 more sources

Efficacy and safety of endoscopic laser lithotripsy and lithotomy through the lumen-apposing metal stent for giant gallbladder stones

open access: yesVideoGIE, 2020
Background and Aims: EUS-guided gallbladder drainage has been increasingly applied for acute cholecystitis in high-risk surgical patients. In cases of EUS-guided gallbladder drainage with lumen-apposing metal stents (LAMSs), endoscopic retrieval of ...
Wei Wang, MD   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Increased Risk of Asymptomatic Gallstones in Patients With Ulcerative Colitis [PDF]

open access: yesIntestinal Research, 2015
Background/AimsThe relationship between Crohn's disease and gallstones is established. However, the prevalence and risk factors for gallstones in patients with ulcerative colitis (UC) are not yet well understood. The aim of this study was to evaluate the
Jung Hoon Ha   +11 more
doaj   +1 more source

Approach to the Diagnosis and Management of Gallstones

open access: yesThe Korean Journal of Gastroenterology, 2023
Gallstones are relatively common in the general population, and the clinical presentation is asymptomatic in most patients or has a benign course, such as biliary colic or vague gastrointestinal symptoms.
Kwang Hyun Chung
doaj   +1 more source

The Contribution of Cholesterol and Squalene Synthase in Cancer: Molecular Mechanisms, Lipid Rafts and Therapeutic Approaches

open access: yesMedicinal Research Reviews, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT A plethora of cellular signaling pathways are dysregulated in cancer cells, promoting carcinogenesis and migration. Cholesterol has recently been linked to cancer by several subcellular mechanisms, especially by its involvement in the formation of lipid rafts, which promote oncogenic signaling and cancer cell invasion. Squalene synthase (SQS),
Danai Mavridi   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Gallstones in Egyptian infants and children: risk factors, complications and outcome: a single center experience

open access: yesEgyptian Liver Journal, 2020
Background The widespread use of abdominal ultrasonography in children documented increased detection rate of gallstones. The aim of this study was to assess the possible risk factors of gallstones and to detect the complication rate and outcome of the ...
A. Enayet   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Human Cyclophilins—An Emerging Class of Drug Targets

open access: yesMedicinal Research Reviews, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Cyclophilins are a family of enzymes with peptidyl‐prolyl isomerase activity found in all cells of all organisms. To date, 17 cyclophilin isoforms have been identified in the human body, participating in diverse biological processes. Consequently, cyclophilins have emerged as promising targets for drug development to address a wide array of ...
Katarina Jurkova   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Study of Gallstones Disease incidence in Babylon's Province population

open access: yesمجلة الكوفة الطبية, 2013
Background :There are multiple disorders affecting the biliary system . Malignancies,congenital anomalies, dysfunctional disorders, infections, strictures and gallstones formation are some of the spectrum of diseases affecting the biliary system.
Mahmoud Al-Mukhtar
doaj   +1 more source

Quality of life and healthcare resource utilization among adult patients with short bowel syndrome: A mixed‐methods study leveraging an integrated database

open access: yesNutrition in Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Short bowel syndrome (SBS) is a chronic condition requiring parenteral nutrition (PN) support and multidisciplinary management. However, disparities in access to care and standardized treatment pathways, in addition to economic burden, remain considerable for patients.
Deborah Kuk   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

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