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Abstract Objectives Acute severe colitis (ASC) is a frequent and severe complication of ulcerative colitis (UC) with a high risk of colectomy. Effects of immunosuppressants and anti–tumor necrosis factor (anti‐TNF) agents on the risk of colectomy remain debated. We wished to study the evolution of French pediatric‐onset UC patients after ASC.
Manon Cochet +18 more
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Regulation of PHOX2B gene expression by the long non‐coding natural antisense RNA PHOX2B‐AS1
PHOX2B is a transcription factor essential for autonomic nervous system development. We identify and characterize PHOX2B‐AS1, a human long non‐coding antisense transcript at the PHOX2B locus, along with its murine counterpart. Our findings reveal bidirectional transcription and reciprocal regulation: PHOX2B activates PHOX2B‐AS1, whereas PHOX2B‐AS1 ...
Simona Di Lascio +12 more
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A Case of Ulcerative Colitis Accompanied by Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome
Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) is a disease presenting with nonimmune hemolytic anemia, renal impairment and low platelet count. Escherichia coli serotype O157:H7 is the most common bacterial strain in typical HUS.
Nilay ŞENGÜL SAMANCI +6 more
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Toxic Megacolon: Background, Pathophysiology, Management Challenges and Solutions
Jiten Desai,1 Mohamed Elnaggar,2 Ahmed A Hanfy,2 Rajkumar Doshi2 1Department of Internal Medicine, Nassau University of Medical Center, East Meadow, NY, USA; 2Department of Internal Medicine, University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine, Reno, NV ...
Desai J, Elnaggar M, Hanfy AA, Doshi R
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ABSTRACT Introduction Combination therapy with immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) has become a standard treatment for metastatic renal cell carcinoma (mRCC). However, ICIs may also cause immune‐related adverse events. We report a case of mRCC that developed fulminant immune‐related enterocolitis.
Kasumi Kanai +9 more
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ABSTRACT Background The surgical journey of patients diagnosed with ulcerative colitis (UC) typically begins with an index colectomy, which may be followed by restorative procedures or further operations due to complications. Variation in surgical strategies exists, impacting patient outcomes.
Orestis Argyriou +5 more
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Background:Clostridium difficile (CD) is the major cause of nosocomial antibiotic-associated infections, having as main manifestation diarrhea and life-threatening inflammation of the colon.
Suciu Nicolae +3 more
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Inflammatory Bowel Diseases: the Surgical Perspective [PDF]
Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), namely Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, are relatively rare diseases in our country, known as a low prevalence geographic region.
SOCEA Bogdan +8 more
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ABSTRACT Background Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) are a group of chronic inflammatory conditions affecting the gastrointestinal tract, which requires life‐long management. Healthcare inequalities in IBD are a key factor influencing disease outcomes. Aim This review aimed to describe the impact of geographical location (urban vs.
George Tambakis +6 more
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Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) is the main cause of hospital-acquired diarrhea. It can result in symptoms ranging from moderate diarrhea to pseudomembranous colitis.
Piergiorgio Chiriacò
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