Liver cirrhosis as a predisposing factor for esophageal candidiasis
Conclusion Liver cirrhosis is an independent risk factor for EC. EC may be asymptomatic in cirrhotic patients. Although antifungal treatment did not improve the outcome in this study, a prospective study is still required to investigate this issue. (Source: Advances in Digestive Medicine)
Source: Advances in Digestive Medicine - October 23, 2014 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research
Multipolar radiofrequency ablation with non-touch technique for hepatocellular carcinoma ≤ 3 cm: A preliminary report
Conclusion Multipolar RFA with non-touch technique is an effective method to achieve complete tumor ablation and an adequate safety margin. This method has low complication rate and bears minimal risk of tumor seeding. (Source: Advances in Digestive Medicine)
Source: Advances in Digestive Medicine - October 23, 2014 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research
Accuracy of immunochemical fecal occult blood test for detecting colorectal neoplasms in individuals undergoing health check-ups
Conclusion The I-FOBT has better sensitivity for detecting invasive cancer and advanced neoplasia than for detecting nonadvanced neoplasia. Repeated I-FOBT examinations with good adherence to the screening program may improve the detection rate and sensitivity of the I-FOBT. (Source: Advances in Digestive Medicine)
Source: Advances in Digestive Medicine - October 23, 2014 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research
Liver cirrhosis as a predisposing risk factor for esophageal candidiasis: Bystander or culprit?
Publication date: September 2014 Source:Advances in Digestive Medicine, Volume 1, Issue 3 Author(s): Ming-Chih Hou (Source: Advances in Digestive Medicine)
Source: Advances in Digestive Medicine - October 23, 2014 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research
How sensitive is fecal immunochemical testing in detecting colorectal neoplasms?
Publication date: September 2014 Source:Advances in Digestive Medicine, Volume 1, Issue 3 Author(s): Yi-Chia Lee (Source: Advances in Digestive Medicine)
Source: Advances in Digestive Medicine - October 23, 2014 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research
How to publish a scientific manuscript in a high-impact journal
Publication date: Available online 19 September 2014 Source:Advances in Digestive Medicine Author(s): Emad M. El-Omar Scientific publishing is an essential aspect of medical progress. New advances in human knowledge are communicated to the outside world through publications. It is essential that this knowledge is accurate, valid, reproducible, and clinically useful. Many aspiring clinicians and scientists dream of publishing their work in high-impact journals. For these dreams to become reality, it is essential to follow the basic principles of scientific research and publishing. In this paper, I outline my own person...
Source: Advances in Digestive Medicine - October 23, 2014 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research
