Objectives: To examine the potential therapeutic effects of ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) on
diseases of the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum. Methods: A search was conducted …

Results: Two hundred and four individuals (122 males and 82 females, mean age 35 years)
attending the blood donation centre were screened. Three individuals tested positive for IgA …

Background: Screening for colon cancer aims at early detection and prompt treatment of the
disease. Prior knowledge of the disease will contribute to increased participation. However, …

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Objective: Percutaneous cecostomy is a minimally invasive procedure that provides access
to the colon for therapeutic interventions. This review aimed to update and summarize the …

BACKGROUND Noninvasive measures to estimate liver fibrosis in lieu of biopsy in nonalcoholic
liver disease (NAFLD) can broadly differentiate high vs low degrees of condition extent. …

Non‐alcoholic liver disease (NAFLD) is a metabolic liver disease associated with visceral
adiposity and insulin resistance. Recently, NAFLD has been described in lean individuals who …

Objectives: To study the prevalence of functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGID) in Saudi
patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted …

Background Dysphagia is associated with depression and anxiety due to the severity, impact
of symptoms itself or secondary to the underlying cause. This is more recognizable to brain …

Results Among 1349 patients screened, 109 patients met the inclusion criteria, 67 patients
had acute PVT and 42 patients had chronic PVT. The relative risk of developing PVT is higher …