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Mashup Score: 3Aortoesophageal Fistula in a Patient With Recent Endoscopic Balloon Dilation and History of Esophageal Myotomies for Achalasia - 11 day(s) ago
A 59-year-old female with a history of achalasia, thoracoscopic longitudinal myotomy (35 years prior), laparoscopic Heller myotomy and Dor fundoplication with repair of hiatal hernia one year prior, and esophageal dilation for dysphagia one month prior, presented to the emergency department with hematemesis and left-sided chest pressure. Imaging with computed tomography of the chest with intravenous contrast showed a focal area of active extravasation within the distal esophagus (Figure A). Esophagogastroduodenoscopy revealed blood in the lower third of the esophagus with a large red clot obstructing the lumen (Figure B).
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Mashup Score: 19Can Artificial Intelligence Create an Accurate Colonoscopy Bowel Preparation Prompt? - 15 day(s) ago
Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in the United States, with colonoscopy being the preferred screening method. Up to 25% of colonoscopies are associated with poor preparation which leads to prolonged procedure time, repeat colonoscopies, and decreased adenoma detection. Artificial intelligence (AI) is being increasingly used in medicine, assessing medical school exam questions, and writing medical reports. Its use in gastroenterology has been used to educate patients with cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma, answer patient questions about colonoscopy and provide correct colonoscopy screening intervals, having the ability to augment the patient–provider relationship.
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Mashup Score: 2The Role of Myeloid Cells on the Development of Hepatic Metastases in Gastrointestinal Cancer - 25 day(s) ago
The development of hepatic metastases is the leading cause of mortality in gastrointestinal (GI) cancers and substantial research efforts have been focused on elucidating the intricate mechanisms by which tumor cells successfully migrate to, invade, and ultimately colonize the liver parenchyma. Recent evidence has shown that perturbations in myeloid biology occur early in cancer development, characterized by the initial expansion of specific innate immune populations that promote tumor growth and facilitate metastases.
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Mashup Score: 0Using the Electronic Health Record to Develop a Gastric Cancer Risk Prediction Model - 2 month(s) ago
Gastric cancer (GC) is a leading cause of cancer incidence and mortality globally. Population screening is limited by the low incidence and prevalence of GC in the United States. A risk prediction algorithm to identify high-risk patients allows for targeted GC screening. We aimed to determine the feasibility and performance of a logistic regression model based on electronic health records to identify individuals at high risk for noncardia gastric cancer (NCGC).
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Mashup Score: 23Age-related decline in pancreas regeneration is associated with an increased proinflammatory response to injury - 7 month(s) ago
The regenerative capacity of the pancreas diminishes with age. Understanding acinar cell responses to injury and the resolution of regenerative processes is crucial for tissue homeostasis. However, knowledge about the impact of aging on these processes remains limited.
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New in @AGA_GHAdvances Age-related decline in pancreas regeneration is associated with an increased proinflammatory response to injury https://t.co/YHKOZ9Pqcs Certainly has implications for how aging & inflammation in the pancreas might impact #PancreaticCancer susceptibility https://t.co/k0ELY1DC0I
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Mashup Score: 5Decreased Abundance of Genus Slackia in Individuals With Obesity and Colorectal Adenoma - 7 month(s) ago
The increasing prevalence of obesity has significantly contributed to the global burden of colorectal cancer and the precancerous colorectal adenoma (CRA). Gut microbiota vary at each stage of colorectal carcinogenesis and participate in energy homeostasis. Elucidating gut microbiotal characteristics in obesity-related CRA may help prevent and treat colorectal tumors; however, this remains unclarified. Therefore, this study investigated the gut microbiota profile of patients with obesity-related CRA.
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Mashup Score: 10Ketamine-Induced Sclerosing Cholangitis Associated With Early Inflammatory Bowel Disease During Chronic Topical Ketamine Use - 8 month(s) ago
Ketamine-induced sclerosing cholangitis has been described with chronic intranasal and intravenous use. Our case follows chronic topical use for peripheral neuropathy. It is also uniquely associated with early inflammatory bowel disease, a known complication of primary sclerosing cholangitis.
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Mashup Score: 7The Impact of Climate Change, Pollution, and Biodiversity Loss on Digestive Health and Disease - 8 month(s) ago
The environment is changing rapidly under pressure from 3 related drivers: climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss. These environmental changes are affecting digestive health and disease in multiple ways. Heat extremes can cause intestinal and hepatic dysfunction. Access to adequate amounts of food of high nutritional content and to clean water is under threat. Extreme weather is associated with flooding and enteric infections and affects the delivery of care through infrastructure loss.
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Mashup Score: 3Extrahepatic Iron Loading Associates With the Propensity to Develop Advanced Hepatic Fibrosis in Hemochromatosis - 9 month(s) ago
Hemostatic iron regulator-hemochromatosis can result in progressive iron-loading and advanced hepatic fibrosis in some individuals. We studied total body and hepatic iron loading to determine whether the distribution of iron-loading influences the risk of advanced fibrosis.
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Mashup Score: 2Investigating iRHOM2-Associated Transcriptional Changes in Tylosis With Esophageal Cancer - 9 month(s) ago
Survival rates for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) are extremely low due to the late diagnosis of most cases. An understanding of the early molecular processes that lead to ESCC may facilitate opportunities for early diagnosis; however, these remain poorly defined. Tylosis with esophageal cancer (TOC) is a rare syndrome associated with a high lifetime risk of ESCC and germline mutations in RHBDF2, encoding iRhom2. Using TOC as a model of ESCC predisposition, this study aimed to identify early-stage transcriptional changes in ESCC development.
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🔔 From Gastro Hep Advances, this image of the month describes a case and management of aortoesophageal fistula. Figures show a confirmatory CT image, and endoscopy images show the fistulous defect. 👨🔬 @UMN_GIHep 🔗 https://t.co/5rzvxakMab https://t.co/AMrCL4Muew