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Endoscopic Necrosectomy as Treatment for Infected Pancreatic Necrosis

Necrotising pancreatitis can be life-threatening, but the introduction of endoscopic necrosectomy has led to a tremendous reduction of lethality.

The Versatile Role of the Vagus Nerve in the Gastrointestinal Tract

The vagus nerve, the major nerve of the parasympathetic nervous system, innervates several organs from the neck to the abdomen. The vagal branches…

A Review of Crohn’s Disease

Crohn’s disease is a chronic relapsing inflammatory bowel disease that may affect any part of the gastrointestinal tract. The ileum, colon, and perineum…

What Works for Breastfeeding Peer Support – Time to Get Real

Policymakers from developed countries who are looking to commission breastfeeding peer support (BPS) services have every cause to be puzzled as to…

An Overview of Clinical and Physiopathological Features of Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura During Pregnancy

Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is one of the microangiopathic disorders that can be diagnosed during pregnancy.

Fertility Preservation Options for Cancer Patients

Survival rates for cancer patients have increased in the last few years due to improvements achieved in cancer therapies.

The Role of Environmental Factors in Digestive Cancer

The risk of digestive cancer in each country is analyzed in cancer registries for Incidence and Mortality. Survival is estimated from registries with a…

Vaginal pH Self-Screening as a KISS Regimen in Prevention of Early Preterm Birth

Self-measurement of vaginal pH is an established screening procedure for prevention of premature birth due to abnormal vaginal flora and bacterial…

Risk of Ovarian Malignancy (ROMATM) – Determining the Likelihood of Malignancy in Women with Pelvic Mass

Ovarian cancer is a malignancy with poor prognosis and is still the leading cause of death from gynecological malignancies worldwide.

Primary Screening for Human Papillomavirus in Cervical Cancer Prevention

Acquisition of a high risk Human Papillomavirus (hr HPV) infection is a necessary step in the pathogenesis of cervical cancer.