Comparison of Underwater vs Conventional Endoscopic Mucosal Resection of Intermediate-Size Colorectal Polyps

Endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) with submucosal injection is an established method for removing colorectal polyps. The en bloc resection rate decreases when polyp size exceeds 10 mm.

Results of the Tokyo trial of prevention of post-ERCP pancreatitis with risperidone-2: a multicenter, randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind clinical trial

The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of risperidone alone for the prevention of PEP. We initially enrolled 500 patients in the study

Does fecal calprotectin predict short-term relapse after stopping TNFα-blocking agents in inflammatory bowel disease patients in deep remission?

The study examined whether elevated fecal calprotectin (FC) concentrations after stopping TNFα-blocking therapy can predict clinical or endoscopic relapse. Patients relapsing showed constantly elevated FC levels for a median of 94 (13-317) days before the relapse

Evaluation of Pharmacologic Prevention of Pancreatitis After Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography: A Systematic Review

There is controversy over the efficacy of pharmacologic agents for preventing pancreatitis after endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (PEP) We performed a systematic review of PEP pharmacoprevention to evaluate safety and efficacy.

Health-related quality of life in testicular cancer survivors in Japan: A multi-institutional, cross-sectional study using the EORTC QLQ-TC26

The study evaluated the health-related quality of life of testicular cancer survivors using the Japanese version of the EORTC QLQ-TC26 questionnaire. The study recruited TC survivors who were followed after treatment for TC at eight high-volume institutions.

Causes of stiffness after total knee arthroplasty: a systematic review

Knee stiffness after total knee arthroplasty often leads to pain and discomfort, failing to meet patients' expectations. The main causes were surgery-related issues, i.e., component malpositioning and over-volume, implant loosening, psychological distress, and obesity.

Endothelium-restricted endothelin-1 overexpression in type 1 diabetes worsens atherosclerosis and immune cell infiltration via NOX1

Endothelin (ET)-1 has been implicated in diabetes-induced vascular complications. ET-1 overexpression increased 2.5-fold and five-fold the atherosclerotic lesion area in the aortic sinus and arch of diabetic mice.

A 12-Month Study to Evaluate Safety and Efficacy of Polymethylmethacrylate-Collagen Gel for Correction of Midface Volume Loss Using a Blunt Cannula as Measured by 3-D Imaging

The PMMA-collagen gel is approved for the correction of nasolabial folds. There are no reports characterizing safety and efficacy in the midface. Improvement in the MFVDS score from baseline was significant at all post-treatment time points.

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