Impact of preprocedure simethicone on adenoma detection rate during colonoscopy: a multicenter, endoscopist-blinded randomized controlled trial
The study aimed to investigate whether preprocedureSimethicone could increase the adenoma detection rate. More adenomas were detected in the PEG plus simeth silicone group than in the pEG alone group. Abdominal bloating was reported less frequently.
Vaccinating the inflammatory bowel disease patient: deficiencies in gastroenterologists knowledge
Study was to assess gastroenterologist's knowledge regarding vaccinating the IBD patient. Majority of gastroenterologists believe that the PCP should be responsible for vaccinations
Increased detection of Barrett's esophagus-associated neoplasia using wide-area trans-epithelial sampling: a multicenter, prospective, randomized trial
Wide-area transepithelial sampling (WATS) with computer-assisted 3-dimensional analysis is a sampling technique that combines abrasive brushing of the Barrett's esophagus with neural network analysis.
Colorectal Cancer Surgery During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Single Center Experience
We performed colorectal cancer elective surgery on 25 patients. A notable re-allocation of healthcare resources and specific clinical and. organizational measures have been required to prevent COVID-19 infection among hospitalized patients and. healthcare workers.
Liquid-based cytological and immunohistochemical study of nasopharyngeal swab from persons under investigation for SARS-CoV-2 infection
Hospitality is coming to you if you're always going to go from the hospital to the grocery store, but you have to bring it back. You can't go from 0 to 0 in one second but you might as well go to the hospital for the duration of the sentence.
Stem cell therapy in COVID-19: Pooled evidence from SARS-CoV-2, SARS-CoV, MERS-CoV and ARDS: A systematic review
This systematic review has been framed by pooling the available data on the use of stem cells in SARS-CoV-2. The observations of this systematic review suggest the capability of MSCs in reducing systemic inflammation and protecting against Sars-Cov-2 as evidenced by the available clinical data.
Data science in unveiling COVID-19 pathogenesis and diagnosis: evolutionary origin to drug repurposing
SARS-CoV-2, also known as COVID-19, has attracted worldwide attention. Data science is playing a pivotal role in in silico analysis to gain insights into the virus. The availability of large multiomics, radiological, bio-molecular and medical datasets requires the development of novel exploratory and predictive models. The high number of approaches generates the need for surveys to guide data scientists and medical practitioners in selecting the right tools.
Safety of hydroxychloroquine for treatment or prevention of SARS-CoV-2 infection: A rapid systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials
Hydroxychloroquine has been extensively studied for the treatment and prevention of coronavirus diseases 2019 (COVID-19) from the start of the pandemic. we performed a rapid systematic review to assess its safety in the framework of COVID-19 randomized clinical trials. The use of HCQ was associated with a higher risk of adverse events compared with placebo or standard of care.