This content is machine translated Helicobacter pylori infection Eradication rate must be weighed against risk of resistance development Helicobacter pylori infection induces chronic active gastritis. If the diagnostic findings are positive, eradication is recommended. The risk of resistance formation should also be taken into account when selecting a…
View Post 14 min This content is machine translated Cholangio and gallbladder carcinoma Tumors of the biliary system – What’s new? Tumors of the biliary system, such as cholangiocarcinoma or gallbladder carcinoma, are among the rare malignant tumor entities, but they are steadily on the rise. Sometimes combined systemic and locoregional…
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Colon Cancer Three cheers for the therapy The prognosis of patients with colon cancer harboring a mutation in the BRAF-V600 gene is markedly poor. If the therapy does not work, the probability of survival is only four…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Reflux disease What are the options for persistent complaints? The management of gastroesophageal reflux disease is not a trivial matter. Often, symptoms correlate only slightly with severity. In which cases should endoscopy be performed?
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Colorectal Cancer mTORC2 inhibition may be the wrong target Recent studies revealed that the mTORC2 protein – the target of some newly developed cancer drugs – is not active at all in colorectal cancer. mTORC2 activity has been detected…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Liver disease Early detection is prognostically significant While early stages are often asymptomatic, various complications can occur in the setting of decompensated cirrhosis. Hepatic encephalopathy is one of them.
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Extensive liver metastases in colorectal cancer. Chances for treatment? Removal of colorectal liver metastases is prognostic. Oncologic and surgical technical criteria are used to assess resectability.
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Depression Not only love goes through the stomach Depression is one of the most common mental illnesses. Researchers have now found that not only antidepressants can lead to an improvement in symptoms, but also antibiotics. Moreover, the linkage…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Overweight and obesity Long-term weight loss through endoscopic procedure? Pathological obesity is associated with complications in various organ systems. In addition to lifestyle measures and medications, there are several endoscopic procedures to aid in weight loss. However, the long-term…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Esophageal Cancer Early diagnosis and individual follow-up Esophageal cancer occurs on average at age 60. It is the sixth leading cause of cancer-related death. Robotic surgery allows more radical procedures under optimal visibility – for a better…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Vitamin D deficiency Biomarkers in inflammatory bowel disease According to a secondary analysis published in 2019, low vitamin D levels are associated with worse disease progression and impaired quality of life. Regarding possible beneficial effects of vitamin D…
