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Risk of perforation related to colorectal endoscopic submucosal dissection: Is this finally predictable? 与结直肠内镜黏膜下剥离术有关的穿孔风险:这最终可以预测吗?
IF 1.9 4区 医学
Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology Pub Date : 2024-07-01 Epub Date: 2024-07-24 DOI: 10.4103/sjg.sjg_238_24
Alberto Murino, Alessandro Rimondi
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The role of transoral incisionless fundoplication (TIF) in the management of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) following peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM): A pilot, prospective, patient-driven study. 经口无切口胃底折叠术(TIF)在口腔内窥镜肌切开术(POEM)后胃食管反流病(GERD)治疗中的作用:一项由患者主导的前瞻性试点研究。
IF 1.9 4区 医学
Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology Pub Date : 2024-07-01 Epub Date: 2024-03-11 DOI: 10.4103/sjg.sjg_22_24
Fares Ayoub, Tara Keihanian, Noor Zabad, Salmaan Jawaid, Kalpesh Patel, Mohamed O Othman
{"title":"The role of transoral incisionless fundoplication (TIF) in the management of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) following peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM): A pilot, prospective, patient-driven study.","authors":"Fares Ayoub, Tara Keihanian, Noor Zabad, Salmaan Jawaid, Kalpesh Patel, Mohamed O Othman","doi":"10.4103/sjg.sjg_22_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/sjg.sjg_22_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) is a concern after peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM). Transoral incisionless fundoplication (TIF) has been recently described as a possible therapy for post-POEM GERD in case series.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We prospectively enrolled patients undergoing POEM who agreed to participate in objective post-procedure GERD evaluation. Patients with objective evidence of GERD and suitable anatomy were offered TIF vs. proton pump inhibitor (PPI) only. Patients who underwent TIF were compared to those on PPI-only therapy after follow-up.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of 21 enrolled POEM patients with objective testing, GERD was found in 11 (52%). Of those eligible for TIF, 4 (40%) opted to pursue TIF and were compared to those on PPI-only therapy ( n = 6). Three months post-TIF, 75% of patients had discontinued or significantly decreased PPI. There were no adverse events. GERD health-related quality of life scores were low and comparable between TIF (3.75 ± 6.2) and those who remained on PPI-only therapy (4.1 ± 5).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>In this pilot, patient-driven prospective study, 75% of patients with post-POEM GERD undergoing TIF had stopped or significantly reduced PPI use. Post-POEM TIF is safe and effective and may be a viable alternative to PPI for POEM-related GERD; however, future studies should include a control arm and post-intervention pH monitoring.</p>","PeriodicalId":48881,"journal":{"name":"Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology","volume":" ","pages":"266-271"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11379255/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140094968","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Prediction of the survival status and tumor microenvironment in colorectal cancer through genotyping analysis based on toll-like receptors. 通过基于收费样受体的基因分型分析预测结直肠癌的生存状况和肿瘤微环境。
IF 1.9 4区 医学
Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology Pub Date : 2024-07-01 Epub Date: 2024-05-30 DOI: 10.4103/sjg.sjg_424_23
Huaidu Peng, Junshuo Zhang, Zehuang Yang, Lixin Chen, Jinhong Chen, Chudong Cai
{"title":"Prediction of the survival status and tumor microenvironment in colorectal cancer through genotyping analysis based on toll-like receptors.","authors":"Huaidu Peng, Junshuo Zhang, Zehuang Yang, Lixin Chen, Jinhong Chen, Chudong Cai","doi":"10.4103/sjg.sjg_424_23","DOIUrl":"10.4103/sjg.sjg_424_23","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Colorectal cancer (CRC) ranks third in both the incidence and mortality rates among male and female cancers, and it is the leading digestive system cancer. Due to the inter- and intratumor heterogeneity of cancer, the TNM system is insufficient for predicting prognosis, necessitating the use of molecular biomarkers for prognostic prediction. Toll-like receptors (TLRs) have been associated with CRC survival rates. This study focused on the investigation of the role and potential value of TLRs in CRC genotyping to aid in immunotherapy for CRC patients.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Differential gene expression analysis was performed on CRC transcriptomic data from The Cancer Genome Atlas database. TLRs were referred from the literature, and their intersection with differentially expressed genes (DEGs) in CRC yielded TLR-DEGs. The expression patterns of TLR-DEGs were predicted using the STRING website, and copy number variations of TLR-DEGs were analyzed. Gene Ontology (GO) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) enrichment analyses were conducted on TLR-DEGs. ConsensusClusterPlus R package was used for clustering CRC patients, and ESTIMATE and GSEAbase were employed to analyze immune characteristics of different subtypes. Immune phenotyping scores and tumor immune dysfunction and exclusion scores were evaluated. DEGs of different subtypes were analyzed, followed by GO and KEGG enrichment analyses, the protein-protein interaction (PPI) network analysis, and further selection of hub genes. The sensitivity of drugs was assessed using the identified hub genes.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>We identified 37 TLR-DEGs, and the PPI analysis revealed their coexpression, although they were distributed on different chromosomes. Enrichment analyses indicated that the 37 TLR-DEGs were linked to cancer cell immune response. Based on these TLR-DEGs, CRC patients were classified into three subtypes. Cluster2 exhibited lower survival rates and higher immune infiltration levels and predicted poorer response to immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy. The intersection of DEGs from cluster2 and cluster1 with DEGs from cluster2 and cluster3 yielded a set of 426 commonly shared DEGs. Enrichment analyses revealed that these shared DEGs might regulate immune cell viability. Eight common hub genes for different subtypes were further identified to predict drug-related correlations.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The developed TLR genotyping was used to predict the survival status and tumor microenvironment of CRC, providing a foundation for understanding the molecular mechanisms of TLR signaling and deepening its clinical significance.</p>","PeriodicalId":48881,"journal":{"name":"Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology","volume":" ","pages":"243-251"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11379252/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141176469","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Prevalence of functional gastrointestinal disorders in Saudi infants and toddlers: A cross-sectional multicenter study. 沙特婴幼儿功能性胃肠疾病患病率:一项横断面多中心研究
IF 1.9 4区 医学
Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology Pub Date : 2024-05-01 Epub Date: 2023-12-07 DOI: 10.4103/sjg.sjg_259_23
Mohammed Hasosah, Ahmed Al Sarkhy, Khalid AlQuiar, Ibrahim AlMuslami, Najat AlAhmadi, Ali Almehaidib, Adel AlShahrani, Aziz Alanazi, Muhammad Khan, Abrar Aljohani, Saqqar Alanazi, Tariq Alhassan, Ahlam AlNaqeeb, Marwah Hameedaldeen, Sanabil Albalawi, Safa Abdulmenem, Ibrahim Almehaidib, Mansour Qurashi
{"title":"Prevalence of functional gastrointestinal disorders in Saudi infants and toddlers: A cross-sectional multicenter study.","authors":"Mohammed Hasosah, Ahmed Al Sarkhy, Khalid AlQuiar, Ibrahim AlMuslami, Najat AlAhmadi, Ali Almehaidib, Adel AlShahrani, Aziz Alanazi, Muhammad Khan, Abrar Aljohani, Saqqar Alanazi, Tariq Alhassan, Ahlam AlNaqeeb, Marwah Hameedaldeen, Sanabil Albalawi, Safa Abdulmenem, Ibrahim Almehaidib, Mansour Qurashi","doi":"10.4103/sjg.sjg_259_23","DOIUrl":"10.4103/sjg.sjg_259_23","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) are common pediatric problems, but their prevalence in Saudi Arabia is unknown. We aimed to assess the prevalence of FGIDs and risk factors among children in six regions of Saudi Arabia.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This was a cross-sectional multicenter study enrolling children aged 0-48 months, attending pediatric clinics. Questionnaires evaluated the clinical history, symptoms, and sociodemographic information. FGIDs were defined according to Rome IV criteria.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The study involved 1011 infants and toddlers (mean [standard deviation (SD)] aged, 21.7 [19.4] months; FGIDs and mean [SD] age 17.4 [16.4] months; controls). FGIDs were diagnosed in 483 (47.7%) of all infants and toddlers. The prevalence of FGIDs was significantly higher in children aged 0-12 months than in those aged 13-48 months ( P < 0.001). The most common disorders were functional regurgitation (13.8%) in infants and functional constipation (9.6%) in toddlers. Univariate regression analysis confirmed that the rate of FGIDs was higher in term gestational age infants (odds ratio (OR) 2.7; 95% confidence interval (CI), 1.76-4.17, P < 0.001), in partial breastfeeding (OR 0.58; 95% CI, 0.40-0.84, P = 0.003), in formula feeding (OR 2.25; 95% CI, 1.51-3.35, P < 0.001), and in subjects with no history of food allergy (OR 2.40; 95% CI, 1.58-3.64, P < 0.001).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>FGIDs are common in Saudi infants and toddlers (47.7%). Regurgitation is most prevalent in infants, and functional constipation is most common in toddlers. Term gestational age infant, partial breastfeeding, formula feeding, and subjects with no history of food allergy are associated with the prevalence of FGIDs.</p>","PeriodicalId":48881,"journal":{"name":"Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology","volume":" ","pages":"145-153"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11198919/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138499885","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Epstein-Barr virus seroprevalence among inflammatory bowel disease patients in Saudi Arabia. 沙特阿拉伯炎症性肠病患者的 Epstein-Barr 病毒血清流行率。
IF 1.9 4区 医学
Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology Pub Date : 2024-05-01 Epub Date: 2024-02-15 DOI: 10.4103/sjg.sjg_380_23
Badr Al-Bawardy, Abdulaziz F Alfadley, Mohammed Almousallam, Saad AlShathri, Mohamed Aboueissa, Abdulrahman Alsulaiman, Mashary Attamimi, Abdulelah AlMutairdi
{"title":"Epstein-Barr virus seroprevalence among inflammatory bowel disease patients in Saudi Arabia.","authors":"Badr Al-Bawardy, Abdulaziz F Alfadley, Mohammed Almousallam, Saad AlShathri, Mohamed Aboueissa, Abdulrahman Alsulaiman, Mashary Attamimi, Abdulelah AlMutairdi","doi":"10.4103/sjg.sjg_380_23","DOIUrl":"10.4103/sjg.sjg_380_23","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Seroprevalence of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is variable based on geographic distribution. There are no published data on the seroprevalence of EBV in patients with IBD in Saudi Arabia. This study aims to assess the seroprevalence of EBV in patients with IBD in a tertiary center in Saudi Arabia.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This is a retrospective chart review of patients ≥14 years of age with a confirmed diagnosis of IBD and known EBV status at our institution from January 1, 2018, to January 1, 2023. The primary outcome was the seroprevalence of EBV in IBD. Secondary outcomes included factors associated with EBV seropositivity and rates of EBV seroconversion in originally negative patients.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 150 patients were included (74.7% with Crohn's disease, median age 28 years [interquartile range 21-36.3]). EBV non-exposure was noted in 16.8% ( n = 25). The mean age was significantly lower in the EBV-naïve group at 26 ± 8.5 years compared to the EBV-exposed group at 31.2 ± 12.9 years ( P = 0.02). Seroprevalence of EBV was highest in patients >40 years of age (92.9%) and lowest in patients 14-25 years of age (78.2%). The rate of seroconversion in EBV-naïve patients was 16.7% after a mean follow-up time of 47.9 ± 46.3 months.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>In our cohort of IBD patients, 16.8% were naïve to EBV, and young age was a significant predictor of EBV non-exposure. Our data supports the practice of assessing EBV before initiating thiopurine therapy since EBV seroprevalence is not universal in our population.</p>","PeriodicalId":48881,"journal":{"name":"Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology","volume":" ","pages":"168-172"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11198918/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139736493","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Validation of FIB-6 score in assessment of liver fibrosis in chronic hepatitis B. FIB-6 评分在评估慢性乙型肝炎肝纤维化中的有效性。
IF 1.9 4区 医学
Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology Pub Date : 2024-05-01 Epub Date: 2024-03-13 DOI: 10.4103/sjg.sjg_27_24
Khalid Alswat, Riham Soliman, Nabiel N H Mikhail, Necati Örmeci, George N Dalekos, Moutaz F M Derbala, Said Ahmed Al-Busafi, Waseem Hamoudi, Gamal Shiha
{"title":"Validation of FIB-6 score in assessment of liver fibrosis in chronic hepatitis B.","authors":"Khalid Alswat, Riham Soliman, Nabiel N H Mikhail, Necati Örmeci, George N Dalekos, Moutaz F M Derbala, Said Ahmed Al-Busafi, Waseem Hamoudi, Gamal Shiha","doi":"10.4103/sjg.sjg_27_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/sjg.sjg_27_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>We recently developed a simple novel index called fibrosis 6 (FIB-6) using machine learning data analysis. We aimed to evaluate its performance in the diagnosis of liver fibrosis and cirrhosis in chronic hepatitis B (CHB).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A retrospective observational analysis of data was obtained from seven countries (Egypt, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), Turkey, Greece, Oman, Qatar, and Jordan) of CHB patients. The inclusion criteria were receiving an adequate liver biopsy and a complete biochemical and hematological data. The diagnostic performance analysis of the FIB-6 index was conducted and compared with other non-invasive scores.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 603 patients were included for the analysis; the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUROC) of FIB-6 for the discrimination of patients with cirrhosis (F4), compensated advanced chronic liver disease (cACLD) (F3 and F4), and significant fibrosis (F2-F4) was 0.854, 0.812, and 0.745, respectively. The analysis using the optimal cut-offs of FIB-6 showed a sensitivity of 70.9%, specificity of 84.1%, positive predictive value (PPV) of 40.3%, and negative predictive value (NPV) of 95.0% for the diagnosis of cirrhosis. For the diagnosis of cACLD, the results were 71.5%, 69.3%, 40.8%, and 89.2%, respectively, while for the diagnosis of significant fibrosis, the results were 68.3%, 67.5%, 59.9%, and 75.0%, respectively. When compared to those of fibrosis 4 (FIB-4) index, aspartate aminotransferase (AST)-to-platelet ratio index (APRI), and AST-to-alanine aminotransferase (ALT) ratio (AAR), the AUROC for the performance of FIB-6 was higher than that of FIB-4, APRI, and AAR in all fibrosis stages. FIB-6 gave the highest sensitivity and NPV (89.1% and 92.4%) in ruling out cACLD and cirrhosis, as compared to FIB-4 (63.8% and 83.0%), APRI (53.9% and 86.6%), and AAR (47.5% and 82.3%), respectively.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The FIB-6 index could be used in ruling out cACLD, fibrosis, and cirrhosis with good reliability.</p>","PeriodicalId":48881,"journal":{"name":"Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology","volume":" ","pages":"138-144"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11198916/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140121057","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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An abdominal vibration combined with walking exercise (AVCWE) program for older patients with constipation: Development and feasibility study. 针对老年便秘患者的腹部振动结合步行锻炼(AVCWE)计划:开发与可行性研究。
IF 1.9 4区 医学
Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology Pub Date : 2024-05-01 Epub Date: 2024-04-17 DOI: 10.4103/sjg.sjg_387_23
Yuan-Yuan Zhang, Ramoo Vimala, Ping Lei Chui, Ida Normiha Hilmi
{"title":"An abdominal vibration combined with walking exercise (AVCWE) program for older patients with constipation: Development and feasibility study.","authors":"Yuan-Yuan Zhang, Ramoo Vimala, Ping Lei Chui, Ida Normiha Hilmi","doi":"10.4103/sjg.sjg_387_23","DOIUrl":"10.4103/sjg.sjg_387_23","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Older patients with constipation are at higher risk for inadequate bowel preparation, but there are currently no targeted strategies. This study aims to develop an abdominal vibration combined with walking exercise (AVCWE) program and assess its feasibility among older patients with constipation.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Phase I: Using the Delphi technique, eight experts across three professional fields were consulted to develop the AVCWE program. The experts evaluated and provided recommendations on demonstration videos and detailed descriptions of the preliminary protocol. Phase II: A single-arm feasibility study of the AVCWE program was conducted on 30 older patients with constipation undergoing colonoscopy at a tertiary hospital in China. A 10-point exercise program evaluation form and several open-ended questions were used to gather feedback from participants regarding the program. In both phases, content analysis was used to critically analyze and summarize qualitative suggestions for protocol modifications.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Based on feedback from the expert panel, the AVCWE program developed in Phase I included two procedures during laxative ingestion: at least 5,500 steps of walking exercise and two cycles of moderate-intensity abdominal vibration (each cycle consisted of 10 min of vibration and 10 min of rest). The feasibility study in Phase II showed high positive patient feedback scores for the program, ranging from 9.07 ± 0.74 to 9.73 ± 0.52.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The AVCWE program was developed by eight multidisciplinary experts and was well accepted by 30 older patients with constipation. Study participants believed that this program was simple, safe, appropriate, and helpful for their bowel preparation. The findings of this study may provide valuable information for optimizing bowel preparation in older patients with constipation.</p>","PeriodicalId":48881,"journal":{"name":"Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology","volume":" ","pages":"173-180"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11198915/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140868770","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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A new predictive scoring model for globus pharyngeus in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease. 胃食管反流病患者咽喉部不适的新预测评分模型。
IF 1.9 4区 医学
Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology Pub Date : 2024-05-01 Epub Date: 2024-04-17 DOI: 10.4103/sjg.sjg_346_23
Abdulaziz S Alshahrani, Faris Almasabi
{"title":"A new predictive scoring model for globus pharyngeus in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease.","authors":"Abdulaziz S Alshahrani, Faris Almasabi","doi":"10.4103/sjg.sjg_346_23","DOIUrl":"10.4103/sjg.sjg_346_23","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Globus pharyngeus is a clinical condition, wherein, a patient senses a lump or a foreign body in the throat with a tightening or choking feeling. A strong association between globus pharyngeus and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) was reported. Therefore, we sought to investigate the predictive factors of globus pharyngeus in patients with established GERD and fit a predictive scoring model for globus pharyngeus.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>In this case-control study, 143 patients having globus pharyngeus along with GERD ( case ) and 109 patients having globus pharyngeus without GERD ( control ) were enrolled. Data comprising demographics, comorbidities, and psychosocial stress levels were recorded. The predictive factors of globus pharyngeus in patients with GERD were unraveled, and a predictive scoring model was fit for globus pharyngeus.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Proton pump inhibitor usage in the case group was significantly higher compared to controls (63.63% vs 24.78%, P < 0.001), and differences in Hiatus Hernia and Stress levels were highly significant between the two groups ( P < 0.001). Multivariate logistic regression revealed that variates, Hiatus Hernia, psychosocial stress, and age were highly significant ( P < 0.001) independent predictors of globus pharyngeus. Using the regression coefficients of all the independent predictor variables, a predictive scoring model was fitted, which yielded an area under receiver operating characteristic (AUROC) curve of 78.9.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Hiatus hernia, psychosocial stress, and age are significant independent predictors of globus pharyngeus in GERD, and our predictive scoring model may help in identifying patients at higher odds of experiencing globus pharyngeus and modulate treatment accordingly.</p>","PeriodicalId":48881,"journal":{"name":"Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology","volume":" ","pages":"162-167"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11198914/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140860656","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Selecting first-line advanced therapy for ulcerative colitis: A clinical application of personalized medicine. 选择溃疡性结肠炎的一线先进疗法:个性化医疗的临床应用。
IF 1.9 4区 医学
Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology Pub Date : 2024-05-01 Epub Date: 2024-04-10 DOI: 10.4103/sjg.sjg_427_23
Mariam S Mukhtar, Mahmoud H Mosli
{"title":"Selecting first-line advanced therapy for ulcerative colitis: A clinical application of personalized medicine.","authors":"Mariam S Mukhtar, Mahmoud H Mosli","doi":"10.4103/sjg.sjg_427_23","DOIUrl":"10.4103/sjg.sjg_427_23","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic autoimmune inflammatory disease that affects the colon, leading to symptoms of bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and urgency. The treatment of UC has evolved over the past few decades from locally active anti-inflammatory compounds to more selective therapies that target specific arrays of the immune system. The challenge of selecting the first advanced therapy became apparent in this rapidly expanding landscape of medications. No current investigational tools, such as genetic, immunologic, or biological markers, can guide the identification of the safest and most effective therapeutic option for each patient. Hence, physicians must carefully assess patient/disease characteristics and match them with the most suitable drug through a clinically driven assessment. In this paper, we outline patient and drug characteristics that play a role in selecting first-line advanced therapies for UC and propose an algorithm for selection.</p>","PeriodicalId":48881,"journal":{"name":"Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology","volume":" ","pages":"126-137"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11198921/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140860657","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Fibrosis evaluation in chronic hepatitis B: FIB-6 score. 慢性乙型肝炎纤维化评估:FIB-6 评分
IF 1.9 4区 医学
Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology Pub Date : 2024-05-01 DOI: 10.4103/sjg.sjg_145_24
Chloe De Broucker, Tarik Asselah
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