Cannabis, often referred to as marijuana, is the most widely used illicit drug. It is derived from the cannabis sativa plant and can be ingested, inhaled, or smoked. In the United States, approximately 24 million Americans ...

Esophageal squamous cell papilloma (ESP) is a benign tumor that is rarely found in the esophagus. Human papilloma virus (HPV) has been known to play a role in the development of ESP. In most cases, ESP are asymptomatic but ...

Background: Abnormal liver enzymes have been reported in COVID-19 patients with severe presentation. However, limited studies exist in our region regarding the impact of COVID-19 on the liver’s function, thus, we aimed ...

Introduction and Purpose: The purpose of this study is to investigate the concordance of endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) results and biochemical analysis of cyst fluid obtained through fine needle aspiration (FNA) in ...

Introduction: Recurrent perianal abscesses in children under two years of age can lead to serious issues and frequent recurrences. This study aimed to compare antibiotic treatment approaches and surgical interventions in ...

Epithelioid hemangioendothelioma (EHE) is a rare vascular tumor that can affect various organs. This report describes a 65-year-old woman who presented with abdominal pain, weight loss, and elevated liver enzymes. After ...

Introduction: According to the high prevalence of anal fistulas and the recurrence of the disease following surgery, different methods have been suggested for appropriate treatment of this disease; however, there is no ...

Background : Hemodialysis patients are at risk of viral infections such as hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), and human immunodeficiency viruses (HIV). Current study aimed to determine the prevalence ...

Abstract: Background: First-degree relatives (FDRs) of colorectal cancer (CRC) patients possess a higher risk of developing CRC. Colonoscopy is among the most effective screening methods for preventing CRC. This study ...

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Background : Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is one of chronic gastrointestinal diseases in which patient may be asymptomatic or was complained from heartburn and regurgitation or pulmonary symptoms. Aim of the ...

Background Awareness of the prevalence of hepatitis B (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections, as blood transmitted infections, among blood donors can help policymakers improve the guidelines, share experiences, and ...

Background: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic condition characterized by recurring abdominal discomfort and irregular bowel movements. Currently, IBS diagnosis lacks specific radiological, biochemical, or ...

Background Fatty liver disease and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) have recently been recognized as a major global health issue, and there is much evidence linking MASLD with a range of ...