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1. Aim- To compare the efficacy of albumin when compared to placebo in the development or progression of AKI in patients with cirrhosis and spontaneous bacterial peritonitis who are at low risk for AKI development (i.e Serum Bilirubin <4 mg/dL and serum creatinine < 1 mg/dl at presentation)
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Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is primarily a disease process of the gastrointestinal tract of neonates that results in inflammation and bacterial invasion of the bowel wall.
Despite extensive research, the pathophysiology of NEC remains unclear and therapeutic options are limited.
Clinical
AIMS OF STUDY The aim of this study is to investigate whether ingestion of curcumin will prevent hepatic insulin resistance (assessed by homeostatic model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR)) induced by short-term oral glucocorticoid (prednisolone) administration in overweight and obese
INTRODUCTION & STATE-OF-ART Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is the most common autosomal recessive lethal disorders affecting 1 in 2.500 newborns among Caucasians. CF lung disease reflects a failure in the capacity of airway epithelia to normally hydrate their surface. Poor hydration of airways surfaces leads
This is a prospective, observational, descriptive, clinical study.
This is a single centre study. All patients admitted to the South West Liver Unit with decompensated cirrhosis will be screened according to their serum creatinine (sCr) level taken as part of standard of care at admission or during
Triple-negative breast cancer refers to breast cancer with negative human epidermal growth factor receptor 2, estrogen receptor and progesterone receptor. Triple-negative breast cancer has poor differentiation, high invasiveness and high recurrence rate, accounting for 15.0%-23.8% of breast cancer.
Cirrhosis is characterized by progressive deterioration in liver functions. Liver's synthetic functions are inferred by serum albumin and INR estimation. Lower albumin level is a marker of severe liver disease and probability of worsening ascites, hepatorenal syndrome with increased risk for
Background: The current global widespread incidence of obesity and early cardiovascular deterioration are two of the most important future health care challenges. Physical inactivity and its associated unhealthy dietary intake among adolescents are of great concern, especially in a South African
Acute on chronic liver failure (ACLF) lacks a consensus definition and definitive management approaches. The various management strategies include treatment of acute insult, support of multiple organ systems and disease-specific medications such as antivirals for hepatitis B, steroids for alcoholic
Full-thickness rotator cuff tears present a clinical challenge, often with occurrence of re-tears after surgical repair and a slow rate of complete functional recovery, which limits daily functional tasks and has negative impacts on qualify-of-life. The frequency of failed healing and re-tear
Study design:
A randomized, none-blinded study. Study population: 144 CD patients designated for surgery, 96 malnourished patients and 44 well-nourished patients. Participants will be recruited from the Department of Gastroenterology, from Surgery Department and from the Nutrition Unit in the Tel
Acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF) is an acute deterioration of chronic liver diseases, which progresses rapidly, with a mortality rate of more than 50%. Liver transplantation is the only therapy that has been proven beneficial, but the number of liver donor is limited. MELD score is used to
Evidence shows independent associations between hyperuricaemia and the risk of hypertension, myocardial infarction, chronic kidney disease (CKD), type 2 diabetes, heart failure, and metabolic syndrome, including obesity Furthermore, gout, an inflammatory arthritis caused by deposition of monosodium