Publications by authors named "A Juma"

: Colorectal cancer (CRC) ranks as the third most prevalent cancer globally and is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths. In 2020 alone, there were over 1.9 million new cases of CRC and nearly 0.

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As the legalization of medical cannabis expands across several countries, interest in its potential advantages among cancer patients and caregivers is burgeoning. However, patients seeking to integrate cannabis into their treatment often encounter frustration when their oncologists lack adequate information to offer guidance. This knowledge gap is exacerbated by the scarcity of published literature on the benefits of medical cannabis, leaving oncologists reliant on evidence-based data disheartened.

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  • Gastrointestinal angiodysplasia (GIAD) is a rare condition, with an overall prevalence of 0.092%, primarily affecting older adults, particularly those aged 71-80, where the prevalence peaks at 0.37%.
  • A study identified significant risk factors for GIAD, including liver cirrhosis, hypertension, and aortic stenosis, along with demographic factors like female gender, and noted that GIADs are less common in patients with malignancies.
  • Understanding the associated clinical conditions and demographics of GIAD can aid in better recognizing its causes and developing effective treatment strategies for this rare gastrointestinal issue.
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Hemangiomas in the gastrointestinal tract are extremely rare, benign vascular tumors, known for their associated complication of bleeding. They are usually difficult to diagnose, despite the characteristic definition of radiolucent phleboliths on radiology and purplish, tannish brown nodule or polyp on endoscopy. Surgical resection is the treatment of choice.

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This case report presents the clinical findings, diagnostic evaluation, and treatment options for a 71-year-old female patient with a medical history of hypertension, dyslipidemia, and recurrent urinary tract infections. The patient presented with chronic abdominal pain as the sole symptom. Despite normal laboratory investigations, esophagogastroduodenoscopy and ileocolonoscopy were performed.

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