LUNGBANK: a novel biorepository strategy tailored for comprehensive multiomics analysis and P-medicine applications in lung cancer.

Background/aim: LUNGBANK was established as part of Project LUNGMARK, pioneering a biorepository dedicated exclusively to lung cancer research. It employs cutting-edge technologies to streamline the handling of biospecimens, ensuring the acquisition of high-quality samples. This infrastructure is fortified with robust data management capabilities, enabling seamless integration of diverse datasets.

Role of Environmental Risk Factors in the Etiology of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases: A Multicenter Study.

Background: The increasing global incidence and prevalence of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) necessitates an investigation into the potential influence of environmental risk factors on its origin.

Aim: This multicenter case-control study aimed to investigate potential environmental risk factors contributing to IBD development in Turkey.

Methods: The study included 156 Crohn's disease (CD), 277 ulcerative colitis (UC) patients, and 468 controls (matched for age and gender) from six hospitals' gastroenterology departments.

The effect of helicobacter pylori eradication on atrophic gastritis and intestinal metaplasia : a retrospective single center research.

Background And Study Aims: Gastric cancer (GC) is one of the major causes of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Helicobacter pylori (Hp) plays an important role in gastric carcinogenesis by inducing precancerous changes such as atrophic gastritis (AG) and intestinal metaplasia (IM). In our study, we aim to compare the grade of AG and IM before and after Hp eradication in patients who underwent esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) in our center.

Can a 1-day clear liquid diet with a split -dose polyethylene glycol overcome conventional practice patterns during the preparation for screening colonoscopy?

Background/aims: A successful screening colonoscopy is closely linked to the quality of a bowel preparation. In this study, we aimed to determine the impact of a 1-day clear liquid diet (CLD) compared to a 3-day combined diet (CMD) accompanied by a split-dose regimen of polyethylene glycol and electrolyte lavage solution (PEG-ELS) for screening colonoscopy.

Materials And Methods: This was a prospective, randomized, endoscopist-blinded study.

Successful Treatment With Direct-Acting Antiviral Agents of Hepatitis C in Patients With End-Stage Renal Disease and Kidney Transplant Recipients.

Objectives: The introduction of direct-acting antiviral agents has allowed significant chances for treatment for difficult-to-treat populations. This study aimed to investigate the efficacy, tolerability, and safety of these therapies in both patients with end-stage renal disease and kidney transplant recipients with chronic hepatitis C virus infection.

Materials And Methods: This study was a retrospective analysis with prospective follow-up of patients.