The efficacy of omega-3 fatty acids (O3FAs) as a complementary in colorectal cancer patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background & Aims: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common malignancy in developed countries. Therefore, omega-3 fatty acids (O3FAs) have been suggested as a beneficial complementary treatment due to their ability to regulate inflammatory responses and improve nutrition levels.This study aimed to evaluate the effects of O3FAs as a complementary treatment for inflammation, nutrition levels, post-operative infectious complications, and enhancement of recovery in CRC patients.

pH-responsive intermediary layer cross-linked micelles from zwitterionic triblock copolymers and investigation of their drug-release behaviors.

ABC-type triblock copolymers, namely poly[(ethylene glycol)methyl ether]--poly(-butyl methacrylate)--poly[2(diisopropylamino)ethyl methacrylate] (MPEG--PBuMA--PDPA), were first synthesized and then the middle blocks were successfully converted into poly(methacrylic acid) to obtain MPEG--PMAA--PDPA zwitterionic triblock copolymers. These block copolymers were soluble in water and formed micellar aggregates with complex cores via hydrogen bonding interactions between MPEG and PMAA blocks below pH 4.0.

Delivery of digestive surgery services during the COVID-19 pandemic: Indonesian Society of Digestive Surgeons online survey.

Introduction: During the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, digestive surgery potentially exposes both health-care professionals and vulnerable patients to COVID-19. A survey was conducted with aim to determine the digestive surgery services provided during the COVID-19 pandemic, optimize safety for patients and clinicians, and safeguard health-care services.

Methods: An online survey was conceived and circulated to members of the Indonesian Society of Digestive Surgeons.

Decreased expression of MUC2 due to a decrease in the expression of lectins and apoptotic defects in colitis patients.

Introduction: The involvement of mucin, lectin, and apoptosis in colitis is still unclear. This study aimed to investigate changes in MUC2 expression, inflammation, and changes in lectin expression in colitis patients.

Methods: A total of 17 patients were divided into two groups including 11 hemorrhoid patients as a control group and 6 colitis patients.