Radical versus Local Surgical Excision for Early Rectal Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Background: Radical excision (RE) for rectal cancer carries a higher risk of mortality and morbidity, while local excision (LE) could decrease these postoperative risks. However, the long-term benefit of LE is still debatable.

Aim: To study the effectiveness of LE versus RE in T1 and T2 rectal cancer.

Coinfection of and Hepatitis C Virus in the Development of Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Background: The relationship between () and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) was firstly proposed in 1994 after Ward et al demonstrated the role of in the development of HCC in mice. Studies also investigated the role of hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) coexisting with in causing HCC. A causal relationship was never confirmed, and the relationship remains controversial.

A Rare Case of Cytomegalovirus in the Gut in an Immunocompetent Host With Ischemic Colitis.

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infections are typically seen in individuals with immunosuppressive conditions such as malignancies, HIV/AIDS, and organ transplantation, and in patients on chemotherapy or steroids. Recurrent disease can occur if the virus reactivates due to disruption of immunity due to factors such as older age or immunosuppressive drugs. CMV is common, with a seroprevalence (CMV IgG-positive) of 40-100 % in adults, increasing with age.

Potential clinical application of an automated fluorescent microbial cell counter in the detection of urinary tract infection.

Background: Urinary tract infections (UTI) account for millions of office visits and approximately 400 000 hospital admissions every year in the United States; as a result, the cost burden of UTI in the USA is estimated at approximately $2.8 billion. There is a great deal of interest in finding newer, faster, and more reliable methods for diagnosing UTI as compared to the standard urine culture.

Fusobacterium necrophorum Septicemia Leading to Lemierre's Syndrome in an Immunocompetent Individual: A Case Report.

Lemierre syndrome is a life-threatening condition associated with infection by obligate anaerobes residing in oropharyngeal mucosa. The most common organism responsible is Fusobacterium necrophorum. We report a case in a 69-year-old gentleman.