The Relapse Rate of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) in Patients Who Discontinue Anti-TNF Therapy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Background: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients who cease anti-tumor necrosis factor (TNF) therapy are at risk of relapse, which is a matter of concern for the medical community. This study aimed to determine the relapse rate of IBD in patients who cease anti- TNF therapy.

Methods: A systematic search of international databases (Medline, Web of Sciences, Scopus, and EMBASE) was conducted until Mar 9th, 2022.

All-cause mortality of hospitalized inflammatory bowel disease patients: a multicenter study from Iran.

Aim: In this multicenter study, we investigated all causes of mortality in hospitalized inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients.

Background: The widespread use of biologics and immune suppressive treatments, along with the longer lifespan of patients with IBD, may have changed the cause of death in this population. Knowing this may lead to better preventive and therapeutic strategies for IBD patients.

Relative Frequency of Gastrointestinal Functional Disorders in Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease Based on Rome IV: A Case-Control Study.

Background: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a digestive system ailment that causes significant bodily disruption. This problem may coexist with other digestive system illnesses. One of the diseases that reduces the quality of life and other disorders is functional dyspepsia (FD), the diagnosis of which is associated with unique limitations.

Therapeutics effects of bovine colostrum applications on gastrointestinal diseases: a systematic review.

Background: Evidence on the effects of bovine colostrum (BC) supplementation on gastrointestinal (GI) diseases is conflicting.

Objectives: This systematic review summarized the findings of clinical trials (CTs) on the effects of BC supplementation on GI diseases.

Methods: A systematic search was conducted in online databases, including PubMed, ISI Web of Science, and Scopus, until March 2021 and updated until December 2023.

Bovine Colostrum in Increased Intestinal Permeability in Healthy Athletes and Patients: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials.

Background: Increasing intestinal permeability causes chronic inflammation, which is one of the etiological factors of many diseases that presently constitute global challenges.

Aims: Considering the importance of developing therapies to eliminate the increased intestinal permeability, in this systematic review and meta-analysis, we analyze the impact of bovine colostrum (BC) on the gut barrier and its permeability.

Methods: Online databases, including PubMed, ISI Web of Science, and Scopus, were searched to find pertinent articles up to March 2022.

Comparing the "simplified revised Geneva score", the "original PESI", and the "simplified PESI" for mortality prediction for pulmonary embolism. A 10 years follow-up study.

Background: The purpose of this research was to investigate and compare the utilization of the revised Geneva score, original PESI, and simplified PESI in predicting the long-term mortality rate of patients with pulmonary embolism (PE).

Methods: This retrospective investigation was conducted in Isfahan between June 2014 and July 2015 on patients with PE who were referred to our medical center. In this study, the revised Geneva score, the original PESI scales, and the simplified PESI scales were utilized.

A systematic review and meta-analysis of prevalence and clinical features of upper gastrointestinal (UGI) tract Crohn's disease in adults compared to non-UGI types.

Background And Aim: Crohn's disease is an inflammatory condition that affects the gastrointestinal (GI) system. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of upper gastrointestinal Crohn's disease (UGICD) and compare its features to non-UGICD types.

Methods: We conducted a systematic search in the databases PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and Google Scholar.

The association between dietary patterns and the risk of developing ulcerative colitis.

Background: Ulcerative colitis is a recurrent inflammatory disorder of the colonic mucosa with a growing global prevalence. Diet is known as a key factor related to the risk of developing UC. This study aimed to determine the association between dietary patterns and UC risk.

Effects of lacto-ovo-vegetarian diet standard-weight-loss diet on obese and overweight adults with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: a randomised clinical trial.

The aim of the study was to compare the effects of a lacto-ovo-vegetarian diet (LOV-D) a standard weight-loss diet (SWL-D) on obese/overweight adults with NAFLD. Present randomised clinical trial recruited 75 overweight/obese adults with NAFLD, who were randomly assigned into LOV-D and SWL-D groups for 3 months. The LOV-D was designed based on eliminating meat, poultry, and fish; while including dairy products and eggs.

Correlation of Treatment of Peptic Ulcer Bleeding by Argon Plasma Coagulation (APC) via Contact Heat Probe Method (heater probe) with Epinephrine Injection.

BACKGROUND This clinical investigation aimed to compare the efficacy of treatment of peptic ulcer hemorrhage by argon plasma coagulation (APC) via contact heat probe method (heater probe) along with epinephrine injection. METHODS 100 patients who underwent endoscopic treatment, were randomly divided into two groups consisting of 50 patients each. In the first group, an intervention was performed using foot pedal and 2.

Effect of sour tea supplementation on liver enzymes, lipid profile, blood pressure, and antioxidant status in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: A double-blind randomized controlled clinical trial.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of sour tea supplementation in patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Seventy NAFLD patients were enrolled in this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial. Participants received sour tea in the form of a 450 mg capsule or a placebo capsule daily for 8 weeks.

Inflammatory Bowel Disease Registry and Monitoring: Feasibility Study and Application (Isfahan Inflammatory Bowel Disease Surveillance Project).

Background: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) incidence has been increased in Iran as a developing country. Surveillance is a standard method for accessing valid data about disease epidemiology to make relevant decisions for disease control, prevention, and management. We designed Isfahan IBD Surveillance Project (IISP) to make a surveillance system in this area.

The Relationship between the Time of Endoscopy and Morbidity and Mortality Rates in Patients with Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding.

Background: This study was done to evaluate the relationship between the time of endoscopy in patients with upper gastrointestinal bleeding with morbidity and mortality rates of patients at the Al Zahra Hospital emergency room.

Materials And Methods: In a cohort study, 1152 patients at 2014 and 2015 have been hospitalized due to gastrointestinal bleeding in Al Zahra Hospital, were selected and demographic and clinical information and day and time of endoscopy and hospital mortality and fewer deaths than a month after discharge were studied, and prognosis was analyzed in terms of day and time of endoscopy.

Results: Nine hundred and seventy-three cases (84.

Comparing three clinical prediction rules for primarily predicting the 30-day mortality of patients with pulmonary embolism: The "Simplified Revised Geneva Score," the "Original PESI," and the "Simplified PESI".

Background: Patients with suspected pulmonary embolism (PE) should be evaluated for the clinical probability of PE using an applicable risk score. The Geneva prognostic score, the PE Severity Index (PESI), and its simplified version (sPESI) are well-known clinical prognostic scores for PE. The purpose of this study was to analyze these clinical scores as prognostic tools.

The effect of prophylactic peripapillary administration of methylprednisolone in reducing the risk and severity of postendoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography pancreatitis: A double blind clinical trial.

Background: The most common complication of diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is acute pancreatitis. A number of therapeutic trials have been studied due to reduce the occurrence of postendoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography pancreatitis (PEP) but many of them were unsuccessful. Periampullary corticosteroid injection was proposed to use as prophylactic agents for PEP because of its anti-inflammatory property with relative low systemic side effects.

Hyponatremia and 30 days mortality of patients with acute pulmonary embolism.

Background: Hyponatremia has poor outcomes in other cardiopulmonary disorders, but its predictive value in predicting mortality of patients with acute pulmonary embolism is unknown. So, we evaluate the mortality of inpatients diagnosed with pulmonary embolism (PE) who had hyponatremia at the time of admission.

Materials And Methods: By conducting a cohort study in patients with acute pulmonary embolism admitted in Al-Zahra Hospital during the 24 months of the date of March 2012 to March 2014.

The prediction role of D-dimer in recurrence of venous thromboembolism 1-year after anticoagulation discontinuing following idiopathic deep vein thrombosis.

Background: After discontinuing oral anticoagulant therapy (OAT), the recurrence of venous thromboembolism (VTE) is greatest in the 1(st) year and gradually diminishes. D-dimer assay was proposed to be effective in selecting patients with idiopathic DVT. The aim of this study was to determine the rate of VTE recurrence after discontinuing OAT according to the results of D-dimer.

Unusual case of adult hemophagocytic syndrome.

Hemophagocytic syndrome (HPS) is an uncommon manifestation in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Clinical features of HPS include fever, pancytopenia, abnormal liver enzyme, hepatosplenomegaly, lymphadenopathy, and coagulation disorder. HPS comprises primary and reactive forms.

Duplication of the inferior vena cava and thrombosis: A rare case.

Duplication of inferior vena cava (IVC) is a rare finding in radiologic studies and its coincidence with thrombosis is even rarer. Here we described a rare case with duplication of IVC and symptomatic venous thrombosis of her lower extrimity.

Venous thrombosis in subclavian, axillary, brachial veins with extension to internal jugular vein, right sigmoid sinus and simultaneous pulmonary embolism.

We present a rare case of Venous Thrombosis in Subclavian, Axillary, Brachial Veins with extension to Internal Jugular vein, right sigmoid sinus and simultaneous Pulmonary embolism during the treatment with low molecular weight heparin.

Pulmonary vein thrombosis after metastatic liposarcoma.

Pulmonary vein thrombosis has been described in several patients including those with malignancy, pulmonary veno-occlusive disease, fibrosing mediastinitis, and after lung transplantation. 1-5 Although liposarcoma frequently metastasizes to the lungs, to our knowledge pulmonary venous (tumor) thrombosis with lung infarction has not been previously mentioned as part of this disease. We report a case of liposarcoma with pulmonary metastases with secondary pulmonary venous (tumor) thrombosis and infarction, presenting 3 years after diagnosis of the original tumor.