Disulfiram relieves severe acute pancreatitis by inhibiting GSDMD-dependent NETs formation.

Objectives: Severe acute pancreatitis (SAP) is characterized by pancreatic and systemic inflammation and persistent organ failure. Neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) are considered to play an important role in the development of SAP. We aimed to explore the effect of disulfiram (DSL), a newly developed anti-inflammatory drug, on NETs in SAP.

Actual pressure generated by various suction technique and suctioning liquid weight through endoscopic ultrasound-guided aspiration needles.

Objectives: Suction pressure is one of the most important factors influencing the amount of tissue obtained during endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration/biopsy (EUS-FNA/FNB). In this study we aimed to elucidate actual suction pressure generated by various suction methods and the weight of suctioning liquid.

Methods: Different types of fine needles and suction techniques were used, including the slow pull technique (SPT), dry suction technique (DST), wet suction technique (WST), neutralizing negative pressure technique (NNPT), and residual negative pressure technique (RNPT).

Application of artificial intelligence to digital-rapid on-site cytopathology evaluation during endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration: A proof-of-concept study.

Background: During endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration (EUS-FNA), cytopathology with rapid on-site evaluation (ROSE) can improve diagnostic yield and accuracy. However, ROSE is unavailable in most Asian and European institutions because of the shortage of cytopathologists. Therefore, developing computer-assisted diagnostic tools to replace manual ROSE is crucial.

Proanthocyanidins suppress NLRP3 inflammasome and M1 macrophage polarization to alleviate severe acute pancreatitis in mice.

The role of reactive oxygen species (ROS) is crucial for the pathogenesis of acute pancreatitis (AP). Proanthocyanidins (PAs) have been confirmed to exert antioxidant activity. Our study aimed to determine whether PAs alleviated SAP via reducing ROS, suppressing NLRP3 inflammasome, and inhibiting M1 macrophage polarization.

Features of capsule endoscopy in COVID-19 patients with a six-month follow-up: A prospective observational study.

Recently, the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has caused a global pandemic. Several studies indicate that the digestive system can also be affected by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Therefore, patients with digestive symptoms should have a capsule endoscopy (CE).

Identification of potential serum exosomal microRNAs involved in acinar-ductal metaplasia that is a precursor of pancreatic cancer associated with chronic pancreatitis.

Backgrounds: Due to difficulty in early diagnosis of chronic pancreatitis (CP), it is urgent to find novel biomarkers to detect CP. Exosomal microRNAs (Exo-miRNAs) located in the serum may be potential diagnostic and therapeutic targets for CP.

Objective: To identify differentially expressed Exo-miRNAs (DE-Exo-miRNAs) in the serum of CP patients, we performed a bioinformatics analysis.

Liver damage at admission is an independent prognostic factor for COVID-19.

Objective: Abnormal liver function is a common form of extra-pulmonary organ damage in patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Patients with severe COVID-19 have a higher probability and progression of liver injury than those without severe disease. We aimed to evaluate the prognosis of liver injury in patients with COVID-19.

Hemophagocytic syndrome as a complication of acute pancreatitis: A case report.

Background: Haemophagocytic syndrome (HPS) is rarely seen in patients with acute pancreatitis (AP). HPS as a complication of AP in patients without any previous history has not been elucidated.

Case Summary: A 46-year-old man was admitted for symptom of persistent abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting for 2 d after heavy drinking.

Watching Videos of Colonoscopies and Receiving Interpretations Reduce Pain and Anxiety While Increasing the Satisfaction of Patients.

Background: Pain associated with colonoscopies is a major barrier to patients participating in colorectal cancer screenings. While sedation and analgesia are used to reduce pain during the procedure, they are associated with increased complications and costs. Thus, it is necessary to identity novel techniques to relieve pain in a safe and cost-effective way.

Analysis on survival and prognostic factors in patients with resectable pancreatic adenocarcinoma.

Survival after pancreatic cancer surgery is extremely unfavorable even after curative resection. Prognostic factors have been explored but remain largely undefined. The present study was to identify the role of clinical and laboratory variables in the prognostic significance of resectable pancreatic adenocarcinoma.