Publications by authors named "Gabriel Gangura"
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- A study of 143 patients with acute biliary pancreatitis showed that early biliary decompression using less invasive methods can improve outcomes.
- Men and urban residents were more frequently diagnosed with mild forms of the condition, while diabetes, chronic lung issues, and heart disease heightened the risk of severe cases.
- Patients who presented earlier had better outcomes, as early decompression procedures proved to be safe and effective, suggesting that timing and method should be tailored to individual patient needs.
Acute mesenteric ischemia is a rare but extremely severe complication of SARS-CoV-2 infection. The present review aims to document the clinical, laboratory, and imaging findings, management, and outcomes of acute intestinal ischemia in COVID-19 patients. A comprehensive search was performed on PubMed and Web of Science with the terms "COVID-19" and "bowel ischemia" OR "intestinal ischemia" OR "mesenteric ischemia" OR "mesenteric thrombosis".
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- Aromatase inhibitors (AIs) are commonly prescribed for postmenopausal women with estrogen receptor positive breast cancer, but they can cause ocular side effects.
- A review of 14 clinical studies and 5 case reports found that AI treatment often leads to dry eye symptoms, and in some cases, new onset of Sjogren syndrome.
- Visual issues can range from mild impairments to serious conditions like central retinal artery occlusion and bilateral optic neuritis, highlighting the need for regular eye screenings during treatment.
Multimodal treatment of breast cancer has made steady progress in recent years. The involvement of modern oncology, diagnostic imaging techniques and surgical treatment, have brought a definite benefit to patients, defining the multidisciplinary treatment of breast cancer. The introduction of immunohistochemical testing and genetic screening has led to the prioritization of therapy according to their results and a correct approach to initiating treatment.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBariatric surgery is an emerging therapeutic approach for obese type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients, with proven benefits for achieving target glucose control and even remission of diabetes. However, the effect of bariatric surgery upon diabetic retinopathy is still a subject of debate as some studies show a positive effect while others raise concerns about potential early worsening effects. We performed a systematic review, on PubMed, Science Direct, and Web of Science databases regarding the onset and progression of diabetic retinopathy in obese T2DM patients who underwent weight-loss surgical procedures.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAdipose tissue displays characteristics of an endocrine organ releasing a number of adipocyte-specific factors known as adipocytokines. It has been recently suggested that adipocytokines may play a role in pathogenesis and progression of certain cancers, in particular in colorectal cancer. The aim of this study was to investigate the association between several blood adipocytokine levels and clinicopathological characteristics of colon cancer patients undergoing surgery.
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