Publications by authors named "Giri B Laya"
Purpose: Nutritional biomarkers like serum prealbumin, transferrin, retinol-binding protein (RBP), C-reactive protein (CRP), leptin, and insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF1) have the inherent ability to diagnose undernutrition objectively before it is clinically manifested. The primary objective of the study was to evaluate the diagnostic efficacy of the specific nutritional biomarkers in predicting post-operative complications.
Methods: A prospective cohort study was conducted in the department of surgery and included all patients aged 18 years and above who underwent elective abdominal surgery.
Article Synopsis
- Helicobacter pylori has been linked to several types of cancer, but studies on its connection to pancreatic cancers are limited, prompting this research to explore that relationship.
- The study involved 155 patients with periampullary or pancreatic cancer and matched controls, assessing H. pylori infection through antibody testing, but found no significant differences in prevalence between the groups.
- Ultimately, the research concluded that there is no substantial association between H. pylori infection and pancreatic cancers, suggesting that routine treatment of H. pylori may not be necessary for these conditions.