Publications by authors named "J Czimmer"
Article Synopsis
- There is a lack of discharge protocols for acute pancreatitis (AP) patients, which the Hungarian Pancreatic Study Group (HPSG) aims to address with a new, validated protocol based on laboratory data and symptoms.
- An international survey revealed that 87.5% of participating medical centers do not have discharge protocols, but those that do see shorter hospital stays and lower readmission rates.
- The HPSG discharge protocol resulted in the lowest average length of hospital stay and demonstrated safety through a low readmission rate, highlighting the need for developing and validating more standardized discharge protocols for AP care.
Introduction: The outcomes of surgical interventions for achalasia treatment improved with the advent of minimally invasive surgery. Robotic-assisted Heller-Dor's (RAHD) procedure established over the last years, provides important advantages to surgeons, such as binocular three-dimensional vision and improvement of fine motor control.
Method: Between October and December of 2022, first in Hungary, 3 patients (37-year-old man, 55- and 72-year-old women) underwent RAHD procedure for achalasia at the Clinical Centre of the University of Pécs using the da Vinci Xi system.
Article Synopsis
- * A total of 175 patients were analyzed, revealing that 54.29% experienced dyspeptic symptoms, which were significantly associated with seropositivity for autoimmune diseases, particularly celiac disease.
- * The findings suggest that autoimmune disease markers may contribute to dyspeptic symptoms, indicating a need for more research into the cost-effectiveness of screening for autoantibodies in dyspeptic patients.
Article Synopsis
- Acute pancreatitis (AP) is a serious inflammation of the pancreas, and identifying patients at high risk of severe complications early is essential to prevent organ failure and death.
- The study developed a machine learning prediction model called EASY, using data from over 4,700 patients to offer quick assessments of severity through algorithms like XGBoost, achieving an average accuracy of 89.1%.
- The model identifies key risk factors such as respiratory rate, body temperature, and glucose level, and includes a user-friendly web application for easy access to its predictions.
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- Chronic gastritis (CG) often has an unknown cause but is linked to serious conditions like gastric cancer; the study aimed to investigate potential underlying factors and the role of autoimmune disorders in patients with CG.
- The study analyzed 175 patients with CG and found that 55% had autoantibodies, with a significant association between these autoantibodies and precancerous stomach lesions such as intestinal metaplasia and atrophy.
- Specific antibodies, especially those related to systemic lupus erythematosus, were linked to higher risks of these lesions, highlighting the need for further investigation into autoimmune conditions in CG cases.