Publications by authors named "J P Frossard"
Gastroparesis is a pathology associating upper digestive symptoms, such as nausea and vomiting, with impaired gastric emptying in the absence of mechanical gastric or duodenal obstruction. It has a major impact on patients' quality of life, can lead to undernutrition, and -increases overall mortality. Several schools of thought converge on the hypothesis of a clinico--pathological spectrum of gastric neuro-muscular dysfunction encompassing gastroparesis and functional dyspepsia, in particular the subtype known as "postprandial distress syndrome".
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- - Liver fibrosis develops due to changes in the liver tissue caused by chronic inflammation or cell death, leading to changes in the extracellular matrix that can progress to more severe liver diseases like cirrhosis and cancer.
- - Screening for liver fibrosis is becoming increasingly important, as early detection can help address the root causes of liver disease before serious complications arise.
- - Identifying individuals at risk for liver fibrosis is crucial, and initial screening can start with a primary care physician before being referred to a specialist for further evaluation.
Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS), an important viral disease of swine caused by PRRS virus (PRRSV) was first confirmed in Nepal in 2013. Since then, the virus has spread throughout the country and has now become endemic affecting the pig production nationally. However, molecular characterization of circulating strains has not been done in Nepal yet.
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