Short Versus Standard Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy for Esophageal Achalasia: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

Background And Aims: Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) has become the treatment of choice for achalasia. However, the impact of myotomy length on POEM outcomes remains unclear. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing the outcomes of short versus standard-length myotomy in achalasia patients.

Predictors of Post-endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography Pancreatitis: A Comprehensive Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Background & Aims: Pancreatitis is the most common serious adverse event associated with endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). This meta-analysis aimed to precisely assess the risk factors for post-ERCP pancreatitis (PEP).

Methods: We searched electronic databases for studies that assessed risk factors for PEP after adjusting for ≥3 risk factors, including at least one pre-specified patient-related and one procedure-related risk factor, and reported the data as adjusted odds ratios (ORs) with 95% confidence intervals.

Efficacy, safety, and impact on procedural outcomes of local anesthesia in endoscopic submucosal dissection: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) has revolutionized the treatment of early stage gastrointestinal cancers. However, ESD can be associated with increased postprocedural pain and higher complication rates. This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the efficacy and safety of local anesthesia.

Evaluating the feasibility and predictive accuracy of biodynamic imaging to platinum-based chemotherapy response in esophageal adenocarcinoma.

Background: Esophageal cancer management lacks reliable response predictors to chemotherapy. In this study we evaluated the feasibility and accuracy of Biodynamic Imaging (BDI), a technology that employs digital holography as a rapid predictor of chemotherapy sensitivity in locoregional esophageal adenocarcinoma.

Methods: Pre-treatment endoscopic pinch biopsies were collected from patients with esophageal adenocarcinoma during standard staging procedures.

International medical graduates' social connections: A qualitative study.

Introduction: Social connections in the host country improve International Medical Graduates' (IMGs') well-being, intercultural competence and performance at work but is an issue that has been largely overlooked in the academic literature and policy discussions. The aim of this study was to better understand the social connections that IMGs form by exploring this phenomenon in a UK context.

Methods: IMGs and UK Medical Graduates (UKMGs) practising in Scotland were invited to participate.