Publications by authors named "M M Soltan Dallal"
Food allergy-induced pancreatitis is a rare condition that presents unique diagnostic challenges. While acute pancreatitis (AP) is typically linked to factors such as gallstones, alcohol consumption, metabolic issues, medications, and autoimmune conditions, food allergies are seldom considered a potential cause. Diagnosing food allergy-induced pancreatitis often requires a high index of suspicion and the exclusion of more common causes of pancreatitis.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: As marijuana use is rising among patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), so is interest in its potential use as a therapeutic agent. We sought to survey IBD patients regarding marijuana use, self-reported impact on IBD symptoms, and perceptions of safety.
Methods: A multicenter anonymous survey was administered to patients with IBD between October 2020 and June 2021.
Background: Prevalence of gastroesophageal varices is around 50% of patients with cirrhosis. In compensated cirrhosis they are present in 30-40%. Progression from small to large varices occurs at rate of 10-12% annually.
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- Patients who receive organ transplants often need immunosuppressive medications, and this study aimed to explore the safety of biologic therapies like infliximab and adalimumab for treating inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in these patients.
- Researchers analyzed 16 studies involving 163 solid organ transplant recipients to assess outcomes related to infections, complications, and therapy discontinuation.
- The study found infection rates of approximately 20.09 per 100 person-years, with serious infections at 17.39 per 100 person-years, but reported no deaths or significant issues related to the use of biologic therapies.