Publications by authors named "Qing-Fan Zheng"
Bowel preparation before colonoscopy: Consequences, mechanisms, and treatment of intestinal dysbiosis.
World J Gastroenterol
January 2025
The term "gut microbiota" primarily refers to the ecological community of various microorganisms in the gut, which constitutes the largest microbial community in the human body. Although adequate bowel preparation can improve the results of colonoscopy, it may interfere with the gut microbiota. Bowel preparation for colonoscopy can lead to transient changes in the gut microbiota, potentially affecting an individual's health, especially in vulnerable populations, such as patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
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- Laryngopharyngeal reflux disease (LPRD) is an inflammation of the laryngopharynx caused by stomach contents refluxing beyond the esophagus, often resulting in symptoms like hoarseness, cough, and throat discomfort.
- The exact molecular mechanisms of LPRD remain unclear, and there is currently no standard approach for diagnosis or treatment.
- Treatment options generally include lifestyle changes, proton pump inhibitors, and in some cases, endoscopic surgery, and the paper also explores the connection between LPRD and gastroesophageal reflux disease.
Background: Prevention is the primary strategy to avoid the occurrence and mortality of colorectal cancer. Generally, the concentrations of tumor markers tested during the diagnosis and believed to assist the detection of disease in the early stages of cancer. Some of the biomarkers are also important during treatment and real-time monitoring of the progress of treatment.
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