Correction: The Impact of Microbiome Interventions on the Progression and Severity of Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Systematic Review.

[This corrects the article DOI: 10.7759/cureus.60786.

ADHERENCE TO NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTATION, FOLLOW-UP CARE, AND LOST TO FOLLOW-UP IN POST BARIATRIC SURGERY PATIENTS.

Background: With the global rise in obesity rates, bariatric surgery has emerged as an effective intervention for weight management and obesity-related comorbidities. Bariatric surgery offers transformative potential but demands lifelong adherence to multifaceted care, including nutritional supplementation and vigilant follow-up. Nutritional deficiencies affect 30% to 70% of patients, encompassing vital elements like vitamins (B12, D, folate), minerals (iron, zinc, calcium), and proteins, necessitating continuous monitoring to prevent complications.

The Impact of Microbiome Interventions on the Progression and Severity of Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Systematic Review.

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), comprising Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC), is characterized by chronic intestinal inflammation. The dysbiotic gut microbiome likely contributes to IBD pathogenesis. Microbiome-directed therapies such as fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT), probiotics, and synbiotics may help induce and maintain remission.

Intussusception and Gut Dysmotility: A Systematic Review Assessing Unexpected Complications of Bariatric Surgery.

Bariatric surgery, although effective in treating obesity-related comorbidities, rarely results in intussusception, which is a severe complication. This study aimed to enhance clinical practice and establish early diagnosis by elucidating risk factors and management strategies associated with intussusception. We conducted this systematic review following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis 2020 criteria.

Treatment Efficacy of Plasmapheresis Versus Intravenous Immunoglobulin in Guillain-Barré Syndrome Management: A Systematic Review.

Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is a rare and debilitating autoimmune disorder that affects the peripheral nervous system. Although the exact etiology of GBS is still unknown, it is thought to be triggered by a preceding gastrointestinal infection in most of the cases. Clinical manifestations include limb weakness, areflexia, and sensory loss that can further progress to neuromuscular paralysis affecting the respiratory, facial, and bulbar functions.

Impact of artificial intelligence on the diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of endometrial cancer.

Endometrial cancer is one of the most prevalent tumours in females and holds an 83% survival rate within 5 years of diagnosis. Hypoestrogenism is a major risk factor for the development of endometrial carcinoma (EC) therefore two major types are derived, type 1 being oestrogen-dependent and type 2 being oestrogen independent. Surgery, chemotherapeutic drugs, and radiation therapy are only a few of the treatment options for EC.

Association of Cannabis Use Disorder with Major Adverse Cardiac and Cerebrovascular Events in Older Non-Tobacco Users: A Population-Based Analysis.

Background: Tobacco use disorder (TUD) adversely impacts older patients with established cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. However, CVD risk in chronic habitual cannabis users without the confounding impact of TUD hasn't been explored. We aimed to determine the risk of major adverse cardiac and cerebrovascular events (MACCE) in older non-tobacco smokers with established CVD risk with vs.

Impact of Green Tea Consumption on the Prevalence of Cardiovascular Outcomes: A Systematic Review.

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) represent a major global health concern, responsible for significant morbidity, mortality, and disability. To mitigate the impact of CVDs, individuals often seek preventive measures, and one such approach is the consumption of green tea. This study aims to provide a comprehensive and up-to-date assessment of the effects of green tea consumption on the prevalence of cardiovascular outcomes.

The Impact of Contemporary Antiretroviral Drugs on Atherosclerosis and Its Complications in People Living With HIV: A Systematic Review.

With the advent of modern antiretroviral therapy (ART), human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection has been modified into a chronic manageable condition, prolonging the lifespan of people living with HIV (PLHIV). This has resulted in an increased non-AIDS-related morbidity in the HIV-infected population. Our aim is to study the role of contemporary ART in tackling the risk of atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease (CVD) in PLHIV.

Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Management of Takayasu Arteritis: A Review of Current Advances.

Takayasu arteritis (TA) is a rare, chronic, inflammatory vasculitis that primarily affects large arteries, causing significant morbidity and mortality. This review provides an overview of the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of TA based on current advances in the field. TA is characterized by autoimmune-mediated inflammation, vascular remodeling, and endothelial dysfunction.

Recurrent Retroperitoneal Spindle Cell Sarcoma: A Challenging Case Report and Management Considerations.

Soft-tissue sarcomas (STS) comprise a heterogeneous category of malignant tumors originating from mesenchymal tissue. Spindle cell sarcoma, characterized by its infrequent occurrence, poses diagnostic and therapeutic complexities owing to its rarity. We present a case of an 80-year-old male with a diagnosis of spindle cell sarcoma in the retroperitoneal space.

A Rare Case of Kartagener Syndrome Presenting with Sinusitis, Situs Inversus, and Bronchiectasis: Emphasizing Early Diagnosis and Management Strategies.

Primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCDs), a subset of ciliary motility disorders, includes the rare hereditary illness Kartagener syndrome (KS). Sinusitis, situs inversus, and bronchiectasis, brought on by aberrant ciliary activity, are its defining features. We describe a case of an 18-year-old female with a history of recurrent respiratory complaints and chronic sinusitis.

A Systematic Review on Current Trends in the Treatment of Chronic Hepatitis B to Predict Disease Remission and Relapse.

Despite decreasing the prevalence of chronic hepatitis B (CHB), it is still a major health care challenge. Current antiviral regimens aim to suppress hepatitis B virus (HBV) deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) activity to prevent the risk of hepatic decompensation, liver cirrhosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Currently, pegylated interferon (Peg-IFN) and nucleos(t)ide analogs (NA) are the first-line choices of drugs.

The Therapeutic Use of Impella Device in Cardiogenic Shock: A Systematic Review.

Impella (Abiomed, Danvers, MA) devices nowadays have been linked to cardiogenic shock (CS) due to the importance of their use as therapeutic instruments. This study aims to review pathophysiologic mechanisms of cardiogenic shock and the implementation of Impella to overcome this condition. To investigate several different types of studies and analyze the use of Impella device in cardiogenic shock and the outcomes of heart malfunctioning and determine its positive and negative impacts as a therapeutic tool in cardiac ischemia and use as a resource in critical patients, we conducted a systematic review through different databases (PubMed, ScienceDirect, and Google Scholar) following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) checklist and used the Medical Subjects Heading (MeSH) search strategy to obtain significant articles.

Benefits of Taking Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter 2 Inhibitors in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Cardiovascular Disease: A Systematic Review.

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a significant cause of cardiovascular deaths worldwide. There are many oral antihyperglycemic drugs available to treat diabetic patients. Among them, sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors provide effective treatment in all stages of T2DM regardless of blood glucose levels and benefit the cardiovascular system.

Role of Fecal Microbiota Transplantation in Reducing Clostridioides difficile Infection-Associated Morbidity and Mortality: A Systematic Review.

is a gram-positive, anaerobic, spore-forming bacterium that produces toxins A and B, disrupting the intestinal brush border and resulting in severe diarrhea. The most common causes of infection include prolonged antibiotic use, proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), and long-term hospitalization resulting in complications such as pseudomembranous colitis and toxic megacolon. This systematic review aims to consider fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) as an early treatment modality in infection to prevent complications and reduce related morbidity and mortality.

Association of cognitive impairment with sleeping difficulties, anxiety and depression among Pakistani physicians.

Previous literature has highlighted a high burden of a variety of psychopathologies such as anxiety, depression, and poor sleep quality among Pakistani physicians. These psychopathologies are associated with a poor quality of life and cognitive difficulties, affecting empathy levels, doctor patient relationship, and work performance. It is a cross sectional study in which 300 Pakistani physicians aged 45 and above, were interviewed using a questionnaire comprising hospital anxiety and depression scale, cognitive difficulties scale, and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index.