Effect of proton pump inhibitors compared to histamine-2 receptor antagonists on bleeding management and wound healing after endoscopic mucosal resection or endoscopic submucosal dissection: A meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials.

Introduction: Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and histamine type-2 receptor antagonists (H2RAs) are generally effective in preventing delayed bleeding and healing artificial wounds after endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) or endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD). This study aimed to review the therapeutic effects of PPIs and H2RAs on damage caused by EMR and ESD.

Material And Methods: Thirteen articles were collected between 2002 and 2022 by searching Medlib, ScienceDirect, PubMed, International Scientific Indexing (ISI), Embase, and Scopus databases using valid keywords.

Artificial intelligence empowers the second-observer strategy for colonoscopy: a randomized clinical trial.

Background: In colonoscopy screening for colorectal cancer, human vision limitations may lead to higher miss rate of lesions; artificial intelligence (AI) assistance has been demonstrated to improve polyp detection. However, there still lacks direct evidence to demonstrate whether AI is superior to trainees or experienced nurses as a second observer to increase adenoma detection during colonoscopy. In this study, we aimed to compare the effectiveness of assistance from AI and human observer during colonoscopy.

Prevalence and Predictors of Silent Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease in Patients with Hypertension.

Background: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) without symptoms or silent GERD can be easily missed in patients with hypertension. We aimed to investigate the prevalence of GERD, specifically the prevalence of silent GERD in hypertensive patients, and to explore its possible predictors.

Methods: Consecutive patients with hypertension referred to the cardiovascular clinic of Suining Central Hospital in 2016 were screened for this study.