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Gastric cancer currently ranks fourth in cancer-related mortality worldwide. In the western world, it is most often diagnosed at an advanced stage, after becomi
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is the most commonof all gastroenterological diseases. While manymechanisms have been postulated to explain itsetiology, no single
Pancreatic carcinomas with acinar differentiation are rare,accounting for 1%-2% of adult pancreatic tumors; they include pancreatic acinar cell carcinoma(PACC),
Hepatocarcinogenesis in human chronic liver diseases is a multi-step process in which hepatic precancerous lesions progress into early hepatocellular carcinoma(
Return to active and productive life is a key goal of modern liver transplantation(LT). Despite marked improvements in quality of life and functional status, a
The renin angiotensin system(RAS) is classically conceived as a circulating hormonal system involved in blood pressure control and hydroelectrolyte balance. The
Advanced gastric cancer(a GC), not amenable to curative surgery, is still a burdensome illness tormenting afflicted patients and their healthcare providers. Whe