Paola Romecín, Joaquín García-Estañ, Noemí M. Atucha
Received: May 15, 2019; Published: November 01, 2019; doi:10.21926/obm.hg.1904039

Abstract: (1) Background: Platelet function is commonly altered in liver cirrhosis. In experimenta models of liver cirrhosis we have analyzed the mechanisms of this defective function. (2) Methods: Experiments were performed in a model of liver cirrhosis by bile duct-ligation in washed platelets by means of f [...]

Oliver H. Wang, Priya R. Bhosale, Jeannelyn S. Estrella
Received: July 08, 2019; Published: October 28, 2019; doi:10.21926/obm.hg.1904038

Abstract: Background: Pure pancreatic-type ACC outside the pancreas is extremely rare. Methods: We presented a very rare case of primary ACC of the pancreatic-type involving jejunum with a synchronous metastasis to left adrenal gland arising in well-developed ectopic pancreas which had fully developed pancre [...]

Laura Alonso Canal, María José Quiles Blanco, David Jiménez Leiva, María José González Iglesias
Received: June 26, 2019; Published: September 30, 2019; doi:10.21926/obm.hg.1903037

Abstract: Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease of unknown origin. It has been proposed that it is a multifactorial disease with genetic, immunological, infectious, circulatory, and psychogenic factors being involved in its etiopathogenesis. Its association with other autoimmune diseases is frequent. The i [...]

Herbert Van Kruiningen
Received: April 05, 2019; Published: September 30, 2019; doi:10.21926/obm.hg.1903036

Alessandro Luigi Rossi, Vincenzo Capilupi, David Palombo, Luigi Tagliatesta, Tecla Terenzio, Marco Vitali, Matteo Chiapasco
Received: April 29, 2019; Published: August 30, 2019; doi:10.21926/obm.hg.1903035

Abstract: OBJECTIVES To review current literature analysing possible secondary complications in response to the administration of paracetamol and codeine as analgesics in the dental field. To discuss a case of secondary acute pancreatitis triggered by the administration of both active ingredients. MATERIALS A [...]

Mauro Turrin
Received: March 15, 2019; Published: August 29, 2019; doi:10.21926/obm.hg.1903034

Abstract: Background: Among the rarest causes of acute pancreatitis, in addition to the drugs (DIAP), there are eosinophilic pancreatitis (EP) and autoimmune pancreatitis (AIP). Methods: we have researched on PUBMED the descriptions of clinical cases of eosinophilic pancreatitis appeared from 1990 to February [...]

Alina Wong, Scott D Lee
Received: May 09, 2019; Published: August 16, 2019; doi:10.21926/obm.hg.1903033

Abstract: Crohn’s disease is characterized by chronic intestinal inflammation that can result in significant morbidity and loss of intestinal function over time. Many novel treatments for Crohn’s disease are being developed, but a significant portion of patients still requires surgical therapy for structuring [...]

Abdulmaleek Sado, Rahul Kalla, Simon Campbell
Received: May 20, 2019; Published: August 14, 2019; doi:10.21926/obm.hg.1903032

Abstract: Crohn's disease is part of a group of diseases termed inflammatory bowel disease. Guidelines have long advocated the use of steroids for acute flare up and Current goals of treatment include enhancing long-lasting remission, preventing relapse, reducing the need for surgery, preventing complications [...]

Rachel Rutherford, Patrick B Allen
Received: February 25, 2019; Published: August 12, 2019; doi:10.21926/obm.hg.1903031

Abstract: Crohn's Disease (CD) is a chronic inflammatory, relapsing and remitting condition that leads to structural damage of the bowel wall. It can be located in any part of the gastrointestinal tract with associated extra-intestinal manifestations. It varies in severity having many complications resulting [...]

Marta Ramirez, Mercedes Fernandez
Received: February 25, 2019; Published: July 31, 2019; doi:10.21926/obm.hg.1903030

Abstract: This review describes our current understanding of the pathogenic role of angiogenesis in chronic liver disease and portal hypertension, emphasizing its involvement not only in the liver but also in extrahepatic complications such as the formation of portosystemic collaterals and increased splanchni [...]