The prevalence of overweight and obesity is increasing worldwide. 1 A comparison of data
from 1976–802 with that from 1999–2000 shows that the prevalence of overweight (defined …

In alcohol-induced liver disease (ALD) and in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD),
there are abnormal accumulations of fat in the liver. This phenomenon may be related to …

Uncontrolled immune response to a pathogen or any protein can lead to tissue damage and
autoimmune diseases, that represent aberrant immune responses of the individual to its …

BACKGROUND: Laboratory tests comprise a significant portion of hospital expenditure.
Attempts to reduce their use have had mixed results. OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effect of an …

Background: intestinal ischaemia is caused by a reduction in intestinal blood flow. This
entity is being increasingly recognised as a cause of abdominal symptoms but is often not …

The intestine of the human contains a dynamic population of microbes that have a symbiotic
relationship with the host. In addition, there is an effect of the intestinal microbiota on …

Background and Aims Recent studies have demonstrated that the efficacy of interferon-free
direct-acting antiviral agents (DAAs) in patients over 70 is similar to that of younger age …

A 52-year-old woman with a BMI of 31.2 kg/m 2 was treated with the glucagon-like peptide 1
(GLP-1) agonist liraglutide as part of her weight-reduction program. Following this, she …

Simple Summary The term “gut microbiome” refers to the microbial inhabitants whuch populate
the intestine, including their number and diversity. In this review, we elaborate on how …

Transcutaneous electrical stimulation (ES) of human nerves and muscles has long been
used as a non-pharmacological treatment for pain relief, 1 and for rehabilitation after disuse. …