Objective Data Obesity during pregnancy is associated with a number of adverse obstetric
outcomes that include gestational diabetes mellitus, macrosomia, and preeclampsia. …

Iron deficiency and lead poisoning are common among infants and children in many parts
of the world, and often these two problems are associated. Both conditions are known to …

Background/objectives After the creation of the moderately severe acute pancreatitis (MSAP)
category in the Revised Atlanta Classification in 2012, predictors to identify these patients …

Background Type II achalasia (Ach2) is distinguished from other achalasia sub‐types by the
presence of panesophageal pressurization (PEP) of ≥30 mmHg in ≥20% swallows on high…

Objective. To compare active acupuncture with sham acupuncture for the treatment of persistent
allergic rhinitis among children. Methods. Subjects with persistent allergic rhinitis were …

Background The majority of branch duct intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (BD-IPMNs)
are recommended for surveillance imaging based on consensus guidelines. However, …

Background Using commercially available television and movies is a potentially effective tool
to foster humanistic, compassionate and person-centred orientations in medical students. …

Background & Aims The 2015 American Gastroenterological Association guidelines
recommend discontinuation of surveillance of pancreatic cysts after 5 years, although there are …

Background Myotomy length in type 3 achalasia is generally tailored based on segment of
spasticity on high‐resolution manometry (HRM). Potential of length of tertiary contractions on …

Purpose Catheter ablation is the established curative therapy for pediatric tachyarrhythmias.
However, exposure to ionizing radiation from fluoroscopy during the procedure is of …