Italian scientific societies have collaborated to develop updated multidisciplinary treatment guidelines for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The second part of these guidelines focuses on the non-surgical treatment options and the role of multidisciplinary tumor boards. The document, produced using evidence-based grading methodology, addresses the increasing complexity of HCC management and aims to assist clinicians and researchers […]
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Multidisciplinary Treatment Guidelines for Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Italy: Surgical Treatments and Expert Collaboration.
The Italian scientific societies involved in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) management have collaborated to create updated treatment guidelines using evidence-based methods. This study presents the first part of the guidelines, focusing on the surgical treatments and expert tumor board collaboration for HCC. HCC is the third most common cause of cancer-related death worldwide, and the complexity […]
Melding Ancient Wisdom with Modern Medicine: Navigating Uncertainty in Transplants
To advance solid organ transplantation, the integration of personalized medicine is paramount. Beyond enhanced risk assessment and diagnostics, there’s a pressing need for targeted therapies and predictive markers. The study advocates a paradigm shift, urging clinicians to embrace uncertainty and probabilistic reasoning. Crucially, effective communication about inherent uncertainties is vital for both healthcare professionals and […]
Liver Transplant Impact on Ileal Pouch Outcomes in PSC-IBD
For patients with primary sclerosing cholangitis and inflammatory bowel disease (PSC-IBD), this study explores the influence of liver transplantation (LT) on ileal pouch-anal anastomosis (IPAA) outcomes. Among 160 patients, LT correlated with higher chronic pouchitis rates but didn’t affect overall and pouch survival. Nontransplanted patients had more PSC-related deaths. IPAA timing regarding LT didn’t impact […]