Low hydroxychloroquine blood levels in patients who have had gastric bypass surgery

Which bowel preparation should be used for colonoscopy in patients who have had bariatric surgery?

Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgeries for Patients With Colorectal Cancer Who Have Had a Previous Abdominal Surgery

Purpose The impact of previous abdominal surgery (PAS) on surgical outcomes from laparoscopic and robot surgeries is inconclusive. This study aimed to investigate the impact of PAS on perioperative outcomes from laparoscopic and robotic colorectal surgeries. Methods From March 2007 to February 2014, a total of 612 and 238 patients underwent laparoscopic and robotic surgeries, respectively. Pa...

Is Aflatoxin More in the Milk of Lactating Mothers Who Have Previously Had COVID-19?

Background: Breast milk provides the ideal nutrition for infants. It has a nearly perfect mix of vitamins, protein, and fat. Breastfeeding has many health benefits for both the mother and infant. Breast milk contains all the nutrients an infant needs in the first six months of life. The present study aimed to measure aflatoxin M1 (AFM1) levels in breast milk and identify nutritional and socio-d...

comparison of levels of depression in patients with excessive obesity before and after gastric bypass surgery

introduction eating disorders and morbid obesity have become common over the recent years. laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery is known as one of the most effective methods for weight loss. due to the rarity of studies regarding the association of depression and surgery, we aimed to compare the levels of depression in patients with excessive obesity before and after gastric bypass surgery. conc...

Related factors associated with urinary incontinence in women who had cystocel and rectocel surgery

Abstract Introduction: Urinary incontinence is a common problem in women which may cause some restrictions in daily activities, mental health problems and social isolation. Objective: This study aimed to compare some factors associated with urinary incontinence in women with and without urinary incontinence. Methods: This descriptive case-control study was conducted on all women who ha...