Abstract Papaya (Carica papaya L.), one of the extensively studied plants, belongs to the
family Caricaceae. Papaya is commonly known for its nutritional and medicinal value …

Background Peptic ulcer disease (PUD) is a common digestive disorder, of which the
prevalence decreased in the past few decades. However, the decreasing tendency has …

Chitosan is a biopolymer abundantly present in the exoskeletons of crustaceans like shrimp
and crabs. Chitosan is derived from chitin by a process called deacetylation, which includes …

Background Dyspepsia is a common complaint in upper gastrointestinal disorders. It is
described as predominant epigastric pain lasting for at least one month. Globally, peptic …

Although inflammation is a beneficial response to harmful triggers, the associated diseases
develop the potential for death-threatening conditions. Citrus species are valuable sources …

Background The incidence of peptic ulcer disease (PUD) has been increasing yearly,
especially in the adolescent population. The eradication of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) …

Background Mortality from perforated peptic ulcer disease (PUD) remains high, especially in
sub-Saharan Africa. We sought to identify predictors of mortality following surgery for …

Aim: To report indications and findings for UGIE in a tertiary hospital in Kaduna, Nigeria, and
compare with past reports in the region and from the rest of Nigeria and Africa. Settings and …

Background: Scant data on upper gastrointestinal cancers in Rwanda exist to guide
potential prevention efforts. We evaluated the epidemiological, clinical and histopathological …

Introduction: Gastric intestinal metaplasia (GIM) is a precancerous lesion. It has a low
prevalence rate in the United States. However, GIM is more common among non-White and …