Background: Medicinal plants remain important sources of bioactive compounds for the management of gastrointestinal disorders, and Rinorea subintegrifolia is used ethnomedicinally for stomach disorders in parts of Edo State, Nigeria. Aim: This study evaluated the antiulcer effect...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrrga/2026/v9i1218
Background: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection is closely associated with a wide range of frequent gastrointestinal manifestations, which may significantly affect the quality of life of people living with HIV (PLHIV). These digestive disorders may result from the infect...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrrga/2026/v9i1217
Lupus induced by tumor necrosis factor-alpha (anti-TNFα) inhibitors is an uncommon yet well-documented paradoxical event in patients treated for inflammatory bowel disease. We describe the case of a 39-year-old woman with ileocolonic Crohn’s disease who, ten weeks after starting...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrrga/2026/v9i1216
Background: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) with onset after the age of 50 years accounts for approximately 10–20% of cases and is often associated with atypical clinical features and delayed diagnosis. Gastrointestinal involvement as an initial manifestation is uncommon, and...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrrga/2026/v9i1214
Gastric trichobezoar is a rare cause of chronic digestive symptoms and gastric outlet obstruction, predominantly affecting young females. We report the case of an adolescent presenting with chronic epigastric pain and a large gastric mass. Imaging by abdominal computed tomography...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrrga/2026/v9i1215
The small intestine plays a vital role in digestion, nutrient absorption, and immune defense, and its structural integrity is essential for maintaining gastrointestinal health. However, exposure to certain xenobiotics, including benzodiazepines such as diazepam, may induce oxidat...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrrga/2026/v9i1212
Background: Malignant biliopancreatic strictures are a frequent cause of obstructive jaundice and are associated with poor prognosis. Their management remains complex, particularly in cases of hilar involvement, advanced disease, or poor performance status. Endoscopic biliary dra...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrrga/2026/v9i1213
Gastric heterotopia (GH) is a rare congenital condition characterized by the presence of gastric mucosa outside its normal anatomical location. Although typically benign, GH can occur throughout the gastrointestinal tract and most frequently involves the duodenal bulb, where it o...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrrga/2026/v9i1211
Ibrahim Ismaila, Olley Mitsan, Ugbomoiko Daniel, David Ishaleku, Usman, Rahila Ukwo, Maryoms Nelson Gideon, Ukpuho, Ofonime Bassey, Ayeni, Regina & Uguru Legbel Ikenna·Asian Journal of Research and Reports in Gastroenterology·2026
Background: Acute gastroenteritis remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among children under five years, particularly in low- and middle-income countries where poor sanitation, unsafe water, and inadequate hygiene promote disease transmission. Objectives: This study...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrrga/2026/v9i1210
Aims: To evaluate and compare the prognostic performance of the C-reactive protein to albumin ratio (CAR), albumin-bilirubin (ALBI), Child-Pugh (CP), and Model for End-Stage Liver Disease (MELD) scores in predicting 1-year mortality in patients with decompensated cirrhosis (DeCi)...
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Research Article10.9734/ajrrga/2026/v9i1209