A new book on fauna and flora in the ALMA region has been published, showcasing unique observations of local species and key initiatives to protect them. The book is a valuable educational resource for students and teachers in northern Chile.
A study published in World Journal of Gastroenterology found that age, burden, divorce, and heavy tea consumption are significant risk factors for erosive esophagitis. Additionally, routine consumption of greasy food and constipation were identified as risk factors for non-erosive reflux disease.
A study found massive necrosis after trans-catheter treatment for liver cancer to be more common when a tumor capsule is present. Patients with tumors between 2-6 cm, low CLIP scores, and no constitutional syndrome were most likely to experience this outcome.