Gastrointestinal Tract Thesis Topics for MD Medicine/DNB Medicine

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These gastrointestinal tract pathology thesis topics are intended for MD Medicine candidates studying dyspepsia, gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, peptic ulcer disease, upper gastrointestinal bleeding, diarrhoeal illness, irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, pancreatic disorders, malabsorption, constipation, gastrointestinal tuberculosis and gastrointestinal malignancy. The emphasis is on designs that can be completed within one thesis period using patients, structured symptom assessment, routine laboratory investigations, stool studies, ultrasonography, endoscopy, colonoscopy and histopathology already obtained during standard care. Strong projects define the gastrointestinal syndrome precisely, use a valid reference standard for organic disease and avoid assuming that symptoms alone establish a diagnosis. The same framework can be adapted for gastrointestinal research topics, an MD Medicine gastrointestinal protocol or an MD Medicine gastrointestinal synopsis before final discussion with the postgraduate guide.

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Dyspepsia and Common Upper Gastrointestinal Symptoms — 50 Topics

  1. Clinical and Endoscopic Profile of Adults Presenting with Dyspepsia: A Hospital-Based Cross-Sectional Study
  2. Aetiological Spectrum of Dyspepsia Among Adults Attending a General Medicine Outpatient Department: A Cross-Sectional Study
  3. Prevalence of Significant Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Findings Among Adults with Dyspepsia: A Cross-Sectional Study
  4. Association of Age with Significant Endoscopic Abnormalities in Patients with Dyspepsia: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  5. Comparison of Clinical Features in Dyspeptic Patients with Normal and Abnormal Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study
  6. Association of Alarm Symptoms with Significant Endoscopic Findings in Adults with Dyspepsia: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  7. Prevalence of Functional Dyspepsia Among Adults Presenting with Chronic Upper Abdominal Symptoms: A Cross-Sectional Study
  8. Clinical Profile of Functional Dyspepsia Among Adults Attending a Medicine Outpatient Department: An Observational Cross-Sectional Study
  9. Comparison of Postprandial Distress and Epigastric Pain Patterns Among Patients with Functional Dyspepsia: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study
  10. Association of Body Mass Index with Symptom Pattern in Functional Dyspepsia: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  11. Prevalence of Anxiety Symptoms Among Adults with Functional Dyspepsia: A Cross-Sectional Study
  12. Association of Anxiety Symptoms with Severity of Dyspeptic Symptoms: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  13. Prevalence of Depressive Symptoms Among Adults with Functional Dyspepsia: A Cross-Sectional Study
  14. Association of Depressive Symptoms with Symptom Burden in Functional Dyspepsia: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  15. Sleep Quality and Its Association with Dyspeptic Symptom Severity: A Cross-Sectional Study
  16. Association of Dietary Habits with Dyspeptic Symptoms Among Adults: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  17. Association of Frequent Tea and Coffee Consumption with Dyspeptic Symptoms: A Cross-Sectional Study
  18. Association of Spicy Food Consumption with Dyspeptic Symptom Burden: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  19. Association of Tobacco Use with Dyspepsia Among Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study
  20. Association of Alcohol Consumption with Dyspeptic Symptoms and Endoscopic Findings: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  21. Comparison of Endoscopic Findings in Tobacco Users and Non-Users Presenting with Dyspepsia: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study
  22. Prevalence of Dyspepsia Among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Cross-Sectional Study
  23. Comparison of Dyspeptic Symptoms in Patients with and without Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study
  24. Association of Glycated Haemoglobin with Dyspeptic Symptom Burden in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  25. Prevalence of Early Satiety Among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Its Clinical Associations: A Cross-Sectional Study
  26. Association of Duration of Diabetes Mellitus with Dyspeptic Symptoms: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  27. Prevalence of Dyspepsia Among Patients with Hypothyroidism: A Cross-Sectional Study
  28. Association of Thyroid Function Abnormalities with Dyspeptic Symptoms: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  29. Prevalence of Anaemia Among Adults Presenting with Chronic Dyspepsia: A Cross-Sectional Study
  30. Association of Haemoglobin Concentration with Significant Endoscopic Findings in Dyspepsia: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  31. Prevalence of Iron Deficiency Among Adults with Chronic Dyspeptic Symptoms: A Cross-Sectional Study
  32. Clinical and Endoscopic Comparison of Dyspeptic Patients with and without Iron Deficiency Anaemia: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study
  33. Prevalence of Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug Use Among Adults Presenting with Dyspepsia: A Cross-Sectional Study
  34. Association of Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug Use with Gastric and Duodenal Mucosal Lesions: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  35. Comparison of Endoscopic Findings in Dyspeptic Patients with and without Regular Analgesic Use: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study
  36. Prevalence of Gastritis Among Adults Undergoing Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy for Dyspepsia: A Cross-Sectional Study
  37. Clinical Characteristics of Endoscopic Gastritis Among Adults with Dyspepsia: A Cross-Sectional Study
  38. Association of Endoscopic Gastritis Severity with Epigastric Pain: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  39. Comparison of Clinical Features of Erosive and Non-Erosive Gastritis: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study
  40. Prevalence of Duodenitis Among Adults Presenting with Dyspepsia: A Cross-Sectional Study
  41. Association of Duodenitis with Dyspeptic Symptom Pattern: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  42. Clinical and Endoscopic Profile of Adults Presenting with Epigastric Pain: A Hospital-Based Cross-Sectional Study
  43. Aetiological Spectrum of Chronic Epigastric Pain Among Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study
  44. Clinical and Endoscopic Profile of Adults Presenting with Postprandial Fullness: A Cross-Sectional Study
  45. Association of Early Satiety with Endoscopic Findings in Adults with Dyspepsia: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  46. Clinical and Endoscopic Profile of Dyspepsia in Elderly Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study
  47. Comparison of Dyspepsia in Younger and Elderly Adults: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study
  48. Association of Socioeconomic Status with Dyspepsia and Endoscopic Abnormalities: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  49. Pattern of Self-Medication Among Adults Presenting with Chronic Dyspepsia: A Questionnaire-Based Cross-Sectional Study
  50. Clinical, Laboratory and Endoscopic Spectrum of Dyspepsia Among Adults Attending a Tertiary Care Hospital: A Cross-Sectional Study

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Peptic Ulcer Disease and Helicobacter pylori Infection — 50 Topics

  1. Clinical and Endoscopic Profile of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Among Adults: A Hospital-Based Cross-Sectional Study
  2. Prevalence of Gastroesophageal Reflux Symptoms Among Adults Attending a General Medicine Outpatient Department: A Cross-Sectional Study
  3. Association of Body Mass Index with Gastroesophageal Reflux Symptoms: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  4. Association of Central Obesity with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: A Cross-Sectional Study
  5. Comparison of Gastroesophageal Reflux Symptoms in Obese and Non-Obese Adults: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study
  6. Association of Dietary Habits with Gastroesophageal Reflux Symptoms: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  7. Association of Late Evening Meals with Gastroesophageal Reflux Symptoms: A Cross-Sectional Study
  8. Association of Tea and Coffee Consumption with Gastroesophageal Reflux Symptoms: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  9. Association of Tobacco Use with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: A Cross-Sectional Study
  10. Association of Alcohol Consumption with Gastroesophageal Reflux Symptoms: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  11. Prevalence of Gastroesophageal Reflux Symptoms Among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Cross-Sectional Study
  12. Association of Glycaemic Control with Gastroesophageal Reflux Symptoms in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  13. Prevalence of Gastroesophageal Reflux Symptoms Among Patients with Bronchial Asthma: A Cross-Sectional Study
  14. Association of Gastroesophageal Reflux Symptoms with Asthma Symptom Burden: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  15. Prevalence of Chronic Cough Among Patients with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: A Cross-Sectional Study
  16. Association of Nocturnal Gastroesophageal Reflux Symptoms with Sleep Quality: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  17. Prevalence of Erosive Esophagitis Among Adults with Gastroesophageal Reflux Symptoms: A Cross-Sectional Study
  18. Comparison of Clinical Characteristics of Erosive and Non-Erosive Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study
  19. Association of Symptom Severity with Endoscopic Grade of Reflux Esophagitis: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  20. Prevalence of Hiatus Hernia Among Adults Undergoing Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy for Reflux Symptoms: A Cross-Sectional Study
  21. Association of Hiatus Hernia with Severity of Gastroesophageal Reflux Symptoms: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  22. Comparison of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease with and without Hiatus Hernia: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study
  23. Clinical and Endoscopic Profile of Peptic Ulcer Disease Among Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study
  24. Prevalence of Peptic Ulcer Disease Among Adults Undergoing Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy: A Cross-Sectional Study
  25. Comparison of Gastric and Duodenal Ulcer Disease Using Clinical and Endoscopic Characteristics: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study
  26. Association of Tobacco Use with Peptic Ulcer Disease: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  27. Association of Alcohol Consumption with Peptic Ulcer Disease: A Cross-Sectional Study
  28. Association of Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug Use with Peptic Ulcer Disease: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  29. Comparison of Peptic Ulcer Disease in Patients with and without Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug Use: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study
  30. Prevalence of Helicobacter pylori Infection Among Adults with Dyspepsia: A Cross-Sectional Study
  31. Prevalence of Helicobacter pylori Infection Among Patients with Peptic Ulcer Disease: A Cross-Sectional Study
  32. Association of Helicobacter pylori Infection with Gastric and Duodenal Ulcer Disease: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  33. Comparison of Clinical Features of Helicobacter pylori-Positive and Helicobacter pylori-Negative Dyspepsia: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study
  34. Comparison of Endoscopic Findings in Helicobacter pylori-Positive and Helicobacter pylori-Negative Patients: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study
  35. Association of Helicobacter pylori Infection with Endoscopic Gastritis: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  36. Association of Helicobacter pylori Infection with Iron Deficiency Anaemia Among Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study
  37. Comparison of Haematological Parameters in Adults with and without Helicobacter pylori Infection: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study
  38. Association of Helicobacter pylori Infection with Vitamin B12 Deficiency: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  39. Prevalence of Helicobacter pylori Infection Among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Dyspepsia: A Cross-Sectional Study
  40. Comparison of Helicobacter pylori Infection in Diabetic and Non-Diabetic Adults with Dyspepsia: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study
  41. Association of Socioeconomic Status with Helicobacter pylori Infection: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  42. Association of Household Crowding with Helicobacter pylori Infection: A Cross-Sectional Study
  43. Association of Drinking Water Source with Helicobacter pylori Infection: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  44. Clinical and Endoscopic Profile of Gastric Erosions Among Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study
  45. Association of Gastric Erosions with Analgesic Use: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  46. Clinical and Endoscopic Profile of Duodenal Ulcer Disease Among Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study
  47. Clinical and Endoscopic Profile of Gastric Ulcer Disease Among Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study
  48. Comparison of Haemoglobin Levels in Adults with Gastric and Duodenal Ulcers: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study
  49. Association of Alarm Symptoms with Peptic Ulcer Disease in Adults Presenting with Dyspepsia: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  50. Clinical, Endoscopic and Helicobacter pylori Profile of Adults with Acid-Peptic Disorders: A Hospital-Based Cross-Sectional Study

Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding — 50 Topics

  1. Aetiological, Clinical and Endoscopic Profile of Acute Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding in Adults: A Hospital-Based Cross-Sectional Study
  2. Aetiological Spectrum of Non-Variceal Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding Among Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study
  3. Clinical and Endoscopic Profile of Peptic Ulcer-Related Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding: A Cross-Sectional Study
  4. Comparison of Variceal and Non-Variceal Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding Using Clinical and Laboratory Parameters: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study
  5. Association of Age with Aetiology of Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  6. Clinical Profile of Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding in Elderly Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study
  7. Comparison of Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding in Younger and Elderly Adults: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study
  8. Prevalence of Peptic Ulcer Disease Among Adults Presenting with Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding: A Cross-Sectional Study
  9. Prevalence of Gastric Erosions Among Adults Presenting with Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding: A Cross-Sectional Study
  10. Prevalence of Duodenal Ulcer Disease Among Patients with Non-Variceal Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding: A Cross-Sectional Study
  11. Association of Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug Use with Non-Variceal Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  12. Association of Antiplatelet Drug Use with Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding Among Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study
  13. Association of Anticoagulant Use with Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  14. Comparison of Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding in Patients with and without Regular Analgesic Use: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study
  15. Association of Tobacco Use with Peptic Ulcer-Related Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  16. Association of Alcohol Use with Aetiology of Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding: A Cross-Sectional Study
  17. Clinical and Endoscopic Profile of Adults Presenting with Hematemesis: A Cross-Sectional Study
  18. Clinical and Endoscopic Profile of Adults Presenting with Melena: A Cross-Sectional Study
  19. Comparison of Patients Presenting with Hematemesis and Melena: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study
  20. Clinical and Endoscopic Profile of Adults Presenting with Both Hematemesis and Melena: A Cross-Sectional Study
  21. Association of Presenting Haemoglobin Concentration with Endoscopic Aetiology of Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  22. Prevalence and Severity of Anaemia Among Adults with Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding: A Cross-Sectional Study
  23. Morphological Pattern of Anaemia Among Adults Presenting with Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding: A Cross-Sectional Study
  24. Association of Blood Urea Concentration with Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding Severity at Presentation: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  25. Association of Blood Urea to Creatinine Ratio with Upper Gastrointestinal Source of Bleeding: A Cross-Sectional Study
  26. Renal Function Abnormalities Among Adults with Acute Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding: A Cross-Sectional Study
  27. Serum Sodium Abnormalities Among Adults Presenting with Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding: A Cross-Sectional Study
  28. Association of Hyponatraemia with Clinical Severity of Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  29. Association of Heart Rate with Haemoglobin Concentration in Acute Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding: A Cross-Sectional Study
  30. Association of Systolic Blood Pressure with Endoscopic High-Risk Lesions in Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  31. Association of Shock Index with Clinical Severity of Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding: A Cross-Sectional Study
  32. Comparison of Clinical Characteristics of Patients with Stable and Unstable Haemodynamics in Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study
  33. Association of Glasgow-Blatchford Score with Endoscopic Findings in Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  34. Association of Rockall Score with Endoscopic Severity of Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding: A Cross-Sectional Study
  35. Comparison of Glasgow-Blatchford and Rockall Scores in Adults with Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study
  36. Prevalence of Helicobacter pylori Infection Among Patients with Peptic Ulcer-Related Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding: A Cross-Sectional Study
  37. Comparison of Peptic Ulcer Bleeding in Helicobacter pylori-Positive and Helicobacter pylori-Negative Patients: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study
  38. Prevalence of Mallory-Weiss Tear Among Adults Presenting with Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding: A Cross-Sectional Study
  39. Clinical Profile of Mallory-Weiss Tear Among Adults with Acute Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding: A Cross-Sectional Study
  40. Prevalence of Upper Gastrointestinal Malignancy Among Adults Presenting with Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding: A Cross-Sectional Study
  41. Clinical Characteristics of Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding Due to Malignancy: A Cross-Sectional Study
  42. Prevalence of Dieulafoy Lesion Among Adults Undergoing Endoscopy for Acute Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding: A Cross-Sectional Study
  43. Clinical and Endoscopic Profile of Erosive Gastroduodenitis Presenting with Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding: A Cross-Sectional Study
  44. Association of Serum Albumin with Clinical Severity of Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  45. Association of Platelet Count with Endoscopic Bleeding Lesions in Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding: A Cross-Sectional Study
  46. Coagulation Abnormalities Among Adults with Acute Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding: A Cross-Sectional Study
  47. Comparison of Endoscopic Findings in Men and Women Presenting with Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study
  48. Aetiological Profile of Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding Among Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease: A Cross-Sectional Study
  49. Comparison of Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding in Patients with and without Chronic Kidney Disease: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study
  50. Clinical, Laboratory and Endoscopic Spectrum of Acute Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding: A Hospital-Based Cross-Sectional Study

Acute and Chronic Diarrhoea and Gastrointestinal Infections — 50 Topics

  1. Clinical and Aetiological Profile of Acute Diarrhoea Among Adult Medical Patients: A Hospital-Based Cross-Sectional Study
  2. Clinical and Laboratory Profile of Acute Infectious Diarrhoea in Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study
  3. Aetiological Spectrum of Acute Gastroenteritis Among Adults Admitted to a Medicine Department: A Cross-Sectional Study
  4. Association of Stool Frequency with Dehydration Severity in Acute Diarrhoea: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  5. Association of Duration of Diarrhoea with Electrolyte Abnormalities: A Cross-Sectional Study
  6. Prevalence of Hyponatraemia Among Adults with Acute Diarrhoea: A Cross-Sectional Study
  7. Association of Hyponatraemia with Dehydration Severity in Acute Gastroenteritis: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  8. Prevalence of Hypokalaemia Among Adults with Acute Diarrhoea: A Cross-Sectional Study
  9. Association of Hypokalaemia with Stool Frequency in Acute Diarrhoea: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  10. Renal Function Abnormalities Among Adults with Acute Gastroenteritis: A Cross-Sectional Study
  11. Prevalence of Acute Kidney Injury Among Adults with Acute Diarrhoea and Dehydration: A Cross-Sectional Study
  12. Association of Acute Kidney Injury with Dehydration Severity in Acute Gastroenteritis: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  13. Comparison of Acute Diarrhoea with and without Acute Kidney Injury: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study
  14. Haematological Abnormalities Among Adults with Acute Infectious Diarrhoea: A Cross-Sectional Study
  15. Association of Total Leucocyte Count with Inflammatory Features of Acute Diarrhoea: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  16. Association of Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio with Clinical Severity of Acute Gastroenteritis: A Cross-Sectional Study
  17. Association of C-Reactive Protein with Dysentery in Adults: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  18. Clinical and Stool Microscopy Profile of Adults Presenting with Dysentery: A Cross-Sectional Study
  19. Aetiological Spectrum of Bloody Diarrhoea Among Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study
  20. Comparison of Bloody and Non-Bloody Acute Diarrhoea Using Clinical and Laboratory Parameters: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study
  21. Stool Microscopy Findings Among Adults with Acute Diarrhoea: A Cross-Sectional Study
  22. Microbiological Profile of Stool Cultures in Adults with Acute Infectious Diarrhoea: A Cross-Sectional Study
  23. Antimicrobial Susceptibility Pattern of Bacterial Isolates from Adults with Acute Diarrhoea: A Cross-Sectional Study
  24. Comparison of Culture-Positive and Culture-Negative Acute Infectious Diarrhoea: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study
  25. Prevalence of Parasitic Infestation Among Adults Presenting with Chronic Diarrhoea: A Cross-Sectional Study
  26. Stool Parasitology Profile Among Adults with Chronic Gastrointestinal Symptoms: A Cross-Sectional Study
  27. Clinical Profile of Giardiasis Among Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study
  28. Clinical Profile of Intestinal Amoebiasis Among Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study
  29. Comparison of Giardiasis and Intestinal Amoebiasis Using Clinical and Stool Findings: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study
  30. Prevalence of Antibiotic Use Before Hospital Presentation Among Adults with Acute Diarrhoea: A Cross-Sectional Study
  31. Association of Prior Antibiotic Use with Stool Culture Yield in Acute Diarrhoea: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  32. Pattern of Self-Medication Among Adults with Acute Gastroenteritis: A Questionnaire-Based Cross-Sectional Study
  33. Association of Unsafe Drinking Water Exposure with Acute Gastroenteritis: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  34. Association of Outside Food Consumption with Acute Diarrhoeal Illness: A Cross-Sectional Study
  35. Association of Recent Travel with Acute Diarrhoea Among Adults: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  36. Knowledge and Practice Regarding Food and Water Hygiene Among Adults Presenting with Acute Gastroenteritis: A Questionnaire-Based Cross-Sectional Study
  37. Clinical and Aetiological Profile of Chronic Diarrhoea Among Adults: A Hospital-Based Cross-Sectional Study
  38. Laboratory Profile of Adults Presenting with Chronic Diarrhoea: A Cross-Sectional Study
  39. Association of Chronic Diarrhoea with Anaemia Among Adults: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  40. Association of Chronic Diarrhoea with Hypoalbuminemia: A Cross-Sectional Study
  41. Prevalence of Weight Loss Among Adults with Chronic Diarrhoea and Its Clinical Associations: A Cross-Sectional Study
  42. Comparison of Chronic Diarrhoea with and without Weight Loss: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study
  43. Prevalence of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection Among Adults with Chronic Diarrhoea: A Cross-Sectional Study
  44. Clinical and Aetiological Profile of Chronic Diarrhoea in Adults with Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection: A Cross-Sectional Study
  45. Comparison of Chronic Diarrhoea in Adults with and without Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study
  46. Prevalence of Opportunistic Gastrointestinal Infections Among Adults with Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection and Chronic Diarrhoea: A Cross-Sectional Study
  47. Clinical Profile of Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhoea Among Hospitalised Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study
  48. Risk Factors Associated with Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhoea in Medical Inpatients: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  49. Clinical and Laboratory Comparison of Infectious and Non-Infectious Chronic Diarrhoea: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study
  50. Clinical, Laboratory, Stool Microscopy and Microbiological Spectrum of Acute and Chronic Diarrhoea in Adults: A Hospital-Based Cross-Sectional Study

Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders — 50 Topics

  1. Prevalence of Irritable Bowel Syndrome Among Adults Attending a General Medicine Outpatient Department: A Cross-Sectional Study
  2. Clinical Profile of Irritable Bowel Syndrome Among Adults: A Hospital-Based Cross-Sectional Study
  3. Distribution of Constipation-Predominant, Diarrhoea-Predominant and Mixed Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Cross-Sectional Study
  4. Comparison of Clinical Characteristics Across Different Irritable Bowel Syndrome Subtypes: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study
  5. Association of Age with Irritable Bowel Syndrome Symptom Pattern: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  6. Sex-Based Differences in Clinical Features of Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study
  7. Association of Body Mass Index with Irritable Bowel Syndrome Symptoms: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  8. Association of Dietary Habits with Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Cross-Sectional Study
  9. Association of Spicy Food Consumption with Irritable Bowel Syndrome Symptom Severity: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  10. Association of Tea and Coffee Consumption with Irritable Bowel Syndrome Symptoms: A Cross-Sectional Study
  11. Association of Dairy Product Consumption with Abdominal Symptoms in Irritable Bowel Syndrome: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  12. Association of Irregular Meal Timing with Irritable Bowel Syndrome Symptoms: A Cross-Sectional Study
  13. Prevalence of Anxiety Symptoms Among Adults with Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Cross-Sectional Study
  14. Association of Anxiety Symptoms with Irritable Bowel Syndrome Severity: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  15. Prevalence of Depressive Symptoms Among Adults with Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Cross-Sectional Study
  16. Association of Depressive Symptoms with Irritable Bowel Syndrome Symptom Burden: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  17. Comparison of Psychological Symptoms in Adults with Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Functional Dyspepsia: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study
  18. Sleep Quality Among Adults with Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Cross-Sectional Study
  19. Association of Poor Sleep Quality with Irritable Bowel Syndrome Symptom Severity: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  20. Prevalence of Migraine Among Adults with Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Cross-Sectional Study
  21. Association of Migraine with Irritable Bowel Syndrome Symptom Burden: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  22. Prevalence of Gastroesophageal Reflux Symptoms Among Adults with Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Cross-Sectional Study
  23. Comparison of Irritable Bowel Syndrome with and without Gastroesophageal Reflux Symptoms: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study
  24. Prevalence of Functional Dyspepsia Among Adults with Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Cross-Sectional Study
  25. Overlap of Functional Dyspepsia and Irritable Bowel Syndrome Among Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study
  26. Association of Functional Gastrointestinal Disorder Overlap with Psychological Symptoms: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  27. Association of Stressful Life Events with Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Questionnaire-Based Cross-Sectional Study
  28. Association of Perceived Stress with Irritable Bowel Syndrome Severity: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  29. Prevalence of Health-Related Anxiety Among Adults with Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Cross-Sectional Study
  30. Association of Physical Activity with Irritable Bowel Syndrome Symptoms: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  31. Comparison of Irritable Bowel Syndrome Symptoms in Sedentary and Physically Active Adults: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study
  32. Prevalence of Abdominal Bloating Among Adults with Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Cross-Sectional Study
  33. Association of Abdominal Bloating with Irritable Bowel Syndrome Subtype: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  34. Prevalence of Excessive Flatulence Among Adults with Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Cross-Sectional Study
  35. Association of Stool Form with Irritable Bowel Syndrome Subtype Using the Bristol Stool Form Scale: A Cross-Sectional Study
  36. Association of Stool Frequency with Irritable Bowel Syndrome Symptom Severity: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  37. Clinical Profile of Constipation-Predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Cross-Sectional Study
  38. Clinical Profile of Diarrhoea-Predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Cross-Sectional Study
  39. Comparison of Constipation-Predominant and Diarrhoea-Predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study
  40. Prevalence of Anaemia Among Adults Diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Its Clinical Associations: A Cross-Sectional Study
  41. Prevalence of Thyroid Dysfunction Among Adults with Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Cross-Sectional Study
  42. Association of Thyroid Function with Bowel Habit Pattern in Irritable Bowel Syndrome: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  43. Prevalence of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Among Adults with Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Cross-Sectional Study
  44. Association of Glycaemic Control with Bowel Symptoms in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  45. Prevalence of Self-Medication Among Adults with Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Questionnaire-Based Cross-Sectional Study
  46. Use of Herbal and Traditional Medicines Among Adults with Functional Gastrointestinal Symptoms: A Cross-Sectional Study
  47. Health-Care-Seeking Behaviour Among Adults with Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Questionnaire-Based Cross-Sectional Study
  48. Quality of Life Among Adults with Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Its Association with Symptom Severity: A Cross-Sectional Study
  49. Comparison of Quality of Life Across Irritable Bowel Syndrome Subtypes: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study
  50. Clinical, Dietary, Psychological and Bowel Habit Profile of Irritable Bowel Syndrome Among Adults: A Hospital-Based Cross-Sectional Study

Inflammatory Bowel Disease — 50 Topics

  1. Clinical, Endoscopic and Laboratory Profile of Inflammatory Bowel Disease Among Adults: A Hospital-Based Cross-Sectional Study
  2. Clinical Profile of Ulcerative Colitis Among Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study
  3. Clinical Profile of Crohn Disease Among Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study
  4. Comparison of Clinical Characteristics of Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn Disease: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study
  5. Age and Sex Distribution of Inflammatory Bowel Disease Among Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study
  6. Spectrum of Presenting Symptoms Among Adults with Ulcerative Colitis: A Cross-Sectional Study
  7. Spectrum of Presenting Symptoms Among Adults with Crohn Disease: A Cross-Sectional Study
  8. Prevalence of Bloody Diarrhoea Among Adults with Ulcerative Colitis: A Cross-Sectional Study
  9. Association of Stool Frequency with Clinical Severity of Ulcerative Colitis: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  10. Association of Rectal Bleeding Severity with Endoscopic Extent of Ulcerative Colitis: A Cross-Sectional Study
  11. Distribution of Disease Extent Among Adults with Ulcerative Colitis: A Cross-Sectional Study
  12. Association of Disease Extent with Haemoglobin Concentration in Ulcerative Colitis: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  13. Prevalence and Morphological Pattern of Anaemia Among Adults with Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Cross-Sectional Study
  14. Comparison of Anaemia in Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn Disease: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study
  15. Association of Iron Deficiency with Disease Activity in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  16. Prevalence of Vitamin B12 Deficiency Among Adults with Crohn Disease: A Cross-Sectional Study
  17. Prevalence of Folate Deficiency Among Adults with Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Cross-Sectional Study
  18. Prevalence of Vitamin D Deficiency Among Adults with Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Cross-Sectional Study
  19. Association of Vitamin D Levels with Clinical Disease Activity in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  20. Prevalence of Hypoalbuminemia Among Adults with Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Cross-Sectional Study
  21. Association of Serum Albumin with Disease Severity in Ulcerative Colitis: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  22. Association of C-Reactive Protein with Clinical Disease Activity in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Cross-Sectional Study
  23. Association of Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate with Clinical Disease Activity in Ulcerative Colitis: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  24. Association of Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio with Disease Activity in Ulcerative Colitis: A Cross-Sectional Study
  25. Association of Platelet Count with Disease Activity in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  26. Prevalence of Thrombocytosis Among Adults with Active Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Cross-Sectional Study
  27. Association of Fecal Calprotectin with Endoscopic Activity in Ulcerative Colitis: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  28. Comparison of Fecal Calprotectin Levels in Ulcerative Colitis and Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study
  29. Comparison of Inflammatory Markers in Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study
  30. Nutritional Status of Adults with Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Cross-Sectional Study
  31. Prevalence of Underweight Among Adults with Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Cross-Sectional Study
  32. Association of Body Mass Index with Disease Activity in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  33. Prevalence of Extraintestinal Manifestations Among Adults with Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Cross-Sectional Study
  34. Spectrum of Musculoskeletal Manifestations in Adults with Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Cross-Sectional Study
  35. Prevalence of Peripheral Arthritis Among Adults with Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Cross-Sectional Study
  36. Prevalence of Mucocutaneous Manifestations Among Adults with Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Cross-Sectional Study
  37. Prevalence of Ocular Manifestations Among Adults with Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Cross-Sectional Study
  38. Association of Extraintestinal Manifestations with Disease Extent in Ulcerative Colitis: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  39. Prevalence of Anxiety Symptoms Among Adults with Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Cross-Sectional Study
  40. Association of Anxiety Symptoms with Clinical Disease Activity in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  41. Prevalence of Depressive Symptoms Among Adults with Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Cross-Sectional Study
  42. Association of Depressive Symptoms with Quality of Life in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  43. Sleep Quality Among Adults with Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Its Association with Disease Activity: A Cross-Sectional Study
  44. Quality of Life Among Adults with Ulcerative Colitis and Its Association with Disease Severity: A Cross-Sectional Study
  45. Comparison of Quality of Life in Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn Disease: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study
  46. Prevalence of Smoking Among Adults with Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Cross-Sectional Study
  47. Comparison of Clinical Characteristics of Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Smokers and Non-Smokers: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study
  48. Clinical and Endoscopic Profile of Severe Ulcerative Colitis at Hospital Presentation: A Cross-Sectional Study
  49. Comparison of Limited and Extensive Ulcerative Colitis Using Clinical and Laboratory Parameters: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study
  50. Clinical, Laboratory, Endoscopic and Nutritional Spectrum of Inflammatory Bowel Disease Among Adults: A Hospital-Based Cross-Sectional Study

Acute and Chronic Pancreatic Disorders — 50 Topics

  1. Clinical, Aetiological and Radiological Profile of Acute Pancreatitis Among Adults: A Hospital-Based Cross-Sectional Study
  2. Aetiological Spectrum of Acute Pancreatitis Among Adult Medical Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study
  3. Clinical Profile of Alcohol-Associated Acute Pancreatitis: A Cross-Sectional Study
  4. Clinical Profile of Gallstone-Associated Acute Pancreatitis: A Cross-Sectional Study
  5. Comparison of Alcohol-Associated and Gallstone-Associated Acute Pancreatitis: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study
  6. Association of Age with Clinical Severity of Acute Pancreatitis at Presentation: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  7. Association of Body Mass Index with Severity of Acute Pancreatitis at Presentation: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  8. Prevalence of Obesity Among Adults with Acute Pancreatitis: A Cross-Sectional Study
  9. Association of Serum Lipase Levels with Radiological Severity of Acute Pancreatitis: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  10. Association of Serum Amylase Levels with Radiological Severity of Acute Pancreatitis: A Cross-Sectional Study
  11. Comparison of Serum Amylase and Lipase Elevation in Acute Pancreatitis: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study
  12. Association of Haematocrit with Severity of Acute Pancreatitis at Presentation: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  13. Association of Total Leucocyte Count with Severity of Acute Pancreatitis: A Cross-Sectional Study
  14. Association of Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio with Severity of Acute Pancreatitis: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  15. Association of Platelet-to-Lymphocyte Ratio with Severity of Acute Pancreatitis: A Cross-Sectional Study
  16. Association of C-Reactive Protein with Radiological Severity of Acute Pancreatitis: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  17. Association of Serum Calcium with Severity of Acute Pancreatitis: A Cross-Sectional Study
  18. Prevalence of Hypocalcaemia Among Adults with Acute Pancreatitis: A Cross-Sectional Study
  19. Association of Serum Albumin with Severity of Acute Pancreatitis: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  20. Prevalence of Hypoalbuminemia Among Adults with Acute Pancreatitis: A Cross-Sectional Study
  21. Serum Sodium Abnormalities Among Adults with Acute Pancreatitis: A Cross-Sectional Study
  22. Association of Hyponatraemia with Severity of Acute Pancreatitis: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  23. Prevalence of Acute Kidney Injury Among Adults with Acute Pancreatitis: A Cross-Sectional Study
  24. Association of Serum Creatinine with Severity of Acute Pancreatitis: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  25. Association of Blood Urea Concentration with Severity of Acute Pancreatitis: A Cross-Sectional Study
  26. Prevalence of Hyperglycaemia Among Adults with Acute Pancreatitis: A Cross-Sectional Study
  27. Association of Admission Blood Glucose with Severity of Acute Pancreatitis: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  28. Prevalence of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Among Adults with Acute Pancreatitis: A Cross-Sectional Study
  29. Comparison of Acute Pancreatitis in Patients with and without Diabetes Mellitus: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study
  30. Lipid Profile Abnormalities Among Adults with Acute Pancreatitis: A Cross-Sectional Study
  31. Prevalence of Hypertriglyceridemia Among Adults with Acute Pancreatitis: A Cross-Sectional Study
  32. Clinical Profile of Hypertriglyceridemia-Associated Acute Pancreatitis: A Cross-Sectional Study
  33. Comparison of Hypertriglyceridemia-Associated and Non-Hypertriglyceridemia-Associated Acute Pancreatitis: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study
  34. Association of Bedside Index for Severity in Acute Pancreatitis Score with Computed Tomography Severity: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  35. Association of Ranson Criteria with Radiological Severity of Acute Pancreatitis: A Cross-Sectional Study
  36. Comparison of Bedside Index for Severity in Acute Pancreatitis Score and Ranson Criteria at Hospital Presentation: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study
  37. Prevalence of Pleural Effusion Among Adults with Acute Pancreatitis: A Cross-Sectional Study
  38. Association of Pleural Effusion with Radiological Severity of Acute Pancreatitis: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  39. Prevalence of Pancreatic Necrosis Among Adults with Acute Pancreatitis Undergoing Computed Tomography: A Cross-Sectional Study
  40. Association of Pancreatic Necrosis with Inflammatory Markers at Presentation: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  41. Clinical and Radiological Profile of Chronic Pancreatitis Among Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study
  42. Aetiological Spectrum of Chronic Pancreatitis Among Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study
  43. Prevalence of Diabetes Mellitus Among Adults with Chronic Pancreatitis: A Cross-Sectional Study
  44. Association of Pancreatic Calcification with Diabetes Mellitus in Chronic Pancreatitis: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  45. Prevalence of Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency Symptoms Among Adults with Chronic Pancreatitis: A Cross-Sectional Study
  46. Nutritional Status of Adults with Chronic Pancreatitis: A Cross-Sectional Study
  47. Association of Body Mass Index with Radiological Severity of Chronic Pancreatitis: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  48. Prevalence of Pancreatic Pseudocyst Among Adults with Pancreatitis: A Cross-Sectional Study
  49. Clinical and Radiological Profile of Pancreatic Pseudocyst Among Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study
  50. Clinical, Laboratory and Radiological Spectrum of Acute and Chronic Pancreatic Disorders: A Hospital-Based Cross-Sectional Study

Malabsorption, Coeliac Disease and Nutritional Gastrointestinal Disorders — 50 Topics

  1. Clinical, Laboratory and Endoscopic Profile of Coeliac Disease Among Adults: A Hospital-Based Cross-Sectional Study
  2. Clinical Spectrum of Adult Coeliac Disease: A Cross-Sectional Study
  3. Prevalence of Coeliac Disease Among Adults Presenting with Chronic Diarrhoea: A Cross-Sectional Study
  4. Prevalence of Coeliac Disease Among Adults with Iron Deficiency Anaemia: A Cross-Sectional Study
  5. Association of Coeliac Disease with Unexplained Iron Deficiency Anaemia: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  6. Comparison of Coeliac Disease with and without Chronic Diarrhoea: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study
  7. Clinical Profile of Non-Diarrhoeal Coeliac Disease Among Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study
  8. Prevalence of Weight Loss Among Adults with Coeliac Disease: A Cross-Sectional Study
  9. Association of Body Mass Index with Clinical Presentation of Coeliac Disease: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  10. Prevalence and Morphological Pattern of Anaemia Among Adults with Coeliac Disease: A Cross-Sectional Study
  11. Association of Haemoglobin Concentration with Serological Severity of Coeliac Disease: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  12. Prevalence of Iron Deficiency Among Adults with Coeliac Disease: A Cross-Sectional Study
  13. Prevalence of Vitamin B12 Deficiency Among Adults with Coeliac Disease: A Cross-Sectional Study
  14. Prevalence of Folate Deficiency Among Adults with Coeliac Disease: A Cross-Sectional Study
  15. Prevalence of Vitamin D Deficiency Among Adults with Coeliac Disease: A Cross-Sectional Study
  16. Association of Vitamin D Levels with Nutritional Status in Coeliac Disease: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  17. Prevalence of Hypocalcaemia Among Adults with Coeliac Disease: A Cross-Sectional Study
  18. Association of Serum Calcium with Vitamin D Levels in Adults with Coeliac Disease: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  19. Prevalence of Hypoalbuminemia Among Adults with Coeliac Disease: A Cross-Sectional Study
  20. Association of Serum Albumin with Body Mass Index in Coeliac Disease: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  21. Prevalence of Elevated Liver Enzymes Among Adults with Coeliac Disease: A Cross-Sectional Study
  22. Thyroid Function Abnormalities Among Adults with Coeliac Disease: A Cross-Sectional Study
  23. Prevalence of Autoimmune Thyroid Disease Among Adults with Coeliac Disease: A Cross-Sectional Study
  24. Prevalence of Coeliac Disease Among Patients with Autoimmune Thyroid Disease and Gastrointestinal Symptoms: A Cross-Sectional Study
  25. Prevalence of Coeliac Disease Among Patients with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus: A Cross-Sectional Study
  26. Clinical Comparison of Coeliac Disease in Patients with and without Diabetes Mellitus: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study
  27. Association of Tissue Transglutaminase Antibody Levels with Duodenal Histopathological Changes in Coeliac Disease: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  28. Comparison of Serological and Histopathological Findings in Adults with Suspected Coeliac Disease: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study
  29. Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Findings Among Adults with Coeliac Disease: A Cross-Sectional Study
  30. Association of Endoscopic Duodenal Changes with Histopathological Severity in Coeliac Disease: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  31. Clinical and Laboratory Profile of Malabsorption Syndrome Among Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study
  32. Aetiological Spectrum of Malabsorption Syndrome Among Adult Medical Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study
  33. Prevalence of Nutritional Deficiencies Among Adults with Chronic Malabsorption: A Cross-Sectional Study
  34. Comparison of Nutritional Parameters in Adults with Coeliac and Non-Coeliac Malabsorption: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study
  35. Prevalence of Peripheral Oedema Among Adults with Malabsorption Syndrome: A Cross-Sectional Study
  36. Association of Peripheral Oedema with Serum Albumin in Malabsorption Syndrome: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  37. Clinical and Laboratory Profile of Protein-Losing Enteropathy Among Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study
  38. Prevalence of Hypomagnesaemia Among Adults with Chronic Malabsorption: A Cross-Sectional Study
  39. Electrolyte Abnormalities Among Adults with Chronic Diarrhoea and Malabsorption: A Cross-Sectional Study
  40. Association of Chronic Diarrhoea Duration with Nutritional Deficiencies: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  41. Prevalence of Osteopenia Risk Factors Among Adults with Coeliac Disease: A Cross-Sectional Study
  42. Association of Body Mass Index with Vitamin D Deficiency in Malabsorption Syndrome: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  43. Prevalence of Oral Manifestations Among Adults with Coeliac Disease: A Cross-Sectional Study
  44. Association of Recurrent Oral Ulcers with Nutritional Deficiencies in Coeliac Disease: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  45. Prevalence of Neurological Symptoms Among Adults with Coeliac Disease: A Cross-Sectional Study
  46. Association of Neurological Symptoms with Vitamin B12 Deficiency in Malabsorption Syndrome: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  47. Prevalence of Lactose Intolerance Symptoms Among Adults with Chronic Diarrhoea: A Cross-Sectional Study
  48. Comparison of Clinical Features of Adults with Suspected Lactose Intolerance and Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study
  49. Nutritional Status of Adults Presenting with Chronic Gastrointestinal Symptoms: A Cross-Sectional Study
  50. Clinical, Biochemical, Serological and Nutritional Spectrum of Adult Malabsorption Disorders: A Hospital-Based Cross-Sectional Study

Constipation, Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding and Common Colonic Symptoms — 50 Topics

  1. Prevalence of Chronic Constipation Among Adults Attending a General Medicine Outpatient Department: A Cross-Sectional Study
  2. Clinical Profile of Chronic Constipation Among Adults: A Hospital-Based Cross-Sectional Study
  3. Association of Age with Chronic Constipation Among Adults: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  4. Sex-Based Differences in Clinical Features of Chronic Constipation: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study
  5. Association of Body Mass Index with Chronic Constipation: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  6. Association of Dietary Fiber Intake with Chronic Constipation: A Cross-Sectional Study
  7. Association of Daily Water Intake with Chronic Constipation: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  8. Association of Physical Activity with Chronic Constipation: A Cross-Sectional Study
  9. Comparison of Constipation Prevalence in Sedentary and Physically Active Adults: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study
  10. Association of Tobacco Use with Bowel Habit Pattern Among Adults: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  11. Prevalence of Chronic Constipation Among Elderly Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study
  12. Comparison of Chronic Constipation in Younger and Elderly Adults: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study
  13. Prevalence of Chronic Constipation Among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Cross-Sectional Study
  14. Association of Glycaemic Control with Chronic Constipation in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  15. Association of Duration of Diabetes Mellitus with Constipation Symptoms: A Cross-Sectional Study
  16. Prevalence of Chronic Constipation Among Patients with Hypothyroidism: A Cross-Sectional Study
  17. Association of Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone Levels with Constipation Severity: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  18. Medication Profile Among Adults with Chronic Constipation: A Cross-Sectional Study
  19. Association of Polypharmacy with Chronic Constipation Among Elderly Adults: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  20. Prevalence of Laxative Self-Medication Among Adults with Chronic Constipation: A Questionnaire-Based Cross-Sectional Study
  21. Association of Psychological Symptoms with Chronic Constipation: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  22. Sleep Quality Among Adults with Chronic Constipation: A Cross-Sectional Study
  23. Association of Bristol Stool Form Scale Pattern with Constipation Symptom Severity: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  24. Prevalence of Abdominal Bloating Among Adults with Chronic Constipation: A Cross-Sectional Study
  25. Association of Abdominal Bloating with Stool Frequency in Chronic Constipation: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  26. Clinical and Aetiological Profile of Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding Among Adults: A Hospital-Based Cross-Sectional Study
  27. Aetiological Spectrum of Hematochezia Among Adult Medical Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study
  28. Clinical Profile of Adults Presenting with Painless Rectal Bleeding: A Cross-Sectional Study
  29. Clinical Profile of Adults Presenting with Painful Rectal Bleeding: A Cross-Sectional Study
  30. Comparison of Painful and Painless Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study
  31. Prevalence of Hemorrhoidal Disease Among Adults Presenting with Rectal Bleeding: A Cross-Sectional Study
  32. Association of Chronic Constipation with Hemorrhoidal Disease: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  33. Prevalence of Anal Fissure Among Adults with Rectal Bleeding and Pain: A Cross-Sectional Study
  34. Association of Constipation Severity with Anal Fissure: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  35. Prevalence and Severity of Anaemia Among Adults with Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding: A Cross-Sectional Study
  36. Association of Haemoglobin Concentration with Aetiology of Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  37. Prevalence of Colonic Polyps Among Adults Undergoing Colonoscopy for Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding: A Cross-Sectional Study
  38. Association of Age with Colonic Polyps Among Adults Undergoing Colonoscopy: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  39. Prevalence of Diverticular Disease Among Adults Undergoing Colonoscopy: A Cross-Sectional Study
  40. Clinical Profile of Colonic Diverticular Disease Among Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study
  41. Prevalence of Colitis Among Adults Presenting with Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding: A Cross-Sectional Study
  42. Comparison of Endoscopic Findings in Adults with Chronic Diarrhoea and Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study
  43. Aetiological Spectrum of Change in Bowel Habits Among Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study
  44. Association of Weight Loss with Significant Colonoscopic Findings in Adults with Altered Bowel Habits: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  45. Association of Iron Deficiency Anaemia with Significant Colonoscopic Abnormalities: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  46. Prevalence of Significant Colonoscopic Findings Among Adults with Unexplained Iron Deficiency Anaemia: A Cross-Sectional Study
  47. Clinical and Colonoscopic Profile of Adults Presenting with Chronic Abdominal Pain and Altered Bowel Habits: A Cross-Sectional Study
  48. Comparison of Colonoscopic Findings in Younger and Elderly Adults with Lower Gastrointestinal Symptoms: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study
  49. Clinical and Colonoscopic Profile of Adults Presenting with Chronic Rectal Bleeding: A Cross-Sectional Study
  50. Clinical, Laboratory and Colonoscopic Spectrum of Constipation and Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding Among Adults: A Hospital-Based Cross-Sectional Study

Gastrointestinal Tuberculosis, Gastrointestinal Malignancy, Dysphagia and Other Common Gastrointestinal Disorders — 50 Topics

  1. Clinical, Endoscopic and Histopathological Profile of Gastrointestinal Tuberculosis Among Adults: A Hospital-Based Cross-Sectional Study
  2. Clinical Profile of Intestinal Tuberculosis Among Adult Medical Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study
  3. Spectrum of Presenting Symptoms Among Adults with Intestinal Tuberculosis: A Cross-Sectional Study
  4. Association of Weight Loss with Extent of Intestinal Tuberculosis: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  5. Prevalence and Morphological Pattern of Anaemia Among Adults with Intestinal Tuberculosis: A Cross-Sectional Study
  6. Association of Haemoglobin Concentration with Clinical Severity of Intestinal Tuberculosis: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  7. Prevalence of Hypoalbuminemia Among Adults with Intestinal Tuberculosis: A Cross-Sectional Study
  8. Association of Serum Albumin with Nutritional Status in Intestinal Tuberculosis: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  9. Clinical and Imaging Profile of Abdominal Tuberculosis Among Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study
  10. Spectrum of Ultrasonographic Findings in Abdominal Tuberculosis: A Cross-Sectional Study
  11. Comparison of Intestinal Tuberculosis and Crohn Disease Using Clinical, Laboratory and Endoscopic Parameters: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study
  12. Comparison of Intestinal Tuberculosis and Crohn Disease Using Histopathological Findings: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study
  13. Clinical and Endoscopic Profile of Ileocecal Tuberculosis Among Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study
  14. Prevalence of Pulmonary Tuberculosis Evidence Among Adults with Gastrointestinal Tuberculosis: A Cross-Sectional Study
  15. Clinical and Laboratory Profile of Gastrointestinal Tuberculosis in Patients with and without Pulmonary Involvement: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study
  16. Clinical and Endoscopic Profile of Gastric Malignancy Among Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study
  17. Spectrum of Presenting Symptoms Among Adults with Gastric Malignancy: A Cross-Sectional Study
  18. Association of Alarm Symptoms with Gastric Malignancy in Adults Undergoing Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  19. Prevalence of Gastric Malignancy Among Adults Presenting with Dyspepsia and Alarm Features: A Cross-Sectional Study
  20. Prevalence and Morphological Pattern of Anaemia Among Adults with Gastric Malignancy: A Cross-Sectional Study
  21. Association of Weight Loss with Endoscopic Extent of Gastric Malignancy: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  22. Nutritional Status of Adults with Gastric Malignancy at Initial Presentation: A Cross-Sectional Study
  23. Clinical and Endoscopic Profile of Oesophageal Malignancy Among Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study
  24. Clinical Profile of Dysphagia Among Adults Attending a Medicine Department: A Hospital-Based Cross-Sectional Study
  25. Aetiological Spectrum of Dysphagia Among Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study
  26. Comparison of Oropharyngeal and Oesophageal Dysphagia Using Clinical Characteristics: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study
  27. Association of Progressive Dysphagia with Significant Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Findings: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  28. Association of Weight Loss with Malignant Aetiology of Dysphagia: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  29. Clinical and Endoscopic Profile of Adults Presenting with Dysphagia and Weight Loss: A Cross-Sectional Study
  30. Clinical and Endoscopic Profile of Benign Oesophageal Stricture Among Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study
  31. Comparison of Benign and Malignant Causes of Oesophageal Narrowing: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study
  32. Clinical and Endoscopic Profile of Oesophageal Candidiasis Among Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study
  33. Prevalence of Oesophageal Candidiasis Among Adults with Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection and Dysphagia: A Cross-Sectional Study
  34. Clinical and Endoscopic Profile of Adults with Odynophagia: A Cross-Sectional Study
  35. Clinical Profile of Acute Abdominal Pain Among Adults Admitted to a Medicine Department: A Cross-Sectional Study
  36. Aetiological Spectrum of Non-Surgical Acute Abdominal Pain Among Adult Medical Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study
  37. Clinical and Laboratory Profile of Adults Presenting with Chronic Abdominal Pain: A Cross-Sectional Study
  38. Aetiological Spectrum of Chronic Abdominal Pain Among Adults Attending a Medicine Outpatient Department: A Cross-Sectional Study
  39. Association of Weight Loss with Organic Gastrointestinal Disease Among Adults with Chronic Abdominal Pain: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  40. Comparison of Organic and Functional Causes of Chronic Abdominal Pain Using Clinical and Laboratory Parameters: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study
  41. Clinical and Endoscopic Profile of Adults with Unexplained Weight Loss and Gastrointestinal Symptoms: A Cross-Sectional Study
  42. Prevalence of Gastrointestinal Malignancy Among Adults with Unexplained Weight Loss and Anaemia: A Cross-Sectional Study
  43. Association of Iron Deficiency Anaemia with Gastrointestinal Malignancy Among Adults Undergoing Endoscopic Evaluation: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  44. Clinical and Colonoscopic Profile of Colorectal Malignancy Among Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study
  45. Spectrum of Presenting Symptoms Among Adults with Colorectal Malignancy: A Cross-Sectional Study
  46. Association of Change in Bowel Habits with Colorectal Malignancy: An Analytical Cross-Sectional Study
  47. Association of Rectal Bleeding with Distal Colorectal Malignancy: A Cross-Sectional Study
  48. Prevalence and Morphological Pattern of Anaemia Among Adults with Colorectal Malignancy: A Cross-Sectional Study
  49. Comparison of Right-Sided and Left-Sided Colorectal Malignancy Using Clinical and Laboratory Characteristics: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study
  50. Clinical, Laboratory, Endoscopic and Histopathological Spectrum of Common Gastrointestinal Disorders Among Adults Attending a General Medicine Department: A Hospital-Based Cross-Sectional Study

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Malaysia — MMed, the National Medical Research Register and MREC. A gastrointestinal tract pathologies (md medicine ) dissertation proposal for a Master of Medicine programme carried out in a Ministry of Health facility must be registered on the NMRR and approved by the Medical Research and Ethics Committee before the study begins, and the guidance asks for submission four to six months ahead of data collection. Every investigator on the study team registers on the NMRR as well, so the methodology, ethics and team sections are written in far more detail than an Indian synopsis requires.

PhD and Master's candidates elsewhere. University programmes generally require a full gastrointestinal tract pathologies (md medicine ) research proposal of roughly 6,000 to 10,000 words, with an extended literature review, a theoretical framework and a detailed methodology chapter.

PhD and MMed proposals are written individually by a medical doctor and revised until the supervisor accepts them. They are not produced by the automated protocol generator.

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🔥 Trending research areas in Gastrointestinal Tract Pathologies for 2026–27

Current dissertation opportunities increasingly favour structured symptom phenotyping, objective reference standards and clinically useful risk stratification rather than descriptive endoscopy profiles alone.

  • Alarm features and endoscopic yield: dysphagia, weight loss, anaemia, gastrointestinal bleeding and age thresholds can be studied against significant endoscopic pathology when every eligible patient has a defined verification pathway.
  • Functional gastrointestinal disorders: irritable bowel syndrome and functional dyspepsia remain feasible when validated symptom criteria are used and organic disease is excluded consistently rather than selectively.
  • Inflammatory bowel disease activity: faecal calprotectin, C-reactive protein, anaemia, albumin and symptom scores can be compared with endoscopic activity when the timing of both assessments is standardised.
  • Acute gastrointestinal severity prediction: upper gastrointestinal bleeding and acute pancreatitis offer practical studies using routinely available clinical scores, but score components should not be reused as independent predictors of the same score.

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What a Gastrointestinal Tract Pathologies protocol must contain

Syndrome definition: State exactly how dyspepsia, gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, irritable bowel syndrome, chronic diarrhoea, inflammatory bowel disease, pancreatitis or another gastrointestinal condition will be defined. Symptom labels should not substitute for recognised clinical or diagnostic criteria.

Reference standard: If the question concerns significant endoscopic disease, Helicobacter pylori infection, coeliac disease, inflammatory bowel disease or gastrointestinal malignancy, define the reference test in advance. A symptom questionnaire, endoscopic appearance and histopathology answer different questions and should not be treated as interchangeable.

Verification pathway: Diagnostic-accuracy studies are biased if only patients with positive symptoms, imaging or screening tests proceed to endoscopy or biopsy. The protocol should state what happens to the test-negative group, including structured follow-up when an invasive reference test is not ethically justified.

Timing: Symptoms, laboratory values, endoscopic findings and treatment exposure should refer to a prespecified time window. Proton-pump inhibitors, antibiotics, transfusion, bowel preparation, steroids and nutritional therapy can alter the variables being studied.

Confounding: Prespecify age, tobacco and alcohol use, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, antiplatelets, anticoagulants, diabetes, anaemia, body mass index and previous gastrointestinal treatment when relevant to the primary question.

Gastrointestinal Tract Pathologies synopsis versus Gastrointestinal Tract Pathologies protocol

Synopsis: The synopsis should state the gastrointestinal condition, population, study design, principal exposure or predictor, primary outcome, expected sample size and broad analysis plan in a concise form suitable for academic review.

Protocol: The protocol must define symptom criteria, duration of symptoms, alarm features, exclusion criteria, reference standard, timing of endoscopy or laboratory tests, prior treatment, handling of incomplete verification and the exact statistical comparison.

Why the distinction matters: A synopsis may propose studying alarm symptoms as predictors of significant endoscopic disease, but the full protocol must define each alarm feature, define what counts as a significant lesion, state whether all participants undergo endoscopy and specify how prior acid suppression or recent bleeding is handled.

Sample size and statistical analysis

Match sample size to the primary question: Estimating prevalence of Helicobacter pylori, comparing irritable bowel syndrome subtypes, correlating faecal calprotectin with endoscopic activity and evaluating alarm features for malignancy require different calculations.

Account for verification: Sensitivity and specificity are valid only when disease status is established adequately in both positive and negative groups. If only selected patients undergo endoscopy, colonoscopy or biopsy, the resulting accuracy estimates may be distorted.

Avoid circular score analysis: Glasgow-Blatchford, Rockall, pancreatitis severity scores and clinical disease-activity indices contain laboratory and clinical variables. Testing one of those components against the total score can produce a built-in association rather than an independent finding.

Use appropriate methods for repeated or ordinal measurements: Symptom scores, endoscopic grades and repeated inflammatory markers may not behave as normally distributed continuous variables. The analysis should respect their scale structure and repeated observations where applicable.

Frequently Asked Questions – Gastrointestinal Tract Pathologies (MD MEDICINE RESEARCH TOPICS) (2026–27)

1. How do I choose a feasible Gastrointestinal Tract Pathologies topic for the 2026–2027 academic year?

Start with gastrointestinal problems seen frequently in your medicine unit, such as dyspepsia, gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, upper gastrointestinal bleeding, diarrhoeal illness, irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, acute pancreatitis or chronic constipation. Prefer a focused clinical question that uses investigations already performed in routine care and confirm that endoscopy, stool testing or histopathology needed for the primary outcome is consistently available.

2. Which study designs are usually accepted for a Gastrointestinal Tract Pathologies dissertation?

Feasible designs include cross-sectional observational and analytical studies, comparative studies between clinically defined groups, retrospective record-based cohorts, short prospective cohorts and diagnostic or prognostic studies using an explicit reference standard. Questionnaire-based studies are suitable for symptom burden or health-care behaviour when a validated instrument is used.

3. What should I settle with my guide before finalising a Gastrointestinal Tract Pathologies topic?

Agree on the exact syndrome definition, symptom duration, alarm features, primary outcome, reference test, expected case load, prior treatment exclusions and whether every participant can complete the required endoscopy, colonoscopy, stool test or histopathology. These decisions should be fixed before data collection begins.

4. Can I use retrospective endoscopy or colonoscopy records for a Gastrointestinal Tract Pathologies thesis?

Yes, provided the research question can be answered from information that was recorded consistently. Define the indication, completeness of the procedure, lesion classification, biopsy availability and missing-data rules before extraction. A retrospective endoscopy cohort describes patients selected for a procedure and should not automatically be used to estimate disease prevalence in the general outpatient population.

5. What is the difference between a Gastrointestinal Tract Pathologies synopsis and a Gastrointestinal Tract Pathologies protocol?

The synopsis presents the research question, study population, design, principal variables and broad analysis plan. The protocol converts that idea into a reproducible method by defining symptom criteria, duration, alarm features, reference standards, timing of investigations, prior treatment, sample-size assumptions, missing-data handling and statistical analysis.

6. What ethical issues should I address in a Gastrointestinal Tract Pathologies study?

Prospective studies should obtain informed consent, while record-based retrospective studies may qualify for an ethics-approved waiver of consent. If children are included, guardian consent and child assent from about seven years should be addressed. No additional radiation, contrast study, endoscopy, colonoscopy, biopsy or research-only venepuncture should be added merely for the dissertation unless scientifically justified and approved. If extra blood is required, the protocol should state the blood-volume limit.

Separate consent is required for identifiable photographs or procedure video. Incidental clinically important findings such as suspected malignancy, severe anaemia, major gastrointestinal bleeding, inflammatory bowel disease or significant pancreatic disease should have a named escalation pathway to the treating team. Endoscopic images and imaging datasets should be anonymised before research use.

7. How do I avoid verification bias in endoscopy-based Gastrointestinal Tract Pathologies research?

Do not calculate diagnostic accuracy from a sample in which only screen-positive or high-risk patients received the reference test. If alarm symptoms, anaemia or another clinical feature is being tested against endoscopic disease, the protocol should ensure that disease status is established comparably across the study population or explain the structured follow-up used when endoscopy is not appropriate. Otherwise sensitivity may be inflated and specificity may be uninterpretable because disease verification depends on the test result itself.

8. Can a Gastrointestinal Tract Pathologies dissertation later support a PhD or Gulf board research pathway?

Yes, but the documents have different scope. An MD synopsis is usually a bounded residency dissertation plan, while a PhD proposal generally requires a broader research gap, more extensive methodology and a longer programme of work. Gulf pathways may also require a separate board research project under SCFHS and the Saudi Board, the Arab Board of Health Specializations, or DHP, DHA, DOH and MOHAP-linked training programmes. The same clinical question can sometimes be adapted, but supervision, ethics, format and institutional requirements should be checked for the specific programme.

9. When should I register my Gastrointestinal Tract Pathologies dissertation?

Register after the syndrome definition, primary objective, reference standard, sample-size basis and expected recruitment rate have been agreed with the guide. Confirm that the endoscopy, colonoscopy, histopathology, stool testing or imaging required for the primary outcome is available consistently throughout the data-collection period.

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