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Artificial Intelligence in Pancreatic Imaging: A Systematic Review
Podină N, Gheorghe EC, Constantin A, Cazacu I, Croitoru V, Gheorghe C, Balaban DV, Jinga M, Țieranu CG, Săftoiu A.
United European Gastroenterol J 2025 Feb;13(1):55-77. doi: 10.1002/ueg2.12723
SEE ABSTRACT: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39865461/
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Performance and Safety of EUS Ablation Techniques for Pancreatic Cystic Lesions: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Papaefthymiou A, Johnson GJ, Maida M, Gkolfakis P, Ramai D, Facciorusso A, Arvanitakis M, Ney A, Fusai GK, Saftoiu A, Tabacelia D, Phillpotts S, Chapman MH, Webster GJ, Pereira SP.
Cancers (Basel). 2023;15(9):2627. doi: 10.3390/cancers15092627
SEE ABSTRACT: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37174092/
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Validation of a Novel EUS-FNB-Derived Organoid Co-Culture System for Drug Screening in Patients with Pancreatic Cancer
Grützmeier SE, Kovacevic B, Vilmann P, Rift CV, Melchior LC, Holmström MO, Brink L, Hassan H, Karstensen JG, Grossjohann H, Chiranth D, Toxværd A, Hansen CP, Høgdall E, Hasselby JP, Klausen P.
Cancers (Basel). 2023;15(14):3677. doi: 10.3390/cancers15143677
SEE ABSTRACT: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37509338/
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Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma to Pancreas: Case Series and Review of the Literature
Balaban DV, Coman L, Marin FS, Balaban M, Tabacelia D, Vasilescu F, Costache RS, Jinga M.
Diagnostics (Basel). 2023;13(8):1368. doi: 10.3390/diagnostics13081368
SEE ABSTRACT: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37189469/
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Prognostic Value of Circulating Cell-Free DNA Concentration and Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio in Patients with Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma: A Prospective Cohort Study
Varzaru B, Iacob RA, Bunduc S, Manea I, Sorop A, Spiridon A, Chelaru R, Croitoru A,
Topala M, Becheanu G, Dumbrava M, Dima S, Popescu I, Gheorghe C.
Int J Mol Sci. 2024;25(5):2854. doi: 10.3390/ijms25052854
SEE ABSTRACT: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38474101/
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EUS-guided biopsies versus surgical specimens for establishing patient-derived pancreatic cancer organoids: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Grützmeier SE, Sodal HMM, Kovacevic B, Vilmann P, Karstensen JG, Klausen P.
Gastrointest Endosc. 2024 Apr 7:S0016-5107(24)00232-3. doi: 10.1016/j.gie.2024.04.012. Online ahead of print. PMID: 38593932
SEE ABSTRACT: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38593932/
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Novel Insights into Postoperative Surveillance in Resected Pancreatic Cystic Neoplasms—A Review
Balaban DV, Coman LI, Balaban M, Costache RS, Jinga M.
Diagnostics (Basel). 2024 ;14(10):1056. doi: 10.3390/diagnostics14101056
SEE ABSTRACT: https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4418/14/10/1056
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Immunomodulatory Functions of TNF-Related Apoptosis-Inducing Ligand in Type 1 Diabetes
Fogarasi M, Dima S.
Cells 2024, 13, 1676. https://doi.org/10.3390/cells13201676
SEE ABSTRACT: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/13/20/1676
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A Model to Predict Diagnosis of Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumors based on EUS imaging features
Saizu I, Cotruta B, Iacob RA, Bunduc S, Saizu RE, Dumbrava M, Pietrareanu C, Becheanu G, Grigorie D, Gheorghe C.
Acta Endocrinol (Buchar). 2023 Oct-Dec;19(4):407-414. doi: 10.4183/aeb.2023.407.
Epub 2024 Jun 24. PMID: 38933251; PMCID: PMC11197819.
SEE ABSTRACT: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11197819/
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Ferritin and Ferritin-to-Hemoglobin Ratio as Promising Prognostic Biomarkers of Severity in Acute Pancreatitis-A Cohort Study
Pavalean MC, Ionita-Radu F, Jinga M, Costache RS, Balaban DV, Patrasescu M, Chirvase M, Maniu I, Gaman L, Bucurica S.
Biomedicines. 2024 Jan 4;12(1):106. doi: 10.3390/biomedicines12010106. PMID: 38255211.
SEE ABSTRACT: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9059/12/1/106
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Impact of Serum Glucose Levels on Outcomes in Acute Pancreatitis: A Retrospective Analysis
Balaban M, Balaban DV, Enache I, Nedelcu IC, Jinga M, Gheorghe C
Medicina (Kaunas). 2024 May 24;60(6):856.
SEE ABSTRACT: https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/60/6/856
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Glycemic Abnormalities in Pancreatic Cystic Lesions – A Single-Center Retrospective Analysis
Balaban DV, Coman L, Balaban M, Zoican A, Puscasu DA, Ayatollahi S, Mihalteanu E, Costache RS, Ionita-Radu F, Jinga M
Gastroenterology Insights 2023, 14(2), 191-203; doi.org/10.3390/gastroent14020015
SEE ABSTRACT: https://www.mdpi.com/2036-7422/14/2/15
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Digestive Amyloidosis Trends: Clinical, Pathological, and Imaging Characteristics
Bucurica S, Nancoff AS, Moraru MV, Bucurica A, Socol C, Balaban DV, Mititelu MR, Maniu I, Ionita-Radu F, Jinga M.
Biomedicines. 2024 Nov 17;12(11):2630. doi: 10.3390/biomedicines12112630
SEE ABSTRACT: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9059/12/11/2630
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Integrating artificial intelligence with endoscopic ultrasound in the early detection of bilio-pancreatic lesions: Current advances and future prospects
Tacelli M, Lauri G, Tabacelia D, Tieranu CG, Arcidiacono PG, Săftoiu A
Best Pract Res Clin Gastroenterol 2025 Feb;74:101975. doi: 10.1016/j.bpg.2025.101975
SEE ABSTRACT: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40210329/
Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Radiofrequency Ablation for Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma: A Scoping Review with Meta-Analysis
Tieranu CG, Balaban DV, Tabacelia D, Klimko A, Gheorghe C, Pereira SP, Jinga M, Saftoiu A.
Diagnostics (Basel) 2025 Feb 11;15(4):437. doi: 10.3390/diagnostics15040437
SEE ABSTRACT: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40002589/
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Technical Feasibility of Microwave Ablation in Pancreatic Tumors: A Scoping Review of Procedural Efficacy and Safety
Tabacelia D, Robles-Medranda C, Klimko A, Pereira SP, Vilmann P, Voermans RP, Săftoiu A, Tieranu CG, Stroescu C
Cancers (Basel) 2025 Mar 31;17(7):1197. doi: 10.3390/cancers17071197.
SEE ABSTRACT: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40227787/
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Development of vectors for reformatting scFv fragments derived from phage display libraries into native IgG1 structures for in vivo imaging and therapeutic applications
Fogarasi M, Roman C, Dima S
J Immunol Methods. 2025 Jun 20;542:113899. doi: 10.1016/j.jim.2025.113899
SEE ABSTRACT: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40545132/
Hypertriglyceridemia-Induced and Alcohol-Induced Acute Pancreatitis-A Severity Comparative Study.
Grigore M, Balaban DV, Jinga M, Ioniță-Radu F, Costache RS, Dumitru AL, Maniu I, Badea M, Gaman L, Bucurică S
Diagnostics (Basel). 2025 Apr 1;15(7):882. doi: 10.3390/diagnostics15070882
SEE ABSTRACT: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40218233/
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Groove Pancreatitis in Focus: Tumor-Mimicking Phenotype, Diagnosis, and Management Insights
Balaban M, Balaban DV, Mănucu G, Bucurică SN, Costache RS, Ioniță-Radu F, Jinga M, Gheorghe C.
J Clin Med. 2025 Feb 27;14(5):1627. doi: 10.3390/jcm14051627
SEE ABSTRACT: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/14/5/1627
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Targeting Oxidative Stress in Acute Pancreatitis: A Critical Review of Antioxidant Strategies
Coman LI, Balaban DV, Dumbravă BF, Păunescu H, Marin RC, Costescu M, Dima L, Jinga M, Coman OA.
Nutrients. 2025 Jul 22;17(15):2390. doi: 10.3390/nu17152390
SEE ABSTRACT: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40805976/
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From Inflammation to Dysfunction: The Impact of a First Acute Pancreatitis Episode on Pancreatic Function
Balaban M, Balaban DV, Enache I, Nedelcu IC, Jinga M, Gheorghe C.
Journal of Clinical Medicine. 2025 Jul 11;14(14):4932.
SEE ABSTRACT: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40725625/

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