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African Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology is an open-access journal that publishes papers reporting original clinical scientific research, reviews, mini-reviews, case reports, video cases, editorials, and short communications, which contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the field of gastroenterology and Hepatology research. The journal comprises the prevention, diagnosis, and management of gastrointestinal and Hepatobiliary disorders and related molecular, genetics, pathophysiology, histopathology, and epidemiology.

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Knowledge, attitude, and practice towards hepatitis B and C viruses among the population of Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo

The effects of midodrine on patients with liver cirrhosis and refractory ascites: a randomized controlled trial

Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP): a case observed in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo

Fibrofast and Fibrosis-4 versus Fibroscan as Indicators of Hepatic Fibrosis in Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study

Epidemiology of hepatitis B virus infection among Pregnant Women in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo: Prevalence, risk factors, and Genotype Distribution

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Pathophysiology, Histopathology, and Epidemiology. 2

The area comprises prevention, diagnosis, and management of gastrointestinal and Hepatobiliary disorders and related molecular, genetics, 1

The fields related to gastroenterology and Hepatology. 8

Early Detection and prediction of survival of patients with Hepatocellular Carcinoma Using Transient Elastography

Pages 1-23

Mohamed B. Hashem; Hend Ibrahim Shousha; Mohammed N. Abou Hia Allah; Ashraf Omar Abdelaziz; Mohammed H. Al-Nadry; Walid M. Gomaa; Mohamed M. Abdel-Halim; Mohamed Mahmoud Nabeel; Tamer Mahmoud Elbaz; Ahmed Hosni Abdelmaksoud; Hedy A. Badary

Ultrasound Evaluation of Portal Vein Diameter and Its Doppler Hemodynamics in Apparently Healthy Adults In a Tertiary Healthy Adults In Northern Nigeria.

Pages 24-36

Nasiru Salisu Galda; Geofery Luntsi; Yakubu Baba Shirama

Value of esophagogastroduodenoscopy in assessment of chronic kidney disease patients with iron deficiency anemia without gastrointestinal symptoms

Pages 37-47

Walid Ahmed Ragab; Said Abdel Baky Gad; Mahmoud Sharafeddin

The Potential Role of Platelet Indices and Red Cell Distribution Width in Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Fatty Liver Disease

Pages 48-63

Shimaa Moustafa Mansour; Rehab Badawi; Shimaa Soliman; Manal Saad Negm; Fatma Ali Elgebaly

Comparative Study of Knowledge, Risk factors, and Prevalence of Hepatitis B virus Infection Among Donkey Butchers and Herders in Ebonyi state, Nigeria

Pages 64-97

Peter Onochie Elom; Alfred Friday Unah; Chika Nwanma Onwasigwe

Let-7b miRNA expression in Patients with Iron Deficiency Anemia after Bariatric surgery.

Pages 98-109

Said Abdel Baky Gad; Ayman Fathy Arafa; Samia Hussein; Abdallah Abdelazem; Aliaa Ateya; Mayada Mousa

The influence of lncRNA expression dysregulation on predicting celiac diseases among patients with Hashimoto's thyroiditis

Pages 110-128

Nearmeen M. Rashad; Mohamed Othman Wahba; Abdelmonem Mohamed Elshamy; Manar H. Soliman; Marwa H.S Hussien; Ahmad Sallam; Amr Talaat EL Hawary

Helicobacter Pylori in Children

Pages 129-138

Georgina Balyorugulu

Cardiac Dysfunction and Its Relation to Degree of Esophageal Varices in Cirrhotic Patients

Pages 139-162

Kariman Helmy Elkasrawy; Nouran Mostafa Mansour; Eman Mohamed Helal

EVALUATION OF PLATELET INDICES IN EGYPTIAN CIRRHOTIC PATIENTS

Pages 163-184

Asmaa Moustafa Gouda; Mohamed Adel Abd Elaziz; Mayada Aly Mousa; Hussien Mahmoud Saad; Nesrine A. Helaly

Gastric signet ring cell adenocarcinoma associated with Menetrier’s disease: a rare North African female case report

Pages 185-196

Houria Belkralladi; Zakaria Merad; Feriel Sellam; Abdelnacer Tou

GASTROINTESTINAL STROMAL TUMORS: ABOUT 4 CASES AT THE ANGRE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL (CÖTE D’IVOIRE)

Pages 197-210

Henriette Ya Kissi Anzouan Kacou; Stanislas Adjeka Doffou; Aboubacar Demba Bangoura; Abdoulatif Yaogo; Ange Christelle Degnon; Innocents Brou Boa; Alain Koffi Attia

Helicobacter Pylori Infection, Lipid Profile, and Insulin Resistance in Obese Patients with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

Pages 211-224

Ahmed Waheed; Mohamed Sabry Aboelnasr; Heba Mourad; Waleed S Mohamed

Fecal Calprotectin as a Marker of Severity of COVID-19 Disease: A Hospital-based Study

Pages 225-247

Ahmed Ibrahim Gad; Amr EL Hawary; Rania M. Abdullah; Amir Abd-elhameed Barakat

Hepatic Manifestations in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) and Cholestatic Hepatitis as Rare Initial Presentation: A Diagnostic Challenge

Pages 248-255

Richmond R Gomes; Rebeka Razzaque

PATHOLOGY AND MEDICINAL PLANT TREATMENT OF GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE

Pages 256-271

Basim Al-Sulivany; Dilveen Ahmed; Rondik Naif; Payman Saleem; Evan Omer

Laparoscopic Heller’s cardiomyotomy and fundoplication; A successful approach for Achalasia Management at Muhimbili National Hospital, Tanzania: A cases series

Pages 272-280

Kitembo Salum Kibwana; Jenikalo Kaguo; Mohammed Sultan Salim; Godfrey Mchele; William Lutege; Yona E Ringo

Significance of the influence of patatin-like phospholipase domain-containing 3 (PNPLA3) rs738409 polymorphism on non alcoholic fatty liver disease

Pages 281-290

Enas Mahmoud Foda; Shereen Abu Bakr Saleh; Moheb Shoraby Eskandaros; Nashwa Nagy El-Khazragy; Heba Mohamed Abu Bakr; Yasmin Mohamed Massoud; Ghada Abdelrahman Mohamed