Is d-dimer a marker of response to chemotherapy in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer?
This study demonstrated that D-dimer, LDH and tumor markers can be helpful in determining CRC prognosis in patients with metastatic disease. D-dimer, LDH and tumor markers provided unique prognostic information in advanced CRC patients.
Pre-treatment mucus depletion is identified as a factor affecting H. pylori eradication. Preservation of mucus may facilitate acquisition of metronidazole resistance.