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Early H. pylori eradication protects peptic ulcer patients against gastric cancer
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Early helicobacter pylori eradication reduces the risk for gastric cancer in patients with peptic ulcer disease, study findings show. (Source: MedWire News - Gastroenterology)
Source: MedWire News - Gastroenterology - November 21, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: news
WPI Researchers Take Aim At Hard-To-Treat Fungal InfectionsEmail this article to a colleague.
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A team of researchers at the Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) Life Sciences and Bioengineering Center at Gateway Park has developed a new model system to study fungal infections. The system can be a powerful tool for screening potential drug targets for conditions like thrush, athlete's foot and vaginal yeast infections, which affect millions of people each year but are difficult to treat with existing medications. (Source: GastroIntestinal News From Medical News Today)
Source: GastroIntestinal News From Medical News Today - November 21, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses Source Type: news
Dietary Management In Eating Disorder PatientsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Eating disorder (ED) patients display a high prevalence of gastrointestinal symptoms and functional gastrointestinal disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome. These symptoms may interfere with their nutritional management. Ingestion of fructose-sorbitol (F-S) is an established means of gastrointestinal symptom provocation in irritable bowel syndrome patients. (Source: GastroIntestinal News From Medical News Today)
Source: GastroIntestinal News From Medical News Today - November 21, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Eating Disorders Source Type: news
Sucampo Receives Marketing Authorization For Amitiza(R) In Switzerland For Treatment Of Chronic Idiopathic ConstipationEmail this article to a colleague.
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Sucampo Pharma Europe Ltd., a subsidiary of Sucampo Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCMP), announced that Swissmedic, the Swiss Agency for Therapeutic Products, has granted a marketing authorization for Amitiza® (lubiprostone) 24 microgram (mcg) gel capsules for the long-term treatment of patients with chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC). (Source: GastroIntestinal News From Medical News Today)
Source: GastroIntestinal News From Medical News Today - November 21, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: GastroIntestinal / Gastroenterology Source Type: news
Large Diameter Balloon Dilation for Removal of Bile Duct StoneEmail this article to a colleague.
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83 year old male with multiple co-morbidities presented with fever, abnormal liver enzymes and dilated common bile duct (CBD) up to 15 mm in size on abdominal CT scan and elevated international normalized ratio (INR). A pull type sphincterotome was used to cannulate the common bile duct. After the slight adjustment, the sphincterotome was advanced freely without any resistance into the common bile duct and the cholangiogram was obtained.
Here we see a large common bile duct stone on the cholangiogram. This stone was approximately 15 mm in size. A small biliary sphincterotomy was performed using the endocut current. We u...
Source: The Digital Atlas of Video Education - Gastroenterology - November 20, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Manmeet Padda, MD,, Yale University, Uzma Siddiqui, M.D., Assistant Professor of Medicine, Yale University, Priya A. Jamidar, MD,, , Harry Aslanian, M.D., Assistant Professor of Medicine, Yale University Source Type: info
Endoscopic augmentation of the lower oesophageal sphincter using hydrogel implants for the treatment of gastro-oesophageal reflux diseaseEmail this article to a colleague.
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A record from the CRD Health Techology Assessment Database. Published in July 2009. (Source: Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases Specialist Library - Oesophagus)
Source: Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases Specialist Library - Oesophagus - November 20, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: organizations
Selective cell apheresis in inflammatory bowel diseaseEmail this article to a colleague.
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A record from the CRD Health Techology Assessment Database. Published in September 2009. (Source: Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases Specialist Library - Inflammatory bowel disease)
Source: Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases Specialist Library - Inflammatory bowel disease - November 20, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: organizations
Dynavax Completes Enrollment Of First Cohort Of Patients In Phase 1b Clinical Trial For Hepatitis B TherapyEmail this article to a colleague.
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Dynavax Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: DVAX) announced today that enrollment has been completed for the first of three cohorts of patients receiving DV-601 hepatitis B therapy in a Phase 1b clinical trial. The safety profile of patients in the first cohort met pre-specified criteria for dose escalation and the second cohort has been opened for enrollment. Dynavax expects to report top-line data from this trial in the second half of 2010. (Source: Liver Disease / Hepatitis News From Medical News Today)
Source: Liver Disease / Hepatitis News From Medical News Today - November 20, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Liver Disease / Hepatitis Source Type: news
Toward Explaining Why Hepatitis B Hits Men Harder Than WomenEmail this article to a colleague.
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Scientists in China are reporting discovery of unusual liver proteins, found only in males, that may help explain the long-standing mystery of why the hepatitis B virus (HBV) sexually discriminates -- hitting men harder than women. Their study has been published online in ACS' Journal of Proteome Research, a monthly publication. (Source: Liver Disease / Hepatitis News From Medical News Today)
Source: Liver Disease / Hepatitis News From Medical News Today - November 20, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Liver Disease / Hepatitis Source Type: news
What medical and economical benefit has the examination of the helicobacter pylori population via urea respiratory test in primary diagnosticsEmail this article to a colleague.
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A record from the CRD Health Techology Assessment Database. Published in June 2009. (Source: Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases Specialist Library - Stomach)
Source: Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases Specialist Library - Stomach - November 20, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: organizations
Cancer antigen 19-9 for prognosis of pancreatic cancer resectabilityEmail this article to a colleague.
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A record from the CRD Health Techology Assessment Database. Published in July 2009. (Source: Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases Specialist Library - Pancreas)
Source: Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases Specialist Library - Pancreas - November 20, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: organizations
What medical and economical benefit has the examination of the helicobacter pylori population via urea respiratory test in primary diagnosticsEmail this article to a colleague.
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A record from the CRD Health Techology Assessment Database. Published in June 2009. (Source: Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases Specialist Library - Diagnostic procedures)
Source: Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases Specialist Library - Diagnostic procedures - November 20, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: organizations
Screening for colorectal cancerEmail this article to a colleague.
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A record from the CRD Health Techology Assessment Database. Published in July 2009. (Source: Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases Specialist Library - Colon and rectum)
Source: Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases Specialist Library - Colon and rectum - November 20, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: organizations
Genzyme Announces Results Of Phase 2/3 Trial Of Advanced Phosphate BinderEmail this article to a colleague.
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Genzyme Corporation (Nasdaq: GENZ) reported results of a phase 2/3 study of its advanced phosphate binder (APB). The trial met its primary endpoint, which was to show that the APB lowered phosphate levels effectively compared to placebo. However, the APB did not show a significant improvement in phosphate lowering compared to Genzyme's Renvela® (sevelamer carbonate). Based on these results, the company is not planning to pursue further clinical development of the APB. (Source: GastroIntestinal News From Medical News Today)
Source: GastroIntestinal News From Medical News Today - November 20, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: GastroIntestinal / Gastroenterology Source Type: news
Why Hepatitis B Hits Men Harder Than WomenEmail this article to a colleague.
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Scientists in China are reporting discovery of unusual liver proteins, found only in males, that may help explain the long-standing mystery of why the hepatitis B virus (HBV) sexually discriminates -- hitting men harder than women. Their study has been published online in ACS' Journal of Proteome Research, a monthly publication. (Source: Liver Disease / Hepatitis News From Medical News Today)
Source: Liver Disease / Hepatitis News From Medical News Today - November 20, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Liver Disease / Hepatitis Source Type: news
Health Tip: Managing Gestational DiabetesEmail this article to a colleague.
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Title: Health Tip: Managing Gestational DiabetesCategory: Health NewsCreated: 11/20/2009 8:10:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 11/20/2009 (Source: MedicineNet Crohn's Disease General)
Source: MedicineNet Crohn's Disease General - November 20, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: consumer
Pernicious AnemiaEmail this article to a colleague.
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Title: Pernicious AnemiaCategory: Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 12/31/1997Last Editorial Review: 11/20/2009 (Source: MedicineNet Crohn's Disease General)
Source: MedicineNet Crohn's Disease General - November 20, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: consumer
TACE it or leave it: hard choices for intermediate-stage hepatocellular carcinoma patients beyond perfect healthEmail this article to a colleague.
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(Source: Liver International)
Source: Liver International - November 20, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Markus Peck-Radosavljevic Source Type: journals
Do we need an 'in-house' neutralization assay for confirmation of hepatitis B surface antigen? Answers from a tertiary care hospital in IndiaEmail this article to a colleague.
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Conclusion: The enzyme immunoassay-based 'in-house' HBsAg neutralization assay is a feasible alternative to the commercial HBsAg confirmatory assay. This technique is easily adaptable, cost-effective and reliable for the confirmation of HBsAg in a low resource setting, enhancing the overall quality of HBsAg screening. (Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology)
Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology - November 20, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Gnanadurai J Fletcher, Manu Gnanamony, Joel David, Ashrafali M Ismail, Thenmozhi Subramani, Priya Abraham Source Type: journals
Distribution of Helicobacter pylori virulence markers in patients with gastroduodenal diseases in PakistanEmail this article to a colleague.
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Background:
Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection is known to be associated with a spectrum of gastroduodenal diseases. We studied the association of H. pylori virulence markers cytotoxin-associated gene (cagA) and vacuolating associated cytotoxin gene (vacA) alleles in patients with non ulcer dyspepsia (NUD), gastric ulcer (GU), gastric carcinoma (GC) and duodenal ulcer (DU).
Methods:
H. pylori infection established by both rapid urease test and histology were studied. The cagA and vacA allelic status was determined by polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Sequencing of vacA i1 and i2 PCR product was carried out.
Results:
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Source: BMC Gastroenterology - November 20, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Javed YakoobShahab AbidZaigham AbbasWasim JafriZubair AhmadRashida AhmedMuhammad Islam Source Type: journals
Axel Grothey, MD - Modifying Treatment, Maximizing Benefit: A Case-Based Exploration of Advanced CRC ManagementEmail this article to a colleague.
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Please be sure to view the accompanying (PDF) file for full CME/CNE/CPE information. (Source: Peerview CME/CE Video Podcast - Gastroenterology)
Source: Peerview CME/CE Video Podcast - Gastroenterology - November 19, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education Tags: Science, Medicine Source Type: podcasts
Axel Grothey, MD - Modifying Treatment, Maximizing Benefit: A Case-Based Exploration of Advanced CRC ManagementEmail this article to a colleague.
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Please be sure to view the accompanying (PDF) file for full CME/CNE/CPE information. (Source: PeerView CME/CE Audio Podcast - Gastroenterology)
Source: PeerView CME/CE Audio Podcast - Gastroenterology - November 19, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education Tags: Science, Medicine Source Type: podcasts
CME/CNE/CPE - Modifying Treatment, Maximizing Benefit: A Case-Based Exploration of Advanced CRC ManagementEmail this article to a colleague.
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Please view this PDF file for full CME/CNE/CPE information. You will need Adobe Acrobat reader software to access this file. (Source: Peerview CME/CE Video Podcast - Gastroenterology)
Source: Peerview CME/CE Video Podcast - Gastroenterology - November 19, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education Tags: Science, Medicine Source Type: podcasts
CME/CNE/CPE - Modifying Treatment, Maximizing Benefit: A Case-Based Exploration of Advanced CRC ManagementEmail this article to a colleague.
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Please view this PDF file for full CME/CNE/CPE information. You will need Adobe Acrobat reader software to access this file. (Source: PeerView CME/CE Audio Podcast - Gastroenterology)
Source: PeerView CME/CE Audio Podcast - Gastroenterology - November 19, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education Tags: Science, Medicine Source Type: podcasts
Vardenafil: A Potential Drug To Protect Gastric MucosaEmail this article to a colleague.
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Indomethacin has been proved by epidemiological and experimental studies to be closely associated with peptic ulcer development. Vardenafil is a potent phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitor and its effects on the gastric mucosa have not been reported. A research article published in the World Journal of Gastroenterology addresses this problem. The research team, led by Dr. (Source: GastroIntestinal News From Medical News Today)
Source: GastroIntestinal News From Medical News Today - November 19, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: GastroIntestinal / Gastroenterology Source Type: news
The Antifibrotic Effects Of Green TeaEmail this article to a colleague.
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Several studies have shown that lipid peroxidation stimulates collagen production in fibroblasts and hepatic stellate cells (HSC), and plays an important role in the development of liver fibrosis. Hepatoprotective effects of green tea against carbon tetrachloride, cholestasis and alcohol induced liver fibrosis were reported in many studies. However, the hepatoprotective effect of green tea in dimethylnitrosamine (DMN)-induced models has not been studied. (Source: Liver Disease / Hepatitis News From Medical News Today)
Source: Liver Disease / Hepatitis News From Medical News Today - November 19, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Liver Disease / Hepatitis Source Type: news
Unexplained Liver Hemorrhage After Metastasis Radiofrequency AblationEmail this article to a colleague.
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Colorectal carcinoma is one of the most common cancers in the world. Approximately one in four of these patients have metastases at diagnosis, liver being the most common site involved. Although historically it was considered that liver metastases meant a very poor prognosis, today, due to improved systemic therapy, many patients will be candidates for local hepatic treatments such as surgery or less aggressive radiofrequency ablation. (Source: Liver Disease / Hepatitis News From Medical News Today)
Source: Liver Disease / Hepatitis News From Medical News Today - November 19, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Colorectal Cancer Source Type: news
Identifying The Factors Related To Bile Output And Reduction Of Serum Bilirubin After Percutaneous Transhepatic Biliary DrainageEmail this article to a colleague.
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Biliary drainage is performed as a palliative treatment of hilar cholangiocarcinoma. The reduction of serum bilirubin is usually the hallmark of successful biliary drainage. However, some patients may have persistent jaundice or scanty bile output after biliary drainage. A research team, led by Dr. (Source: GastroIntestinal News From Medical News Today)
Source: GastroIntestinal News From Medical News Today - November 19, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: GastroIntestinal / Gastroenterology Source Type: news
Health Tip: When Infants Get DiarrheaEmail this article to a colleague.
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Title: Health Tip: When Infants Get DiarrheaCategory: Health NewsCreated: 11/19/2009 8:10:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 11/19/2009 (Source: MedicineNet Crohn's Disease General)
Source: MedicineNet Crohn's Disease General - November 19, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: consumer
Morphine May Help Tumors Spread in Cancer PatientsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Title: Morphine May Help Tumors Spread in Cancer PatientsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 11/18/2009 12:10:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 11/19/2009 (Source: MedicineNet Crohn's Disease General)
Source: MedicineNet Crohn's Disease General - November 19, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: consumer
Gene Mutations Linked to IBD in ChildrenEmail this article to a colleague.
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Title: Gene Mutations Linked to IBD in ChildrenCategory: Health NewsCreated: 11/19/2009 10:36:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 11/19/2009 10:36:15 AM (Source: MedicineNet Crohn's Disease General)
Source: MedicineNet Crohn's Disease General - November 19, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: consumer
Genome-wide association studies--a summary for the clinical gastroenterologist.Email this article to a colleague.
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Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) have been applied to various gastrointestinal and liver diseases in recent years. A large number of susceptibility genes and key biological pathways in disease development have been identified. So far, studies in inflammatory bowel diseases, and in particular Crohn's disease, have been especially successful in defining new susceptibility loci using the GWAS design. The identification of associations related to autophagy as well as several genes involved in immunological response will be important to future research on Crohn's disease. In this review, key methodological aspects of ...
Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG - November 19, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Melum E, Franke A, Karlsen TH Tags: World J Gastroenterol Source Type: journals
Peutz-Jeghers syndrome: diagnostic and therapeutic approach.Email this article to a colleague.
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Peutz-Jeghers syndrome (PJS) is an inherited, autosomal dominant disorder distinguished by hamartomatous polyps in the gastrointestinal tract and pigmented mucocutaneous lesions. Prevalence of PJS is estimated from 1 in 8300 to 1 in 280,000 individuals. PJS predisposes sufferers to various malignancies (gastrointestinal, pancreatic, lung, breast, uterine, ovarian and testicular tumors). Bleeding, obstruction and intussusception are common complications in patients with PJS. Double balloon enteroscopy (DBE) allows examination and treatment of the small bowel. Polypectomy using DBE may obviate the need for repeated urgen...
Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG - November 19, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Kopacova M, Tacheci I, Rejchrt S, Bures J Tags: World J Gastroenterol Source Type: journals
Gastric ghrelin in relation to gender, stomach topography and Helicobacter pylori in dyspeptic patients.Email this article to a colleague.
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CONCLUSION: An increase in gastric ghrelin levels at the stage of non-atrophic gastritis in H pylori positive patients, especially in those infected with cagA(-) strains, can exert a gastroprotective effect.
PMID: 19916170 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG)
Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG - November 19, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Stec-Michalska K, Malicki S, Michalski B, Peczek L, Wisniewska-Jarosinska M, Nawrot B Tags: World J Gastroenterol Source Type: journals
Effect of growth hormone on small intestinal homeostasis relation to cellular mediators IGF-I and IGFBP-3.Email this article to a colleague.
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CONCLUSION: These findings confirm the important trophic and protective role of GH in the homeostasis of the small intestine. The trophic effect is mediated by an increase in IGF-I synthesis in the small intestine, but the protective effect is not related to IGF-I.
PMID: 19916171 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG)
Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG - November 19, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Ersoy B, Ozbilgin K, Kasirga E, Inan S, Coskun S, Tuglu I Tags: World J Gastroenterol Source Type: journals
Expression and localization of Wolfram syndrome 1 gene in the developing rat pancreas.Email this article to a colleague.
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CONCLUSION: These results indicate that WFS1 may be involved in some aspects of pancreatic development and further research on WFS1 may provide new evidences to prove the interactions between mesenchyma and epithelia at the same time.
PMID: 19916172 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG)
Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG - November 19, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Xu R, Xia B, Geng J, Shi J, Shi H, Yuan L, De W Tags: World J Gastroenterol Source Type: journals
Effects of angiopoietin-1 on attachment and metastasis of human gastric cancer cell line BGC-823.Email this article to a colleague.
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CONCLUSION: Transfection of Ang-1 into human gastric cancer cell line BGC-823 can significantly increase expression of integrin beta1 and CD44V6, by which cell adhesion and metastasis to the ECM are promoted.
PMID: 19916173 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG)
Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG - November 19, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Ou XL, Chen HJ, Sun WH, Hang C, Yang L, Guan YY, Yan F, Chen BA Tags: World J Gastroenterol Source Type: journals
Stable knockdown of heparanase expression in gastric cancer cells in vitro.Email this article to a colleague.
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CONCLUSION: Stable knockdown of heparanase can efficiently decrease the invasiveness, metastasis and angiogenesis of human gastric cancer cells. In contrast, stable knockdown of heparanase does not affect the cell proliferation.
PMID: 19916174 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG)
Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG - November 19, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Zheng LD, Jiang GS, Pu JR, Mei H, Dong JH, Hou XH, Tong QS Tags: World J Gastroenterol Source Type: journals
G-CSF in Peg-IFN induced neutropenia in liver transplanted patients with HCV recurrence.Email this article to a colleague.
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CONCLUSION: G-CSF administration is effective in the case of Peg-IFN induced neutropenia increasing neutrophil count, prolonging treatment and leading to sustained virological response (SVR) rates comparable to non-neutropenic patients. It prevents the occurrence of de novo autoimmune hepatitis.
PMID: 19916175 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG)
Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG - November 19, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Lodato F, Azzaroli F, Tamè MR, Di Girolamo M, Buonfiglioli F, Mazzella N, Cecinato P, Roda E, Mazzella G Tags: World J Gastroenterol Source Type: journals
Reasons of PEG failure to eliminate gastroesophageal reflux in mechanically ventilated patients.Email this article to a colleague.
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CONCLUSION: Endoscopic grading of GEFV and the presence of severe reflux esophagitis are predisposing factors for failure of PEG to reduce GER in mechanically ventilated patients.
PMID: 19916176 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG)
Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG - November 19, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Douzinas EE, Andrianakis I, Livaditi O, Bakos D, Flevari K, Goutas N, Vlachodimitropoulos D, Tasoulis MK, Betrosian AP Tags: World J Gastroenterol Source Type: journals
Manometric findings in patients with isolated distal gastroesophageal reflux.Email this article to a colleague.
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CONCLUSION: Patients with erosive and non-erosive disease present with similar manometric abnormalities. The only striking difference is the observation of very low EBCA exclusively in patients with erosive disease.
PMID: 19916177 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG)
Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG - November 19, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Ozin Y, Dagli U, Kuran S, Sahin B Tags: World J Gastroenterol Source Type: journals
Association between Helicobacter pylori seropositivity and digestive tract cancers.Email this article to a colleague.
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CONCLUSION: Our findings support the finding that H pylori seropositivity is inversely associated with esophageal SCC risk, but increases the risk of gastric cardia adenocarcinoma.
PMID: 19916178 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG)
Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG - November 19, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Wu IC, Wu DC, Yu FJ, Wang JY, Kuo CH, Yang SF, Wang CL, Wu MT Tags: World J Gastroenterol Source Type: journals
Etiologic factors of gastric cardiac adenocarcinoma among men in Taiwan.Email this article to a colleague.
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CONCLUSION: Working or exercising after meals and H pylori infection increase the risk of GCA, but higher intakes of rice, fresh vegetables and fruits reduce the risk.
PMID: 19916179 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG)
Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG - November 19, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Chen MJ, Wu DC, Lin JM, Wu MT, Sung FC Tags: World J Gastroenterol Source Type: journals
Efficacy of surgical resection in management of isolated extrahepatic metastases of hepatocellular carcinoma.Email this article to a colleague.
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CONCLUSION: SR can provide survival benefits for patients with 1 or 2 isolated extrahepatic metastases and who concurrently exhibit good hepatic functional reserve and general performance status as well as successful treatment of intrahepatic HCC.
PMID: 19916180 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG)
Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG - November 19, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Chan KM, Yu MC, Wu TJ, Lee CF, Chen TC, Lee WC, Chen MF Tags: World J Gastroenterol Source Type: journals
Small invasive ductal carcinoma of the pancreas distinct from branch duct intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm.Email this article to a colleague.
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This report describes a case of small adenocarcinoma of the pancreas distinct from branch duct intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (IPMN) in which investigation by EUS took place every 6 mo and diagnosis was made accurately by additional CEH-EUS during the follow-up of the branch duct IPMN. A 68-year-old female was admitted to our hospital because of a branch duct IPMN in the pancreatic body. She had been followed-up by EUS every 6 mo. However, after 2 years EUS demonstrated a low echoic area distinct from the branch duct IPMN which was vaguely discernible by EUS, and accurate sizing and differential diagnosis were con...
Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG - November 19, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Sakamoto H, Kitano M, Komaki T, Imai H, Kamata K, Kimura M, Takeyama Y, Kudo M Tags: World J Gastroenterol Source Type: journals
Spontaneous liver rupture in a patient with peliosis hepatis: a case report.Email this article to a colleague.
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Peliosis hepatis is a rare pathological entity and may cause fatal hepatic hemorrhage and liver failure. Here, we present a young male patient with aplastic anemia, who had received long-term treatment with oxymetholone. The patient suffered from sudden onset of intra-abdominal hemorrhage with profuse hemoperitoneum. The patient was treated successfully with a right hemihepatectomy and is in good health after 13 postoperative months. We suggest that peliosis hepatis be considered in patients with hepatic parenchymal hematoma, especially in patients under prolonged synthetic anabolic steroid medication. The possibility ...
Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG - November 19, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Choi SK, Jin JS, Cho SG, Choi SJ, Kim CS, Choe YM, Lee KY Tags: World J Gastroenterol Source Type: journals
Hepatitis B markers and vaccination-induced protection rate among Albanian pregnant women in Greece.Email this article to a colleague.
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Hepatitis B has long been a serious public health problem both in Greece and in Albania. In the February 2009 issue of World Journal of Gastroenterology, Resuli et al presented the interesting epidemiological data concerning hepatitis B virus infection in Albania. The results of this study were discussed and several data from our similar research were provided.
PMID: 19916183 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG)
Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG - November 19, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Elefsiniotis IS, Vezali E, Brokalaki H, Tsoumakas K Tags: World J Gastroenterol Source Type: journals
Endotipsitis-persistent infection of transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt: pathogenesis, clinical features and managementEmail this article to a colleague.
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Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) is in widespread use for the decompression of portal pressure. The entity of persistent TIPS infection, also known as 'endotipsitis' is a rare but serious complication of TIPS insertion. The exact definition of 'endotipsitis' is still debated, but involves persistent bacteremia and fever together with either shunt occlusion, or vegetation, or bacteremia in the presence of a patent shunt, when other sources of bacteremia have been ruled out. To date, approximately 40 cases of 'endotipsitis' have been described, with predominance for male and alcoholic hepatitis patients. ...
Source: Liver International - November 19, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Meir Mizrahi, Tomer Adar, Daniel Shouval, Allan I. Bloom, Oren Shibolet Source Type: journals
Hepatocarcinoma cells stimulate the growth, migration and expression of pro-angiogenic genes in human hepatic stellate cellsEmail this article to a colleague.
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This study aimed to investigate the paracrine effects of hepatocarcinoma cells on human HSC using a co-culture system. Huh7 or HepG2 cells, human hepatocarcinoma cell lines, were co-cultured with primary human HSC. Intracellular calcium mobilization, proliferation, migration, expression of pro-angiogenic and fibrogenic genes, smooth muscle [alpha]-actin ([alpha]-SMA) protein expression, inflammatory properties (nuclear factor kappa B activation and interleukin 8 secretion) and intracellular signalling pathways (AKT and ERK) were analysed in HSC. Culture of HSC with Huh7 cells for 24 h stimulated HSC proliferation, migratio...
Source: Liver International - November 19, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Pau Sancho-Bru, Elena Juez, Montserrat Moreno, Valeria Khurdayan, Manuel Morales-Ruiz, Jordi Colmenero, Vicente Arroyo, David A. Brenner, Pere Ginès, Ramón Bataller Source Type: journals
What are 'true normal' liver stiffness values using FibroScan®?: a prospective study in healthy living liver and kidney donors in South KoreaEmail this article to a colleague.
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To identify the normal range of liver stiffness (LS) values by recruiting healthy living liver and kidney donors in South Korea. Liver stiffness measurement (LSM) was performed in 69 healthy living liver and kidney donors who were admitted for transplantation. None of the subjects suffered from diabetes mellitus, hypertension, hepatitis B virus infection, hepatitis C virus infection, heart dysfunction, liver dysfunction or metabolic syndrome. LSM failure rate was 2.7%. Among 12 liver donors (17.4%) with available liver histology, eight showed normal liver histology and four showed liver steatosis of (Source: Liver International)
Source: Liver International - November 19, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Seung Up Kim, Gi Hong Choi, Woong Kyu Han, Beom Kyung Kim, Jun Yong Park, Do Young Kim, Jin Sub Choi, Seung Choul Yang, Eun Hee Choi, Sang Hoon Ahn, Kwang-Hyub Han, Chae Yoon Chon Source Type: journals
