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Prevalence of Barrett’s Esophagus Remains Low in the Korean Population: Nationwide Cross-Sectional Prospective Multicenter Study
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Conclusions Prevalence of Barrett’s esophagus remains low in Koreans; however, risk of developing BE has increased in patients with GERD
symptoms and reflux esophagitis.
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s10620-009-0984-0Authors
In Seok Lee, The Catholic University of Korea College of Medicine Department of Internal Medicine 505 Banpo-dong Seocho-gu Seoul 137-040 KoreaSuck Chei Choi, Wonkwang University College of Medicine Department of Internal Medicine, Digestive Disease Research Institute 344-2 Shinyong-dong Iksan-si Chunbuk 570-749 KoreaKi Nam Shim, Ewha Womans Univ...
Source: Digestive Diseases and Sciences - October 2, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Digestive Diseases and Sciences Source Type: journals
Expression of TIP30 Tumor Suppressor Gene Is Down-Regulated in Human Colorectal CarcinomaEmail this article to a colleague.
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Conclusions Our results demonstrate that promoter methylation is involved in the decreased expression of TIP30 tumor suppressor gene in
human colorectal carcinoma.
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s10620-009-0992-0Authors
Xiaobing Chen, Zhengzhou University Department of Internal Medicine-Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital Zhengzhou ChinaXinguang Cao, Henan Tumor Hospital Department of Internal Medicine-Oncology Zhengzhou ChinaWenjie Dong, Shanghai Jiaotong University Department of Gastroenterology, Ruijin Hospital, School of Medicine Shanghai ChinaSuxia Luo, Henan ...
Source: Digestive Diseases and Sciences - October 2, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Digestive Diseases and Sciences Source Type: journals
Prolonged IL-1β exposure alters neurotransmitter and electrically induced Ca2+ responses in the myenteric plexusEmail this article to a colleague.
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Conclusions & Inferences In this study, IL-1[beta] differentially modulates the neuronal response to eFTS and neurotransmitter application in the myenteric plexus of guinea pigs. This cytokine could be implicated in the motility disturbances observed during gastrointestinal inflammation.
Source: Neurogastroenterology and Motility - October 1, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: s. kindt, p. vanden berghe, w. boesmans, l. roosen, j. tack Source Type: journals
Involvement of interleukin-15 and interleukin-21, two gamma-chain-related cytokines, in celiac disease.Email this article to a colleague.
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Celiac disease (CD), an enteropathy caused by dietary gluten in genetically susceptible individuals, is histologically characterized by villous atrophy, crypt cell hyperplasia, and increased number of intra-epithelial lymphocytes. The nature of CD pathogenesis remains unclear, but recent evidence indicates that both innate and adaptive immune responses are necessary for the phenotypic expression and pathologic changes characteristic of CD. Extensive studies of molecules produced by immune cells in the gut of CD patients have led to identification of two cytokines, namely interleukin (IL)-15 and IL-21, which are thought...
Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG - October 1, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: De Nitto D, Monteleone I, Franzè E, Pallone F, Monteleone G Tags: World J Gastroenterol Source Type: journals
Anemia and digestive diseases: an update for the clinician.Email this article to a colleague.
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Anemia and iron deficiency are so common in digestive diseases that often are underestimated and undertreated. Our goal is to review from classification to treatment of the diverse types of anemias in different digestive diseases to update our knowledge on diagnosis and treatment. With the goal of improving the prognosis and quality of life of digestive diseases patients, we will review current transfusion, intravenous iron, and erythropoietin roles in the treatment of anemia.
PMID: 19787823 [PubMed - in process]
Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG - October 1, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Gomollón F, Gisbert JP Tags: World J Gastroenterol Source Type: journals
An update on iron physiology.Email this article to a colleague.
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Iron is an essential micronutrient, as it is required for adequate erythropoietic function, oxidative metabolism and cellular immune responses. Although the absorption of dietary iron (1-2 mg/d) is regulated tightly, it is just balanced with losses. Therefore, internal turnover of iron is essential to meet the requirements for erythropoiesis (20-30 mg/d). Increased iron requirements, limited external supply, and increased blood loss may lead to iron deficiency (ID) and iron-deficiency anemia. Hepcidin, which is made primarily in hepatocytes in response to liver iron levels, inflammation, hypoxia and anemia, is the main...
Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG - October 1, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Muñoz M, Villar I, García-Erce JA Tags: World J Gastroenterol Source Type: journals
Classification of anemia for gastroenterologists.Email this article to a colleague.
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Most anemia is related to the digestive system by dietary deficiency, malabsorption, or chronic bleeding. We review the World Health Organization definition of anemia, its morphological classification (microcytic, macrocytic and normocytic) and pathogenic classification (regenerative and hypo regenerative), and integration of these classifications. Interpretation of laboratory tests is included, from the simplest (blood count, routine biochemistry) to the more specific (iron metabolism, vitamin B12, folic acid, reticulocytes, erythropoietin, bone marrow examination and Schilling test). In the text and various algorithm...
Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG - October 1, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Moreno Chulilla JA, Romero Colás MS, Gutiérrez Martín M Tags: World J Gastroenterol Source Type: journals
A guide to diagnosis of iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia in digestive diseases.Email this article to a colleague.
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Iron deficiency (ID), with or without anemia, is often caused by digestive diseases and should always be investigated, except in very specific situations, as its causes could be serious diseases, such as cancer. Diagnosis of ID is not always easy. Low serum levels of ferritin or transferrin saturation, imply a situation of absolute or functional ID. It is sometimes difficult to differentiate ID anemia from anemia of chronic diseases, which can coexist. In this case, other parameters, such as soluble transferrin receptor activity can be very useful. After an initial evaluation by clinical history, urine analysis, and se...
Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG - October 1, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Bermejo F, García-López S Tags: World J Gastroenterol Source Type: journals
A short review of malabsorption and anemia.Email this article to a colleague.
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Anemia is a frequent finding in most diseases which cause malabsorption. The most frequent etiology is the combination of iron and vitamin B12 deficiency. Celiac disease is frequently diagnosed in patients referred for evaluation of iron deficiency anemia (IDA), being reported in 1.8%-14.6% of patients. Therefore, duodenal biopsies should be taken during endoscopy if no obvious cause of iron deficiency (ID) can be found. Cobalamin deficiency occurs frequently among elderly patients, but it is often unrecognized because the clinical manifestations are subtle; it is caused primarily by food-cobalamin malabsorption and pe...
Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG - October 1, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Fernández-Bañares F, Monzón H, Forné M Tags: World J Gastroenterol Source Type: journals
Spectrum of anemia associated with chronic liver disease.Email this article to a colleague.
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Anemia of diverse etiology is a common complication of chronic liver diseases. The causes of anemia include acute or chronic gastrointestinal hemorrhage, and hypersplenism secondary to portal hypertension. Severe hepatocellular disease predisposes to hemorrhage because of impaired blood coagulation caused by deficiency of blood coagulation factors synthesized by hepatocytes, and/or thrombocytopenia. Aplastic anemia, which is characterized by pancytopenia and hypocellular bone marrow, may follow the development of hepatitis. Its presentation includes progressive anemia and hemorrhagic manifestations. Hematological compl...
Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG - October 1, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Gonzalez-Casas R, Jones EA, Moreno-Otero R Tags: World J Gastroenterol Source Type: journals
Anemia and inflammatory bowel diseases.Email this article to a colleague.
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Too often anemia is considered a rare or unimportant manifestation in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). However, over the last 10 years a number of studies have been conducted and the most relevant conclusions obtained are: (1) anemia is quite common in IBD; (2) although in many cases anemia parallels the clinical activity of the disease, many patients in remission have anemia, and iron, vitamin B12 and/or folic acid deficiency; (3) anemia, and also iron deficiency without anemia, have important consequences in the clinical status and quality of life of the patient; (4) oral iron can lead to gastrointestinal intoleranc...
Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG - October 1, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Gomollón F, Gisbert JP Tags: World J Gastroenterol Source Type: journals
Intravenous iron in inflammatory bowel disease.Email this article to a colleague.
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The prevalence of anemia across studies on patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is high (30%). Both iron deficiency (ID) and anemia of chronic disease contribute most to the development of anemia in IBD. The prevalence of ID is even higher (45%). Anemia and ID negatively impact the patient's quality of life. Therefore, together with an adequate control of disease activity, iron replacement therapy should start as soon as anemia or ID is detected to attain a normal hemoglobin (Hb) and iron status. Many patients will respond to oral iron, but compliance may be poor, whereas intravenous (i.v.) compounds are safe...
Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG - October 1, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Muñoz M, Gómez-Ramírez S, García-Erce JA Tags: World J Gastroenterol Source Type: journals
Use of agents stimulating erythropoiesis in digestive diseases.Email this article to a colleague.
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Anemia is the most common complication of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Control and inadequate treatment leads to a worse quality of life and increased morbidity and hospitalization. Blood loss, and to a lesser extent, malabsorption of iron are the main causes of iron deficiency in IBD. There is also a variable component of anemia related to chronic inflammation. The anemia of chronic renal failure has been treated for many years with recombinant human erythropoietin (rHuEPO), which significantly improves quality of life and survival. Subsequently, rHuEPO has been used progressively in other conditions that occur w...
Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG - October 1, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Moreno López R, Sicilia Aladrén B, Gomollón García F Tags: World J Gastroenterol Source Type: journals
Blood transfusion for the treatment of acute anaemia in inflammatory bowel disease and other digestive diseases.Email this article to a colleague.
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Allogeneic blood transfusion (ABT) is frequently used as the first therapeutic option for the treatment of acute anaemia in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), especially when it developed due to gastrointestinal or perioperative blood loss, but is not risk-free. Adverse effects of ABT include, but are not limited to, acute hemolytic reaction (wrong blood or wrong patient), febrile non-hemolytic transfusional reaction, bacterial contamination, transfusion-related acute lung injury, transfusion associated circulatory overload, transfusion-related immuno-modulation, and transmission of almost all infectious d...
Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG - October 1, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: García-Erce JA, Gomollón F, Muñoz M Tags: World J Gastroenterol Source Type: journals
Clonality and allelotype analyses of focal nodular hyperplasia compared with hepatocellular adenoma and carcinoma.Email this article to a colleague.
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CONCLUSION: FNH, as a whole, is polyclonal, but some of the NAH lesions derived from it are already neoplastic and harbor similar allelic imbalances as HCAs.
PMID: 19787833 [PubMed - in process]
Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG - October 1, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Cai YR, Gong L, Teng XY, Zhang HT, Wang CF, Wei GL, Guo L, Ding F, Liu ZH, Pan QJ, Su Q Tags: World J Gastroenterol Source Type: journals
Analysis of risk factors for central venous port failure in cancer patients.Email this article to a colleague.
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CONCLUSION: Increasing age, male gender, open-ended catheters and hematogenous malignancy were risk factors for TIVAD failure. Close-ended catheters had lower thrombosis rates and hematogenous malignancy had higher infection rates.
PMID: 19787834 [PubMed - in process]
Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG - October 1, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Hsieh CC, Weng HH, Huang WS, Wang WK, Kao CL, Lu MS, Wang CS Tags: World J Gastroenterol Source Type: journals
A systematic review of treating Helicobacter pylori infection with Traditional Chinese Medicine.Email this article to a colleague.
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CONCLUSION: Available evidence is not convincing enough to show that TCM has the same efficacy as triple therapy in H. pylori treatment. TCM may be safer than triple therapy. TCM should not be recommended as monotherapy in H. pylori infection.
PMID: 19787835 [PubMed - in process]
Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG - October 1, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Lin J, Huang WW Tags: World J Gastroenterol Source Type: journals
Correlation between anti-fibrotic effect of baicalin and serum cytokines in rat hepatic fibrosis.Email this article to a colleague.
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CONCLUSION: Baicalin shows certain therapeutic effects on hepatic fibrosis, probably by immunoregulating the imbalance between profibrotic and antifibrotic cytokines.
PMID: 19787836 [PubMed - in process]
Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG - October 1, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Peng XD, Dai LL, Huang CQ, He CM, Chen LJ Tags: World J Gastroenterol Source Type: journals
Tumor lysis syndrome after transarterial chemoembolization of hepatocellular carcinoma: case reports and literature review.Email this article to a colleague.
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Tumor lysis syndrome (TLS) is a potentially lethal complication in cancer therapy. It may occur in highly sensitive tumors, especially in childhood cancer and leukemia, whereas, it is rare in the treatment of solid tumors in adults. TLS results from a sudden and rapid release of nuclear and cytoplasmic degradation products of malignant cells. The release of these can lead to severe alterations in the metabolic profile. Here, we present two cases of large hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) treated by transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) that resulted in TLS. Although TLS rarely happens in the treatment of adult hepatic tu...
Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG - October 1, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Hsieh PM, Hung KC, Chen YS Tags: World J Gastroenterol Source Type: journals
A rare case of periampullary carcinoma with ectopic ending of Vater's ampulla.Email this article to a colleague.
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A 71-year-old woman was referred to our department complaining of painless progressive jaundice for the last 3 mo. Magnetic resonance imaging and magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) showed the ectopic hepatopancreatic ampulla draining into the fourth part of the duodenum adjacent to the duodenojejunal flexure; the irregular morphology of the duodenojejunal flexure likely due to a soft tissue mass. Laparotomy confirmed the presence of the abnormal ampulla of Vater located at the fourth part of the duodenum and a soft tissue tumor about 6 cm x 5 cm x 5 cm with a peduncle adjoining the ampulla. Resection of...
Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG - October 1, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Jin SG, Chen ZY, Yan LN, Zeng Y, Huang W, Xu N Tags: World J Gastroenterol Source Type: journals
An updating meta-analysis of the glutathione S-transferase T1 polymorphisms and colorectal cancer risk: a HuGE reviewEmail this article to a colleague.
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Conclusion There was a small increased risk of colorectal cancer for individuals with GSTT1 null, especially for Caucasians populations
and Asian populations.
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00384-009-0805-0Authors
Cun Liao, Guangxi Medical University Department of Colorectal and Anal Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital Nanning Guangxi People’s Republic of ChinaYunfei Cao, Guangxi Medical University Department of Colorectal and Anal Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital Nanning Guangxi People’s Republic of ChinaLiucheng Wu, Guangxi Medical University Department of Colo...
Source: International Journal of Colorectal Disease - October 1, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: International Journal of Colorectal Disease Source Type: journals
Preoperative infliximab treatment in patients with ulcerative and indeterminate colitis does not increase rate of conversion to emergent and multistep abdominal surgeryEmail this article to a colleague.
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Conclusion Infliximab does not appear to increase rates of emergent surgery or multistep procedures in patients undergoing treatment
for ulcerative or indeterminative colitis at our institution.
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00384-009-0800-5Authors
Liliana Bordeianou, Harvard Medical School MGH Crohn’s & Colitis Center Boston MA USAHiroko Kunitake, Harvard Medical School MGH Crohn’s & Colitis Center Boston MA USAPaul Shellito, Harvard Medical School MGH Crohn’s & Colitis Center Boston MA USARichard Hodin, Harvard Medical School MGH Crohn’s & Colitis Center Bo...
Source: International Journal of Colorectal Disease - October 1, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: International Journal of Colorectal Disease Source Type: journals
Treatment of grade III and IV haemorrhoidal disease with PPH or THD. A randomized trial on postoperative complications and short-term resultsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Conclusion Both PPH and THD are safe treatments for grade III and IV haemorrhoids with acceptable complication rates and good short-term
results. THD might be the preferred treatment because it carries the similar complication rate and short-term results, but
results in less postoperative pain when compared with PPH. Moreover, it is a less invasive, more easily learned and less costly
procedure.
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00384-009-0803-2Authors
Sebastiaan Festen, Onze Lieve Vrouwe Gasthuis Departement of Surgery Oosterpark 9 1091 AC Amsterdam The Netherlan...
Source: International Journal of Colorectal Disease - October 1, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: International Journal of Colorectal Disease Source Type: journals
Prospective clinical trial: enteral nutrition during maintenance infliximab in Crohn’s diseaseEmail this article to a colleague.
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Conclusions The outcomes of this prospective study showed that concomitant EN during infliximab maintenance therapy does not significantly
increase the maintenance rate of clinical remission in patients with CD.
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original Article—Alimentary TractDOI 10.1007/s00535-009-0136-5Authors
Takayuki Yamamoto, Yokkaichi Social Insurance Hospital Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center 10-8 Hazuyamacho Yokkaichi Mie 510-0016 JapanMaki Nakahigashi, Yokkaichi Social Insurance Hospital Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center 10-8 Hazuyamacho Yokkaichi Mie 510-0016 JapanSatoru Umegae, Yokkai...
Source: Journal of Gastroenterology - October 1, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Journal of Gastroenterology Source Type: journals
Guidelines on paediatric parenteral nutrition of the ESPGHAN and ESPENEmail this article to a colleague.
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Published November 2005Aims: Parenteral nutrition is used to treat children who cannot be fully fed by oral or enteral routes, for example due to severe intestinal failure. Due to the scarcity of good quality clinical trials in children many of the recommendations in these guidelines are extrapolated from adult studies and are based on expert opinion. The document represents the consensus of view of a multidisciplinary working party of professionals, who are all actively involved in the management of children treated with PN.
Source: NHS Evidence - gastroenterology and liver diseases - Updates for Therapeutic Nutrition - October 1, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: organizations
The European (ECCO) Consensus on infection in IBD: what does it change for the clinician?Email this article to a colleague.
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Source: NHS Evidence - Gastroenterology and liver diseases - News - October 1, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: organizations
IBS Awareness MonthEmail this article to a colleague.
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Source: NLH - Gastroenterology & Liver Diseases - Events - October 1, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: events
Endoscopic Simulator CourseEmail this article to a colleague.
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Source: NLH - Gastroenterology & Liver Diseases - Events - October 1, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: events
EASL 2010Email this article to a colleague.
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The International Liver Congress 2010: 45th Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of the Liver
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Therapeutic Upper GI Endoscopy CourseEmail this article to a colleague.
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Source: NLH - Gastroenterology & Liver Diseases - Events - October 1, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: events
Reflux and its ConsequencesEmail this article to a colleague.
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Key opinions in laryngeal, pulmonary and oesophageal manifestations
Source: NLH - Gastroenterology & Liver Diseases - Events - October 1, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: events
Review - mechanical bowel preparation before colorectal surgery does not provide any benefit and may be harmfulEmail this article to a colleague.
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Summary: A review of the original article: Slim K, Vicaut E, Launay-Savary MV, et al. Updated systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials on the role of mechanical bowel preparation before colorectal surgery. Ann Surg 2009;249:203–9.
Source: Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases Specialist Library - Colon and rectum - October 1, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: organizations
Review - bariatric surgery reduces weight and improves type 2 diabetes in adultsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Summary: A review of the original article: Buchwald H, Estok R, Fahrbach K, et al. Weight and type 2 diabetes after bariatric surgery: systematic review and metaanalysis. Am J Med 2009;122:248–256.
Source: Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases Specialist Library - Stomach - October 1, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: organizations
Meta-analysis - clinicopathological and prognostic significance of cyclooxygenase-2 expression on oesophageal squamous cell carinomaEmail this article to a colleague.
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Published September 2009Bottom-line conclusion: Cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) might play an important role in the progress of oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC). Overexpression of COX-2 correlates with not only the depth of invasion and TNM stage but also reduced overall survival. COX-2 might be a potential therapy target for ESCC and work as a prognostic factor for ESCC patients, yet the clinicopathological and prognostic role of COX-2 in ESCC still needs further confirmation by well-designed prospective studies.
Source: Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases Specialist Library - Oesophagus - October 1, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: organizations
Review - high-quality evidence on the effectiveness of laxatives for functional constipation in children is limitedEmail this article to a colleague.
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Published October 2009Summary: A review of the original article: Pijpers MA, Tabbers MM, Benninga MA, et al. Currently recommended treatments of childhood constipation are not evidence based: a systematic literature review on the effect of laxative treatment and dietary measures. Arch Dis Child 2009;94:117–31.
Source: Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases Specialist Library - Common clinical problems - October 1, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: organizations
Review - bariatric surgery reduces weight and improves type 2 diabetes in adultsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Summary: A review of the original article: Buchwald H, Estok R, Fahrbach K, et al. Weight and type 2 diabetes after bariatric surgery: systematic review and metaanalysis. Am J Med 2009;122:248–256.
Source: Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases Specialist Library - Common clinical problems - October 1, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: organizations
Systematic review - hepatitis-associated aplastic anaemia - a syndrome associated with abnormal immunological functionEmail this article to a colleague.
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Published September 2009Bottom-line conclusion: Hepatitis-associated bone marrow aplasia is mediated by immunological mechanisms. Treatment options include hematopoietic cell transplantation and immunosuppressive therapy.
Source: Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases Specialist Library - Liver - October 1, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: organizations
International Society of Gastrointestinal Oncology (ISGIO) 6th Annual MeetingEmail this article to a colleague.
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Read clinically focused news coverage of key developments from the meeting. Medscape Hematology-Oncology
Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines - October 1, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: info
Systematic review - non-invasive methods of fibrosis analysis in chronic hepatitis CEmail this article to a colleague.
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Published September 2009Bottom-line conclusion: Great strides are being made in the development of accurate non-invasive methods for determination of fibrosis. Although no single non-invasive test or model developed to date can match that information obtained from actual histology (i.e. inflammation, fibrosis, steatosis), combinations of two modalities of non-invasive methods can reliably differentiate between minimal and significant fibrosis, and thereby avoid liver biopsy in a significant percentage of patients.
Source: Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases Specialist Library - Diagnostic procedures - October 1, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: organizations
Infliximab Lowers Risk of Colectomy in Ulcerative Colitis (CME/CE)Email this article to a colleague.
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Treatment of moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis with infliximab appears to reduce the need for colectomy, according to an analysis of data from two double-blind studies.
Source: MedPage Today Gastroenterology - October 1, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: news
Altitude Sickness SymptomsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Title: Altitude Sickness SymptomsCategory: Doctor's ViewsCreated: 12/15/2005Last Editorial Review: 10/1/2009
Source: MedicineNet Crohn's Disease General - October 1, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: consumer
Health Tip: Preventing Varicose VeinsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Title: Health Tip: Preventing Varicose VeinsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 10/1/2009 8:10:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/1/2009
Source: MedicineNet Crohn's Disease General - October 1, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: consumer
Vitamin D Receptor Gene ApaI Polymorphism Is Associated with Susceptibility to Colorectal CancerEmail this article to a colleague.
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Conclusions These findings suggest that VDR ApaI genotype “aa” is associated with increased risk of CRC in the Iranian population. However,
these data remain to be confirmed in larger studies and in other populations.
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s10620-009-0989-8Authors
Touraj Mahmoudi, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences Research Center for Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases 1985711151 Tehran IranSeyed Reza Mohebbi, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences Research Center for Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases 1985711151 Tehran IranMohamad Am...
Source: Digestive Diseases and Sciences - October 1, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Digestive Diseases and Sciences Source Type: journals
Statins in Primary Biliary Cirrhosis: Are They Safe?Email this article to a colleague.
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Conclusion Statins are safe in PBC patients who might benefit from their use.
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s10620-009-0988-9Authors
Murad Abu Rajab, Tufts Medical Center Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine Box 233 Boston MA 02111 USAMarshall M. Kaplan, Tufts Medical Center Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine Box 233 Boston MA 02111 USA
Journal Digestive Diseases and SciencesOnline ISSN 1573-2568Print ISSN 0163-2116
Source: Digestive Diseases and Sciences - October 1, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Digestive Diseases and Sciences Source Type: journals
Steroid-sparing properties of sargramostim in patients with corticosteroid-dependent Crohn's disease: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase 2 studyEmail this article to a colleague.
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Source: NHS Evidence - Gastroenterology and liver diseases - News - October 1, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: organizations
Five years of prospective screening of high-risk individuals from families with familial pancreatic cancerEmail this article to a colleague.
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Source: NHS Evidence - Gastroenterology and liver diseases - News - October 1, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: organizations
Meta-analysis: Lactobacillus containing quadruple therapy versus standard triple first-line therapy for Helicobacter pylori eradication.Email this article to a colleague.
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Source: NHS Evidence - Gastroenterology and liver diseases - News - October 1, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: organizations
Constipation in children: guideline consultationEmail this article to a colleague.
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Source: NHS Evidence - Gastroenterology and liver diseases - News - October 1, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: organizations
A Novel Role for the Fibroblast Growth Factor 21 in Acute PancreatitisEmail this article to a colleague.
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See “Fibroblast growth factor 21 reduces the severity of cerulein-induced pancreatitis in mice,” by Johnson CL, Weston JY, Chadi SA, et al, on page 1795.
Source: Gastroenterology - October 1, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Hana Algül Tags: Editorials Source Type: journals
Abdominal Pain After Endoscopic Hemostasis of Gastric Tumor BleedingEmail this article to a colleague.
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Question: A 56-year-old man was sent to our emergency department because of hematemesis. He had completed concurrent chemoirradiation 3 years previously for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma with esophageal–cardiac junction involvement and metastatic pre-carinal lymph node metastases, and had regular surveillance visits at our oncology division. He had no history of peptic ulcer disease, alcohol consumption, or liver cirrhosis. Physical examination revealed pale conjunctiva, mild epigastric tenderness, tachycardia (heart rate, 112 bpm) and hypotension (blood pressure, 87/59 mmHg). Laboratory data showed a hemoglobin lev...
Source: Gastroenterology - October 1, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Chen-Jung Chang, Chien-Wei Su, Ming-Chih Hou Tags: Electronic Clinical Challenges and Images in GI Source Type: journals
