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Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:28:14 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5667892&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fd1851t2111224270%2F Content Type Journal ArticleCategory CorrespondencePages 1-2DOI 10.1007/s10620-012-2065-zAuthors Paulo Eduardo Neves Ferreira Velho, Department of Dermatology/Center for Drug Design, University of Minnesota, 420 Delaware St. S.E., MMC98, Minneapolis, MN 55455, USAMarna Elise Ericson, Department of Dermatology/Center for Drug Design, University of Minnesota, 420 Delaware St. S.E., MMC98, Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA Journal Digestive Diseases and SciencesOnline ISSN 1573-2568Print ISSN 0163-2116 (Source: Digestive Diseases and Sciences) Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5667892 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:53:10 +0100 5667892 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5667891&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fm8j1263205gjl516%2F Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Stanford Multidisciplinary SeminarsPages 1-3DOI 10.1007/s10620-012-2061-3Authors Minou Le-Carlson, Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University Medical Center, Stanford, CA, USAGeorge Triadafilopoulos, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, Stanford University Medical Center, Stanford, CA, USAReteesh K. Pai, Department of Pathology, Stanford University Medical Center, Stanford, CA, USAJohn A. Kerner, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Department of Pediatrics, Stanford University Medical Center, Stanford, CA, USA Journal Digestive Diseases and SciencesOnline ISSN 1573-2568Print ISSN 0163-2116 (Source: Digestive Diseases and Sciences) Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5667891 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:53:10 +0100 5667891 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5667894&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fj474241669331855%2F Conclusions  Decreased expression of MLCK in gastrointestinal tissues could be a possible cause for gastrointestinal dysfunction. Insulin may partly ameliorate gastrointestinal dysfunction by restoring the expression of MLCK. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-6DOI 10.1007/s10620-012-2041-7Authors Wenchao Hu, Department of Metabolism, General Hospital, Tianjin Medical University, 154 Anshan Street, Heping District, Tianjin, 300052 People’s Republic of ChinaPing Feng, Department of Metabolism, General Hospital, Tianjin Medical University, 154 Anshan Street, Heping District, Tianjin, 300052 People’s Republic of China Journal Digestive Diseases and SciencesOnline ISSN 1573-2568Print ISSN 0163-2116 (Source: Digestive Diseases and Scien... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5667894 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:09:16 +0100 5667894 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5667893&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fkw1288w47j2x5011%2F Content Type Journal ArticleCategory CorrespondencePages 1-2DOI 10.1007/s10620-012-2063-1Authors Prabhleen Chahal, Digestive Disease Institute, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH, USATodd H. Baron, Department of Gastroenterology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, MN, USA Journal Digestive Diseases and SciencesOnline ISSN 1573-2568Print ISSN 0163-2116 (Source: Digestive Diseases and Sciences) Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5667893 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:09:16 +0100 5667893 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5667895&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fa834278822p32126%2F Conclusions  ARFI elastography is a reliable surrogate marker of liver fibrosis, if its relationship with biochemical markers, for example ALT level, is taken into account. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-10DOI 10.1007/s10620-012-2044-4Authors Ki Tae Yoon, Department of Internal Medicine, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Yangsan, KoreaSun Min Lim, Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, 250 Seongsanno, Seodaemun–gu, Seoul, 120–752 KoreaJun Yong Park, Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, 250 Seongsanno, Seodaemun–gu, Seoul, 120–752 KoreaDo Young Kim, Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, 250 Seongsanno, Seodaemun–gu, S... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5667895 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:09:15 +0100 5667895 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5667896&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fr6228m0jk8677qq2%2F Abstract  Chronic pancreatitis (CP) is an inflammatory disease characterized by the progressive destruction of pancreatic tissue and resulting in pancreatic exocrine and endocrine insufficiency. Increased oxidative stress has been implicated as a potential mechanism in its etiology and pathology. A number of studies have demonstrated that CP patients have a compromised antioxidant status, which may be a contributing factor to the enhanced oxidative state associated with the disease. Nutrition is an essential consideration in the treatment of CP, especially since diet is a source of several antioxidants and cofactors required for the production of cellular antioxidant enzymes. Many CP patients have an inadequate intake of macro and micronutrients because of abdominal pain an... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5667896 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:09:14 +0100 5667896 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5667897&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F94k5767u247032q1%2F Conclusions  Our results confirmed that subjects with diabetes are at modestly increased risk of developing colorectal cancer. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-12DOI 10.1007/s10620-012-2059-xAuthors Lei Sun, Cancer Center, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 430030 Wu Han, ChinaShiying Yu, Cancer Center, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 430030 Wu Han, China Journal Digestive Diseases and SciencesOnline ISSN 1573-2568Print ISSN 0163-2116 (Source: Digestive Diseases and Sciences) Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5667897 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:09:13 +0100 5667897 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5667898&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fqm66521t06473761%2F Conclusions  This novel study is the first to reveal that a deficiency in ApoE impairs gastric motility functions, and that hyperlipidemia and the suppression of selective antioxidants may be an underlying mechanism for this pathological change. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-6DOI 10.1007/s10620-012-2070-2Authors Kalpana Ravella, Department of Physiology, Meharry Medical College, 1005 Dr. D.B. Todd Jr. Blvd, Nashville, TN 37208, USAHong Yang, Department of Physiology, Meharry Medical College, 1005 Dr. D.B. Todd Jr. Blvd, Nashville, TN 37208, USAPandu R. R. Gangula, Department of Physiology, Meharry Medical College, 1005 Dr. D.B. Todd Jr. Blvd, Nashville, TN 37208, USA Journal Digestive Diseases and SciencesOnline ISSN 1573-2568Prin... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5667898 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:09:11 +0100 5667898 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5660528&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F87n1m6tp153kp555%2F Conclusions  Based on our results, taking into consideration the heavy workload in our hospital, it would seem that more experienced endoscopists are required to help provide training in ERCP, and that the use of lead acrylic goggles is required to decrease radiation exposure to the eyes. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-10DOI 10.1007/s10620-012-2028-4Authors Erkin Oztas, Department of Gastroenterology, Turkiye Yuksek Ihtisas Education and Research Hospital, Ankara, TurkeyErkan Parlak, Department of Gastroenterology, Turkiye Yuksek Ihtisas Education and Research Hospital, Ankara, TurkeyFahrettin Kucukay, Department of Radiology, Turkiye Yuksek Ihtisas Education and Research Hospital, Ankara, TurkeyMehmet Arhan, Department of Gastroenterolo... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5660528 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:12:08 +0100 5660528 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5660529&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fy24261k56p3x4703%2F Conclusions  An abnormal LHBT was found in children with functional symptoms of the digestive tract, but the exact mechanism involved, accelerated intestinal transit or SIBO, needs to be confirmed by an additional method. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-6DOI 10.1007/s10620-012-2032-8Authors Ana María Madrid, Laboratory of Motility and Functional Digestive Disorders, GI Section, Medicine Department, University Hospital, University of Chile, Santos Dumont 999, Santiago, ChileGlauben Landskron, Laboratory of Motility and Functional Digestive Disorders, GI Section, Medicine Department, University Hospital, University of Chile, Santos Dumont 999, Santiago, ChileGabriela Klapp, Laboratory of Motility and Functional Digestive Disorders, GI Secti... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5660529 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:12:07 +0100 5660529 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5660530&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fx125158360m30773%2F Conclusions  In this study, high ghrelin levels were measured during attacks in FMF patients. This finding is in line with previous results regarding the fact that inflammatory response arising during an FMF attack is an acute inflammatory event. Our findings suggest that ghrelin levels measured during FMF attacks could be used as a biochemical indicator for the FMF attack in FMF patients and that it could be used for support of the diagnosis of the disease. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-4DOI 10.1007/s10620-012-2049-zAuthors Zulfikar Polat, Department of Gastroenterology, Gulhane Military Medical Academy, School of Medicine, Etlik, Ankara, TurkeyGuldem Kilciler, Department of Gastroenterology, Gulhane Military Medical Academy, School o... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5660530 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:12:06 +0100 5660530 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5660532&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fv861k1um60456413%2F Conclusion  IBS patients clearly differ from controls in terms of claiming to have synesthetic experiences. These results justify additional studies on the relationship between IBS and synesthesia to further understand the neural mechanisms underpinning these two conditions and to establish whether they may be linked. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-7DOI 10.1007/s10620-012-2054-2Authors Helen R. Carruthers, Department of Translational Medicine, University of Manchester, Manchester, UKVivien Miller, Department of Translational Medicine, University of Manchester, Manchester, UKNicholas Tarrier, Division of Clinical Psychology, School of Psychological Sciences, University of Manchester, Zochonis Building, Brunswick St., Manchester, M13 9PL U... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5660532 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:08:55 +0100 5660532 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5660531&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F575j54v165138622%2F Conclusions  The down-regulation of claudin-3 was associated with the proliferative potential of GC cells, indicating that claudins may have a pivotal role in the progression of GC. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-6DOI 10.1007/s10620-012-2043-5Authors Takuya Okugawa, Division of Upper Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Hyogo College of Medicine, 1-1 Mukogawa-cho, Nishinomiya, Hyogo 663-8501, JapanTadayuki Oshima, Division of Upper Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Hyogo College of Medicine, 1-1 Mukogawa-cho, Nishinomiya, Hyogo 663-8501, JapanXin Chen, Division of Upper Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Hyogo College of Medicine, 1-1 Mukogawa-cho, Nishinomiya, Hyogo 663-8501, JapanKazutoshi ... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5660531 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:08:55 +0100 5660531 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5660533&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fuk070417163258g9%2F Conclusions  Severity of IBS symptoms at baseline did not differ between IBS women with or without sexual dysfunction. The CSM intervention can reduce the effect of IBS on sexual QOL. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-11DOI 10.1007/s10620-012-2047-1Authors Margaret D. Eugenio, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, School of Medicine, University of Washington, 1959 NE Pacific Street, Box 356424, Seattle, WA 98195-6424, USASang-Eun Jun, College of Nursing, Keimyung University, 1000 Sindang-dong, Dalseo-qu, Daegu, 704-701 KoreaKevin C. Cain, Department of Biostatistics, Office for Nursing Research, University of Washington, Health Sciences Building, Box 357232, Seattle, WA 98195-7232, USAMonica E. Jarrett, Department of... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5660533 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:08:53 +0100 5660533 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5649037&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Ff5026552671p5216%2F Conclusions  Asymptomatic NG is associated with H. pylori infection, and a predilection for this condition exists in young females. The PR3 expression of gastric mucosa might play an important role in the pathogenesis of NG. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-10DOI 10.1007/s10620-012-2053-3Authors Sung Noh Hong, Department of Internal Medicine, Konkuk University School of Medicine, 4-12 Hwayang-dong, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, 143-729 Republic of KoreaSeunghyun Jo, Department of Biomedical Science and Technology, Medical Immunology Center, Konkuk University, Seoul, KoreaJu Hyun Jang, Department of Internal Medicine, Konkuk University School of Medicine, 4-12 Hwayang-dong, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, 143-729 Republic of KoreaJida Choi, Department of Biomedic... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5649037 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:04:00 +0100 5649037 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5649038&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fu7p336k8751n1232%2F Conclusions  Serum and hepatic LBP levels are significantly reduced early after the induction of severe acute liver injury/failure due to acetaminophen and other liver injuries. This reduction in LBP production is specific to acute liver failure and may be important in developing future diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for patients with acute liver failure. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-7DOI 10.1007/s10620-012-2046-2Authors Grace L. Su, Veterans Administration Ann Arbor Healthcare Systems, Ann Arbor, MI, USARobert J. Fontana, Department of Medicine, University of Michigan Medical School, 3912 Taubman Center, 1500 East Medical Center Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 49109, USAKartik Jinjuvadia, Department of Medicine, University of Michigan Med... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5649038 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:14:43 +0100 5649038 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5639024&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F36k5025821555507%2F Conclusions  VS-1 is therapeutically active in animal models of acute or chronic, DSS-induced colitis. The mechanisms underlying this effect are likely to be multiple, and may include inhibition of enhanced intestinal permeability, repair of injured intestinal mucosae, and inhibition of the production of IL-8/KC and possibly other inflammatory cytokines. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-11DOI 10.1007/s10620-012-2031-9Authors Cristiano Rumio, iMIL—Italian Mucosal Immunity Laboratory, Dipartimento di Morfologia Umana e Scienze Biomediche “Città Studi”, Università degli Studi di Milano, via Mangiagalli, 31-20133 Milano, ItalyGiuseppina F. Dusio, iMIL—Italian Mucosal Immunity Laboratory, Dipartimento di Morfologia Umana e Scienze Bio... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5639024 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:14:42 +0100 5639024 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5639027&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Flr8020w0n706r275%2F Conclusion  Our findings indicate that a possible mechanism for the gastroprotective effect of H2S could be through the decreased mRNA expression and plasma release of proinflammatory cytokines. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-8DOI 10.1007/s10620-012-2051-5Authors Seyyed Ali Mard, Department of Physiology, Physiology Research Center (PRC), Research institute for infectious diseases of digestive system, School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundi Shapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, IranNiloofar Neisi, Research institute for infectious diseases of digestive system and Department of Virology, The school of medicine, Ahvaz Jundi Shapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, IranGhasem Solgi, Department of Immunology, School of Medicine, Hamadan U... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5639027 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 06:48:48 +0100 5639027 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5639026&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fv431086267755071%2F Conclusions  We have described procedural predictors of cough that may help clinicians reduce the risk of aspiration during endoscopy. Hemodynamic changes during endoscopy are common but largely clinically insignificant. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-9DOI 10.1007/s10620-012-2057-zAuthors Abdul Hamid El Chafic, Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine, 550 N. University Boulevard, IU Hospital #4100, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USAGeorge Eckert, Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine, 550 N. University Boulevard, IU Hospital #4100, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USADouglas K. Rex, Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Indiana Univer... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5639026 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 06:48:48 +0100 5639026 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5639025&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fd7326341n1520726%2F Conclusion  Suppression of EGFR expression can significantly inhibit EMT of pancreatic cancer PANC-1 cells. The mechanism may be related with the down-regulation of the expression of transcription factors snail and slug. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-9DOI 10.1007/s10620-012-2036-4Authors Zhi-Gang Chang, Department of General Surgery, Peking University First Hospital, 8th Xishiku Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100034 People’s Republic of ChinaJun-Min Wei, Department of General Surgery, Beijing Hospital, Ministry of Health, 1st Dahua Rd. Dongdan, Beijing, 100730 People’s Republic of ChinaChang-Fu Qin, Department of General Surgery, Peking University First Hospital, 8th Xishiku Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, 100034 People’s Re... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5639025 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 06:48:48 +0100 5639025 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5639028&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F470q1lk5m3847837%2F Conclusion  These results indicate that preoperative selective TACE and whole-liver chemolipiodolization plus TACE do not reduce the incidence of postoperative recurrence or prolong survival in patients with resectable HCC. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-9DOI 10.1007/s10620-012-2029-3Authors Masaki Kaibori, Department of Surgery, Kansai Medical University, 2-3-1 Shinmachi, Hirakata, Osaka, 573-1191 JapanNoboru Tanigawa, Department of Radiology, Kansai Medical University, Hirakata, Osaka, 573-1191 JapanShuji Kariya, Department of Radiology, Kansai Medical University, Hirakata, Osaka, 573-1191 JapanHiroki Ikeda, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kansai Medical University, Hirakata, Osaka, 573-1191 JapanYoshitsugu Nakahashi, Dep... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5639028 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 06:48:47 +0100 5639028 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5639029&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fk22823l138x2344x%2F Conclusions  This study provides the initial evidence that c-met may serve as a novel target for gene therapy, and may be of clinical benefit in the treatment of patients with ALF. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-10DOI 10.1007/s10620-012-2052-4Authors Chuanlong Zhu, Department of Infectious Diseases, Affiliated Provincial Hospital, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230001 ChinaYuwen Li, Department of Pediatrics, Affiliated Provincial Hospital, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230001 ChinaWenting Li, Department of Infectious Diseases, Affiliated Provincial Hospital, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230001 ChinaQuan Wu, Department of Central Lab, Affiliated Provincial Hospital, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, 230001 ChinaRentao Gao, Departmen... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5639029 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 06:48:45 +0100 5639029 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5639031&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fa88083m73131t423%2F Content Type Journal ArticleCategory ErratumPages 1-1DOI 10.1007/s10620-012-2060-4Authors Aiping Bai, Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Nanchang University, Nanchang City, 330006 ChinaNonghua Lu, Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Nanchang University, Nanchang City, 330006 ChinaYuan Guo, Department of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital, Nanchang University, Nanchang City, 330006 ChinaXianmin Fan, Department of Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital, Luzhou Medical College, Luzhou City, 646000 China Journal Digestive Diseases and SciencesOnline ISSN 1573-2568Print ISSN 0163-2116 (Source: Digestive Diseases and Sciences) Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5639031 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 06:48:44 +0100 5639031 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5639030&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Ft20226h106202043%2F Conclusions  These results suggest that the g.-1850G>C polymorphism in the EED gene might be associated with the susceptibility to UC by the change of the EED expression level. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-7DOI 10.1007/s10620-012-2045-3Authors Ji-In Yu, Department of Pathology, School of Medicine, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Chonbuk 570-749, South KoreaIn-Hong Kang, Department of Pathology, School of Medicine, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Chonbuk 570-749, South KoreaGeom-Seog Seo, Digestive Disease Research Institute, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Chonbuk 570-749, South KoreaSuck-Chei Choi, Digestive Disease Research Institute, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Chonbuk 570-749, South KoreaKi-Jung Yun, Digestive Disease Research Institute, Wonk... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5639030 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 06:48:44 +0100 5639030 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5639032&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F228v87w024216453%2F Conclusion   FGFR4 rs351855 and KLB rs4975017 SNPs may identify a subset of IBS-D patients with beneficial response to colesevelam. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-5DOI 10.1007/s10620-012-2035-5Authors Banny S. Wong, Clinical Enteric Neuroscience Translational and Epidemiological Research (CENTER), Mayo Clinic, Charlton 8-110, 200 First Street S.W., Rochester, MN 55905, USAMichael Camilleri, Clinical Enteric Neuroscience Translational and Epidemiological Research (CENTER), Mayo Clinic, Charlton 8-110, 200 First Street S.W., Rochester, MN 55905, USAPaula J. Carlson, Clinical Enteric Neuroscience Translational and Epidemiological Research (CENTER), Mayo Clinic, Charlton 8-110, 200 First Street S.W., Rochester, MN 55905, USASuwebatu Odunsi-Sh... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5639032 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 06:48:43 +0100 5639032 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5620784&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F7x871120l8170h40%2F Conclusions  Early stent occlusion was similar for wing stents and conventional plastic stents. Wing stents, however, were associated with a lower incidence of cholangitis in patients with malignant biliary obstruction and benign non-stricturing biliary pathology. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-9DOI 10.1007/s10620-012-2048-0Authors Mouen A. Khashab, Department of Medicine and Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, The Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, 1830 E. Monument Street, Room 424, Baltimore, MD 21205, USASusan Hutfless, Department of Medicine and Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, The Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, 1830 E. Monument Street, Room 424, Baltimore, MD 21205, USAKatherine Kim, Department of Medicine ... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5620784 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 07:46:57 +0100 5620784 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5620785&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fx17x860280077516%2F Conclusions  Using culture of the small bowel, SIBO by aerobe bacteria is independently linked with IBS. These results reinforce results of clinical trials evidencing a therapeutic role of non-absorbable antibiotics for the management of IBS symptoms. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-9DOI 10.1007/s10620-012-2033-7Authors Emmannouil Pyleris, Department of Gastroenterology, Sismanogleion General Hospital, Athens, GreeceEvangelos J. Giamarellos-Bourboulis, 4th Department of Internal Medicine, University of Athens, Medical School, Athens, GreeceDimitrios Tzivras, 4th Department of Internal Medicine, University of Athens, Medical School, Athens, GreeceVassilios Koussoulas, Department of Gastroenterology, Sismanogleion General Hospital, Athens, G... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5620785 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 07:46:56 +0100 5620785 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5620786&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F42nr1080523j7022%2F Conclusions  It is suggested that TENS upregulates hypothalamic OXT expression which acts as an anti-stressor agent and mediates restored colonic dysmotility following chronic stress. TENS may be useful to treat gastrointestinal symptoms associated with stress. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-9DOI 10.1007/s10620-012-2040-8Authors Sazu Yoshimoto, Department of Surgery, Zablocki VA Medical Center, Medical College of Wisconsin, 5000 West National Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53295, USAReji Babygirija, Department of Surgery, Zablocki VA Medical Center, Medical College of Wisconsin, 5000 West National Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53295, USAAnthony Dobner, Department of Surgery, Zablocki VA Medical Center, Medical College of Wisconsin, 5000 West National Aven... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5620786 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 06:56:20 +0100 5620786 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5620787&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F30484274762kp441%2F Conclusions  Our results suggest that the use of NKF for biliary cannulation might be safe and effective. Therefore, in experienced hands, early use of NKF might be recommended. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-7DOI 10.1007/s10620-012-2030-xAuthors Jun Uk Lim, Department of Gastroenterology, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, 892 dongnam-lo, Gangdong-gu, Seoul, 134-727 KoreaKwang Ro Joo, Department of Gastroenterology, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, 892 dongnam-lo, Gangdong-gu, Seoul, 134-727 KoreaJae Myung Cha, Department of Gastroenterology, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong, 892 dongnam-lo, Gangdong-gu, Seoul, 134-727 KoreaHyun Phil Shin, Department of Gastroenterology, Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdon... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5620787 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 06:56:19 +0100 5620787 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5620788&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fx4377r90805w2134%2F Conclusions  Treatment of postsurgical endoscopic lesions by infliximab appears superior to mesalamine. However, a sizeable proportion of patients did not fully benefit from this strategy. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-8DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-2025-zAuthors Dario Sorrentino, Department of Clinical and Experimental Pathology, University of Udine School of Medicine, Udine, ItalyGiovanni Terrosu, Department of Digestive Surgery, University of Udine School of Medicine, Udine, ItalyAlberto Paviotti, Department of Clinical and Experimental Pathology, University of Udine School of Medicine, Udine, ItalyMarco Geraci, MRC Centre of Epidemiology for Child Health, UCL Institute of Child Health, London, UKClaudio Avellini, Department of Pathology, Un... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5620788 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 06:59:19 +0100 5620788 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5598653&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fn2016l52663p3453%2F Content Type Journal ArticleCategory EditorialPages 1-3DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-1993-3Authors Pietro Invernizzi, Center for Autoimmune Liver Diseases, IRCCS Istituto Clinico Humanitas, Rozzano, ItalyM. Eric Gershwin, Division of Rheumatology, Allergy and Clinical Immunology, University of California, 451 E. Health Science Drive, Davis, CA 95616, USA Journal Digestive Diseases and SciencesOnline ISSN 1573-2568Print ISSN 0163-2116 (Source: Digestive Diseases and Sciences) Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5598653 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:49:58 +0100 5598653 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5572752&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fc843631l2104pl0v%2F Conclusion  We confirmed that CaMKII mediated PDGF-induced human HSC proliferation through ERK1/2 but not the JNK mechanism. Our study shed light on CaMKII as a crucial signal in PDGF-activated HSCs and a potential therapeutic point in hepatic fibrosis. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-8DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-2014-2Authors An Ping, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, 238 Jiefang Road, Wuhan, 430060 ChinaTian Yihao, Department of Anatomy and Embryology, Wuhan University School of Medicine, Wuhan, ChinaDai Jingxing, Department of Human Anatomy, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, ChinaChen Minkai, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, 238 Jiefang Roa... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5572752 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 06:59:00 +0100 5572752 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5561015&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fd61665612l735u76%2F Content Type Journal ArticleCategory STANFORD MULTIDISCIPLINARY SEMINARSPages 1-4DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-2019-xAuthors Owen P. Palmer, Divisions of General and Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USAMaureen Tedesco, Divisions of General and Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USAKevin Casey, Divisions of General and Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USAJason T. Lee, Divisions of General and Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USAGeorge A. Poultsides, Divisions of General and Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5561015 Mon, 02 Jan 2012 16:50:22 +0100 5561015 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5561016&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F5q06vvt040467778%2F Conclusions  Results indicate that α-LA inhibits the induction of iNOS gene expression at a posttranscriptional step via iNOS mRNA stabilization, rather than promoter activation. It may provide useful therapeutic effects through the suppression of iNOS induction involved in liver injury. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-9DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-2012-4Authors Masanori Yamada, Department of Surgery, Kansai Medical University, 10-15 Fumizonocho, Moriguchi, Osaka, 570-8506 JapanMasaki Kaibori, Department of Surgery, Kansai Medical University, 10-15 Fumizonocho, Moriguchi, Osaka, 570-8506 JapanHironori Tanaka, Department of Surgery, Kansai Medical University, 10-15 Fumizonocho, Moriguchi, Osaka, 570-8506 JapanKozo Habara, Department of Surgery,... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5561016 Mon, 02 Jan 2012 16:50:21 +0100 5561016 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5545054&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fb42t413208434584%2F Conclusions  Our results demonstrated that reference gene choice for qPCR data analysis has a great effect on the study outcome, and that it is necessary to choose a suitable reference for reliable expression data. We recommend miR-16 and miR-93 as suitable reference genes for serum miRNA analysis for gastric cancer patients and healthy controls. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-8DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-1981-7Authors Jianning Song, Department of General Surgery, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, 95 Yongan Road, Xuanwu District, Beijing, 100050 People’s Republic of ChinaZhigang Bai, Department of General Surgery, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, 95 Yongan Road, Xuanwu District, Beijing, 100050... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5545054 Sat, 24 Dec 2011 16:42:24 +0100 5545054 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5545055&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fj91w254385560774%2F Conclusion  We illustrated intratumoral heterogeneity of colon cancer using laser microdissection, in combination with immunohistochemical and genotypic tools. This intratumoral heterogeneity could represent a major issue in the search of prognostic biomarkers. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-10DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-2023-1Authors David Buob, Department of Pathology, CHRU de Lille, Centre de Biologie Pathologie, Avenue Oscar Lambret, 59037 Lille Cedex, FranceHarold Fauvel, Cell Imagery Department, IMPRT-IFR114, Faculté de Médecine, 1, Place de Verdun, 59045 Lille Cedex, FranceMarie-Pierre Buisine, Inserm, U837, Team 5 “Mucins, Epithelial Differentiation and Carcinogenesis”, Institut de Médecine Prédictive et Recherche Thérapeutiqu... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5545055 Sat, 24 Dec 2011 16:42:22 +0100 5545055 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5545056&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F2r1g57932n66650g%2F Conclusion  Diagnostic and therapeutic yields are similar with SBE-ERCP and SE-ERCP in patients with Roux-en-Y anatomy with no significant difference in procedure time or complication rates. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-8DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-2000-8Authors Anne Marie Lennon, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 1830 East Monument Street, Baltimore, MD 21205, USASumit Kapoor, Sinai Hospital Program in Internal Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USAMouen Khashab, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 1830 East Monument Street, Baltimore, MD 21205, USAErin Corless, Department of Epidemiology, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg Sch... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5545056 Sat, 24 Dec 2011 16:42:21 +0100 5545056 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5545059&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F8x53612150668266%2F Conclusions  Patients who are admitted with established HBV-ALF do not appear to benefit from viral suppression using nucleoside(tide) analogues presumably because of rapid disease evolution and short treatment duration. Despite the lack of benefit, NAs should still be given to transplantation candidates since viral suppression prevents recurrence after grafting. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-9DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-2013-3Authors Doan Y. Dao, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, Dallas, TX, USAEmmanuel Seremba, Makerere University Medical School, Kampala, UgandaVeeral Ajmera, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, Dallas, TX, USAC... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5545059 Sat, 24 Dec 2011 16:42:20 +0100 5545059 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5545058&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fg1v34g1617657647%2F Conclusions  In patients using concomitant clopidogrel and PPI therapy, the risk of adverse cardiac outcomes was 0% based on data from well-controlled randomized trials. Data from retrospective studies and the addition of probable vascular events significantly increased the RD estimates, likely due to lack of adjustment for potential confounders. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-10DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-2007-1Authors Lauren B. Gerson, Department of Medicine, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USADonal McMahon, Department of Statistics, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USAIngram Olkin, Department of Statistics, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USAChristopher Stave, Department of Medicine, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USAStanley G.... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5545058 Sat, 24 Dec 2011 16:42:20 +0100 5545058 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5545057&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fq24tx2288x739325%2F Content Type Journal ArticleCategory EditorialPages 1-3DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-2018-yAuthors Takuji Gotoda, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, National Center for Global Health and Medicine, Tokyo, Japan Journal Digestive Diseases and SciencesOnline ISSN 1573-2568Print ISSN 0163-2116 (Source: Digestive Diseases and Sciences) Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5545057 Sat, 24 Dec 2011 16:42:20 +0100 5545057 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5538551&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fp6188538228wh560%2F Abstract  Autoimmune hepatitis has a variable clinical phenotype, and the absence of conventional autoantibodies does not preclude its diagnosis or need for treatment. The goals of this review are to describe the frequency and nature of autoantibody-negative autoimmune hepatitis, indicate its outcome after corticosteroid treatment, and increase awareness of the diagnosis in patients with unexplained acute and chronic hepatitis. The frequency of presumed autoantibody-negative autoimmune hepatitis in patients with acute and acute severe presentations is ≤7%, and its frequency in patients with chronic presentations is 1–34%. Patients with acute presentations can have normal serum γ-globulin levels, centrilobular zone 3 necrosis, and low pre-treatment international diagnos... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5538551 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:45:46 +0100 5538551 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5525875&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fx17467801123428l%2F Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Stanford Multidisciplinary SeminarsPages 1-3DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-2022-2Authors Odmara Barreto-Chang, Department of Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USAOwen Palmer, Department of Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USAJoanna Ready, Kaiser Permanente Hospital, Santa Clara, CA, USAJemmy Hwang, Kaiser Permanente Hospital, Santa Clara, CA, USA Journal Digestive Diseases and SciencesOnline ISSN 1573-2568Print ISSN 0163-2116 (Source: Digestive Diseases and Sciences) Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5525875 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:51:05 +0100 5525875 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5525877&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fm4681ut1833136wr%2F Content Type Journal ArticleCategory EditorialPages 1-3DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-2021-3Authors Ajay Goel, Gastrointestinal Cancer Research Laboratory, Sammons Cancer Center and Baylor Research Institute, Baylor University Medical Center, 3500 Gaston Avenue, Suite H-250, Dallas, TX 75246, USA Journal Digestive Diseases and SciencesOnline ISSN 1573-2568Print ISSN 0163-2116 (Source: Digestive Diseases and Sciences) Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5525877 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:51:04 +0100 5525877 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5525876&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fw744174k7420071r%2F Conclusions  A family history of one first-degree relative with colorectal cancer did not predict a significantly higher prevalence of advanced neoplasia at screening colonoscopy in this Southwestern cohort. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-6DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-2015-1Authors Franklin C. Tsai, Division of Gastroenterology, Scripps Clinic and the Scripps Clinic Research Institute, Torrey Pines, 10666 North Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, CA 92037, USAWilliamson B. Strum, Division of Gastroenterology, Scripps Clinic and the Scripps Clinic Research Institute, Torrey Pines, 10666 North Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA Journal Digestive Diseases and SciencesOnline ISSN 1573-2568Print ISSN 0163-2116 (Source: Digestive Diseases and... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5525876 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:51:04 +0100 5525876 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5525878&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fv541v446795708t7%2F Content Type Journal ArticleCategory EditorialPages 1-2DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-2011-5Authors Donald O. Castell, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC 29425-2900, USA Journal Digestive Diseases and SciencesOnline ISSN 1573-2568Print ISSN 0163-2116 (Source: Digestive Diseases and Sciences) Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5525878 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:51:02 +0100 5525878 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5525880&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F4701525654942143%2F Content Type Journal ArticleCategory EditorialPages 1-3DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-2010-6Authors Adeyinka O. Laiyemo, Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Howard University College of Medicine, 2041 Georgia Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20060, USA Journal Digestive Diseases and SciencesOnline ISSN 1573-2568Print ISSN 0163-2116 (Source: Digestive Diseases and Sciences) Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5525880 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:51:01 +0100 5525880 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5525879&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fc423486638205686%2F Conclusions  In chronic HCV, T cells producing IL-17/IL-22 may home to the liver; however, circulating levels of IL-17 do not correlate with fibrosis. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-9DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-1997-zAuthors Richard G. Foster, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Hepatitis C Center, Department of Medicine, University of Colorado Denver and National Jewish Hospital, B-158, Academic Office Building 1, 12631 E. 17th Ave., Rm. 7614, P.O. Box 6511, Aurora, CO 80045, USALucy Golden-Mason, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Hepatitis C Center, Department of Medicine, University of Colorado Denver and National Jewish Hospital, B-158, Academic Office Building 1, 12631 E. 17th Ave., Rm. 7614, P.O. Box 6511, Aurora, CO ... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5525879 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:51:01 +0100 5525879 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5525881&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Ft153u204mk385216%2F Conclusions  A higher prevalence of hypothyroidism was demonstrated in patients with NAFLD compared to controls. Among subjects with NALFD, female gender, increased BMI and history of abstinence from alcohol were associated with hypothyroidism. Patients with hypothyroidism were also more likely to have NASH. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-7DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-2006-2Authors Mangesh R. Pagadala, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH, USAClaudia O. Zein, Department of Gastroenterology, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine at Case Western Reserve University, 9500 Euclid Avenue, A30, Cleveland, OH 44195, USASrinivasan Dasarathy, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Clevel... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5525881 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:50:59 +0100 5525881 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5515930&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fp75u248021602311%2F Conclusion  Physicians treating children with type 1 diabetes and mildly elevated anti-TTG antibody levels might consider 12-month serologic follow-up on a gluten-containing diet rather than immediate duodenal biopsy. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-7DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-2016-0Authors Orith Waisbourd-Zinman, Institute for Gastroenterology, Nutrition and Liver Diseases, Schneider Children’s Medical Center of Israel, 14 Kaplan Street, 49202 Petach Tikva, IsraelIva Hojsak, Institute for Gastroenterology, Nutrition and Liver Diseases, Schneider Children’s Medical Center of Israel, 14 Kaplan Street, 49202 Petach Tikva, IsraelYoram Rosenbach, Institute for Gastroenterology, Nutrition and Liver Diseases, Schneider Children’s Medical Cente... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5515930 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:50:58 +0100 5515930 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5515932&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F622402105r8k080g%2F Conclusions  Our data support the role of OPN in induction of inflammation and establishment of chronic colitis. Therefore, OPN may represent a target for therapeutic intervention in Crohn’s disease. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-8DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-2009-zAuthors Helieh S. Oz, Department of Physiology, University of Kentucky Medical Center, MS-507, 800 Rose St, Lexington, KY 40515-0298, USAJian Zhong, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington, KY, USAWillem J. S. de Villiers, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington, KY, USA Journal Digestive Diseases and SciencesOnline ISSN 1573-2568Print ISSN 0163-2116 (Source: Digestive Diseases and Sciences) Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5515932 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:50:56 +0100 5515932 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5515931&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fe486058458v82j84%2F Conclusions  Our data suggests two distinct pathways may be involved in the early stages of the serrated pathway: one where MLH1 is primarily methylated, and a second where methylated IGFBP7 is associated with an externalization of saw-tooth architecture. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-10DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-2008-0Authors Eisuke Kaji, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2-5-1 Shikata-Cho, Kita-Ku, Okayama, 700-8558 JapanToshio Uraoka, Department of Endoscopy, Okayama University Hospital, Okayama, JapanJun Kato, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5515931 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:50:56 +0100 5515931 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5515933&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Ff3hk12846v35704v%2F Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Stanford Multidisciplinary SeminarsPages 1-5DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-2020-4Authors Motaz Qadan, Department of Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, 300 Pasteur Drive, Stanford, CA 94305, USASharon Clarke, Department of Radiology, Stanford University School of Medicine, 300 Pasteur Drive, Stanford, CA 94305, USAEllen Morrow, Department of Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, 300 Pasteur Drive, Stanford, CA 94305, USAGeorge Triadafilopoulos, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Stanford University School of Medicine, 300 Pasteur Drive, Stanford, CA 94305, USABrendan Visser, Department of Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, 300 Pasteur Drive, Stanford, CA 94305, USA Journal Digestive Diseases and Science... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5515933 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:05:56 +0100 5515933 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5505915&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F5439m363k2368704%2F Conclusions  Pretreatment using lidocaine was found to be effective in reducing propofol injection-induced pain. However, its usefulness for GI endoscopic procedures in daily clinical practice needs further evaluation because of the low intensity of pain. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-7DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-1992-4Authors Ji Suk Kwon, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Keimyung University School of Medicine, 194 Dong San-dong, Jung-gu, Daegu, 700-712 South KoreaEun Soo Kim, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Keimyung University School of Medicine, 194 Dong San-dong, Jung-gu, Daegu, 700-712 South KoreaKwang Bum Cho, Department of Internal Medicine, Divis... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5505915 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 17:16:52 +0100 5505915 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5495370&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fj7675grplt277183%2F Conclusions  The rise in HFE gene testing among non-study populations during the HH studies could be explained by the Hawthorne effect, a phenomenon referring to the improvement or modification of behavior by a population as a consequence of it being studied. In this case, we postulate that primary care physicians at our center performed more HFE gene tests for their patients as a consequence of being affected by knowledge of the screening studies. Despite a general increase in testing during and after completion of the studies, the total number of hemochromatosis cases (C282Y homozygotes) diagnosed per annum remained relatively constant. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory CorrespondencePages 1-3DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-2001-7Authors Natasha Chandok, Department of ... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5495370 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 17:07:52 +0100 5495370 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5495371&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fv1qj548617257660%2F Conclusions  High-dose ID HBV vaccination of previous CLD non-responders to the standard IM regimen with boost dosing is both safe and efficacious, and should be considered for all such groups. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-6DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-1996-0Authors S. Dhillon, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, OSF St. Francis Medical Center, 2805N. Knoxville Avenue, Suite 209, Peoria, IL 61604, USAC. Moore, Division of Digestive Diseases, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USAS. D. Li, Mankato, MN, USAA. Aziz, Hoffman Estates, IL, USAA. Kakar, Premier Medical Associates, Fremont, CA, USAA. Dosanjh, Premier Medical Associates, Fremont, CA, USAA. Beesla, Premier Medical Associates, Fremont, CA, USAL... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5495371 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 18:24:44 +0100 5495371 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5495373&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fu244x87683q72658%2F Conclusions   Genetic variation in PPARG is associated with NAFLD, and the GT haplotype is associated with inflammatory and fibrotic changes that denote histologically advanced NAFLD. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-6DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-1994-2Authors Samer Gawrieh, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin, 9200 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53212, USAMiranda C. Marion, Division of Public Health Sciences, Department of Biostatistical Sciences, Wake Forest University Health Sciences, Winston-Salem, NC, USARichard Komorowski, Department of Pathology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USAJames Wallace, Department of Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, U... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5495373 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 18:24:43 +0100 5495373 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5495372&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F40q0p56563m41382%2F Conclusions  VGLUT3 is involved in conduction of visceral pain sensation and in visceral hyperalgesia induced by Trichinella spiralis infection in rats. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-8DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-1970-xAuthors Chang-qing Yang, Department of Gastroenterology, Peking University Third Hospital, 49 North Garden Rd., Haidian District, Beijing, 100191 ChinaYan-yu Wei, Department of Gastroenterology, Peking University Third Hospital, 49 North Garden Rd., Haidian District, Beijing, 100191 ChinaYu-xin Leng, Department of Gastroenterology, Peking University Third Hospital, 49 North Garden Rd., Haidian District, Beijing, 100191 ChinaChan-juan Zhong, Department of Gastroenterology, Peking University Third Hospital, 49 North Garden Rd., Hai... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5495372 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 18:24:43 +0100 5495372 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5487768&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fa183q5t48458tg23%2F Content Type Journal ArticleCategory ErratumPages 1-1DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-2005-3Authors Junichi Iwamoto, Fifth Department of Internal Medicine, Tokyo Medical University, Chuo 3-20-1, Ami, Inashiki, Ibaraki, 300 0395 JapanKimiko Takahashi, Fifth Department of Internal Medicine, Tokyo Medical University, Chuo 3-20-1, Ami, Inashiki, Ibaraki, 300 0395 JapanYuji Mizokami, Fifth Department of Internal Medicine, Tokyo Medical University, Chuo 3-20-1, Ami, Inashiki, Ibaraki, 300 0395 JapanToshiya Otsubo, Fifth Department of Internal Medicine, Tokyo Medical University, Chuo 3-20-1, Ami, Inashiki, Ibaraki, 300 0395 JapanSyuuhei Miura, Fifth Department of Internal Medicine, Tokyo Medical University, Chuo 3-20-1, Ami, Inashiki, Ibaraki, 300 0395 JapanToshiaki Narasaka, Fifth Department of Intern... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5487768 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 10:49:32 +0100 5487768 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5487770&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fm0181142t4237158%2F Conclusions  GPC was inversely correlated with progression of chronic gastritis. Its quantification using immunohistochemistry of the whole stomach was useful to comprehensively evaluate ghrelin profile. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-9DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-1986-2Authors Shuji Takiguchi, Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka University, 2-2-E2 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871 JapanShinichi Adachi, Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka University, 2-2-E2 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871 JapanKazuyoshi Yamamoto, Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka University, 2-2-E2 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka, 565-0871 JapanEiichi Morii,... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5487770 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:59:21 +0100 5487770 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5487769&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F67vj5260x656g554%2F Conclusions  We conclude that ectopic Math1/Atoh1 expression makes unique contributions to intestinalization of the esophageal epithelium in Barrett’s esophagus. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-13DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-1998-yAuthors Jianping Kong, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, University of Pennsylvania, 650 CRB 415 Curie Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19104, USAMary Ann S. Crissey, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, University of Pennsylvania, 650 CRB 415 Curie Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19104, USAAntonia R. Sepulveda, Department of Pathology, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, 3400 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA, USAJohn P. Lynch, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Universit... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5487769 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:59:21 +0100 5487769 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5487772&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fv056721433466272%2F Abstract  Thiopurine therapy effectively maintains remission in inflammatory bowel disease. However, many patients are unable to achieve optimum benefits from azathioprine or 6-mercaptopurine because of undesirable metabolism related to high thiopurine methyltransferase (TPMT) activity characterized by hepatic transaminitis secondary to increased 6-methylmercaptopurine (6-MMP) production and reduced levels of therapeutic 6-thioguanine nucleotide (6-TGN). Allopurinol can optimize this skewed metabolism. We discuss two brothers who were both diagnosed with ulcerative colitis (UC). Their disease remained active despite oral and topical mesalamines. Steroids followed by 6-mercaptopurine (MP) were unsuccessfully introduced for both patients and both were found to have high 6-MMP... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5487772 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:59:20 +0100 5487772 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5487771&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F56711wj7tk144268%2F Conclusions  Peritoneal metastasis was not found to be an independent prognostic factor of HCC, and among HCC patients with peritoneal metastasis, those with advanced Child-Pugh class and with uncontrolled intrahepatic HCC showed poor survival. Therefore, the maintenance of favorable hepatic function and control of intrahepatic HCC should still be emphasized in HCC patients with peritoneal metastasis. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-7DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-1995-1Authors Min-Sun Kwak, Department of Internal Medicine and Liver Research Institute, Seoul National University College of Medicine, 28 Yungun-dong, Chongno-gu, Seoul, 110-744 KoreaJeong-Hoon Lee, Department of Internal Medicine and Liver Research Institute, Seoul National Universi... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5487771 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:59:20 +0100 5487771 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5487773&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fc7r481238m152734%2F Conclusions  The response rate of IBD patients receiving HBV vaccinations were significantly lower compared to controls. The response rate of those receiving immunosuppressive therapy and with active disease was much too low. Vaccination should be given during remission and at immunosuppression-free times. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-6DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-1980-8Authors Mustafa Erhan Altunöz, Department of Gastroenterology, Haydarpaşa Numune Education and Research Hospital, Tibbiye Cad. No:40, 34668 Üsküdar, Istanbul, TurkeyEbubekir Şenateş, Department of Gastroenterology, Haydarpaşa Numune Education and Research Hospital, Tibbiye Cad. No:40, 34668 Üsküdar, Istanbul, TurkeyAtakan Yeşil, Department of Gastroenterology, Hayda... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5487773 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:59:19 +0100 5487773 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5487774&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fuht2536633630878%2F Conclusions  Repeat ERCP within a few days after failed use of a needle knife for biliary access is associated with acceptable success and acceptable incidence of complications, and therefore obviates the need for alternative approaches for biliary access for most patients. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-3DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-1982-6Authors F. Donnellan, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Vancouver General Hospital, Vancouver, BC, CanadaR. Enns, St. Paul’s Hospital, Vancouver, BC, CanadaE. Kim, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Vancouver General Hospital, Vancouver, BC, CanadaE. Lam, St. Paul’s Hospital, Vancouver, BC, CanadaJ. Amar, St. Paul’s Hospital, Vancouver, BC, CanadaJ. Telford, St. P... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5487774 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:59:18 +0100 5487774 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5487775&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fb8r53r1gtw5g3186%2F Conclusions  Emu oil improved tissue damage associated with colitis, suggesting its potential as a unique formulation to augment conventional treatment approaches for IBD. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-10DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-1979-1Authors Suzanne M. Abimosleh, Gastroenterology Department, Children, Youth and Women’s Health Service, 72 King William Road, North Adelaide, SA 5006, AustraliaRuth J. Lindsay, School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, The University of Adelaide, Roseworthy Campus, Adelaide, SA 5371, AustraliaRoss N. Butler, Gastroenterology Department, Children, Youth and Women’s Health Service, 72 King William Road, North Adelaide, SA 5006, AustraliaAdrian G. Cummins, Gastroenterology Department, The Queen Elizabeth Hosp... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5487775 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:59:16 +0100 5487775 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5487779&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F16m48778p8276687%2F Conclusions  Colorectal polyps are detected in 6.1% overall and in 12.0% among those with lower gastrointestinal bleeding during pediatric colonoscopy. Approximately 26% are multiple juvenile or adenoma. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-6DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-1972-8Authors Kalpesh Thakkar, The Section of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Texas Children’s Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine, 6621 Fannin St CCC 1010, Houston, TX 77030, USAAbeer Alsarraj, The Sections of Gastroenterology and Health Services Research, The Houston Veterans Affairs Medical Center and the Department of Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USAEmily Fong, Baylor University, Waco, TX, USAJennifer L. Holub, Department of Gast... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5487779 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:59:15 +0100 5487779 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5487778&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F9x247j28428009h1%2F Conclusion  The association between increased RDW and active IBD was evident in IBD patients with and without anemia. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-6DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-1978-2Authors Chang Seok Song, Department of Internal Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, 108, Pyung-Dong, Jongro-Ku, Seoul, 110-746 KoreaDong Il Park, Department of Internal Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, 108, Pyung-Dong, Jongro-Ku, Seoul, 110-746 KoreaMin Yong Yoon, Department of Internal Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, 108, Pyung-Dong, Jongro-Ku, Seoul, 110-746 KoreaHyo Sun Seok, Department of Internal Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Ho... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5487778 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:59:15 +0100 5487778 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5487777&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fh224637g88858t61%2F Conclusions  VEGF, COX-2, and Ki-67 were overexpressed in the majority of Barrett’s samples. The length was inversely associated with VEGF expression and directly associated with Ki-67 expression. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-7DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-1990-6Authors Evanthia Zampeli, Gastroenterology Department, Alexandra General Hospital, 80 Vas. Sofias Ave., 11528 Athens, GreeceGeorge Karamanolis, Gastroenterology Division, First Department of Propaedeutic and Internal Medicine, Athens University Medical School, Laikon Hospital, Athens, GreeceGeorge Morfopoulos, Gastroenterology and Pathology Department, 1st IKA Hospital, Athens, GreeceElias Xirouchakis, Gastroenterology and Pathology Department, 1st IKA Hospital, Athens, GreeceVasilik... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5487777 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:59:15 +0100 5487777 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5487776&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F243234018881x836%2F Conclusions  TIPS procedures are feasible and safe in selected patients with portal cavernoma. Successful TIPS insertions may decrease the incidence of variceal rebleeding. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-11DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-1975-5Authors Xingshun Qi, Department of Liver Disease and Digestive Interventional Radiology, Xijing Hospital of Digestive Diseases, Fourth Military Medical University, No. 15 West Changle Road, 710032 Xi’an, ChinaGuohong Han, Department of Liver Disease and Digestive Interventional Radiology, Xijing Hospital of Digestive Diseases, Fourth Military Medical University, No. 15 West Changle Road, 710032 Xi’an, ChinaZhanxin Yin, Department of Liver Disease and Digestive Interventional Radiology, Xijing Hospital of... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5487776 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:59:15 +0100 5487776 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5487780&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fq8tx5574227755u6%2F Conclusions  The study presents first hints for the NOD2 carrier status to be predictive for response to therapy. A higher percentage of CD patients with NOD2 mutation carrier status was steroid refractory but could be treated well with immunosuppressants. The WT status showed a higher response to steroids and remission rates within 1 year of anti-TNF-α therapy. On the way to personalized medicine, this approach should be further investigated in larger studies. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-8DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-1977-3Authors Jan Hendrik Niess, Department of Medicine I (Gastroenterology), Ulm University, Albert-Einstein-Allee 23, 89081 Ulm, GermanyJochen Klaus, Department of Medicine I (Gastroenterology), Ulm University, Albert-... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5487780 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:59:14 +0100 5487780 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5487781&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F015475p500060756%2F Conclusions  An increased risk exists of impaired serologic response to HBV vaccine response among chronic kidney disease patients having poor nutrition status. Additional studies are needed to understand better the mechanisms underlying the relationship between nutritional status and serological response to HBV vaccine among patients with CKD. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-7DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-1987-1Authors Fabrizio Fabrizi, Division of Nephrology and Dialysis, Maggiore Hospital, IRCCS Foundation, Pad. Croff, Via Commenda 15, 20122 Milan, ItalyVivek Dixit, Division of Hepatology, School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, FL, USAPaul Martin, Division of Hepatology, School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, FL, USAMichel J... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5487781 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 17:39:59 +0100 5487781 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5487782&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fp25602031273m213%2F Content Type Journal ArticleCategory ErratumPages 1-1DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-2002-6Authors Hisashi Takehara, Fifth Department of Internal Medicine, Tokyo Medical University, Chuo 3-20-1, Ami, Inashiki, Ibaraki 300-0395, JapanJunichi Iwamoto, Fifth Department of Internal Medicine, Tokyo Medical University, Chuo 3-20-1, Ami, Inashiki, Ibaraki 300-0395, JapanYuji Mizokami, Fifth Department of Internal Medicine, Tokyo Medical University, Chuo 3-20-1, Ami, Inashiki, Ibaraki 300-0395, JapanKimiko Takahashi, Fifth Department of Internal Medicine, Tokyo Medical University, Chuo 3-20-1, Ami, Inashiki, Ibaraki 300-0395, JapanToshiya Ootubo, Fifth Department of Internal Medicine, Tokyo Medical University, Chuo 3-20-1, Ami, Inashiki, Ibaraki 300-0395, JapanSyuuhei Miura, Fifth Department of Interna... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5487782 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 17:39:58 +0100 5487782 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5487783&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F7315ju2h05867757%2F Conclusions  The findings suggest that there is a local production of VIP in the epithelial cells in normal and slightly/moderately inflamed mucosa but not in severely inflamed mucosa. Furthermore, a marked downregulation in VPAC1 receptor expressions occurs in the epithelium in severe UC. Based on the knowledge that VIP can have trophic, healing and anti-inflammatory effects, it is likely that the decrease in VIP mRNA and VPAC1 receptor reactions seen in severely affected mucosa in UC may be associated with adverse effects on intestinal function. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-8DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-1985-3Authors Maria Jönsson, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Medical Microbiology, Linköping University, 58183 Link�... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5487783 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 17:39:57 +0100 5487783 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5477254&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F754k3816653l8156%2F Content Type Journal ArticleCategory ErratumPages 1-1DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-2004-4Authors Tulay Akman, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Dokuz Eylul University, Izmir, TurkeyMesut Akarsu, Division of Gastroenterology, Faculty of Medicine, Dokuz Eylul University, Izmir, TurkeyHale Akpinar, Division of Gastroenterology, Faculty of Medicine, Dokuz Eylul University, Izmir, TurkeyHalil Resmi, Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Dokuz Eylul University, Izmir, TurkeyEbru Taylan, Research Laboratory, Faculty of Medicine, Dokuz Eylul University, Izmir, Turkey Journal Digestive Diseases and SciencesOnline ISSN 1573-2568Print ISSN 0163-2116 (Source: Digestive Diseases and Sciences) Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5477254 Sat, 03 Dec 2011 16:49:15 +0100 5477254 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5477253&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fpx483448677j2334%2F Conclusion  VLVL relapse patients should be sought, because SVR to re-treatment is common despite genotype 1 cirrhosis. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-7DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-1973-7Authors John Carl Hoefs, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, H. H. Chao Comprehensive Digestive Disease Center, UCI Medical Center, 101 The City Drive South, Building 53, Room 113, Orange, CA 92868, USAVikramjit S. Aulakh, Mercy Hospital and Medical Center, 2525 South Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60616, USABernard Joseph Ilagan, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, H. H. Chao Comprehensive Digestive Disease Center, UCI Medical Center, 101 The City Drive South, Building 53, Room 113, Orange, CA 92868, USA Journal Digestive Diseases and Sciences... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5477253 Sat, 03 Dec 2011 16:49:15 +0100 5477253 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5477256&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F436x218r8v104641%2F Conclusion  Although PEG is classified as a high-risk endoscopic procedure, bleeding with PEG placement was rare, even with use of anticoagulation and antiplatelet medications. In selected patients on heparin infusion undergoing PEG, delaying the procedure, alternative use of low-molecular-weight heparin or close monitoring and frequent assessments should be considered. Clopidogrel did not contribute to an increase in bleeding risk, despite being held for a much shorter peri-procedural period as recommended by expert consensus. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-8DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-1965-7Authors Dushyant Singh, Section of Gastroenterology, University of Missouri Kansas City, Kansas City, MO, USAAlexandra S. Laya, Section of Gastroenter... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5477256 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 17:26:36 +0100 5477256 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5477255&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fcj7x7525444q7758%2F Conclusions   KRAS mutation is inversely associated with interval cancers and with MSI, suggesting that it is a marker of the chromosomal instability pathway associated with slow tumor growth, and distinct from MSI rapidly growing cancers. Molecular characterization of colorectal cancers is helpful in determining underlying pathway and may determine therapy. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-5DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-1974-6Authors Aasma Shaukat, Division of Gastroenterology, VA Medical Center, University of Minnesota, One-Veterans Drive, 111-D, Minneapolis, MN 55417, USAMustafa Arain, Division of Gastroenterology, VA Medical Center, University of Minnesota, One-Veterans Drive, 111-D, Minneapolis, MN 55417, USARuth Anway, Division of Gastroen... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5477255 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 17:26:36 +0100 5477255 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5477257&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fu85684660555036l%2F Conclusions  Truncal vagotomy led to significant reductions in both diet-induced weight gain and visceral abdominal fat deposition. Vagal de-afferentation led to a more modest, but clinically and statistically significant, reduction in visceral abdominal fat. As increased visceral abdominal fat is associated with excess morbidity and mortality, vagal de-afferentation may be a useful adjunct in bariatric surgery. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-10DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-1968-4Authors A. T. Stearns, Department of Surgery, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, 75 Francis Street, Boston, MA 02115, USAA. Balakrishnan, Department of Surgery, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, 75 Francis Street, Boston, MA ... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5477257 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 17:26:35 +0100 5477257 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5477259&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fr258851843t71m21%2F Conclusion  The expression of MYO5B was downregulated in gastric cancer and inactivation of MYO5B may contribute to tumorigenesis. Therefore, MYO5B may become an important biomarker for gastric cancer in the future. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-6DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-1989-zAuthors Wenjie Dong, Department of Internal Medicine-Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhengzhou University, 1 Western Jianshe Road, Zhengzhou, 450052 People’s Republic of ChinaXiaobing Chen, Department of Medical Oncology, Henan Tumor Hospital, Zhengzhou, People’s Republic of ChinaPing Chen, Department of Gastroenterology, Rui-jin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, People’s Republic of ChinaDongli Yue, Department of Internal Medicine-Onc... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5477259 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 19:31:39 +0100 5477259 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5477258&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fj4441331643p5722%2F Conclusion  This study demonstrated that an integrated model of alcohol treatment and medical care could be successfully implemented in a hepatology clinic with significant favorable impact on alcohol use and abstinence among patients with chronic HCV. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-9DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-1976-4Authors Rae Jean Proeschold-Bell, Duke Global Health Institute, Center for Health Policy and Inequalities Research, Duke University, 2812 Erwin Rd., #403, Durham, NC 27705, USAAshwin A. Patkar, Duke Addictions Program and Substance Abuse Consultation Services, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USASusanna Naggie, Duke Clinical Research Institute, Duke School of Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC 27710, U... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5477258 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 19:31:39 +0100 5477258 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5477261&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F155p24htl92681t4%2F Conclusion  PPIs appear to be capable of transiently resolving multiple inflammatory cell subsets including eosinophils, mast cells, and CD45RO cells. Our data suggest that patients with PPIRee should have continued monitoring for EoE during PPI monotherapy. The numbers of patients in whom PPIRee is a transient phenomenon and whether PPIRee represents a sub-phenotype of EoE in children merits further investigation. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Case ReportPages 1-7DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-1991-5Authors Ranjan Dohil, Departments of Pediatrics and Pathology, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USARobert O. Newbury, Departments of Pediatrics and Pathology, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA, USASeema Aceves, Departments of Pediatrics ... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5477261 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 19:31:38 +0100 5477261 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5477260&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fh37460q418u61552%2F Conclusions  ETV plus ADV combination therapy effectively reduced serum HBV DNA levels in patients with CHB who developed resistance to both LMV and ETV. Additional long-term studies are needed to assess the effect of long-term treatment with these drugs. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-8DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-1988-0Authors Jung Won Jeon, Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, 149 Sangil-dong, Gangdong-gu, Seoul, 134-727 KoreaHyun Phil Shin, Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, 149 Sangil-dong, Gangdong-gu, Seoul, 134-727 KoreaJoung Il Lee, Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, 149 Sangil-dong, Gangdong-gu, Seoul, 134-727 Korea... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5477260 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 19:31:38 +0100 5477260 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5450008&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F03510167um58jm34%2F Conclusion  IEC-6 cells lacking GLUT2 translocate GLUT2 apically when transfected to express GLUT2. Translocation of GLUT2 occurs through glucose stimulation via a PKC-dependent signaling pathway and requires integrity of the microtubular skeletal structure. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-10DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-1984-4Authors Ye Zheng, Department of Surgery and The Gastroenterology Research Unit, Mayo Clinic (GU 10-01), 200 1st Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USAMichael G. Sarr, Department of Surgery and The Gastroenterology Research Unit, Mayo Clinic (GU 10-01), 200 1st Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USA Journal Digestive Diseases and SciencesOnline ISSN 1573-2568Print ISSN 0163-2116 (Source: Digestive Diseases and Sciences) Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5450008 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 17:51:20 +0100 5450008 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5450009&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fp6548014p2vk0413%2F Content Type Journal ArticleCategory IN MEMORIAMPages 1-3DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-1983-5 Journal Digestive Diseases and SciencesOnline ISSN 1573-2568Print ISSN 0163-2116 (Source: Digestive Diseases and Sciences) Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5450009 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 17:51:19 +0100 5450009 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5450010&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fu064223460923k45%2F Conclusions  Colorectal cancers tend to be diagnosed at earlier stages among persons with UC, but there is no difference in 3-year survival rates for colorectal cancer among individuals with and without UC. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-5DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-1966-6Authors Aasma Shaukat, Section of Gastroenterology, VA Medical Center, University of Minnesota, Gastroenterology Section 111-D, 1-Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417, USANadim I. Salfiti, Section of Gastroenterology, VA Medical Center, University of Minnesota, Gastroenterology Section 111-D, 1-Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417, USADaniel J. Virnig, Section of Gastroenterology, VA Medical Center, University of Minnesota, Gastroenterology Section 111-D, 1-Veterans Driv... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5450010 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 17:37:53 +0100 5450010 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5432341&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F14p08x8604840434%2F Conclusion  e-PTFE tended to form biofilms more frequently than polyurethane and silicone during bile exposure. e-PTFE seemed to be less durable than silicone and polyurethane, however, as clinically applicable material because of strong absolute tensile/tear strengths. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-8DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-1958-6Authors Byoung Wook Bang, Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Inha University School of Medicine, 7-206, 3-Ga, Sinheung-Dong, Jung-Gu, Incheon, 400-711 South KoreaSeok Jeong, Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Inha University School of Medicine, 7-206, 3-Ga, Sinheung-Dong, Jung-Gu, Incheon, 400-711 South KoreaDon Haeng Lee, Division of Gastroenterology, Depa... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5432341 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 17:29:28 +0100 5432341 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5422993&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F6116u36815854800%2F Content Type Journal ArticleCategory CorrespondencePages 1-2DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-1971-9Authors Antonio Garrido Serrano, Department of Digestive Diseases, University Hospital Virgen del Rocío, c/Carmen de Burgos, 19. Tomares, 41940 Seville, SpainRafael León, Department of Digestive Diseases, University Hospital Virgen del Rocío, c/Carmen de Burgos, 19. Tomares, 41940 Seville, SpainManuel Sayago, Department of Digestive Diseases, University Hospital Virgen del Rocío, c/Carmen de Burgos, 19. Tomares, 41940 Seville, SpainJose Luis Márquez, Department of Digestive Diseases, University Hospital Virgen del Rocío, c/Carmen de Burgos, 19. Tomares, 41940 Seville, Spain Journal Digestive Diseases and SciencesOnline ISSN 1573-2568Print ISSN 0163-2116 (Source: Digestive Diseases and ... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5422993 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:59:46 +0100 5422993 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5422995&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fl5761q41t6h82312%2F Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Stanford Multidisciplinary SeminarsPages 1-4DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-1967-5Authors Motaz Qadan, Department of Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, 300 Pasteur Drive, Stanford, CA 94305, USABrendan Visser, Department of Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, 300 Pasteur Drive, Stanford, CA 94305, USAJinah Kim, Department of Pathology, Stanford University School of Medicine, 300 Pasteur Drive, Stanford, CA 94305, USAReetesh Pai, Department of Pathology, Stanford University School of Medicine, 300 Pasteur Drive, Stanford, CA 94305, USAGeorge Triadafilopoulos, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Stanford University School of Medicine, 300 Pasteur Drive, Stanford, CA 94305, USA Journal Digestive Diseases and SciencesOn... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5422995 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:59:45 +0100 5422995 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5422994&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fvh166v5l40852466%2F Conclusions  The majority of CD patients respond to dose intensification, and a substantial portion will experience durable response such that infliximab therapy is successfully extended by one or more years. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-7DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-1969-3Authors Kirk K. Lin, Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of California at San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USAFernando Velayos, Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of California at San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USAElena Fisher, Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of California at San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USAJonathan P. Terdiman, Division of Gastroe... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5422994 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:59:45 +0100 5422994 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5422996&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F4u86133388704567%2F Conclusions  Pathological conditions of the stomach relate to higher gastric acid secretion correlates with grade M esophagitis. In grade M cases, appearance of MR may reflect higher gastric acid secretion or severe acid reflux than cases that have grade MW only. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-9DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-1949-7Authors Tomomitsu Tahara, Department of Gastroenterology, Fujita Health University School of Medicine, 1-98 Dengakugakubo, Kutsukake-cho, Toyoake, Aichi, 470-1192 JapanTomoyuki Shibata, Department of Gastroenterology, Fujita Health University School of Medicine, 1-98 Dengakugakubo, Kutsukake-cho, Toyoake, Aichi, 470-1192 JapanMasakatsu Nakamura, Department of Gastroenterology, Fujita Health University School of Medicine... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5422996 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:59:44 +0100 5422996 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5409400&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fqv07773760219850%2F Conclusions  Microscopic duodenitis in H. pylori-infected patients may play a major role in producing and aggravating symptoms in FD patients and may be a determinant factor to consider in whether to treat H. pylori infection in functional dyspepsia. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-6DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-1960-zAuthors Seyed Amir Mirbagheri, Department of Internal Medicine, Amir-Alam Hospital, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, North Sa’adi Street, 13145-784 Tehran, IranNasim Khajavirad, Department of Internal Medicine, Amir-Alam Hospital, School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, North Sa’adi Street, 13145-784 Tehran, IranNasser Rakhshani, Department of Pathology, Firoozgar Hospital, School of ... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5409400 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 12:49:29 +0100 5409400 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5409401&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F0714316687655g42%2F Conclusions  In North American patients undergoing ERCP, 1.1% of patients had APBJ. Our study population was predominately Caucasian, male, and in all but one patient lacked a history of prior pancreatitis. No patient developed post-ERCP pancreatitis. This suggests that APBJ may have different clinical manifestations in a North American population when compared to Asian populations. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-5DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-1964-8Authors Amer A. Alkhatib, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Utah, 30 North 1900 East, SOM 4R118, Salt Lake City, UT 84132-2410, USAKristen Hilden, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, School of Medic... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5409401 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 12:49:27 +0100 5409401 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5409402&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fj623823702pn1v44%2F Conclusions  Pediatric patients with newly diagnosed Crohn’s disease and the presence of ASCA antibodies have lower mean height and weight z-scores. This study provides evidence that specific subsets of children with Crohn’s disease may be at greater risk of growth impairment. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-6DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-1954-xAuthors Anna K. Trauernicht, Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology/Hepatology/Nutrition, James Whitcomb Riley Hospital for Children, Indiana University School of Medicine, 702 Barnhill Drive/ROC 4210, Indianapolis, IN 46202-5225, USASteven J. Steiner, Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology/Hepatology/Nutrition, James Whitcomb Riley Hospital for Children, Indiana University School of Medicine, 702 Bar... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5409402 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 16:53:27 +0100 5409402 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5409403&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fru12967275x07536%2F We describe four patients with jaundice caused by drug-induced liver injury, where the most likely agent was a statin drug, over a period of approximately three year in Iceland. We calculate the risk of jaundice caused by statin drugs, from sale in the whole country of Iceland, to be one in 17,434 users a year. This is a higher risk than has previously been estimated and we challenge the current opinion that statins rarely cause clinically significant drug-induced liver injury and encourage alertness when managing patients with statins with regard to clinical signs of hepatitis before jaundice occurs. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Case ReportPages 1-6DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-1950-1Authors Ottar M. Bergmann, Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Gastroenterology and He... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5409403 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 16:53:26 +0100 5409403 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5409404&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fx44t87772122w062%2F Conclusions  Intrauterine exposure to PPIs was not associated with increased risk for congenital malformations, perinatal mortality, or morbidity. These results are strengthened with the inclusion of data from medical pregnancy terminations. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-7DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-1940-3Authors I. Matok, Department of Epidemiology and Health Services Evaluation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva, IsraelA. Levy, Department of Epidemiology and Health Services Evaluation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva, IsraelA. Wiznitzer, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva, Isra... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5409404 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 19:15:10 +0100 5409404 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5409405&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fe6451g607w174466%2F Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Stanford Multidisciplinary SeminarsPages 1-4DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-1946-xAuthors Ashish Nimgaonkar, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Stanford University Hospital, Stanford, CA, USAJung W. Choi, Department of Radiology, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL, USALinda Nguyen, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Stanford University Hospital, Stanford, CA, USAGeorge Triadafilopoulos, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Stanford University Hospital, Stanford, CA, USA Journal Digestive Diseases and SciencesOnline ISSN 1573-2568Print ISSN 0163-2116 (Source: Digestive Diseases and Sciences) Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5409405 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 19:15:09 +0100 5409405 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5388448&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F4t77591t3622u35x%2F Conclusions  LS performs better than CECDAI in describing small-bowel inflammation, especially at FC levels of <100 μg/g. Furthermore, CECDAI levels of 3.8 and 5.8 seem to correspond to LS thresholds of 135 and 790, respectively. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-7DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-1956-8Authors Anastasios Koulaouzidis, Centre for Liver and Digestive Disorders, Endoscopy Unit, The Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, 51 Little France Crescent, Edinburgh, EH16 4SA Scotland, UKSarah Douglas, Centre for Liver and Digestive Disorders, Endoscopy Unit, The Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, 51 Little France Crescent, Edinburgh, EH16 4SA Scotland, UKJohn N. Plevris, Centre for Liver and Digestive Disorders, Endoscopy Unit, The Royal Infirmary of ... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5388448 Sat, 05 Nov 2011 17:09:39 +0100 5388448 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5388447&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fc8w3218221150638%2F Abstract  Cholangiocarcinoma (CC) is a rare primary malignancy of the biliary tract with a dismal prognosis. Curative resection can only be applied to a small proportion of early diagnosed patients. Palliative biliary drainage by either percutaneous or endoscopic insertion of endoprostheses improves quality-of-life by reducing pruritis, cholangitis, and pain, but has been reported to improve survival time only slightly. Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a relatively new local, minimally invasive palliative strategy for unresectable CC. PDT uses a photosensitive molecule that accumulates in proliferating tissue such as tumors. Activation of the photosensitizer by use of light of a specific wavelength generates reactive oxygen species leading to selective tumor-cell death. After ... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5388447 Sat, 05 Nov 2011 17:09:39 +0100 5388447 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5388450&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F3w511m732q116536%2F Conclusions  Younger age (<30 years) and increased C-reactive protein level at remission were independent predictors of relapse in Crohn’s disease patients receiving thiopurines to maintain remission. These high-risk groups warrant closer observation and possibly early introduction of biological agents. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-9DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-1955-9Authors Jae Jun Park, Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 120-752 KoreaJae Hee Cheon, Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 120-752 KoreaSung Pil Hong, Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, 50 Yons... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5388450 Sat, 05 Nov 2011 17:09:38 +0100 5388450 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5388449&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fbl17658nj2w24583%2F Conclusions  The expression of AGE and RAGE is up-regulated in the small intestine and colon of diabetic rats. The increased AGE and RAGE levels may contribute to diabetic GI dysfunction. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-10DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-1951-0Authors Pengmin Chen, Mech-Sense, Aalborg Hospital, Sdr. Skovvej 15, 9000 Aalborg, DenmarkJingbo Zhao, Mech-Sense, Aalborg Hospital, Sdr. Skovvej 15, 9000 Aalborg, DenmarkHans Gregersen, Sino-Danish Centre for Education and Research, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark Journal Digestive Diseases and SciencesOnline ISSN 1573-2568Print ISSN 0163-2116 (Source: Digestive Diseases and Sciences) Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5388449 Sat, 05 Nov 2011 17:09:38 +0100 5388449 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5388451&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fj092t265672v7517%2F Conclusions  Colorectal stent insertion does not induce significant bacteremia in patients with colorectal obstruction. These findings suggest that the routine use of prophylactic antibiotics may not be necessary in colorectal stent insertion. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-5DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-1962-xAuthors Yeon Joo Chun, Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea College of Medicine, #505, Banpo-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul, 137-701 KoreaNa Ri Yoon, Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea College of Medicine, #505, Banpo-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul, 137-701 KoreaJae Myung Park, Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicin... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5388451 Sat, 05 Nov 2011 17:09:36 +0100 5388451 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5388452&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F4414l330jk011588%2F Conclusion  SD consumption is associated with H. pylori infection in individuals with chronic dyspepsia. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-6DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-1963-9Authors W. Nseir, Department of Internal Medicine, Holy Family Hospital, P.O.B. 8, Zip 16100 Nazareth, IsraelJ. Mograbi, Department of Internal Medicine, Holy Family Hospital, P.O.B. 8, Zip 16100 Nazareth, IsraelN. Di Castro, Kupat Holim Maccabi, Haifa, IsraelO. Abu-Elheja, Department of Internal Medicine, Holy Family Hospital, P.O.B. 8, Zip 16100 Nazareth, IsraelZ. Abu-Rahmeh, Radiology Department, Holy Family Hospital, Nazareth, IsraelI. Khamaysi, Gastroenterology Unit, Holy Family Hospital, Nazareth, IsraelM. Samara, Gastroenterology Unit, Holy Family Hospital, Nazareth, Is... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5388452 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 16:53:23 +0100 5388452 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5388454&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Ft426537376641t46%2F Conclusion  The cause of these observations could be primary genetic defect(s), secondary to altered serotonin and/or PYY signaling systems and/or subclinical inflammation. Serotonin activates the submucosal sensory branch of the enteric nervous system and controls gastrointestinal motility and chloride secretion via interneurons and motor neurons. PYY stimulates absorption of water and electrolytes, and inhibits prostaglandin (PG) E2, and vasoactive intestinal peptide, which stimulates intestinal fluid secretion and is a major regulator of the “ileal brake”. Although the cause and effect relationship of these findings is difficult to elucidate, the abnormalities reported here might contribute to the symptoms associated with IBS. Content Type Journal ArticleCate... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5388454 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 16:53:21 +0100 5388454 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5388453&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Ft025472128987320%2F Conclusions  Diagnostic and staging EUS has matured and has proven its clinical impact on patient management. Therapeutic or interventional EUS is still evolving and more quality research and data are needed to establish EUS as the best next intervention to perform once firm evidence is available. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory ReviewPages 1-8DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-1961-yAuthors Pietro Fusaroli, Department of Clinical Medicine, GI Unit, University of Bologna/Hospital of Imola, Bologna, ItalyDimitrios Kypraios, Department of Clinical Medicine, GI Unit, University of Bologna/Hospital of Imola, Bologna, ItalyMohamad A. Eloubeidi, American University of Beirut School of Medicine, Beirut, LebanonGiancarlo Caletti, Department of Clinical Medicine, GI Unit, University... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5388453 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 16:53:21 +0100 5388453 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5388455&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fk83575k6686k7w18%2F Conclusion  GOO stimulates ghrelin dynamics and then enhances the mechanistic expression of gastric cellular communication network molecules between nerves and smooth muscle cells. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-7DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-1953-yAuthors Eisuke Iwasaki, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Keio University School of Medicine, 35 Shinanomachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-8582, JapanHidekazu Suzuki, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Keio University School of Medicine, 35 Shinanomachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-8582, JapanTatsuhiro Masaoka, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Keio University School of Medicine, 35... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5388455 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 16:56:20 +0100 5388455 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5388457&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F3w2h461635374748%2F Conclusions  Patients with CD require higher doses of sedation during upper and lower endoscopy compared to age and gender-matched controls. Putative explanations, such as visceral hypersensitivity, chronic opioid/anxiolytic use, or underlying neuropsychiatric illness, should be evaluated prospectively. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-6DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-1959-5Authors Benjamin Lebwohl, The Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University, 180 Fort Washington Avenue, Suite 936, New York, NY, USABenjamin Hassid, The Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University, 180 Fort Washington Avenue, Suite 936, New York, NY, USASteven Ludwin, The Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University, 180 Fort Washington Avenue, Suite 936, New York, NY, USASuzan... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5388457 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 16:56:19 +0100 5388457 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5388456&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fbw1482n8312k2q75%2F Conclusions  Male sex and active smoking are risk factors for prevalent adenomas, proximal adenomas, and advanced adenomas. The prevalence of adenomas is similar in black Americans 45–49 compared to older black and white patients. We did not find that the recognized proximal distribution of CRC in black Americans parallels a similar distribution in adenomas in this group. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-7DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-1952-zAuthors Frank K. Friedenberg, Department of Medicine and Gastroenterology Section, Temple University School of Medicine, 3401 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140, USAMandeep Singh, Department of Medicine and Gastroenterology Section, Temple University School of Medicine, 3401 North Broad Street, Phila... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5388456 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 16:56:19 +0100 5388456 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5362389&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fv751r524684h440q%2F Conclusion  Downregulation of HMGB1 could obviously inhibit the growth of HCCLM3 cells, and their migration and invasion ability. HMGB1 may serve as a potential target for treatment of HCC. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-7DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-1944-zAuthors Wei Jiang, Department of General Surgery, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008 Hunan, ChinaZhiming Wang, Department of General Surgery, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008 Hunan, ChinaXinying Li, Department of General Surgery, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008 Hunan, ChinaJindong Li, Department of General Surgery, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410008 Hunan, ChinaYun Huang, Department of... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5362389 Sat, 29 Oct 2011 05:46:43 +0100 5362389 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5362388&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fwg600mh27g6v81qx%2F Conclusions  Intestinal permeability and morphology improved significantly in both glutamine and ACG. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-13DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-1947-9Authors Jaya Benjamin, Department of Gastroenterology and Human Nutrition, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi, 110029 IndiaGovind Makharia, Department of Gastroenterology and Human Nutrition, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi, 110029 IndiaVineet Ahuja, Department of Gastroenterology and Human Nutrition, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi, 110029 IndiaK. D. Anand Rajan, Department of Pathology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, IndiaMani Kalaivani, Department of Biostatistic... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5362388 Sat, 29 Oct 2011 05:46:43 +0100 5362388 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5362387&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F6034ru2n5314524t%2F Conclusions  The cystine-uptake system only minimally affects the biological effects of BR11, as evidenced by histological and macroscopic colitic changes. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-7DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-1943-0Authors Haydn L. Atkins, School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Faculty of Sciences, University of Adelaide, Roseworthy Campus, Adelaide, SA 5371, AustraliaMark S. Geier, School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Faculty of Sciences, University of Adelaide, Roseworthy Campus, Adelaide, SA 5371, AustraliaLuca D. Prisciandaro, School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Faculty of Sciences, University of Adelaide, Roseworthy Campus, Adelaide, SA 5371, AustraliaAshok K. Pattanaik, Clinical and Pet Nutrition Laboratory, Division... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5362387 Sat, 29 Oct 2011 05:46:43 +0100 5362387 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5348704&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fg4171m444063g613%2F Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Stanford Multidisciplinary SeminarsPages 1-5DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-1945-yAuthors Sundeep Singh, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Stanford University School of Medicine, 300 Pasteur Drive, Always Building M211, Stanford, CA 94305, USAUri Ladabaum, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Stanford University School of Medicine, 300 Pasteur Drive, Always Building M211, Stanford, CA 94305, USADavid M. Hovsepian, Division of Interventional Radiology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USAGeorge Triadafilopoulos, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Stanford University School of Medicine, 300 Pasteur Drive, Always Building M211, Stanford, CA 94305, USA Journal Digestive Diseases and SciencesOnline ISSN 157... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5348704 Fri, 21 Oct 2011 16:01:26 +0100 5348704 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5336903&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fy034h7473214h704%2F Conclusions  In the present study, the majority of cases of acute GVHD demonstrate diffuse upper and lower gastrointestinal involvement with rectal, sigmoid, gastric and duodenal biopsies having similarly diagnostic yield. Based on our findings, we recommend starting with flexible sigmoidoscopy with rectal biopsy alone in patients who are poor candidates to undergo full colonoscopy with sedation or in those in whom GVHD is strongly suspected based on clinical findings. However, more extensive evaluations may be necessary to rule out infection and should be considered in those with no contraindications to sedation and in whom other differential diagnoses are also being considered. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-6DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-19... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5336903 Wed, 19 Oct 2011 15:45:33 +0100 5336903 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5336904&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F67511n20032v4117%2F Content Type Journal ArticleCategory In MemoriamPages 1-3DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-1942-1Authors Aijaz Ahmed, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USACarlos O. Esquivel, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA Journal Digestive Diseases and SciencesOnline ISSN 1573-2568Print ISSN 0163-2116 (Source: Digestive Diseases and Sciences) Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5336904 Tue, 18 Oct 2011 15:58:09 +0100 5336904 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5336905&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F55l63785v26781vq%2F Conclusion  More than half of the patients in our cohort with nonspecific esophageal motility disorders showed a transition into achalasia. Neither manometric nor clinical findings predicted the progression of nonspecific esophageal motility disorders. However, young patients were more likely to progress to achalasia. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-7DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-1937-yAuthors Michaela Müller, Department of Gastroenterology, Deutsche Klinik für Diagnostik, Aukammallee 33, 65191 Wiesbaden, GermanyAlexander J. Eckardt, Department of Gastroenterology, Deutsche Klinik für Diagnostik, Aukammallee 33, 65191 Wiesbaden, GermanyBjörn Göpel, Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Klinikum Ludwigshafen, Bremserstr. 79, 6... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5336905 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 16:03:24 +0100 5336905 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5324533&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fv40v2773g24686m3%2F Conclusion  New therapies targeting neural and transmitter mediation including 5-HT, VIP, NPY, as well as toxin receptors and channels activated during acute infectious diarrhea could usher in a novel approach to enhancing glucose–electrolyte solutions used in the treatment of acute diarrhea. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory ReviewPages 1-9DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-1939-9Authors Michael Camilleri, Clinical Enteric Neuroscience Translational and Epidemiological Research (C.E.N.T.E.R.), College of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Charlton 8-110, 200 First St. S.W., Rochester, MN 55905, USASara Nullens, Clinical Enteric Neuroscience Translational and Epidemiological Research (C.E.N.T.E.R.), College of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Charlton 8-110, 200 First St. S.W., Rochester, MN 559... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5324533 Fri, 14 Oct 2011 15:43:50 +0100 5324533 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5324532&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F56713w40r4v17346%2F Conclusions  Respondents endorsed most—but not all—CDC supported HBV screening practices. Lower adherence was predicted by specific and modifiable KAB profiles, and by younger age. Future efforts to improve adherence should target trainees, emphasize the importance of obtaining sexual histories in high risk patients, and inform that HBV is predominantly a heterosexually transmitted infection. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-17DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-1928-zAuthors Temitope Foster, Division of Digestive Diseases, Emory University School of Medicine, 49 Jesse Hill Jr. Dr. S.E. Rm 437, Atlanta, GA 30303, USAHuiming Hon, Division of Digestive Diseases, Emory University School of Medicine, 49 Jesse Hill Jr. Dr. S.E. Rm 437, Atlanta, GA 30303... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5324532 Fri, 14 Oct 2011 15:43:50 +0100 5324532 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5324535&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F242508469547w84g%2F Conclusions  The optimal duration of PPI treatment varies based on the initial ulcer size. Patients with an ESD-induced ulcer over 40 mm should be treated with an 8-week course of PPIs. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-6DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-1941-2Authors Suck-Ho Lee, Department of Internal Medicine, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Cheonan Hospital, 23-20 Bongmyung-Dong, Cheonan, Choongnam 330-721, KoreaChang Kyun Lee, Department of Internal Medicine, Kyung Hee University School of Medicine, Seoul, KoreaIl-Kwun Chung, Department of Internal Medicine, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Cheonan Hospital, 23-20 Bongmyung-Dong, Cheonan, Choongnam 330-721, KoreaYun Suk Shim, Department of Internal Medicine, Soonchu... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5324535 Fri, 14 Oct 2011 10:47:46 +0100 5324535 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5324534&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fa70v237l1773grg8%2F Conclusions  The finding in this study suggests that ulinastatin could be a potential agent for prevention and treatment of acute liver injury induced by LPS/d-gal. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-6DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-1927-0Authors Jie Lu, Department of Gastroenterology, The Tenth Shanghai Hospital, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200072 ChinaYong-Ping Chen, Department of Infectious and Liver Disease, First Affiliated Hospital, Whenzhou Medical College, Wenzhou, 23000 ChinaRong Wan, Department of Gastroenterology, The Tenth Shanghai Hospital, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200072 ChinaChuan-Yong Guo, Department of Gastroenterology, The Tenth Shanghai Hospital, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200072 ChinaXing-Peng Wang, Department of Gastroenter... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5324534 Fri, 14 Oct 2011 10:47:46 +0100 5324534 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5324536&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Ffw5574202263342n%2F Conclusions  Taurine seems to improve hepatic steatosis by reducing oxidative stress and increasing SIRT1 expression. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-8DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-1931-4Authors Thais Ortiz Hammes, Laboratório de Hepatologia e Gastroenterologia Experimental, Centro de Pesquisa Experimental, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, Rua Ramiro Barcelos 2350, Porto Alegre, RS 90035-903, BrazilGabriela Lima Pedroso, Laboratório de Hepatologia e Gastroenterologia Experimental, Centro de Pesquisa Experimental, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, Rua Ramiro Barcelos 2350, Porto Alegre, RS 90035-903, BrazilCarolina Rigatti Hartmann, Laboratório de Hepatologia e Gastroenterologia Experimental, Centro de Pesquisa Experimental, Hospital de... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5324536 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 15:49:19 +0100 5324536 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5324537&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F7m275136r6666182%2F Conclusions  MMP-9 serum concentration increasing along with the activity of the disease, exhibiting high specificity and correlating well with the indices of inflammation might be of better usefulness in the prediction of CD activity status in children than MMP-3. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-7DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-1936-zAuthors Anna Kofla-Dlubacz, 2nd Department and Clinic of Paediatrics, Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Wroclaw Medical University, Wroclaw, PolandMalgorzata Matusiewicz, Department of Medical Biochemistry, Wroclaw Medical University, Chalubinskiego 10, 50-358 Wroclaw, PolandMalgorzata Krzystek-Korpacka, Department of Medical Biochemistry, Wroclaw Medical University, Chalubinskiego 10, 50-358 Wroclaw, PolandBarbara Iwan... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5324537 Thu, 13 Oct 2011 15:49:18 +0100 5324537 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5316212&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fb632317k3212t576%2F Abstract Background  Proctitis is a common problem and is most frequently associated with inflammatory bowel diseases. However, the incidence of infectious proctitis appears to be rising, especially in men who have sex with men. This may be due to the rise of people participating in receptive anal sex as well as the increase in sexually transmitted infections. The most frequently reported pathogens include Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Chlamydia trachomatis, Treponema pallidum, and herpes simplex. Diagnosis  Symptoms of infectious proctitis can include rectal blood and mucous discharge, anorectal pain, ulcers, and occasionally lymphadenopathy and fever. History and physical examination are crucial in establishing a diagnosis, supported by endoscopy, histology, se... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5316212 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 16:06:57 +0100 5316212 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5316213&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fa261302477102267%2F Conclusions  An “ultra-rapid” virological response, young age, low initial γ-GT/ALT-ratio and absence of steatosis were each associated with an SVR in those receiving IFN-α2a monotherapy. Therefore, monotherapy in these patients should still be discussed independently of the existence of the IL28B polymorphisms. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-9DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-1933-2Authors Ahmad Amanzada, Department of Gastroenterology and Endocrinology, University Medical Center Göttingen, Georg-August-University, Robert-Koch-Straße 40, 37075 Göttingen, GermanyArmin Goralczyk, General and Visceral Surgery, University Medical Center Göttingen, Göttingen, GermanyFederico Moriconi, Department of Gastroenterology and Endocrinology, Univers... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5316213 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 16:06:56 +0100 5316213 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5316214&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fa6372717tx671014%2F Conclusions  SVR to previous IFN treatment before the development of HCV-related HCC was associated with lower risk of the second recurrence of HCC and better survival. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-10DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-1934-1Authors Hirokazu Miyatake, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2-5-1, Shikata-cho, Kita-ku, Okayama, 700-8558 JapanYoshiyuki Kobayashi, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2-5-1, Shikata-cho, Kita-ku, Okayama, 700-8558 JapanYoshiaki Iwasaki, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Okayama University Graduate Sc... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5316214 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 15:54:14 +0100 5316214 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5316215&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F2m6l620g29873500%2F Conclusions  Autophagy is frequently seen in bile ductular cells in DRs in PBC. Since cellular senescence of bile ductular cells is rather frequent in the advanced stage of PBC, autophagy may precede cellular senescence of bile ductular cells in DRs in PBC. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-7DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-1929-yAuthors Motoko Sasaki, Department of Human Pathology, Kanazawa University Graduate School of Medicine, Kanazawa, 920-8640 JapanMasami Miyakoshi, Department of Human Pathology, Kanazawa University Graduate School of Medicine, Kanazawa, 920-8640 JapanYasunori Sato, Department of Human Pathology, Kanazawa University Graduate School of Medicine, Kanazawa, 920-8640 JapanYasuni Nakanuma, Department of Human Pathology, Kanazawa Univ... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5316215 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 15:54:13 +0100 5316215 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5316216&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F64522k8t26j1k055%2F Content Type Journal ArticleCategory CorrespondencePages 1-2DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-1923-4Authors Levent Filik, Ankara Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey Journal Digestive Diseases and SciencesOnline ISSN 1573-2568Print ISSN 0163-2116 (Source: Digestive Diseases and Sciences) Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5316216 Mon, 10 Oct 2011 15:02:35 +0100 5316216 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5305110&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fbgx21m76lx608262%2F Abstract  Barrett’s esophagus (BE) is defined as the metaplastic conversion of esophageal squamous epithelium to intestinalized columnar epithelium. As a premalignant lesion of esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC), BE develops as a result of chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Many studies have been conducted to understand the molecular mechanisms of this disease. This review summarizes recent results involving squamous and intestinal transcription factors, signaling pathways, stromal factors, microRNAs, and other factors in the development of BE. A conceptual framework is proposed to guide future studies. We expect elucidation of the molecular mechanisms of BE to help in the development of improved management of GERD, BE, and EAC. Content Type Journal ArticleC... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5305110 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:58:55 +0100 5305110 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5305109&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fup94q37780127835%2F Conclusions  The most common practical screening strategy for patients with atrophic gastritis and intestinal metaplasia in Korea was annual endoscopic examination. However, a new program estimating individualized gastric cancer risk might be needed because of the low inter-observer agreement in the endoscopic diagnosis of atrophic gastritis and intestinal metaplasia. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-7DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-1919-0Authors Woon Geon Shin, Department of Internal Medicine, Hallym University College of Medicine, Seoul, KoreaHeung Up Kim, Department of Internal Medicine, Jeju University College of Medicine, Jeju, KoreaHo June Song, Department of Internal Medicine, Ulsan University College of Medicine, Seoul, KoreaSu Jin Hong, De... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5305109 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:58:55 +0100 5305109 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5305112&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F3884601764370150%2F Conclusions  These results suggested that Th17 cells as well as IL-17 might be related with disease severity and prognosis in ACHBLF patients. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-8DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-1930-5Authors Li-Yuan Wang, Department of Hepatology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Wenhuaxi Road 107#, 250012 Jinan, ChinaQing-Hua Meng, Department of Hepatology, Beijing You An Hospital, Capital Medical University, 100069 Beijing, ChinaZhi-Qiang Zou, Department of Hepatology, Yantai Infectious Disease Hospital, 264001 Yantai, ChinaYu-Chen Fan, Department of Hepatology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Wenhuaxi Road 107#, 250012 Jinan, ChinaJie Han, Department of Hepatology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Wenhuaxi Road 107#, 2... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5305112 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:58:54 +0100 5305112 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5305111&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Ftvk1735032j3114h%2F Conclusions  The present study suggests that high levels of circulating vitamin D are associated with a decreased risk of colorectal adenoma, and especially adenoma located in the proximal colon. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-11DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-1926-1Authors Sung Noh Hong, Department of Internal Medicine, Konkuk University School of Medicine, 4-12 Hwayang-dong, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, 143-729 KoreaJeong Hwan Kim, Department of Internal Medicine, Konkuk University School of Medicine, 4-12 Hwayang-dong, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, 143-729 KoreaWon Hyeok Choe, Department of Internal Medicine, Konkuk University School of Medicine, 4-12 Hwayang-dong, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, 143-729 KoreaSun-Young Lee, Department of Internal Medicine, Konkuk University ... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5305111 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:58:54 +0100 5305111 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5305113&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fam520255713w6035%2F Conclusions  Our study shows that both 0.035″ and 0.025″ guidewires were equally effective with regards to technical success, clinical success, and with regards to the development of complications. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-6DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-1932-3Authors Jessica Chan, Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Utah School of Medicine, Huntsman Cancer Center, 30 N 1900E 4R118, Salt Lake City, UT 84132, USAKristen Hilden, Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Utah School of Medicine, Huntsman Cancer Center, 30 N 1900E 4R118, Salt Lake City, UT 84132, USAJohn Fang, Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Utah School of Medicine, Huntsman Cancer Center, 30 N 1900E 4R118, Salt Lake City, UT 84132, USADouglas... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5305113 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:58:53 +0100 5305113 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5297559&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F95p7437612606674%2F Content Type Journal ArticleCategory EditorialPages 1-3DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-1924-3Authors Maxim S. Petrov, Department of Surgery, The University of Auckland, Private Bag 92019, Auckland, 1142 New Zealand Journal Digestive Diseases and SciencesOnline ISSN 1573-2568Print ISSN 0163-2116 (Source: Digestive Diseases and Sciences) Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5297559 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 05:47:46 +0100 5297559 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5286410&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F5208608473577344%2F Conclusions  Endoscopists who are proficient in the detection of NP-CRN had significantly higher adenoma detection rates—of both polypoid and flat adenomas—compared to endoscopists without training, and were more specific in resection of adenomatous over hyperplastic lesions. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-7DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-1921-6Authors Tonya Kaltenbach, Gastroenterology Section, Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Healthcare System, Division of Gastroenterology, Stanford University School of Medicine, 3801 Miranda Ave, GI-111, Palo Alto, CA 94304, USASarah K. McGill, Gastroenterology Section, Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Healthcare System, Division of Gastroenterology, Stanford University School of Medicine, 3801 Miranda Ave, GI-111, Pa... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5286410 Sun, 02 Oct 2011 05:49:37 +0100 5286410 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5286411&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fb43t343r876q5l84%2F Conclusion  In human cirrhosis, increased hepatic venous ET-1 is associated with IPV and increased hepatic cholangiocyte volume. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-8DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-1905-6Authors David G. Koch, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, ART 7100A, 25 Courtenay Dr. MSC 290, Charleston, SC 29425, USAGalina Bogatkevich, Division of Rheumatology and Immunology, Department of Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, USAVenkat Ramshesh, Department of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, USAJohn J. Lemasters, Department of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences, Medical University of Sout... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5286411 Sat, 01 Oct 2011 06:44:21 +0100 5286411 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5286412&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fr5nh112834664757%2F Conclusion  EUS-FNA is a reliable modality for further characterization of suspected lesions and for establishing a tissue diagnosis. The occurrence of complications of EUS-FNA in this setting is low. Non-functional PNET are more frequently encountered than functional PNET. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-10DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-1912-7Authors Muslim Atiq, Department of Gastroenterology, MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515-Holcombe Blvd., Unit #1466, Houston, TX 77030, USAManoop S. Bhutani, Department of Gastroenterology, MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515-Holcombe Blvd., Unit #1466, Houston, TX 77030, USAMehmet Bektas, Department of Gastroenterology, MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515-Holcombe Blvd., Unit #1466, Houston, TX 77030, USAJeffrey E. Le... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5286412 Sat, 01 Oct 2011 06:44:17 +0100 5286412 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5286414&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fm85758nt4n972167%2F Conclusions  Endoscopic surveillance with directed endotherapy for DLS in FAP is feasible and safe when diligently performed. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-6DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-1917-2Authors Sathya Jaganmohan, Department of Gastroenterology, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USAPatrick M. Lynch, Department of Gastroenterology, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USARamu P. Raju, Department of Gastroenterology, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USAWilliam A. Ross, Department of Gastroenterology, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USAJeffrey E. Lee, Department of Surgical Oncology, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USAGottumukkala S. Raju, Department of Gastroenterology, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, US... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5286414 Fri, 30 Sep 2011 05:53:59 +0100 5286414 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5286413&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F631417446jg88881%2F Content Type Journal ArticleCategory CorrespondencePages 1-2DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-1925-2Authors Ismail Hakki Kalkan, Department of Gastroenterology, Turkiye Yuksek Ihtisas Training and Research Hospital, 06100 Ankara, TurkeySelcuk Disibeyaz, Department of Gastroenterology, Turkiye Yuksek Ihtisas Training and Research Hospital, 06100 Ankara, TurkeyYavuz Beyazit, Department of Gastroenterology, Turkiye Yuksek Ihtisas Training and Research Hospital, 06100 Ankara, TurkeyBulent Odemis, Department of Gastroenterology, Turkiye Yuksek Ihtisas Training and Research Hospital, 06100 Ankara, TurkeyErkin Oztas, Department of Gastroenterology, Turkiye Yuksek Ihtisas Training and Research Hospital, 06100 Ankara, TurkeyErkan Parlak, Department of Gastroenterology, Turkiye Yuksek Ihtisas Training and ... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5286413 Fri, 30 Sep 2011 05:53:59 +0100 5286413 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5286416&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F5475281p445337l5%2F Conclusions  TLR2 and TLR3 expression on cultured esophageal epithelial cells differs from TLR2 and TLR3 expression in esophageal biopsies, which is limited to immune cells during esophagitis. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-13DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-1907-4Authors Daniel J. Mulder, Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Gastrointestinal Diseases Research Unit, Queen’s University, Kingston, ON, CanadaDavid Lobo, Department of Biology and Gastrointestinal Diseases Research Unit, Queen’s University, Kingston, ON, CanadaNanette Mak, Department of Pediatrics, Gastrointestinal Diseases Research Unit, Queen’s University, Kingston, ON, CanadaChristopher J. Justinich, Departments of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Pediatrics, Physiology and Medicin... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5286416 Fri, 30 Sep 2011 05:53:58 +0100 5286416 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5286415&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fd46n017308006717%2F Conclusions  Collectively, our results suggest that the aberrant methylation of CXCL12 frequently occurs in the down-regulation of CXCL12 in gastric cancers and that it may play a role in the metastasis of gastric cancer. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-10DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-1922-5Authors Yu Zhi, Department of Surgical Oncology, First Affiliated Hospital, China Medical University, 110001 Shenyang, People’s Republic of ChinaJing Chen, Department of Surgical Oncology, First Affiliated Hospital, China Medical University, 110001 Shenyang, People’s Republic of ChinaShuanglong Zhang, Department of Surgical Oncology, First Affiliated Hospital, China Medical University, 110001 Shenyang, People’s Republic of ChinaXiaojing Chang, Department... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5286415 Fri, 30 Sep 2011 05:53:58 +0100 5286415 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5286417&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F4k387m246864588j%2F Conclusions  The capsule endoscope usually passes through the pylorus and subsequent segments of the small bowel head-first. This observation suggests that the intestinal peristaltic physiology drives symmetrical bodies with their light part first. The principle of intestinal orientation by weight distribution may bear implications for capsules’ design in the future. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-5DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-1913-6Authors Uri Kopylov, Department of Gastroenterology, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, IsraelNeofytos P. Papageorgiou, Department of Gastroenterology, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, IsraelMoshe Nadler, Department of Gastroenterology, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, IsraelRami Eliakim,... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5286417 Fri, 30 Sep 2011 05:53:57 +0100 5286417 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5274663&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fn6508n1062554u64%2F Conclusions  A minority of HCC patients in a safety-net hospital are eligible for liver transplant at the time of diagnosis. Men have more advanced tumors at presentation, which may be related to more aggressive tumor biology or differential rates of HCC surveillance. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-7DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-1904-7Authors Amit G. Singal, Division of Digestive and Liver Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, UT Southwestern Medical Center, 1801 Inwood Rd Suite 4.420B, Dallas, TX 75390, USAVincent Chan, Division of Digestive and Liver Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, UT Southwestern Medical Center, 1801 Inwood Rd Suite 4.420B, Dallas, TX 75390, USAYonas Getachew, Division of Digestive and Liver Diseases, Departme... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5274663 Wed, 28 Sep 2011 05:48:38 +0100 5274663 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5274662&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fx22625190240x826%2F Conclusion  Xenon-CT is feasible in patients with pancreatic tumors and is able to accurately estimate MVD noninvasively. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-5DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-1915-4Authors Masaru Kubota, Department of Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka University, 2-2 Yamadaoka, Suita-city, Osaka 565-0871, JapanTakamichi Murakami, Department of Radiology, Kinki University Faculty of Medicine, 377-2, Ohno-Higashi, Osaka-Sayama, Osaka 589-8511, JapanHiroaki Nagano, Department of Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka University, 2-2 Yamadaoka, Suita-city, Osaka 565-0871, JapanHidetoshi Eguchi, Department of Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka University, 2-2 Yamadaoka, Suita-city, Osaka 565-0871, JapanShigeru Marubashi,... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5274662 Wed, 28 Sep 2011 05:48:38 +0100 5274662 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5274664&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fm71n736650u21n55%2F Conclusions  The intraperitoneal anastomosis of the reconstructed gastric tube to esophagus demonstrates less complaints of gastroesophageal reflux and reflux esophagitis than the traditional anastomosis of gastric remnant to esophagus in the surgical treatment of types II and III adenocarcinoma of esophagogastric junction in 1-year follow-up. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-8DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-1920-7Authors Xiu-Feng Chen, Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041 Sichuan Province, ChinaBo Zhang, Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041 Sichuan Province, ChinaZhi-Xin Chen, Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, West Chin... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5274664 Wed, 28 Sep 2011 05:48:37 +0100 5274664 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5274666&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F568t859433177910%2F Conclusions  Ad36 previous infection is significantly associated with enhanced weight loss, bright liver disappearance, and recovery of insulin sensitivity through the chosen tailored nutritional interventional treatment. Nonetheless, Ad36 seronegative NAFLD patients’ fatty liver pattern improves, at a lower extent, also without significant weight loss: an effect of dietary changes profile, Mediterranean diet, not only of lowered food caloric intake, is conceivably operating. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-10DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-1903-8Authors Guglielmo M. Trovato, Department of Internal Medicine, Clinica di Medicina Interna e Terapia Medica, Facoltà di Medicina e Chirurgia, Università di Catania, Via Sant’Orsola 30, 95131 Catani... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5274666 Wed, 28 Sep 2011 05:48:36 +0100 5274666 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5274665&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fd066q1u375l35658%2F Conclusions  Post-LT HCC recurrence is higher in our MELD era cohort than the reported rate of 8% at 4 years in Mazzaferro et al.’s study. The risk of HCC recurrence was significantly associated with the number of lesions and size of the largest lesion at the time of DDLT as well as with older donor age. Risk stratification using a predictive model for post-LT HCC recurrence based on pre-LT imaging and donor factors may help guide candidate selection and tailoring of HCC surveillance strategies after LT. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-7DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-1910-9Authors Pratima Sharma, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USAKathy Welch, Department of Biostatistics, University of Michigan, Ann... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5274665 Wed, 28 Sep 2011 05:48:36 +0100 5274665 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5274667&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fl7w181365180ur41%2F Conclusions   H. pylori eradication can enhance SHH and its downstream regulators expression diminishing SHH methylation and reverse gastric phenotype, but not in the patients with high risk for gastric cancer. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-7DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-1916-3Authors Akiko Shiotani, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Kawasaki Medical School, 577 Matsushima, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture 01-0192, JapanTakahisa Murao, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Kawasaki Medical School, 577 Matsushima, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture 01-0192, JapanNoriya Uedo, Department of Gastrointestinal Oncology, Osaka Medical Center for Cancer and Cardiovascular Diseases, Osaka, JapanHi... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5274667 Wed, 28 Sep 2011 05:48:35 +0100 5274667 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5274668&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fe3038h75023n5656%2F Conclusions  A higher admission serum phosphate level and more advanced encephalopathy are associated with a lower likelihood of short-term survival of hospitalized patients with ALF due to ischemic hepatitis. Long-term outcomes are largely determined by underlying cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-9DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-1918-1Authors Ryan M. Taylor, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Kansas, Kansas City, KS, USAShannan Tujios, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan Medical School, University of Michigan Medical Center, 3912 Taubman Center, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-0362, USAKartik Jinjuvadia, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan Medical School, University of... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5274668 Tue, 27 Sep 2011 05:46:05 +0100 5274668 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5251416&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fnw84373110q76m25%2F Conclusions  Enhanced AKT-mediated β-Catenin activation is seen in BE-associated carcinogenesis. Three months after RFA, squamous epithelial growth from SPC populations exhibited increased levels of Pβ-Catenin552. This epithelial response becomes quiescent at 6 months after RFA. These data suggest that elevated Pβ-Catenin552 after RFA denotes a repair response in the neosquamous epithelium 3 months post-RFA. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-9DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-1899-0Authors K. Krishnan, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, 676 N. St. Clair, Suite 1400, Chicago, IL 60611, USAS. Komanduri, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterolo... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5251416 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 15:47:23 +0100 5251416 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5251415&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2Fx50p67xh7737034t%2F We report the first case of tongue hyperpigmentation associated with PEG-INF-2b plus ribavirin administration in a non-Caucasian patient with genotype 4. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Case ReportPages 1-2DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-1914-5Authors Souvik Ghosh, Department of Hepatology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, 160012 IndiaAjay Duseja, Department of Hepatology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, 160012 IndiaRadha Krishan Dhiman, Department of Hepatology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, 160012 IndiaYogesh Kumar Chawla, Department of Hepatology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, 160012 India Journal Digestive Diseases and... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5251415 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 15:47:23 +0100 5251415 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5251414&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F76081m7453ll48u0%2F Conclusions  Using only histology, liver cirrhosis was significantly underestimated. In our cohort, severity of CHC was not clearly affected by race when alcohol use and features of the metabolic syndrome were taken into consideration. However, there was a trend for African Americans to have lower cirrhosis rates. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticlePages 1-6DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-1908-3Authors Mohamed Kohla, Department of Transplantation, California Pacific Medical Center, 2340 Clay Street, Suite 308, San Francisco, CA 94115, USAShunpei Iwata, Department of Transplantation, California Pacific Medical Center, 2340 Clay Street, Suite 308, San Francisco, CA 94115, USARoth Ea, Department of Transplantation, California Pacific Medical Center, 2340 Clay S... Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5251414 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 15:47:23 +0100 5251414 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5251417&cid=s_33434_17_f&fid=33434&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.springerlink.com%2Fcontent%2F675rwq1n12k6353n%2F Content Type Journal ArticleCategory CorrespondencePages 1-2DOI 10.1007/s10620-011-1889-2Authors Leonard B. Weinstock, Department of Gastroenterology, LLC, St. Louis, MO, USA Journal Digestive Diseases and SciencesOnline ISSN 1573-2568Print ISSN 0163-2116 (Source: Digestive Diseases and Sciences) Digestive Diseases and Sciences journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5251417 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 15:47:22 +0100 5251417