MedWorm.com provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest items from the 'World Journal of Gastroenterology' source. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:28:33 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5518890&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22171138%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Awad RA Abstract Exciting new features have been described concerning neurogenic bowel dysfunction, including interactions between the central nervous system, the enteric nervous system, axonal injury, neuronal loss, neurotransmission of noxious and non-noxious stimuli, and the fields of gastroenterology and neurology. Patients with spinal cord injury, myelomeningocele, multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's disease present with serious upper and lower bowel dysfunctions characterized by constipation, incontinence, gastrointestinal motor dysfunction and altered visceral sensitivity. Spinal cord injury is associated with severe autonomic dysfunction, and bowel dysfunction is a major physical and psychological burden for these patients. An adult myelomeningocele patient commonly... World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5518890 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5518890 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5518889&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22171139%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Atta HM Abstract Adhesions are the most frequent complication of abdominopelvic surgery, yet the extent of the problem, and its serious consequences, has not been adequately recognized. Adhesions evolved as a life-saving mechanism to limit the spread of intraperitoneal inflammatory conditions. Three different pathophysiological mechanisms can independently trigger adhesion formation. Mesothelial cell injury and loss during operations, tissue hypoxia and inflammation each promotes adhesion formation separately, and potentiate the effect of each other. Studies have repeatedly demonstrated that interruption of a single pathway does not completely prevent adhesion formation. This review summarizes the pathogenesis of adhesion formation and the results of single gene therapy in... World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5518889 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5518889 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5518887&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22171140%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Smyth EC, Shah MA Abstract The role of whole-body FDG [((18)F) 2-fluoro-2-deoxyglucose] positron emission tomography (PET) scanning as an imaging modality in the management of patients with malignancy has evolved enormously over the past two decades. FDG-PET has demonstrated significant efficacy in the staging, prognostication and detection of occult metastatic disease in malignancies of the gastrointestinal tract, in addition to assessment of the response to cytotoxic chemotherapy in a more timely manner than has traditionally been possible by more conventional imaging tools. The sensitivity and specificity of FDG-PET for the detection and staging of malignancy depend not only on the site and size of the primary tumor and metastases, but also on histological cell type, re... World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5518887 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5518887 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5518886&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22171141%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Osteopontin may play an important role in schistosomal hepatopathology and may promote granuloma formation and liver fibrosis through an unexplored mechanism. PMID: 22171141 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology) World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5518886 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5518886 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5518885&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22171142%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: PH is not an absolute contraindication to liver resection in Child-Pugh class A cirrhotic patients, but resection of 2 or more segments should not be recommended in patients with PH. PMID: 22171142 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology) World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5518885 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5518885 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5518884&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22171143%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The unitary bowel-sleep model based on IRT revealed a strong positive correlation between the severity of IBS symptoms and sleep disturbances. PMID: 22171143 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology) World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5518884 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5518884 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5518883&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22171144%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Increased serum leptin before treatment may predict non-SVR, especially in HCV genotype-1 infected patients, whereas increased ghrelin may predict SVR in genotype-1. PMID: 22171144 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology) World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5518883 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5518883 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5518882&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22171145%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: This is the first study to demonstrate that pantoprazole has a relaxing effect in isolated LESs. These results might have significant clinical implications for the subset of patients using proton pump inhibitors who do not receive full symptomatic alleviation from gastroesophageal reflux disease. PMID: 22171145 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology) World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5518882 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5518882 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5518881&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22171146%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: AFI has application in detecting inflammatory lesions, including microscopic activity in the colonic mucosa of UC patients, based on the green color component of images. PMID: 22171146 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology) World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5518881 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5518881 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5518880&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22171147%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Longer-term, low-dose aspirin administration induced damage in the small bowel. Rebamipide prevented this damage, and may be a candidate drug for treating aspirin-induced small bowel complications. PMID: 22171147 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology) World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5518880 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5518880 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5518879&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22171148%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: MLNR staging predicts survival after gastric cancer more precisely than the 6th and 7th edition UICC N classifications and should be considered as an alternative to current pathological N staging. PMID: 22171148 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology) World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5518879 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5518879 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5518878&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22171149%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kalaitzakis E, Stern N, Sturgess R Abstract Portal vein cannulation is a rare complication of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). It has been reported that it usually occurs after endoscopic sphincterotomy, whereas in cases without prior sphincterotomy, the presence of portobiliary fistulas has been shown. Here, we present a case in which cannulation of the portal vein occurred despite careful wire-guided cannulation and the absence of sphincterotomy. Although fatal cases of cerebral and pulmonary air and/or bile embolism have been reported in patients with combined portal and hepatic vein trauma after ERCP and sphincterotomy, isolated portal vein cannulation, as in the current case, does not usually result in mortality or serious morbidity. However, awa... World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5518878 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5518878 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5518877&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22174542%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Wallace AS, Anderson RB Abstract Hirschsprung's disease is a congenital disorder that occurs in 1:5000 live births. It is characterised by an absence of enteric neurons along a variable region of the gastrointestinal tract. Hirschsprung's disease is classified as a multigenic disorder, because the same phenotype is associated with mutations in multiple distinct genes. Furthermore, the genetics of Hirschsprung's disease are highly complex and not strictly Mendelian. The phenotypic variability and incomplete penetrance observed in Hirschsprung's disease also suggests the involvement of modifier genes. Here, we summarise the current knowledge of the genetics underlying Hirschsprung's disease based on human and animal studies, focusing on the principal causative genes, their i... World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5518877 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5518877 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5518876&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22174543%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Carraro A, Mazloum DE, Bihl F Abstract Gallbladder diseases are very common in developed countries. Complicated gallstone disease represents the most frequent of biliary disorders for which surgery is regularly advocated. As regards, cholecystectomy represents a common abdominal surgical intervention; it can be performed as either an elective intervention or emergency surgery, in the case of gangrene, perforation, peritonitis or sepsis. Nowadays, the laparoscopic approach is preferred over open laparotomy. Globally, numerous cholecystectomies are performed daily; however, little evidence exists regarding assessment of post-surgical quality of life (QOL) following these interventions. To assess post-cholecystectomy QOL, in fact, documentation of high quality care has been s... World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5518876 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5518876 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5518875&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22174544%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Minami Y, Kudo M Abstract Local ablative techniques-percutaneous ethanol injection, microwave coagulation therapy and radiofrequency ablation (RFA)-have been developed to treat unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The success rate of percutaneous ablation therapy for HCC depends on correct targeting of the tumor via an imaging technique. However, probe insertion often is not completely accurate for small HCC nodules, which are poorly defined on conventional B-mode ultrasound (US) alone. Thus, multiple sessions of ablation therapy are frequently required in difficult cases. By means of two breakthroughs in US technology, harmonic imaging and the development of second-generation contrast agents, dynamic contrast-enhanced harmonic US imaging with an intravenous contra... World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5518875 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5518875 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5518874&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22174545%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: HPM and MWM treatment can down-regulate apoptosis of colonic epithelial cells, repair tight junctions and enhance colonic epithelial barrier function in rats with CD. PMID: 22174545 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology) World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5518874 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5518874 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5518873&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22174546%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: In the near future, the burden of CD will increase tremendously. Few Mediterranean countries are able to face this expanding epidemic alone. PMID: 22174546 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology) World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5518873 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5518873 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5518872&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22174547%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: (13)C-MBT is most reproducibly quantified by the cumulative (13)C recovery, but the exactitude thereof may be modestly affected by persistent stimulation of CYP1A2 on repeat examinations. PMID: 22174547 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology) World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5518872 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5518872 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5518871&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22174548%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Identification of YMDD motif mutations should have a positive impact on the selection of proper antiviral medication for patients, even for those who are nucleoside naïve. PMID: 22174548 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology) World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5518871 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5518871 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5518870&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22174549%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Referral to a high-volume center following unsuccessful ERCP is associated with high technical success, with a favorable complication rate, compared to routine ERCP procedures. PMID: 22174549 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology) World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5518870 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5518870 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5518869&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22174550%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Redness, IBE, and microvascular irregularities appear to be closely related to SC lesions. Magnified NBI endoscopy may increase the diagnostic accuracy of CWL endoscopy for SC. PMID: 22174550 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology) World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5518869 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5518869 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5518868&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22174551%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Carriage of the PT20210 mutation is related to an increased rate of liver fibrosis in HCV patients. PMID: 22174551 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology) World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5518868 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5518868 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5518867&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22174552%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: In vivo treatment of congestion and tumescence in the spleen using microwave ablation of water-cooled antenna is a safe and feasible method that is minimally invasive. PMID: 22174552 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology) World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5518867 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5518867 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5518866&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22174553%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Using a number of fast-track and damage control surgical techniques, we have successfully established a stable model of gastric bypass in diabetic rats. PMID: 22174553 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology) World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5518866 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5518866 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5518865&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22174554%26dopt%3DAbstract We present a case of Crohn's disease with gastric, ileal, colon and rectum involvement as well as steroid dependency, which progressed with loss of response to infliximab after three years of therapy. The thorax computed tomography scan demonstrated a pulmonary nodule suspected to be Mtb infection. The patient was started on thalidomide therapy and exhibited an excellent response. PMID: 22174554 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology) World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5518865 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5518865 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5518864&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22174555%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Zhang SP, Wang Z, Wang LX, Liu SJ Abstract A liver-produced hormone, hepcidin, appears to be the key player in iron metabolism. The overexpression of hepcidin is the underlying cause of anemia of inflammation. The identification of compounds inhibiting hepcidin expression could ameliorate anemia associated with inflammation. In the current study, we have demonstrated for the first time that AG490 significantly abolishes hepcidin expression in mice. Our work represents a novel approach to suppress hepcidin expression for treatment of anemia of inflammation and anemias occurring under other conditions. PMID: 22174555 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology) World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5518864 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5518864 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5518905&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22171123%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Brosens LA, Langeveld D, van Hattem WA, Giardiello FM, Offerhaus GJ Abstract Juvenile polyposis syndrome is a rare autosomal dominant syndrome characterized by multiple distinct juvenile polyps in the gastrointestinal tract and an increased risk of colorectal cancer. The cumulative life-time risk of colorectal cancer is 39% and the relative risk is 34. Juvenile polyps have a distinctive histology characterized by an abundance of edematous lamina propria with inflammatory cells and cystically dilated glands lined by cuboidal to columnar epithelium with reactive changes. Clinically, juvenile polyposis syndrome is defined by the presence of 5 or more juvenile polyps in the colorectum, juvenile polyps throughout the gastrointestinal tract or any number of juvenile polyps and a... World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5518905 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5518905 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5518904&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22171124%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Sun C, Rosendahl AH, Ansari D, Andersson R Abstract Pancreatic cancer, as a highly malignant cancer and the fourth cause of cancer-related death in world, is characterized by dismal prognosis, due to rapid disease progression, highly invasive tumour phenotype, and resistance to chemotherapy. Despite significant advances in treatment of the disease during the past decade, the survival rate is little improved. A contributory factor to the poor outcome is the lack of appropriate sensitive and specific biomarkers for early diagnosis. Furthermore, biomarkers for targeting, directing and assessing therapeutic intervention, as well as for detection of residual or recurrent cancer are also needed. Thus, the identification of adequate biomarkers in pancreatic cancer is of extreme i... World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5518904 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5518904 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5518903&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22171125%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Tan YJ Abstract Epidemiological studies have provided overwhelming evidence for a causal role of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in the development of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). However, the pathogenesis of HBV infection and carcinogenesis of HBV-associated HCC are still elusive. This review will summarize the current knowledge on the mechanisms involved in HBV-related liver carcinogenesis. The role of HBV in tumor formation appears to be complex, and may involve both direct and indirect mechanisms. Integration of HBV DNA into the host genome occurs at early steps of clonal tumor expansion, and it has been shown to enhance the host chromosomal instability, leading to large inverted duplications, deletions and chromosomal translocations. It has been shown tha... World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5518903 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5518903 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5518902&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22171126%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Erlotinib can decrease the development of colitis-associated dysplasia, suggesting a potential therapeutic use for erlotinib in patients with long-standing colitis. PMID: 22171126 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology) World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5518902 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5518902 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5518901&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22171127%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: s-VEGF-A appears be a good prognostic factor for colorectal cancer and includes VEGF165 and VEGF165b. PMID: 22171127 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology) World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5518901 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5518901 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5518900&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22171128%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: TTF1 can inhibit tumor angiogenesis, and the mechanism may be associated with the down-regulation of VEGF, KDR, bFGF, HIF-1α and COX-2. PMID: 22171128 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology) World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5518900 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5518900 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5518899&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22171129%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The data strongly indicate that human ACSL5 is sensitive to triacsin C and does not compensate for other triacsin C-sensitive ACSL isoforms. PMID: 22171129 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology) World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5518899 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5518899 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5518898&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22171130%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Serum MnSOD and TRX levels are potential clinical biomarkers that predict patient prognosis in HCV-related HCC. PMID: 22171130 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology) World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5518898 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5518898 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5518897&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22171131%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Fasciola hepatica infection should be considered in the differential diagnosis of patients with hepatic or biliary disease and/or acute pancreatitis associated with eosinophilia. PMID: 22171131 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology) World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5518897 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5518897 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5518896&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22171132%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Two-year survival rates significantly correlated with low SAG expression, and SAG may be a candidate gene for good prognosis, independent of therapeutic response of different individuals. PMID: 22171132 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology) World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5518896 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5518896 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5518895&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22171133%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: CRAI and laparotomic decompression might be a therapeutic option for SAP patients with ACS. PMID: 22171133 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology) World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5518895 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5518895 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5518894&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22171134%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The status of promoter hypermethylation of Wnt antagonists/inhibitors in plasma may serve as a non-invasive prognostic biomarker for ESCC. PMID: 22171134 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology) World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5518894 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5518894 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5518893&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22171135%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Zhou X, Huang SY, Feng JX, Gao YY, Zhao L, Lu J, Huang BQ, Zhang Y Abstract AIM: To confirm the role of sex-determining region Y-box 7 (Sox7) in aspirin-mediated growth inhibition of COX-independent human colorectal cancer cells. METHODS: The cell survival percentage was examined by MTT (Moto-nuclear cell direc cytotoxicity) assay. SOX7 expression was assessed by using reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction and Western blotting. SB203580 was used to inhibit the p38MAPK signal pathway. SOX7 promoter activity was detected by Luciferase reporter assay. RESULTS: SOX7 was upregulated by aspirin and was involved in aspirin-mediated growth inhibition of SW480 human colorectal cancer cells. The p38MAPK pathway played a role in aspirin-induced SOX7 expression, duri... World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5518893 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5518893 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5518892&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22171136%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Miyazaki M, Tanaka M, Ueda A, Yoshimoto T, Kato M, Nakamuta M, Kotoh K, Takayanagi R Abstract Drug-induced hypersensitivity syndrome (DIHS) is a severe reaction usually characterized by fever, rash, and multiorgan failure, occurring 2-6 wk after drug introduction. It is an immune-mediated reaction involving macrophage and T-lymphocyte activation and cytokine release. A 54-year-old woman was diagnosed with rheumatic arthritis and initiated salazosulfapyridine by mouth. About 10 d later, she had a high fever, skin rash and liver dysfunction. She was admitted to hospital and diagnosed with a drug eruption. She was treated with oral prednisolone 30 mg/d; however, she developed high fever again and her blood tests showed acute liver failure and cytopenia associated with hyperfe... World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5518892 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5518892 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5518891&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22171137%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Azzaroli F, Turco L, Ceroni L, Galloni SS, Buonfiglioli F, Calvanese C, Mazzella G Abstract Pneumatosis cystoides intestinalis (PCI) is a rare condition that may be associated with a variety of diseases. The presenting clinical picture may be very heterogeneous and represent a challenge for the clinician. In the present paper we describe both a common and an uncommon clinical presentation of PCI and review the pertaining literature. Our cases confirm that, apart from asymptomatic cases, the clinical presentation of PCI may be widely different and suggest that a new onset of stipsis might be the presenting symptom. Diagnosis might be suggested by a simple X-ray of the digestive tract showing a change in the characteristics of the intestinal wall in two-thirds of these patie... World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5518891 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5518891 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5222977&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21912463%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Petrov MS, Chong V, Windsor JA Abstract It is widely believed that infection of pancreatic necrosis is a late event in the natural course of acute pancreatitis. This paper discusses the available data on the timing of pancreatic infection. It appears that infected pancreatic necrosis occurs early in almost a quarter of patients. This has practical implications for the type, timing and duration of preventive strategies used in these patients. There are also implications for the classification of severity in patients with acute pancreatitis. Given that the main determinants of severity are both local and systemic complications and that they can occur both early and late in the course of acute pancreatitis, the classification of severity should be based on their presence or a... World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5222977 Thu, 21 Jul 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5222977 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5222976&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21912464%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Mudter J Abstract Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) are chronic disorders of the intestine with increasing incidence in Europe, Northern America and asiatic countries such as china. Thus, we have putted together these topic highlight articles to give insights into the current understanding of IBD pathogenesis, diagnostics and treatment. PMID: 21912464 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology) World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5222976 Thu, 21 Jul 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5222976 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5222975&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21912465%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Siegmund B, Zeitz M Abstract Inflammatory bowel diseases are the consequence of a dysregulated mucosal immune system. The mucosal immune system consists of two arms, innate and adaptive immunity, that have been studied separately for a long time. Functional studies from in vivo models of intestinal inflammation as well as results from genome-wide association studies strongly suggest a cross-regulation of both arms. The present review will illustrate this interaction by selecting examples from innate immunity and adaptive immunity, and their direct impact on each other. Broadening our view by focusing on the cross-regulated areas of the mucosal immune system will not only facilitate our understanding of disease, but furthermore will allow identification of future therapeuti... World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5222975 Thu, 21 Jul 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5222975 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5222974&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21912466%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Neumann H, Vieth M, Langner C, Neurath MF, Mudter J Abstract The risk of developing neoplasia leading to colorectal cancer is significantly increased in ulcerative colitis (UC) and most likely in Crohn's disease. Several endoscopic surveillance strategies have been implemented to identify these lesions. The main issue is that colitis-associated neoplasms often occurs in flat mucosa, often being detected on taking random biopsies rather than by identification of these lesions via endoscopic imaging. The standard diagnostic procedure in long lasting UC is to take four biopsies every 10 cm. Image enhancement methods, such as chromoendoscopy and virtual histology using endomicroscopy, have greatly improved neoplasia detection rates and may contribute to reduced random biopsies... World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5222974 Thu, 21 Jul 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5222974 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5222973&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21912467%26dopt%3DAbstract This article focuses on the current clinical practice of US in IBD, describing the current technologies used in transabdominal intestinal US and the characteristic sonographic findings in Crohn´s disease and ulcerative colitis. PMID: 21912467 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology) World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5222973 Thu, 21 Jul 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5222973 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5222962&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21912468%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Gersemann M, Stange EF, Wehkamp J Abstract The pathogenesis of both entities of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), namely Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC), is still complex and under investigation. The importance of the microbial flora in developing IBD is beyond debate. In the last few years, the focus has changed from adaptive towards innate immunity. Crohn's ileitis is associated with a deficiency of the antimicrobial shield, as shown by a reduced expression and secretion of the Paneth cell defensin HD5 and HD6, which is related to a Paneth cell differentiation defect mediated by a diminished expression of the Wnt transcription factor TCF4. In UC, the protective mucus layer, acting as a physical and chemical barrier between the gut epithelium and the lumi... World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5222962 Thu, 21 Jul 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5222962 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5222942&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21912469%26dopt%3DAbstract This article is intended to give a general, practice-orientated overview of the key issues in ulcerative colitis treatment. Recommendations are based on published consensus guidelines derived from national and international guidelines on the treatment of ulcerative colitis. PMID: 21912469 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology) World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5222942 Thu, 21 Jul 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5222942 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5222940&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21912470%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Spinelli A, Sacchi M, Fiorino G, Danese S, Montorsi M Abstract Crohn's disease (CD) is a chronic inflammatory disease of the digestive tract with systemic manifestations. Etiology is unknown, even if immunological, genetic and environmental factors are involved. The majority of CD patients require surgery during their lifetime due to progressive bowel damage, but, even when all macroscopic lesions have been removed by surgery, the disease recurs in most cases. Postoperative management represents therefore a crucial mean for preventing recurrence. Several drugs and approaches have been proposed to achieve this aim. Endoscopic inspection of the ileocolic anastomosis within 1 year from surgery is widely encouraged, given that endoscopic recurrence is one of the greatest predi... World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5222940 Thu, 21 Jul 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5222940 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5222939&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21912471%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: LYVE-1, VEGFR-3 and CD44 all play an important role in lymphangiogenesis, invasion and metastasis. LYVE-1 is a perfectly reliable lymphatic vessel marker and useful for immunohistochemistry. PMID: 21912471 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology) World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5222939 Thu, 21 Jul 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5222939 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5222937&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21912472%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The oncologic outcomes of primary and post-irradiated early stage rectal cancer are similar. Patients with ypstage I rectal cancer may slightly benefit from adjuvant chemotherapy. PMID: 21912472 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology) World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5222937 Thu, 21 Jul 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5222937 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5222936&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21912473%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: IBS-like symptoms influence treatment outcome and symptom burden in GERD and should be considered in management. Proton pump inhibitors can improve IBS-like symptoms, particularly in NERD. PMID: 21912473 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology) World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5222936 Thu, 21 Jul 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5222936 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5222935&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21912474%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The efficacy of H. pylori eradication has symptom-based tendencies in FD patients. It may be effective in the subgroup of FD patients with epigastric pain syndrome. PMID: 21912474 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology) World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5222935 Thu, 21 Jul 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5222935 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5222934&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21912475%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The present meta-analysis suggests that GSTM1/GSTT1 null genotypes are associated with increased risk of HCC in Chinese population. PMID: 21912475 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology) World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5222934 Thu, 21 Jul 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5222934 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5222926&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21912476%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: There was no significant difference of survival among each period; however, the survival rate of the 2000s was remarkably higher than that of the 1980s. PMID: 21912476 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology) World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5222926 Thu, 21 Jul 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5222926 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5222913&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21912477%26dopt%3DAbstract We report a rare case of Pseudo-Meigs' Syndrome caused by ovarian metastasis from sigmoid colon cancer, which was accompanied by peritoneal dissemination. A 58-year-old female patient presented with massive right pleural effusion, ascites and a huge pelvic mass. Under the diagnosis of an advanced ovarian tumor, bilateral oophorectomy was performed and sigmoidectomy was also carried out after intraoperative diagnosis of peritoneal dissemination involving the sigmoid colon. However, immunohistochemical staining revealed that the ovarian lesions were metastasis from the primary advanced colon cancer. Postoperatively, ascites and pleural effusion subsided, and the diagnosis of Pseudo-Meigs' Syndrome due to a metastatic ovarian tumor from colon cancer was determined. The patient is now undergoi... World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5222913 Thu, 21 Jul 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5222913 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5222901&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21912478%26dopt%3DAbstract We report a rare case of duodenal pseudolymphoma without any symptoms. The lesion located in front of the head of the pancreas was found accidentally during a medical examination. The findings of computed tomography and positron emission tomography-computed tomography suggested a stromal tumor or malignant lymphoma. Surgical resection was performed. The lesions were pathologically diagnosed as duodenal pseudolymphoma. PMID: 21912478 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology) World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5222901 Thu, 21 Jul 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5222901 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5222996&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21912449%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Welker MW, Trojan J Abstract Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is among the most common cancer diseases worldwide. Arterial hypervascularisation is an essential step for HCC tumorigenesis and can be targeted by transarterial chemoembolization (TACE). This interventional method is the standard treatment for patients with intermediate stage HCC, but is also applied as "bridging" therapy for patients awaiting liver transplantation in many centers worldwide. Usually the devascularization effect induced by TACE is transient, consequently resulting in repeated cycles of TACE every 4-8 wk. Despite documented survival benefits, TACE can also induce the up-regulation of proangiogenic and growth factors, which might contribute to accelerated progression in patients with incomplete resp... World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5222996 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5222996 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5222994&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21912450%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Pacifico L, Nobili V, Anania C, Verdecchia P, Chiesa C Abstract Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) encompasses a range of liver histology severity and outcomes in the absence of chronic alcohol use. The mildest form is simple steatosis in which triglycerides accumulate within hepatocytes. A more advanced form of NAFLD, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, includes inflammation and liver cell injury, progressive to cryptogenic cirrhosis. NAFLD has become the most common cause of chronic liver disease in children and adolescents. The recent rise in the prevalence rates of overweight and obesity likely explains the NAFLD epidemic worldwide. NAFLD is strongly associated with abdominal obesity, type 2 diabetes, and dyslipidemia, and most patients have evidence of insulin resist... World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5222994 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5222994 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5222993&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21912451%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Rizzo A, Pallone F, Monteleone G, Fantini MC Abstract Chronic inflammation is thought to be the leading cause of many human cancers including colorectal cancer (CRC). Accordingly, epidemiologic and clinical studies indicate that patients affected by ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, the two major forms of inflammatory bowel disease, have an increased risk of developing CRC. In recent years, the role of immune cells and their products have been shown to be pivotal in initiation and progression of colitis-associated CRC. On the other hand, activation of the immune system has been shown to cause dysplastic cell elimination and cancer suppression in other settings. Clinical and experimental data herein reviewed, while confirming chronic inflammation as a risk factor for ... World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5222993 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5222993 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5222992&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21912452%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Wang CF, Wang ZY, Li JY Abstract Liver transplantation is considered as the most effective treatment for end-stage liver disease. However, serious complications still exist, particularly in two aspects: ischemia and subsequent reperfusion of the liver, causing postoperative hepatic dysfunction and even failure; and acute and chronic graft rejections, affecting the allograft survival. Heme oxygenase (HO), a stress-response protein, is believed to exert a protective function on both the development of ischemia-reperfusion injury (IRI) and graft rejection. In this review of current researches on allograft protection, we focused on the HO-1. We conjecture that HO-1 may link these two main factors affecting the prognosis of liver transplantations. In this review, the following ... World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5222992 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5222992 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5222990&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21912453%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: This chemokine/receptor up-regulation could lead to increased proliferation/migration through an autocrine mechanism which might be used by surviving metastatic cells to escape cell death caused by FOLFOX. PMID: 21912453 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology) World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5222990 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5222990 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5222986&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21912454%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Gastric infection and inflammation is associated with increased IFNγ expression and reduced ghrelin expression. IFNγ does not directly control ghrelin expression but inhibits it indirectly via somatostatin. PMID: 21912454 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology) World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5222986 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5222986 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5222985&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21912455%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The 5-year survival rate of patients with single hepatocellular carcinoma < 2 cm undergoing ethanol injection is excellent and comparable to that achieved using radiofrequency ablation. PMID: 21912455 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology) World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5222985 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5222985 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5222984&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21912456%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Patient's level of knowledge and income should be taken into consideration when conducting a feasible CRC screening. PMID: 21912456 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology) World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5222984 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5222984 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5222983&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21912457%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Biliary complications are almost inevitable using the classical "two cuff" techniques, and duct-duodenum reconstruction is not an ideal option in rat orthotopic liver transplantation. PMID: 21912457 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology) World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5222983 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5222983 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5222982&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21912458%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The combined TACE and PEA therapy is a promising approach for unresectable large HCC. PMID: 21912458 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology) World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5222982 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5222982 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5222981&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21912459%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: High-fat diet led to a mucosal microflora shift in the distal esophagus in rats, especially the composition of Lactobacillus species. PMID: 21912459 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology) World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5222981 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5222981 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5222980&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21912460%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Hemihepatic vascular occlusion does not offer satisfying benefit to the patients undergoing hepatic resection. However, they have less liver injury after liver resections. PMID: 21912460 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology) World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5222980 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5222980 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5222979&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21912461%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Campuzano-Maya G Abstract Alopecia areata is a disease of the hair follicles, with strong evidence supporting autoimmune etiology. Alopecia areata is frequently associated with immune-mediated diseases with skin manifestations such as psoriasis and lichen planus, or without skin manifestations such as autoimmune thyroiditis and idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura. Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection is present in around 50% of the world's population and has been associated with a variety of immune-mediated extra-digestive disorders including autoimmune thyroiditis, idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, and psoriasis. A case of a 43-year old man with an 8-mo history of alopecia areata of the scalp and beard is presented. The patient was being treated by a dermatologist... World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5222979 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5222979 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5222978&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21912462%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Zheng SM, Cui DJ, Ouyang Q Abstract The development of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is attributed to several factors, including chronic viral infection, alcohol consumption, exposure to aflatoxin B1 and metabolic disorders. Several recent reports have shown that HCC can occur in patients with long-standing Crohn's disease (CD) in the absence of other underlying high-risk liver diseases. There may be an association between CD and hepatocarcinogenesis, however, the precise mechanism for this requires further investigations. PMID: 21912462 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology) World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5222978 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5222978 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4772314&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21528070%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Said ZN Occult hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection (OBI), alternatively defined as occult hepatitis B (OHB), is a challenging clinical entity. It is recognized by two main characteristics: absence of HBsAg, and low viral replication. The previous two decades have witnessed a remarkable progress in our understanding of OBI and its clinical implications. Appropriate diagnostic techniques must be adopted. Sensitive HBV DNA amplification assay is the gold standard assay for detection of OBI. Viral as well as host factors are implicated in the pathogenesis of OBI. However, published data reporting the infectivity of OBI by transfusion are limited. Several aspects including OBI transmission, infectivity and its relation to the development of chronic liver diseases and hepatocellular c... World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4772314 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4772314 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4772313&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21528071%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Ruffolo C, Citton M, Scarpa M, Angriman I, Massani M, Caratozzolo E, Bassi N Perianal lesions are common in patients with Crohn's disease, and display aggressive behavior in some cases. An accurate diagnosis is necessary for the optimal management of perianal lesions. Treatment of perianal Crohn's disease includes medical and/or surgical options. Recent discoveries in the pathogenesis of this disease have led to advances in medical and surgical therapy with good results. Perianal lesions in Crohn's disease remain a challenging aspect for both gastroenterologists and surgeons and lead to a greatly impaired quality of life for all patients affected by this disease. A multidisciplinary approach is mandatory to obtain the best results. PMID: 21528071 [PubMed - in process] (Sou... World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4772313 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4772313 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4772312&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21528072%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Tonack S, Patel S, Jalali M, Nedjadi T, Jenkins RE, Goldring C, Neoptolemos J, Costello E To establish stable tetracycline-inducible pancreatic cancer cell lines. PMID: 21528072 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology) World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4772312 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4772312 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4772311&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21528073%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Akbulut S, Tas M, Sogutcu N, Arikanoglu Z, Basbug M, Ulku A, Semur H, Yagmur Y To document unusual findings in appendectomy specimens. PMID: 21528073 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology) World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4772311 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4772311 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4772310&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21528074%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Savino F, Petrucci E, Lupica MM, Nanni GE, Oggero R To test if total ghrelin is present in infant formulas. PMID: 21528074 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology) World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4772310 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4772310 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4772309&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21528075%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Fiderkiewicz B, Rydzewska-Rosołowska A, Myśliwiec M, Birecka M, Kaczanowska B, Rydzewska G, Rydzewski A To investigate clinical characteristics associated with the presence of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms in hemodialysis (HD) patients. PMID: 21528075 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology) World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4772309 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4772309 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4772308&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21528076%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Gravesen F, Behan N, Drewes A, Gregersen H To study the effect of viscosity on axial force in the esophagus during primary peristalsis using a newly validated impedance-based axial force recording technique. PMID: 21528076 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology) World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4772308 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4772308 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4772307&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21528077%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Xinopoulos D, Bassioukas SP, Kypreos D, Korkolis D, Scorilas A, Mavridis K, Dimitroulopoulos D, Paraskevas E To investigate the technical success and clinical complication rate of a cannulated pancreatic duct with guidewire for biliary access. PMID: 21528077 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology) World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4772307 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4772307 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4772306&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21528078%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Mohamed N, Marais M, Bezuidenhout J To determine the prevalence of increased intraepithelial lymphocytes, using immunohistochemistry in patients with normal colonoscopy and near normal biopsy. PMID: 21528078 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology) World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4772306 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4772306 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4772305&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21528079%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Fujii T, Tabe Y, Yajima R, Yamaguchi S, Tsutsumi S, Asao T, Kuwano H To evaluate the presence of extracapsular invasion (ECI) in positive nodes as a predictor of disease recurrence disease in colorectal cancer. PMID: 21528079 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology) World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4772305 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4772305 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4772304&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21528080%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Hsu CW, Sun SF, Lee DL, Lin SL, Wong KF, Huang HH, Li HJ To investigate whether illness severity has an impact on gastric residual volume (GRV) in medical critically ill patients. PMID: 21528080 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology) World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4772304 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4772304 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4772303&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21528081%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Du CZ, Li J, Cai Y, Sun YS, Xue WC, Gu J To evaluate the effect of multidisciplinary team (MDT) treatment modality on outcomes of patients with gastrointestinal malignancy in China. PMID: 21528081 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology) World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4772303 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4772303 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4772302&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21528082%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Yuan XL, Chen L, Zhang TT, Ma YH, Zhou YL, Zhao Y, Wang WW, Dong P, Yu L, Zhang YY, Shen LS To elucidate the molecular and cellular features responsible for the increase of regulatory T cells (Tregs) in gastric cancer. PMID: 21528082 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology) World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4772302 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4772302 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4772301&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21528083%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Yu SJ, Yu JK, Ge WT, Hu HG, Yuan Y, Zheng S To investigate the expression of markers that are correlated with the prognosis of colorectal cancer (CRC) patients. PMID: 21528083 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology) World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4772301 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4772301 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4772300&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21528084%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Shi XH, Zheng Y, Sun Q, Cui J, Liu QH, Qü F, Wang YS To investigate the expression patterns of human differentiated embryo chondrocyte 1 (DEC1) in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and corresponding adjacent non-tumor and the normal liver tissues, the association between DEC1 expression and histopathological variables and the role of DEC1 in hepatocarcinogenesis. PMID: 21528084 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology) World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4772300 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4772300 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4772299&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21528085%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Dang SS, Wang WJ, Gao N, Wang SD, Li M, Liu LY, Sun MZ, Dong T To access the frequency and level of apoptotic CD34+ cells isolated from the marrow fluid of patients with post-hepatitis cirrhosis. PMID: 21528085 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology) World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4772299 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4772299 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4772298&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21528086%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Yang WG, Chen CB, Wang ZX, Liu YP, Wen XY, Zhang SF, Sun TW To investigate the relationship between salt intake and salty taste and risk of gastric cancer. PMID: 21528086 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology) World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4772298 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4772298 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4772297&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21528087%26dopt%3DAbstract We reported a case of mesenterioaxial intrathoracic gastric volvulus, which was successfully treated with laparoscopic repair of the diaphragmatic hiatal defect using a polytetrafluoroethylene mesh associated with Toupet fundoplication. A 70-year-old Japanese woman was admitted to our hospital because of sudden onset of upper abdominal pain. An upper gastrointestinal series revealed an incarcerated intrathoracic mesenterioaxial volvulus of the distal portion of the stomach and the duodenum. The complete laparoscopic approach was used to repair the volvulus. The laparoscopic procedures involved the repair of the hiatal hernia using polytetrafluoroethylene mesh and Toupet fundoplication. This case highlights the feasibility and effectiveness of the laparoscopic procedure, and laparoscopic re... World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4772297 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4772297 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4772296&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21528088%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Liu HY, Liang XB, Li YP, Feng Y, Liu DB, Wang WD Renal transplantation is a standard procedure for end-stage renal disease today. Due to immunosuppressive drugs and increasing survival time after renal transplantation, patients with transplanted kidneys carry an increased risk of developing malignant tumors. In this case report, 3 patients with advanced rectal cancer after renal transplantation for renal failure were treated with anterior resection or abdominoperineal resection plus total mesorectal excision, followed by adjuvant chemotherapy. One patient eventually died of metastasized cancer 31 mo after therapy, although his organ grafts functioned well until his death. The other 2 patients were well during the 8 and 21 mo follow-up periods after rectal resection. We therefo... World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4772296 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4772296 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4772295&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21528089%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Ustundag Y, Ceylan G, Hekimoglu K There is an ongoing discussion on how to diagnose a hyperechogenic pancreas and what is the clinical significance of diffusely hyperechogenic pancreas. Computerized tomography and magnetic resonance imaging are the more appropriate methods to diagnose pancreatic hyperechogenicity when compared with transcutaneous or endoscopic ultrasound examination. More importantly, pancreatic hyperechogenicity may not be a certain indicator of pancreatic fat infiltration. Even if it is true, we do not know the clinical significances of pancreatic fat accumulation. Some suggested that excess fat in the pancreas is associated with chronic pancreatitis. However, several histological studies on human alcoholic chronic pancreatitis did not prove the presence of ... World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4772295 Wed, 20 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4772295 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4772334&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21528050%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Hakeem A, Shanmugam V Chronic Groin Pain (Inguinodynia) following inguinal hernia repair is a significant, though under-reported problem. Mild pain lasting for a few days is common following mesh inguinal hernia repair. However, moderate to severe pain persisting more than 3 mo after inguinal herniorrhaphy should be considered as pathological. The major reasons for chronic groin pain have been identified as neuropathic cause due to inguinal nerve(s) damage or non-neuropathic cause due to mesh or other related factors. The symptom complex of chronic groin pain varies from a dull ache to sharp shooting pain along the distribution of inguinal nerves. Thorough history and meticulous clinical examination should be performed to identify the exact cause of chronic groin pain, as ther... World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4772334 Wed, 13 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4772334 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4772333&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21528051%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Gionchetti P, Calabrese C, Tambasco R, Brugnera R, Straforini G, Liguori G, Fornarini GS, Riso D, Campieri M, Rizzello F Outstanding progress regarding the pathophysiology of Crohn's disease (CD) has led to the development of innovative therapeutic concepts. Numerous controlled trials have been performed in CD. This review concentrates on the results of randomized, placebo-controlled trials, and meta-analyses when available, that provide the highest degree of evidence. Current guidelines on the management of CD recommend a step-up approach to treatment involving the addition of more powerful therapies as the severity of disease and refractoriness to therapy increase. The advent of biological drugs has opened new therapeutic horizons for treating CD, modifying the treatment goa... World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4772333 Wed, 13 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4772333 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4772332&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21528052%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Buskin SE, Barash EA, Scott JD, Aboulafia DM, Wood RW To examine trends in and correlates of liver disease and viral hepatitis in an human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected cohort. PMID: 21528052 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology) World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4772332 Wed, 13 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4772332 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4772331&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21528053%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Yang ZH, Gao JB, Yue SW, Guo H, Yang XH To analyze the radiological features of multiple primary carcinoma (MPC) in the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract, study its biological characteristics and evaluate X-ray examination in its diagnosis. PMID: 21528053 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology) World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4772331 Wed, 13 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4772331 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4772330&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21528054%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Zhang H, Cai CZ, Zhang XQ, Li T, Jia XY, Li BL, Song L, Ma XJ To study the effect of breviscapine (Bre) on activity of protein kinase Cα (PKCα) and nuclear factor (NF)-κB in pancreas, and the mechanism of Bre attenuating acute pancreatitis (AP). PMID: 21528054 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology) World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4772330 Wed, 13 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4772330 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4772329&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21528055%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: D'Ovidio V, Meo D, Viscido A, Bresci G, Vernia P, Caprilli R To identify factors predicting the clinical response of ulcerative colitis patients to granulocyte-monocyte apheresis (GMA). PMID: 21528055 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology) World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4772329 Wed, 13 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4772329 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4772328&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21528056%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Arolfo S, Teggia PM, Nano M To report our experience of gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) during the last 29 years. PMID: 21528056 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology) World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4772328 Wed, 13 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4772328 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4772327&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21528057%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Pichler J, Zilbauer M, Torrente F, Heuschkel R, Phillips A, Salvestrini C To assess feasibility of a finger prick-based kit as method for self-testing of first and second-degree relatives of coeliac disease (CD) patients. PMID: 21528057 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology) World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4772327 Wed, 13 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4772327 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4772326&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21528058%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Issa H, Al-Salem AH To evaluate the role of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) for choledocholithiasis in patients with sickle cell anemia (SCA) in the era of laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC). PMID: 21528058 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology) World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4772326 Wed, 13 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4772326 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4772325&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21528059%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Hori T, Kaido T, Oike F, Ogura Y, Ogawa K, Yonekawa Y, Hata K, Kawaguchi Y, Ueda M, Mori A, Segawa H, Yurugi K, Takada Y, Egawa H, Yoshizawa A, Kato T, Saito K, Wang L, Torii M, Chen F, Baine AM, Gardner LB, Uemoto S To investigate thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA) in liver transplantion, because TMA is an infrequent but life-threatening complication in the transplantation field. PMID: 21528059 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology) World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4772325 Wed, 13 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4772325 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4772324&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21528060%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Sugimoto M, Nishino M, Kodaira C, Yamade M, Uotani T, Ikuma M, Umemura K, Furuta T To investigate whether potent acid inhibition is effective in non-erosive reflux disease (NERD) refractory to standard rabeprazole (RPZ) treatment. PMID: 21528060 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology) World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4772324 Wed, 13 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4772324 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4772323&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21528061%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Jun YJ, Jang SM, Han HL, Lee KH, Jang KS, Paik SS To investigate the role of glucose transporter 1 (GLUT1) expression in colorectal carcinogenesis and evaluate the correlation with clinicopathological parameters and apoptosis-activating factor-1 (Apaf-1) expression in colorectal adenocarcinomas. PMID: 21528061 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology) World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4772323 Wed, 13 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4772323 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4772322&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21528062%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kwon HJ, Kang MJ, Cho JH, Oh JY, Nam KJ, Han SY, Lee SW To evaluate the potential usefulness of acoustic radiation force impulse (ARFI) images for evaluation of hepatocellular carcinomas (HCC)-associated radiofrequency ablation. PMID: 21528062 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology) World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4772322 Wed, 13 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4772322 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4772321&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21528063%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Lim R, Sun Y, Im SA, Hsieh RK, Yau TK, Bonaventura A, Cheirsilpa A, Esser R, Mueser M, Advani S To evaluate the efficacy and safety of cetuximab plus irinotecan in irinotecan-refractory metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) patients from South-East Asia and Australia. PMID: 21528063 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology) World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4772321 Wed, 13 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4772321 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4772320&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21528064%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Chen XH, Zhang BH, Xin Y, Ren ZG, Fan J, Qiu SJ, Zhou J To identify the clinicopathological risk factors correlated with residual tumor in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patients after resection. PMID: 21528064 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology) World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4772320 Wed, 13 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4772320 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4772319&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21528065%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Guo XB, Jing CQ, Li LP, Zhang L, Shi YL, Wang JS, Liu JL, Li CS To evaluate the biological and clinical characteristics of miR-622 in gastric cancer. PMID: 21528065 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology) World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4772319 Wed, 13 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4772319 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4772318&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21528066%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Yang DH, Ye ZY, Jin B, He XJ, Zhang Q, Zhou WM, Xu WJ, Lu HX To study the effect of salvianolate on expression of tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α and interleukin (IL)-6 mRNA in small intestine of cirrhotic rats. PMID: 21528066 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology) World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4772318 Wed, 13 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4772318 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4772317&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21528067%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Wang GQ, Zhou FF, Olman V, Su YY, Xu Y, Li F To identify and assess the novel makers for detection of Shiga toxin producing Escherichia coli (STEC) O157:H7 with an integrated computational and experimental approach. PMID: 21528067 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology) World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4772317 Wed, 13 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4772317 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4772316&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21528068%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Wang T, Leng YF, Zhang Y, Xue X, Kang YQ, Zhang Y To investigate the relation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) to hypoxia induced factor 1α (HIF-1α) in gastric ischemia. PMID: 21528068 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology) World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4772316 Wed, 13 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4772316 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4772315&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21528069%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Xu J, Sato Y, Harada K, Norihideyoneda , Ueda T, Kawashima A, Akishiooi , Yasuninakanuma A case of intraductal papillary neoplasm of the bile duct (IPNB) arising in a patient with hepatitis B-related liver cirrhosis with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is reported. A 76-year-old man was admitted to our hospital with recurrent HCC. Laboratory data showed that levels of carcinoembryonic antigen and carbohydrate antigen 19-9 were elevated. He died of progressive hepatic failure. At autopsy, in addition to HCCs, an intraductal papillary proliferation of malignant cholangiocytes with fibrovascular cores was found in the dilated large bile ducts in the left lobe, and this papillary carcinoma was associated with an invasive mucinous carcinoma (invasive IPNB). Interestingly, extensive... World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4772315 Wed, 13 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4772315 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4724027&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21455322%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Biecker E Ascites is one of the major complications of liver cirrhosis and is associated with a poor prognosis. It is important to distinguish noncirrhotic from cirrhotic causes of ascites to guide therapy in patients with noncirrhotic ascites. Mild to moderate ascites is treated by salt restriction and diuretic therapy. The diuretic of choice is spironolactone. A combination treatment with furosemide might be necessary in patients who do not respond to spironolactone alone. Tense ascites is treated by paracentesis, followed by albumin infusion and diuretic therapy. Treatment options for refractory ascites include repeated paracentesis and transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt placement in patients with a preserved liver function. Potential complications of ascites are... World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4724027 Mon, 14 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4724027 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4724025&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21455323%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Jeffery PL, McGuckin MA, Linden SK Ghrelin is predominantly produced by the gastric enteroendocrine cell compartment and is octanoylated by the recently discovered ghrelin o-acyltransferase (GOAT) before secretion into the bloodstream. This octanoylation is essential for many of the biological properties of ghrelin including appetite stimulation and anti-inflammatory properties as only the acylated form of ghrelin binds to the ghrelin receptor, the growth hormone secretagogue receptor (GHS-R). Given the gastric location of ghrelin production, it is perhaps not surprising that insult to the gastric mucosa affects circulating ghrelin levels in humans. Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infects more than fifty percent of the world's population and once established within the gastric... World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4724025 Mon, 14 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4724025 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4724023&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21455324%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Cirillo C, Sarnelli G, Esposito G, Turco F, Steardo L, Cuomo R Glial cells in the gut represent the morphological and functional equivalent of astrocytes and microglia in the central nervous system (CNS). In recent years, the role of enteric glial cells (EGCs) has extended from that of simple nutritive support for enteric neurons to that of being pivotal participants in the regulation of inflammatory events in the gut. Similar to the CNS astrocytes, the EGCs physiologically express the S100B protein that exerts either trophic or toxic effects depending on its concentration in the extracellular milieu. In the CNS, S100B overexpression is responsible for the initiation of a gliotic reaction by the release of pro-inflammatory mediators, which may have a deleterious effect on neig... World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4724023 Mon, 14 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4724023 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4724020&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21455325%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Vogl TJ, Nour-Eldin NE, Emad-Eldin S, Naguib NN, Trojan J, Ackermann H, Abdelaziz O To evaluate the effect of portal vein thrombosis and arterioportal shunts on local tumor response in advanced cases of unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma treated by transarterial chemoembolization. PMID: 21455325 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology) World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4724020 Mon, 14 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4724020 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4724016&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21455326%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Zou J, Yu XF, Bao ZJ, Dong J To isolate and identify the biological characteristics of human colon cancer stem cells (SW1116 cells) and further study their proteome. PMID: 21455326 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology) World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4724016 Mon, 14 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4724016 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4724015&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21455327%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Zheng CF, Xu JH, Huang Y, Leung YK To assess the efficacy and tolerability of thalidomide in pediatric Crohn's disease (CD). PMID: 21455327 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology) World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4724015 Mon, 14 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4724015 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4724014&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21455328%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Zhou HB, Wang H, Li YQ, Li SX, Wang H, Zhou DX, Tu QQ, Wang Q, Zou SS, Wu MC, Hu HP To study the prognostic factors for intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC) and evaluate the impact of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection on survival rate of ICC patients. PMID: 21455328 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology) World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4724014 Mon, 14 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4724014 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4724011&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21455329%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Korrapati V, Babich JP, Balani A, Grendell JH, Kongara KR To study a cohort of patients undergoing 48 h Bravo pH testing receiving deep sedation with propofol. PMID: 21455329 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology) World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4724011 Mon, 14 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4724011 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4724010&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21455330%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Holzner PA, Kulemann B, Kuesters S, Timme S, Hoeppner J, Hopt UT, Marjanovic G To investigate the influence of remote ischemic preconditioning (RIPC) on anastomotic integrity. PMID: 21455330 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology) World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4724010 Mon, 14 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4724010 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4724006&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21455331%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Barbero-Becerra VJ, Gutiérrez-Ruiz MC, Maldonado-Bernal C, Téllez-Avila FI, Alfaro-Lara R, Vargas-Vorácková F To study the role of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria in the pathogenesis of liver injury, specifically the activation of inflammatory mediators. PMID: 21455331 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology) World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4724006 Mon, 14 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4724006 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4723994&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21455332%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Besanko LK, Burgstad CM, Mountifield R, Andrews JM, Heddle R, Checklin H, Fraser RJ To characterize the effects of age on the mechanisms underlying the common condition of esophageal dysphagia in older patients, using detailed manometric analysis. PMID: 21455332 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology) World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4723994 Mon, 14 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4723994 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4723982&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21455333%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Moshkowitz M, Horowitz N, Halpern Z, Santo E To evaluate the prevalence and sociodemographics of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) symptoms and to identify treatment patterns among GERD patients. PMID: 21455333 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology) World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4723982 Mon, 14 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4723982 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4723976&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21455334%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Rerknimitr R, Imraporn B, Klaikeaw N, Ridtitid W, Jutaghokiat S, Ponauthai Y, Kongkam P, Kullavanijaya P To evaluate the efficacy of non-sequential narrow band imaging (NBI) for a better recognition of gastric intestinal metaplasia (GIM). PMID: 21455334 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology) World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4723976 Mon, 14 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4723976 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4723970&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21455335%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Imamura M, Komoto I, Ota S, Hiratsuka T, Kosugi S, Doi R, Awane M, Inoue N To search for the optimal surgery for gastrinoma and duodenopancreatic neuroendocrine tumors in patients with multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1. PMID: 21455335 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology) World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4723970 Mon, 14 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4723970 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4723969&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21455336%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Mochizuki K, Eguchi S, Hirose R, Kosaka T, Takatsuki M, Kanematsu T To evaluate the efficacy of the two-surgeon technique with the liver hanging maneuver (LHM) for hepatectomies in pediatric patients with hepatoblastoma. PMID: 21455336 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology) World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4723969 Mon, 14 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4723969 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4723968&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21455337%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Zhang BS, Zhou NK, Yu CH To study the clinical characteristics, diagnosis and surgical treatment of congenital bronchoesophageal fistulae in adults. PMID: 21455337 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology) World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4723968 Mon, 14 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4723968 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4724133&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21448413%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Koulaouzidis A Ascites remain the commonest complication of decompensated cirrhosis. Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) is defined as the infection of ascitic fluid (AF) in the absence of a contiguous source of infection and/or an intra-abdominal inflammatory focus. An AF polymorphonuclear (PMN) leucocyte count ≥ 250/mm(3) -irrespective of the AF culture result- is universally accepted nowadays as the best surrogate marker for diagnosing SBP. Frequently the results of the manual or automated PMN count do not reach the hands of the responsible medical personnel in a timely manner. However, this is a crucial step in SBP management. Since 2000, 26 studies (most of them published as full papers) have checked the validity of using leukocyte esterase reagent strips (LERS) in ... World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4724133 Mon, 07 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4724133 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4724132&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21448414%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Iudicibus SD, Franca R, Martelossi S, Ventura A, Decorti G Natural and synthetic glucocorticoids (GCs) are widely employed in a number of inflammatory, autoimmune and neoplastic diseases, and, despite the introduction of novel therapies, remain the first-line treatment for inducing remission in moderate to severe active Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Despite their extensive therapeutic use and the proven effectiveness, considerable clinical evidence of wide inter-individual differences in GC efficacy among patients has been reported, in particular when these agents are used in inflammatory diseases. In recent years, a detailed knowledge of the GC mechanism of action and of the genetic variants affecting GC activity at the molecular level has arisen from several studie... World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4724132 Mon, 07 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4724132 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4724131&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21448415%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kessler H, Mudter J, Hohenberger W Inflammatory bowel diseases are an ideal indication for the laparoscopic surgical approach as they are basically benign diseases not requiring lymphadenectomy and extended mesenteric excision; well-established surgical procedures are available for the conventional approach. Inflammatory alterations and fragility of the bowel and mesentery, however, may demand a high level of laparoscopic experience. A broad spectrum of operations from the rather easy enterostomy formation for anal Crohn's disease (CD) to restorative proctocolectomies for ulcerative colitis (UC) may be managed laparoscopically. The current evidence base for the use of laparoscopic techniques in the surgical therapy of inflammatory bowel diseases is presented. CD limited to the... World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4724131 Mon, 07 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4724131 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4724125&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21448416%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Heye T, Zausig N, Klauss M, Singer R, Werner J, Richter GM, Kauczor HU, Grenacher L To investigate predilection sites of recurrence of pancreatic cancer by computed tomography (CT) in follow-up after surgery. PMID: 21448416 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology) World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4724125 Mon, 07 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4724125 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4724123&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21448417%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Nassar NN, Schaalan MF, Zaki HF, Abdallah DM To evaluate the effect of chronic mild stress (CMS) on the emergence of gastric ulcers and possible modulation by octreotide, a synthetic somatostatin analogue. PMID: 21448417 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology) World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4724123 Mon, 07 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4724123 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4724072&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21448418%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Park CG, Kim YD, Kim MY, Koh JW, Jun JY, Yeum CH, So I, Choi S To explore the role of prostaglandin F(2α) (PGF(2α))) on pacemaker activity in interstitial cells of Cajal (ICC) from mouse small intestine. PMID: 21448418 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology) World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4724072 Mon, 07 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4724072 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4724071&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21448419%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Zhao R, Wang TZ, Kong D, Zhang L, Meng HX, Jiang Y, Wu YQ, Yu ZX, Jin XM To investigate the biological features of hepatitis B virus (HBV)-transfected HepG2.2.15 cells. PMID: 21448419 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology) World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4724071 Mon, 07 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4724071 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4724064&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21448420%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Pace F, Riegler G, de Leone A, Dominici P, Grossi E, Group TE To test the Genval recommendations and the usefulness of a short trial of proton pump inhibitor (PPI) in the initial management and maintenance treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) patients. PMID: 21448420 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology) World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4724064 Mon, 07 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4724064 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4724063&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21448421%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Choi Y, Roh MS, Hong YS, Lee HS, Hur WJ To assess the significance of interleukin (IL)-24 and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) expression in lymph-node-positive rectal cancer. PMID: 21448421 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology) World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4724063 Mon, 07 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4724063 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4724060&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21448422%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Uchino M, Ikeuchi H, Bando T, Matsuoka H, Takesue Y, Takahashi Y, Matsumoto T, Tomita N To assess the long-term efficacy of seton drainage with infliximab maintenance therapy in treatment of stricture for perianal Crohn's disease (CD). PMID: 21448422 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology) World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4724060 Mon, 07 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4724060 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4724059&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21448423%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Fukuda N, Sugiyama Y, Wada J To investigate the prognostic factors of T4 gastric cancer patients without distant metastasis who could undergo potentially curative resection. PMID: 21448423 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology) World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4724059 Mon, 07 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4724059 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4724057&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21448424%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Nagata N, Kobayakawa M, Shimbo T, Hoshimoto K, Yada T, Gotoda T, Akiyama J, Oka S, Uemura N To investigate the utility of the cytomegalovirus (CMV) antigenemia assay for the diagnosis of CMV gastrointestinal disease (GID). PMID: 21448424 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology) World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4724057 Mon, 07 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4724057 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4724054&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21448425%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Leelawat K, Thongtawee T, Narong S, Subwongcharoen S, Treepongkaruna SA To determine the role of CD133 in cholangiocarcinoma progression. PMID: 21448425 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology) World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4724054 Mon, 07 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4724054 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4724049&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21448426%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Wang FW, Tu MS, Mar GY, Chuang HY, Yu HC, Cheng LC, Hsu PI To investigate the prevalence and risk factors of asymptomatic peptic ulcer disease (PUD) in a general Taiwanese population. PMID: 21448426 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology) World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4724049 Mon, 07 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4724049 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4724047&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21448427%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Dong J, Zou J, Yu XF To quantitatively assess the relationship between coffee consumption and incidence of pancreatic cancer in a meta-analysis of cohort studies. PMID: 21448427 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology) World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4724047 Mon, 07 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4724047 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4724044&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21448428%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Chen X, Liu F, Li B, Wei YG, Yan LN, Wen TF To evaluate the association between p53 codon 72 polymorphism and liver cancer risk by means of meta-analysis. PMID: 21448428 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology) World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4724044 Mon, 07 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4724044 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4724043&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21448429%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Du B, Yang ZY, Zhong XY, Fang M, Yan YR, Qi GL, Pan YL, Zhou XL To study the correlation between high metastasis-associated protein 1 (MTA1) expression and lymphangiogenesis in colorectal cancer (CRC) and its role in production of vascular endothelial growth factor-C(VEGF-C). PMID: 21448429 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology) World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4724043 Mon, 07 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4724043 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4724037&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21448430%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Jiang DK, Yao L, Wang WZ, Peng B, Ren WH, Yang XM, Yu L To investigate the association between TP53 Arg72Pro polymorphism and esophageal cancer (EC) risk using meta-analysis. PMID: 21448430 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology) World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4724037 Mon, 07 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4724037 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4724033&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21448431%26dopt%3DAbstract We present a case of Russell body gastritis in a 78-year-old woman who was undergoing esophagogastroduodenoscopy for epigastric pain. Gastric biopsy of the gastroesophageal junction showed the presence of cells with periodic acid-Schiff-positive hyaline pink bodies. Giemsa staining for H. pylori infection was negative, as well as immunohistochemical detection. The cells with eosinophilic inclusions stained positive for CD138, CD79a, and κ and lambda light chains, which confirmed plasma cell origin. In particular, κ and lambda light chains showed a polyclonal origin and the patient was negative for immunological dyscrasia. The histological observations were confirmed by ultrastructural examination. The cases reported in the literature associated with H. pylori infection have shown regress... World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4724033 Mon, 07 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4724033 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4724175&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21448346%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Beltrán MA Knowledge on pancreaticobiliary reflux in normal pancreaticobiliary junction and its pathologic implications has experienced tremendous progress during the last few years. This editorial reviews the current knowledge on this condition and its pathological implications on gallbladder diseases. The following aspects were defined appropriate for discussion: (1) Evidence of carcinogenesis associated with pancreaticobiliary reflux; (2) Evidence of pancreaticobiliary reflux in normal pancreaticobiliary junction; and (3) Evidence of sphincter of Oddi (SO) dysfunction as a cause of pancreaticobiliary reflux in normal pancreaticobiliary junction. The articles reviewed were selected and classified according to five levels of evidence: LevelI, meta-analysis double-blind rando... World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4724175 Mon, 28 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4724175 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4724173&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21448347%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Zhu YF, Tao GQ, Zhou N, Xiang C Rectovaginal fistula (RVF) continues to be the most difficult perianal manifestation of Crohn's disease to treat. This devastating and disabling complication has a significant impact on patients' quality of life and presents unique management challenges. Current therapeutic approaches include many medical therapeutics and surgical treatments with a wide range of success rates reported. However, current evidence is lacking to support any recommendation. The choice of repair depends on various patient and disease factors and basic surgical tenets. In this article, we review the current options to consider in the treatment of Crohn's-related RVF, and try to evaluate their effects on fistulae closure and quality of life. PMID: 21448347 [PubMed -... World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4724173 Mon, 28 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4724173 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4724172&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21448348%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Bastard C, Bosisio MR, Chabert M, Kalopissis AD, Mahrouf-Yorgov M, Gilgenkrantz H, Mueller S, Sandrin L To develop and validate a transient micro-elastography device to measure liver stiffness (LS) in mice. PMID: 21448348 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology) World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4724172 Mon, 28 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4724172 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4724171&cid=s_30379_17_f&fid=30379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21448349%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Zhang Z, Xue HL, Liu Y, Wang WJ To investigate the effects of the Chinese herbal decoction, Yi-Qi-Zeng-Min-Tang (YQZMT), on insulin resistance in type 2 diabetic rats. PMID: 21448349 [PubMed - in process] (Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology) World Journal of Gastroenterology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4724171 Mon, 28 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4724171