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Do we need an 'in-house' neutralization assay for confirmation of hepatitis B surface antigen? Answers from a tertiary care hospital in IndiaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: The enzyme immunoassay-based 'in-house' HBsAg neutralization assay is a feasible alternative to the commercial HBsAg confirmatory assay. This technique is easily adaptable, cost-effective and reliable for the confirmation of HBsAg in a low resource setting, enhancing the overall quality of HBsAg screening. (Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology)
Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology - November 20, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Gnanadurai J Fletcher, Manu Gnanamony, Joel David, Ashrafali M Ismail, Thenmozhi Subramani, Priya Abraham Source Type: journals

Evidence for the insufficient evaluation and undertreatment of chronic hepatitis B infection in a predominantly low-income and immigrant populationEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: After the diagnosis of HBV infection, few patients in our population received laboratory evaluation to determine eligibility for HBV treatment. Furthermore, only a small percentage received HBV treatment. Further research needs to be done to validate these findings in other populations and understand barriers to receiving HBV treatment. (Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology)
Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology - November 19, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Chin W Jung, Jennifer Tan, Nelly Tan, Melissa N Kuo, Ashwin Ashok, Samantha J Eells, Loren G Miller Source Type: journals

Radiofrequency ablation therapy for hepatocellular carcinoma in elderly patientsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Elderly HCC patients, who have good performance status, should be treated in the same manner and with the same strategy as young HCC patients. (Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology)
Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology - November 19, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Atsushi Hiraoka, Kojiro Michitaka, Norio Horiike, Satoshi Hidaka, Takahide Uehara, Soichi Ichikawa, Aki Hasebe, Yasunao Miyamoto, Tomoyuki Ninomiya, Ichiro Sogabe, Yoshihiro Ishimaru, Hideki Kawasaki, Yohei Koizumi, Masashi Hirooka, Yoshimasa Yamashita, M Source Type: journals

Naturally occurring K vitamins inhibit pancreatic cancer cell survival through a caspase-dependent pathwayEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: These data show that naturally-occurring, non-toxic K vitamins can inhibit the survival of some pancreatic cancer cell lines. These novel, safe and clinically-utilized agents initiate a caspase-dependent apoptosis via the MAP kinase pathway and could potentially benefit patients with pancreatic cancer either as a single agent or in combination with chemotherapy for treatment, or for prevention of recurrence of pancreas cancer post resection. (Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology)
Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology - November 19, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Shayna L Showalter, Ziqiu Wang, Christina L Costantino, Agnieszka K Witkiewicz, Charles J Yeo, Jonathan R Brody, Brian I Carr Source Type: journals

Gastric metastasis of hepatocellular carcinoma via a possible existing retrograde hematogenous pathwayEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: When cirrhotic patients with portal hypertension have HCC with PVT, a hematogenous pathway can exist for gastric metastasis of tumor thrombi involving hepatofugal flow to the stomach after TAE or EVL apart from the major pathway of direct invasion. (Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology)
Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology - November 19, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Ming-Luen Hu, Wei-Chen Tai, Seng-Kee Chuah, Yi-Chun Chiu, Keng-Liang Wu, Yeh-Pin Chou, Chung-Mou Kuo, Tsung-Hui Hu, King-Wah Chiu Source Type: journals

Asian perspectives in the management of inflammatory bowel disease: Findings from a recent surveyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: Clinical practice with regards to IBD diagnosis and management varies within Asia.5-ASA is the preferred treatment and maintenance therapy for mild-to-moderate IBD. (Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology)
Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology - November 19, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Joseph JY Sung, Michael A Kamm, Philippe Marteau Source Type: journals

Laparoscopic splenectomy may be a superior supportive intervention for cirrhotic patients with hypersplenismEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: Laparoscopic splenectomy may be superior to partial splenic embolization as a supportive intervention for cirrhotic patients with hypersplenism. Future prospective, randomized controlled patient studies are required to confirm these findings. (Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology)
Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology - November 19, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Morimasa Tomikawa, Tomohiko Akahoshi, Keishi Sugimachi, Yasuharu Ikeda, Kisaku Yoshida, Yuichi Tanabe, Hirofumi Kawanaka, Kenji Takenaka, Makoto Hashizume, Yoshihiko Maehara Source Type: journals

Factors associated with nutritional status in liver transplant patients who survived the first year after transplantationEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: No influence on nutritional status was observed for peri- or postoperative factors after 3 or 12 months of follow up. As expected, dietary factors, especially adequate calorie intake, were always associated with nutritional status during all periods analyzed. (Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology)
Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology - November 19, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Luciana de Carvalho, Edison Roberto Parise, Didier Samuel Source Type: journals

Clinical manifestations and survival of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma and cardiac metastasisEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Hepatocellular carcinoma patients with cardiac metastases were in the advanced stages. These patients had limited survival from the diagnosis of cardiac metastases. The most common cause of death was related to HCC per se or the underlying liver disease. Only a few patients expired because of cardiac metastases. (Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology)
Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology - November 19, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Yu-Chun Liu, Yi-Lwun Ho, Guan-Tarn Huang, Ding-Shinn Chen, Jin-Chuan Sheu, Chien-Hung Chen Source Type: journals

Prevalence, human leukocyte antigen typing and strategy for screening among Asian first-degree relatives of children with celiac diseaseEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: In this first Asian study on a limited number of families of children with CD, 4.4% of the first-degree relatives had CD. Only 15% of the first-degree relatives were negative for HLA DQ2/DQ8. Initial evaluation with HLA and serology followed by only serial serology in HLA-positive relatives is recommended. (Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology)
Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology - November 19, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Anshu Srivastava, Surender Kumar Yachha, Amrita Mathias, Farah Parveen, Ujjal Poddar, Suraksha Agrawal Source Type: journals

TLR4 monoclonal antibody blockade suppresses dextran-sulfate-sodium-induced colitis in miceEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: Blocking TLR4 by TLR4mAb can prevent the development of DSS-induced colitis through the TLR4-P38MAPK-c-jun pathway. (Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology)
Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology - November 19, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Yi Liu, Zhijun Zhang, Lei Wang, Juan Li, Le Dong, Wenjie Yue, Jian Chen, Xu Sun, Liang Zhong, Dayu Sun Source Type: journals

Endoplasmic reticulum stress involved in the course of lipogenesis in fatty acids-induced hepatic steatosisEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: Endoplasmic reticulum stress might be involved in lipogenesis in fatty acids-induced hepatic steatosis. Therefore, endoplasmic reticulum stress might serve as a novel target in the pathogenesis and therapy of non- alcoholic fatty liver disease. (Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology)
Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology - November 19, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Jiang Liu, Xi Jin, Chao-Hui Yu, Shao-Hua Chen, Wei-Ping Li, You-Ming Li Source Type: journals

Sex differences in epidemiological, clinical and pathological characteristics of colorectal cancerEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Sex significantly influences the clinical and pathological characteristics of colorectal cancer (CRC). These include differences in incidence and mortality rates, clinical presentations including age, emergency surgery for complications from CRC, screening participation rates, site, stage and treatment utilization, histopathology and survival. Environmental, behavioral and biological factors contribute to the differential risk. Recent advances in the molecular biology of CRC, specifically in microsatellite status, estrogen hormone and estrogen receptor [beta], have led to greater understanding of the effect of estrogen in ...
Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology - October 27, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Jenn Hian Koo, Rupert WL Leong Source Type: journals

Narrow-band imaging endoscopy with magnification is useful for detecting metachronous superficial pharyngeal cancer in patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinomaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: NBI endoscopy with magnification is a promising technique for detecting superficial pharyngeal cancer at an early stage in patients previously treated for esophageal SCC. (Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology)
Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology - October 27, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Satoru Nonaka, Yutaka Saito, Ichiro Oda, Takahiro Kozu, Daizo Saito Source Type: journals

Oral buffered esomeprazole is superior to i.v. pantoprazole for rapid rise of intragastric pH: A wireless pH metry analysisEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: BE achieves and maintains a pH of more than 6 within minutes of administration. It was significantly superior to i.v. pantoprazole in equivalent dosing. This finding could have implications in the management of non-variceal bleed where a rapid and sustained pH of more than 6 is desirable. (Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology)
Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology - October 27, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Rupa Banerjee, D Nageshwar Reddy, Nalini M Guda, Rakesh Kalpala, Swapna Mahurkar, Santosh Darisetty, G Venkat Rao Source Type: journals

Eukaryotic expression of extracellular ligand binding domains of murine Tie-2 and its anti-angiogenesis effect in SGC-7901 cell linesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: The protein of extracellular ligand binding domains of murine Tie-2 can be expressed at high level in the eukaryotic expression system, and the expressed protein may have the anti-angiogenesis effect. (Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology)
Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology - October 27, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Hua Yang, Kun Yang, Jian-Kun Hu, Hong Tang, Bo Zhang, Zhi-Xin Chen, You-Juan Wang, Jia-Ping Chen Source Type: journals

Protecting effects of a large dose of dexamethasone on spleen injury of rats with severe acute pancreatitisEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: Dexamethasone can protect spleen from injury during SAP mainly by reducing the content of inflammatory mediators in blood. (Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology)
Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology - October 27, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Zhang Xiping, Zhang Ruiping, Yu Binyan, Zhou Li, Chen Hanqing, Zhu Wei, Ying Rongchao, Ye Jing, Yuan Wenqin, Bai Jinjin Source Type: journals

Role of endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration with flow cytometry to diagnose lymphoma: A single center experienceEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: EUS[minus]FNA is sensitive and specific for the diagnosis of suspected lymphoma. Confirmatory or further testing should be performed when EUS[minus]FNA with or without FC is indeterminate and or non-diagnostic. (Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology)
Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology - October 19, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Mohammad Al-Haddad, Mojgan Sara Savabi, Stuart Sherman, Lee McHenry, Julia LeBlanc, Harvey Cramer, Robert Emerson, Jillian O'Neil, Mouen Khashab, John DeWitt Source Type: journals

Ascitic fluid infection in patients with hepatitis B virus-related liver cirrhosis: Culture-negative neutrocytic ascites versus spontaneous bacterial peritonitisEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Although in-hospital mortality was higher in patients with SBP than CNNA, the clinical course of the two groups was similar after the first episode of AFI. Thus, liver transplantation should be considered, irrespective of culture positivity of ascitic fluid. (Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology)
Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology - October 18, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Seung Up Kim, Do Young Kim, Chun Kyon Lee, Jun Yong Park, Sun Hye Kim, Hee Man Kim, Eun Hee Choi, Sinyoung Kim, Kwang-Hyub Han, Chae Yoon Chon, Sang Hoon Ahn Source Type: journals

Overlap of primary biliary cirrhosis and autoimmune hepatitis: Characteristics, therapy, and long term outcomesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: PBC-AIH overlap is not a rare entity; it was observed in 11% of PBC patients in this study. Further studies will be required to investigate whether PBC-AIH overlap is distinct from the two individual diseases in terms of long-term outcomes and therapeutic implications. (Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology)
Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology - October 9, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Junko Yokokawa, Hironobu Saito, Yukiko Kanno, Fumiko Honma, Kyoko Monoe, Natsumi Sakamoto, Kazumichi Abe, Atsushi Takahashi, Hirohide Yokokawa, Hiromasa Ohira Source Type: journals

Occult hepatitis B virus infection and lamivudine-resistant mutations in isolates from renal patients undergoing hemodialysisEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: HBV isolates with the identified substitutions have the potential to spread silently by nosocomial transmission within the hemodialysis unit. These results have potential implications for the management of patients with occult HBV infection undergoing hemodialysis. (Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology)
Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology - October 8, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Jorge S. Motta, Francisco C. Mello, Barbara V. Lago, Renata M. Perez, Selma A. Gomes, Fatima F. Figueiredo Source Type: journals

Eradication of Helicobacter pylori infection improved gastric mucosal atrophy and prevented progression of intestinal metaplasia, especially in the elderly population: A long-term prospective cohort studyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: Eradication of H. pylori infection improved gastric atrophy and prevented the progression of intestinal metaplasia in the elderly population during the long-term follow-up periods. H. pylori eradication for the elderly population is effective. (Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology)
Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology - October 8, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Tatsuya Toyokawa, Kin-ichiro Suwaki, Yasuhiro Miyake, Morihito Nakatsu, Masaharu Ando Source Type: journals

Fatty liver predicts impaired fasting glucose and type 2 diabetes mellitus in Japanese undergoing a health checkupEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: Fatty liver is an independent risk factor for impaired fasting glucose and type 2 diabetes mellitus, having a stronger impact in those Japanese with a lower body mass index undergoing a health checkup. (Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology)
Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology - October 8, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Tamaki Yamada, Mitsuru Fukatsu, Sadao Suzuki, Tsuneya Wada, Takashi Yoshida, Takashi Joh Source Type: journals

Association of polymorphisms of glutamate-cystein ligase and microsomal triglyceride transfer protein genes in non-alcoholic fatty liver diseaseEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: This difference clearly warrants further investigation in larger samples. These two polymorphisms could represent an additional factor for consideration in evaluating the risk of NAFLD progression. Further studies involving a larger population are necessary to confirm this notion. (Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology)
Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology - October 8, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Claudia Pinto Marques Souza Oliveira, José Tadeu Stefano, Ana Mercedes Cavaleiro, Maria Angela Henriques Zanella Fortes, Suzana Maria Vieira, Vicência Mara Rodrigues Lima, Telma Eugenio Santos, Virginia Nascimento Santos, Ana Lucia Farias de Azevedo Sal Source Type: journals

Diagnosis of hepatic hydrothorax using contrast-enhanced ultrasonography with intraperitoneal injection of SonazoidEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: This is the first report to confirm transdiaphragmatic movement of ascitic fluid into the pleural cavity using contrast-enhanced ultrasonography with Sonazoid. This method can safely detect ascitic flow in real time, and is thus very useful for the diagnosis of hepatic hydrothorax. (Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology)
Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology - October 8, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Masaya Tamano, Takashi Hashimoto, Kazuo Kojima, Chizu Maeda, Hideyuki Hiraishi Source Type: journals

High incidence of zinc deficiency among Filipino children with compensated and decompensated liver diseaseEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Children with chronic liver disease, whether in a compensated or decompensated state, had lower serum zinc levels compared with the healthy controls. As the severity of liver disease worsened, the zinc levels decreased. The study suggests that zinc supplementation should constitute part of the micronutrient intake of children with chronic liver disease. (Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology)
Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology - October 8, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Perlina Umusig-Quitain, Germana V Gregorio Source Type: journals

Therapeutic effects of pegylated interferon plus ribavirin in chronic hepatitis C patients with occult hepatitis B virus dual infectionEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: Occult HBV infection in CHC patients is rare. The biochemical and virological responses to combined PEG[ndash]IFN and RBV therapy might be similar in CHC patients with or without occult HBV infection. The serum HBV[ndash]DNA level was low in patients with occult HBV/HCV dual infection who responded to combined therapy. (Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology)
Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology - October 8, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Li-Wei Chen, Rong-Nan Chien, Cho-Li Yen, Jia-Jang Chang, Ching-Jung Liu, Chih-Lang Lin Source Type: journals

Ursodeoxycholic acid and artesunate in the treatment of severe falciparum malaria patients with jaundiceEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: In severe PF malaria patients with jaundice, combined therapy with UDCA and artesunate is safe, but does not significantly improve liver tests compared to placebo and artesunate. (Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology)
Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology - October 8, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Sombat Treeprasertsuk, Udomsak Silachamroon, Srivicha Krudsood, Arun Huntrup, Plengsakoon Suwannakudt, Suparp Vannaphan, Polrat Wilairatana Source Type: journals

Secreted protein acidic and rich in cysteine (SPARC) gene polymorphism association with hepatocellular carcinoma in Italian patientsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: Since the presence of the rs2304052 C allele is associated with an increased risk (odds ratio: 2.76) of developing hepatocarcinoma, our results allowed us to identify a SNP in the SPARC gene correlating to HCC susceptibility. (Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology)
Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology - October 8, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Ludovica Segat, Michele Milanese, Doroti Pirulli, Chiara Trevisiol, Francesco Lupo, Mauro Salizzoni, Antonio Amoroso, Sergio Crovella Source Type: journals

Simple diagnostic approach to childhood fecal retention using the Leech score and Bristol stool form scale in medical practiceEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: The Leech score and the Bristol stool form scale may be simple and useful diagnostic tools for pediatricians to access childhood fecal loading in outpatient clinics along with a thorough clinical history. (Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology)
Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology - October 8, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Hong Koh, Mi Jung Lee, Myung Joon Kim, Jae Il Shin, Ki Sup Chung Source Type: journals

Diagnosis of obscure gastrointestinal hemorrhage with capsule endoscopy in combination with multiple-detector computed tomographyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: The contribution of CE is critical in the diagnosis of GHOO, given the fact that there is a significant difference in the detection rate between CE and MDCT, but there is no significant difference in the rate between CE plus MDCT and CE alone. (Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology)
Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology - October 8, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Bing-Ling Zhang, Ling-Ling Jiang, Chun-Xiao Chen, Bai-Shu Zhong, You-Ming Li Source Type: journals

Cow's milk protein allergy: An entity for recognition in developing countriesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: CMPA is not uncommon in a developing country such as India. Presence of aphthous ulcers and abnormal rectal biopsy are clues to initial diagnosis. Milk challenge confirms the diagnosis in all if it is done on time. (Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology)
Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology - October 8, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Ujjal Poddar, Surender Kumar Yachha, Narendra Krishnani, Anshu Srivastava Source Type: journals

Monitoring of CD95 and CD38 expression in peripheral blood T lymphocytes during active human cytomegalovirus infection after orthotopic liver transplantationEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: The present study showed that CD38+CD8+ T cells can be an appropriate immunological marker for early detection and antiviral therapeutic monitoring of HCMV infection. The evaluation of CD95 molecule levels may be used routinely in clinical practice to assess the level of immunosuppression. (Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology)
Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology - October 8, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Yuliang Wang, Yawu Liu, Ruifa Han, Qiang Li, Zhi Yao, Wenyan Niu, Yuhua Yuan, Zhiqin Tang, Zhijun Zhu, Zhongyang Shen Source Type: journals

Prevalence of gastroesophageal reflux disease in patients with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: These results implicate that the prevalence of GERD in asthma and COPD are lower than in published reports in a tertiary referral center. These differences might be related to the characteristics of developing countries, increased consumption of powerful medications in GERD and pulmonary diseases, or methodological flaws in earlier studies. (Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology)
Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology - October 7, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Serhat Bor, Gul Kitapcioglu, Zeynep Aytemur Solak, Muhittin Ertilav, Munevver Erdinc Source Type: journals

Outcomes of endoscopic resection of large colorectal neoplasms: An Australian experienceEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: Endoscopic resection of large colorectal neoplasms is safe and effective even for very large benign neoplasms. When the lesion is endoscopically resectable this should be the preferred treatment. (Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology)
Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology - September 27, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Muna Salama, Donald Ormonde, Thai Quach, Hooi Ee, Ian Yusoff Source Type: journals

Association of exon 9 but not intron 8 VDR polymorphisms with occult HBV infection in south-eastern Iranian patientsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: The polymorphisms in the T/T allele of exon 9 of VDR is possibly associated with OBI, thus it can be concluded that VDR and its functional polymorphisms are likely to be related to sensitivity and resistance of the immune system to HBV in OBI patients. (Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology)
Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology - September 26, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Mohammad Kazemi Arababadi, Ali Akbar Pourfathollah, Abdollah Jafarzadeh, Gholamhossein Hassanshahi, Mohammad Ebrahim Rezvani Source Type: journals

Usefulness of non-invasive markers for predicting liver cirrhosis in patients with chronic hepatitis BEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: The devised PAHA system was found to be useful for predicting the presence of liver cirrhosis in patients with chronic hepatitis B. (Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology)
Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology - September 26, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Kwang Gyun Lee, Yeon Seok Seo, Hyonggin An, Soon Ho Um, Eun Suk Jung, Bora Keum, Hyung Joon Yim, Yoon Tae Jeen, Hoon Jai Chun, Chang Duck Kim, Ho Sang Ryu Source Type: journals

Chronic pancreatitis in Chinese children: Etiology, clinical presentation and imaging diagnosisEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: The main etiological factor of Chinese children with CP is idiopathic. The main symptom in these patients is multiple episodes of mild to moderate abdominal pain, which often lead to a delay in the definite diagnosis. CT and MRCP (or MRI) should be used as the first investigation in the evaluation of these cases. (Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology)
Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology - September 26, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Wei Wang, Zhuan Liao, Zhao-Shen Li, Xin-Gang Shi, Luo-Wei Wang, Feng Liu, Ren-Pei Wu, Jian-Ming Zheng Source Type: journals

Usefulness of polyethylene glycol solution with dimethylpolysiloxanes for bowel preparation before capsule endoscopyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: Bowel preparation using 1 L PEG with dimethylpolysiloxane 3 h before CE significantly reduced residue and intraluminal gas bubbles, and was considered to be a useful method for CE. (Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology)
Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology - September 26, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Sadaharu Nouda, Eijiro Morita, Mitsuyuki Murano, Akira Imoto, Takanori Kuramoto, Takuya Inoue, Naoko Murano, Ken Toshina, Eiji Umegaki, Kazuhide Higuchi Source Type: journals

MicroRNA-224 is upregulated in HepG2 cells and involved in cellular migration and invasionEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Overexpression of miR-224 was involved in the malignant phenotype of HepG2 cells, and it may be an important factor in regulating the migration and invasion of HepG2 cells. (Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology)
Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology - September 26, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Qiong Li, Ge Wang, Jin-Lu Shan, Zhi-Xiang Yang, Hong-Zhong Wang, Jin Feng, Ji-Jun Zhen, Chuan Chen, Zhi-Min Zhang, Wen Xu, Xi-Zhong Luo, Dong Wang Source Type: journals

Analysis of 3'-end variable region of the cagA gene in Helicobacter pylori isolated from Iranian populationEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: The structure of the 3' region of the cagA gene in Iranian strains was Western type. Although we could not find differences between EPIYA types and clinical outcomes, low prevalence of strains with multiple EPIYA-C segments might be reasons for low incidence of gastric cancer in Iran. (Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology)
Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology - September 26, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Leila Shokrzadeh, Kaveh Baghaei, Yoshio Yamaoka, Hossein Dabiri, Fereshteh Jafari, Navid Sahebekhtiari, Ali Tahami, Mitsushige Sugimoto, Homayon Zojaji, Mohammad Reza Zali Source Type: journals

Interstitial cells of Cajal are present in human extrahepatic bile ductsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: This study demonstrates for the first time that ICC are present in human extrahepatic bile ducts where they are more densely aggregated than in the gallbladder. This cellular network is likely to be involved in biliary tract motility and its related disorders. (Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology)
Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology - September 26, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Omid Ahmadi, Martha de L Nicholson, Maree L Gould, Allan Mitchell, Mark D Stringer Source Type: journals

Compound Astragalus and Salvia miltiorrhiza extract inhibits cell invasion by modulating transforming growth factor-β/Smad in HepG2 cellEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: All these results suggest that CASE exerts anti-HepG2 cell invasion effect by modulating TGF-[beta]/Smad signaling. (Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology)
Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology - September 26, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Xin Liu, Yan Yang, Xiaoxiang Zhang, Shengxin Xu, Shufang He, Weijuan Huang, Michael S Roberts Source Type: journals

Diagnostic role of serum glypican-3 in differentiating hepatocellular carcinoma from non-malignant chronic liver disease and other liver cancersEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: Serum GPC3 is highly specific for detecting HCC. The combined use of serum GPC3 and AFP provides a potentially promising tool to better differentiate HCC from benign liver disorders, as well as from other liver cancers. (Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology)
Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology - September 26, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Pisit Tangkijvanich, Theerawut Chanmee, Sanpoj Komtong, Varocha Mahachai, Naruemon Wisedopas, Peraphan Pothacharoen, Prachya Kongtawelert Source Type: journals

Serum ornithine carbamyltransferase reflects hepatic damage in diabetic obese miceEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Serum OCT seemed to reflect tumor necrosis factor-alpha-mediated hepatic damage when compared with ALT in diabetic obese mice and could be useful in the application for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease with features of metabolic syndrome, such as obesity and diabetes. (Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology)
Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology - September 26, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Hiroshi Murayama, Masaki Ikemoto, Masaru Hamaoki Source Type: journals

Short-term celecoxib to regress long-term persistent gastric intestinal metaplasia after Helicobacter pylori eradicationEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: Short-term celecoxib treatment can be safe and promising to regress long-term persistent IM after H. pylori eradication. (Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology)
Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology - September 26, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Kuei-Hsiang Hung, Hsiao-Bai Yang, Hsiu-Chi Cheng, Jiunn-Jong Wu, Bor-Shyang Sheu Source Type: journals

Hydroxyoctadecadienoic acid as a potential biomarker for oxidative stress in patients with chronic hepatitis CEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: The levels of tHODE in chronic HCV-infected patients can be a useful biomarker for the evaluation of oxidative stress in chronic hepatitis C. (Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology)
Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology - September 24, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Yasukazu Yoshida, Yasuharu Imai, Yoshiyuki Sawai, Yoshiro Saito, Jiaofei Cao, Kazuto Fukuda, Etsuo Niki Source Type: journals

Evaluation of visualization of squamous cell carcinoma of esophagus and pharynx using an autofluorescence imaging videoendoscope systemEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: The AFI system appears to be more useful than WLE for early diagnosis of SCC of the esophagus and pharynx. (Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology)
Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology - September 24, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Haruhisa Suzuki, Yutaka Saito, Hisatomo Ikehara, Ichiro Oda Source Type: journals

Prevalence of irritable bowel syndrome and its relationship with psychological stress status in Chinese university studentsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: The prevalence of IBS in Chinese university students is often compared with university students in developed countries and the general Chinese population. Depression and anxiety could potentially induce IBS. Medical education should be considered when aiming to reduce stress of university students who are susceptible to IBS. (Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology)
Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology - September 24, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Lei Shen, Hao Kong, Xiaohua Hou Source Type: journals

Intraductal ultrasonography combined with percutaneous transhepatic cholangioscopy for the preoperative evaluation of longitudinal tumor extent in hilar cholangiocarcinomaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: The combination of IDUS and PTCS with biopsy was highly accurate for assessing Bismuth type and may help in the identification of an optimal surgical plan for the treatment of hilar cholangiocarcinoma, especially in Bismuth type IIIa, IIIb, or IV. (Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology)
Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology - September 24, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Hee Man Kim, Jeong Youp Park, Kyung Sik Kim, Mi-Suk Park, Myeong-Jin Kim, Young Nyun Park, Seungmin Bang, Si Young Song, Jae Bock Chung, Seung Woo Park Source Type: journals