Association of Helicobacter pylori IgA antibodies with the risk of peptic ulcer disease and gastric cancer.

abstract：AIM:To assess the diagnostic value of FIB-4, aspartate aminotransferase-to-platelet ratio index (APRI), and liver stiffness measurement (LSM) in patients with hepatitis B virus infection who have persistently normal alanine transaminase (PNALT). METHODS:We enrolled 245 patients with chronic hepatitis B: 95 in PNALT gr...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Tan YW,Zhou XB,Ye Y,He C,Ge GH

更新日期：2017-08-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:People with achalasia typically have a thick lower esophageal muscularis propria (LEMP), and peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) has been effective in treating most patients. LEMP thickness may be associated with the outcomes and prognosis after POEM. However, more evidence is needed regarding the relationship...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Liao Y,Xiao TY,Wu YF,Zhang JJ,Zhang BZ,Wang YD,Wang S,Liu X,Sun SY,Guo JT

更新日期：2020-10-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a prevalent, worldwide, chronic infection. Choice of treatment can be modified according to antibiotic-resistance rates of H. pylori. The ideal therapeutic regimen for H. pylori infection should achieve an eradication rate of ≥ 80%. In some countries, triple therapy with a proton-pum...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Alahdab YO,Kalayci C

更新日期：2014-05-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To make a retrospective analysis of endoscopy findings and clinicopathologic characteristics of colonic schistosomiasis in order to further improve our understanding of the disease and decrease its misdiagnosis. METHODS:Endoscopy findings and clinicopathologic characteristics of 46 intestinal schistosomiasis patie...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Cao J,Liu WJ,Xu XY,Zou XP

更新日期：2010-02-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Splenosis is a condition in which splenic tissue is present in a non-anatomical position. Implants of splenic tissue can mimic neoplasms and only specific examinations can confirm the correct diagnosis. Here we report a case of a 23-year-old male patient with a history of surgical splenectomy during childhood after tr...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Garaci FG,Grande M,Villa M,Mancino S,Konda D,Attinà GM,Galatà G,Simonetti G

更新日期：2009-08-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the safety and efficacy of a Hansenula-derived PEGylated (polyethylene glycol) interferon (IFN)-alpha-2a (Reiferon Retard) plus ribavirin customized regimen in treatment-naïve and previously treated (non-responders and relapsers) Egyptian children with chronic hepatitis C infection. METHODS:Forty-si...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： El Naghi S,Abdel-Ghaffar TY,El-Karaksy H,Abdel-Aty EF,El-Raziky MS,Allam AA,Helmy H,El-Araby HA,Behairy BE,El-Guindi MA,El-Sebaie H,Abdel-Ghaffar AY,Ehsan NA,El-Hennawy AM,Sira MM

更新日期：2014-04-28 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a rare case of a 74-year-old man with metachronous gallbladder cancer and bile duct cancer who underwent curative resection twice, with the operations nine years apart. At the age of 65 years, the patient underwent a cholecystectomy and resection of the liver bed for gallbladder cancer. This was a well-diffe...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Joo HJ,Kim GH,Jeon WJ,Chae HB,Park SM,Youn SJ,Choi JW,Sung R

更新日期：2009-07-21 00:00:00

abstract：:Deficiencies in vitamins or other factors (B6, B12, folic acid, betaine) and genetic disorders for the metabolism of the non-protein amino acid-homocysteine (Hcy) lead to hyperhomocysteinemia (HHcy). HHcy is an integral component of several disorders including cardiovascular disease, neurodegeneration, diabetes and al...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Ji C,Kaplowitz N

更新日期：2004-06-15 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the allelic and haplotypic association of reg1alpha gene with tropical calcific pancreatitis (TCP). Since TCP is known to have a variable genetic basis, we investigated the interaction between mutations in the susceptibility genes, SPINK1 and CTSB with reg1alpha polymorphisms. METHODS:We analyzed th...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Mahurkar S,Bhaskar S,Reddy DN,Rao GV,Chandak GR

更新日期：2007-11-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To construct a noninvasive assessment model consisting of routine laboratory data to predict significant fibrosis and cirrhosis in patients with chronic hepatitis B (CHB). METHODS:A total of 137 consecutive patients with CHB who underwent percutaneous liver biopsy were retrospectively analyzed. These patients were...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Zhang YX,Wu WJ,Zhang YZ,Feng YL,Zhou XX,Pan Q

更新日期：2008-12-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the expression of tumor suppressor gene p27 and spindle checkpoint gene Mad2 and to demonstrate their expression difference in colorectal cancer and normal mucosa and to evaluate its clinical significance. METHODS:Immunohistochemical staining was used for detection of expression of Mad2 and p27 in c...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Li GQ,Zhang HF

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection has been clearly linked to peptic ulcer disease and some gastrointestinal malignancies. Increasing evidence demonstrates possible associations to disease states in other organ systems, known as the extraintestinal manifestations of H. pylori. Different conditions associated wi...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Wong F,Rayner-Hartley E,Byrne MF

更新日期：2014-09-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate possible effects of IRF5 polymorphisms in the 3' UTR region of the IFR5 locus on susceptibility to hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection and progression of liver diseases among clinically classified Vietnamese patients. METHODS:Four IFR5 SNPs (rs13242262A/T, rs77416878C/T, rs10488630A/G, and rs2280714T/...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Sy BT,Hoan NX,Tong HV,Meyer CG,Toan NL,Song LH,Bock CT,Velavan TP

更新日期：2018-01-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate whether American ginseng (AG, Panax quinquefolium) supplementation was able to improve endurance exercise performance. METHODS:Thirteen physically active male college students were divided into two groups (AG or placebo) and received supplementation for 4 wk, before the exhaustive running exercise. ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Hsu CC,Ho MC,Lin LC,Su B,Hsu MC

更新日期：2005-09-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the antioxidant effect of caffeic acid phenethyl ester (CAPE) in hepatic stellate cell-T6 (HSC-T6) cells cultured in vitro and the potential mechanisms. METHODS:HSC-T6 cells were cultured in vitro and treated with various concentrations of CAPE for 24, 48 and 72 h, respectively. Cell proliferation w...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Yang N,Shi JJ,Wu FP,Li M,Zhang X,Li YP,Zhai S,Jia XL,Dang SS

更新日期：2017-02-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate the efficacy and safety of a hybrid bioartificial liver (HBAL) system in the treatment of acute liver failure. METHODS:Canine models with acute liver failure were introduced with intravenous administration of D-galactosamine. The animals were divided into: the HBAL treatment group (n = 8), in which the...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Shi XL,Zhang Y,Chu XH,Han B,Gu JY,Xiao JQ,Tan JJ,Gu ZZ,Ren HZ,Yuan XW,Ding YT

更新日期：2012-07-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To study the effect of selenium on peripheral blood mononuclear cell (PBMC) membrane fluidity and immune function in patients with chronic hepatitis. METHODS:PBMCs were pretreated with selenium (1.156x10(-7) mol/L) for 6 h in vitro or extracted directly from patients after administration of selenium-yeast continuo...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： He SX,Wu B,Chang XM,Li HX,Qiao W

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) is a chronic, progressive, cholestatic liver disease characterized by inflammation and fibrotic obliteration of the hepatic biliary tree. It is commonly associated with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). A number of complications can occur which require special consideration, the mo...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Shorbagi A,Bayraktar Y

更新日期：2008-07-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate GATA5, SFRP2, and ITGA4 methylation in plasma DNA as noninvasive biomarkers for colorectal cancer (CRC) or adenomas. METHODS:There were 57 CRC patients, 30 adenomas patients, and 47 control patients enrolled in this study. Methylation-specific polymerase chain reaction was used to determine the prom...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Zhang X,Song YF,Lu HN,Wang DP,Zhang XS,Huang SL,Sun BL,Huang ZG

更新日期：2015-03-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To study the factors that may affect survival of cholangiocarcinoma in Lebanon. METHODS:A retrospective review of the medical records of 55 patients diagnosed with cholangio-carcinoma at the American University of Beirut between 1990 and 2005 was conducted. Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed to de...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Farhat MH,Shamseddine AI,Tawil AN,Berjawi G,Sidani C,Shamseddeen W,Barada KA

更新日期：2008-05-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer worldwide and, despite improved treatments, is still an important cause of cancer-related deaths. CRC encompasses a complex of diseases arising from a multi-step process of genetic and epigenetic events. Besides heterogeneity in the molecular and biological featu...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Bertorelle R,Rampazzo E,Pucciarelli S,Nitti D,De Rossi A

更新日期：2014-02-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate if 3 mo oral supplementation with Eviendep® was able to reduce the number of duodenal polyps in familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) patients with ileal pouch-anal anastomosis (IPAA). METHODS:Eleven FAP patients with IPAA and duodenal polyps were enrolled. They underwent upper gastrointestinal (GI) end...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Calabrese C,Praticò C,Calafiore A,Coscia M,Gentilini L,Poggioli G,Gionchetti P,Campieri M,Rizzello F

更新日期：2013-09-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite inception over 15 years ago and over 3000 completed procedures, laparoscopic liver resection has remained mainly in the domain of selected centers and enthusiasts. Requirement of extensive open liver resection (OLR) experience, in-depth understanding of anatomy and considerable laparoscopic technical expertise...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Cherian PT,Mishra AK,Kumar P,Sachan VK,Bharathan A,Srikanth G,Senadhipan B,Rela MS

更新日期：2014-10-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Thiopurine analogs and anti-tumor necrosis factor (TNF) agents have dramatically changed the therapeutics of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), improving short and long-term outcomes. Unfortunately some patients do not respond to therapy and others lose response over time. The pharmacokinetic properties of these drugs...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Yarur AJ,Abreu MT,Deshpande AR,Kerman DH,Sussman DA

更新日期：2014-04-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Eosinophilic gastroenteritis (EG) is an uncommon disease characterized by focal or diffuse eosinophilic infiltration of the gastrointestinal tract, and is usually associated with dyspepsia, diarrhea and peripheral eosinophilia. Diffuse gastrointestinal tract and colonic involvement are uncommon. The endoscopic appeara...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Sheikh RA,Prindiville TP,Pecha RE,Ruebner BH

更新日期：2009-05-07 00:00:00

abstract：:To review the underlying pathophysiology and currently available treatments for pruritis associated with jaundice. English language literature was reviewed using MEDLINE, PubMed, EMBASE and clinicaltrials.gov for papers and trails addressing the pathophysiology and potential treatments for pruritis associated with jau...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Bassari R,Koea JB

更新日期：2015-02-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Colorectal cancer is a major cause of cancer-related death in many countries. Colorectal carcinogenesis is a stepwise process which, from normal mucosa leads to malignancy. Many factors have been shown to influence this process, however, at present, several points remain obscure. In recent years some hypotheses have b...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Mariani F,Sena P,Roncucci L

更新日期：2014-08-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To compare the clinical efficacy of the second-generation H2RA lafutidine with that of lansoprazole in Japanese patients with mild gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). METHODS:Patients with symptoms of GERD and a diagnosis of grade A reflux esophagitis (according to the Los Angeles classification) were randomiz...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Takenaka R,Okada H,Kawano S,Komazawa Y,Yoshinaga F,Nagata S,Inoue M,Komatsu H,Onogawa S,Kushiyama Y,Mukai S,Todo H,Okanobu H,Manabe N,Tanaka S,Haruma K,Kinoshita Y

更新日期：2016-06-21 00:00:00

abstract：:Liver transplantation has emerged as a life-saving treatment for several patients with acute liver failure, end stage liver disease and primary hepatic malignancies. However, long term immunosuppressive therapy aiming to reduce the risk of transplant rejection increases the incidence of several complications including...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Dierickx D,Cardinaels N

更新日期：2015-10-21 00:00:00

abstract：:Sorafenib has been considered the standard of care for patients with advanced unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) since 2007 and numerous studies have investigated the role of markers involved in the angiogenesis process at both the expression and genetic level and clinical aspect. What results have ten years ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Marisi G,Cucchetti A,Ulivi P,Canale M,Cabibbo G,Solaini L,Foschi FG,De Matteis S,Ercolani G,Valgiusti M,Frassineti GL,Scartozzi M,Casadei Gardini A

更新日期：2018-09-28 00:00:00