Validation of the Rockall scoring system for outcomes from non-variceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding in a Canadian setting.

abstract：AIM:To clarify the pathogenesis of gastroesophageal reflux disease symptoms in non-erosive reflux disease (NERD) patients. METHODS:Thirty-five NERD patients with persistent symptoms, despite taking rabeprazole 10 mg twice daily for at least 8 wk, were included in this study. All patients underwent 24 h combined impeda...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Nakagawa K,Koike T,Iijima K,Saito M,Kikuchi H,Hatta W,Ara N,Uno K,Asano N,Shimosegawa T

更新日期：2015-12-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the expression and activity of leukotriene C4 (LTC4) synthesis enzymes and their underlying relationship with cysteinyl leukotriene (cys-LT) generation in a rat fulminant hepatic failure (FHF) model induced by D-galactosamine/lipopolysaccharide (D-GalN/ LPS). METHODS:Rats were treated with D-GalN (3...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Ma KF,Yang HY,Chen Z,Qi LY,Zhu DY,Lou YJ

更新日期：2008-05-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the expression of the transforming growth factor beta 1(TGF-beta 1) mRNA in different stages of alcoholic liver disease (ALD) and its clinical value. METHODS:One hundred and seven male alcoholics were grouped by clinical findings into four groups: alcohol abusers without liver impairment (n =22), al...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Chen WX,Li YM,Yu CH,Cai WM,Zheng M,Chen F

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although a number of cases of hepatotoxicity are associated with the use of Hydroxycut weight management products, it has been alleged that their effects are primarily due to the presence of hydroxycitric acid (HCA, as Super CitriMax) in the formulations. However, while these products contain up to 20 different ingred...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Stohs SJ,Preuss HG,Ohia SE,Kaats GR,Keen CL,Williams LD,Burdock GA

更新日期：2009-08-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To present our experience with tuberculous peritonitis treated in our hospital from 2002-2007. METHODS:We reviewed the medical records of 9 children with tuberculous peritonitis. RESULTS:Nine patients (5 boys, 4 girls) of mean age 14.2 years were diagnosed with peritoneal tuberculosis. All patients presented with...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Dinler G,Sensoy G,Helek D,Kalayci AG

更新日期：2008-12-21 00:00:00

abstract：:Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the 10 most common cancers worldwide. There is no ideal treatment for HCC yet and many researchers are trying to improve the effects of treatment by changing therapeutic strategies. As the majority of human cancers seem to exhibit either abnormal p53 gene or disrupted p53 gene ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Guan YS,La Z,Yang L,He Q,Li P

更新日期：2007-02-21 00:00:00

abstract：:The biosynthesis of prostaglandins and thromboxanes has been a focus of interest in the management of many liver diseases. Cyclooxygenases are the enzymes involved in the first step of the biosynthesis of these lipid mediators and selective inhibitors for these isoenzymes as well as pharmacological analogues of prosta...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Martín-Sanz P,Casado M,Boscá L

更新日期：2017-05-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Alterations in epigenetic control of gene expression play an important role in many diseases, including gastric cancer. Many studies have identified a large number of upregulated oncogenic miRNAs and downregulated tumour-suppressor miRNAs in this type of cancer. In this review, we provide an overview of the role of mi...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： da Silva Oliveira KC,Thomaz Araújo TM,Albuquerque CI,Barata GA,Gigek CO,Leal MF,Wisnieski F,Rodrigues Mello Junior FA,Khayat AS,de Assumpção PP,Rodriguez Burbano RM,Smith MC,Calcagno DQ

更新日期：2016-09-21 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of cerebral lipiodol embolism (CLE) after transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) for unresectable hepatic carcinoma (HCC). A 54-year-old man with unresectable HCC underwent TACE via the right hepatic artery and right inferior phrenic artery using a mixture of 40 mg pirarubicin and 30 mL lipiodol. His ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Jia ZZ,Tian F,Jiang GM

更新日期：2012-08-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the expression of leukemia related protein 16 (LRP16), and the possible relationship between LRP16 expression and clinicopathological indices in 336 gastric carcinoma patients. METHODS:Immunohistochemistry was used to detect LRP16 expression in 336 cases of paraffin-embedded gastric carcinoma tissue...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Li YZ,Zhao P,Han WD

更新日期：2009-10-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To assess whether juvenile chronic ferric iron ingestion limit colitis and dysbiosis at adulthood in rats and mice. METHODS:Two sets of experiments were designed. In the first set, recently weaned mice were either orally administered ferrous (Fe²⁺) iron salt or ferric (Fe³⁺) microencapsulated iron for 6 wk. The la...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Ettreiki C,Gadonna-Widehem P,Mangin I,Coëffier M,Delayre-Orthez C,Anton PM

更新日期：2012-06-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the expression of programmed death (PD)-1, PD ligand 1 (PD-L1) and PD-L2 in liver tissues in the context of chronic hepatitis and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). METHODS:Liver biopsies and HCC specimens from patients were collected and histologically examined. The expression of PD-1, PD-L1, and PD-L...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Wang BJ,Bao JJ,Wang JZ,Wang Y,Jiang M,Xing MY,Zhang WG,Qi JY,Roggendorf M,Lu MJ,Yang DL

更新日期：2011-07-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To study the role of hepatic sinusoidal capillarization and perisinusoidal fibrosis in rats with alcohol-induced portal hypertension and to discuss the pathological mechanisms of alcohol-induced hepatic portal hypertension. METHODS:Fifty SD rats were divided into control group (n=20) and model group (n=30). Alcoho...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Li J,Niu JZ,Wang JF,Li Y,Tao XH

更新日期：2005-11-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Stress-related gastric mucosal damage or ulcer remains an unsolved issue for critically ill patients. Stress ulcer prophylaxis has been part of routine intensive care, but uncertainty and controversy still exist. Co-secreted with mucins, intestinal trefoil factor (ITF) is reported to promote restitution and ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Huang Y,Wang MM,Yang ZZ,Ren Y,Zhang W,Sun ZR,Nie SN

更新日期：2020-12-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To analyze the current available evidence of Kudo's pit pattern classification for diagnosing colorectal neoplasms. METHODS:A search was performed on Pubmed/Embase to identify studies reporting the outcomes of the pit pattern classification in colorectal polyps. Retrieved records were evaluated and selected by two...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Li M,Ali SM,Umm-a-OmarahGilani S,Liu J,Li YQ,Zuo XL

更新日期：2014-09-21 00:00:00

abstract：:Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the most common malignancies worldwide with an annual occurrence of one million new cases. An etiologic association between HBV infection and the development of HCC has been established with a relative risk 200-fold greater than in non-infected individuals. Hepatitis C virus is...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Delis SG,Dervenis C

更新日期：2008-06-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To explore the transcriptional gene expression profiles of HGF/SF-met signaling pathway in colorectal carcinoma to understand mechanisms of the signaling pathway at so gene level. METHODS:Total RNA was isolated from human colorectal carcinoma cell line LoVo treated with HGF/SF (80 ng/L) for 48 h. Fluorescent probe...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Li XN,Ding YQ,Liu GB

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC) is an autoimmune disease of the liver characterized by progressive bile duct destruction eventually leading to cirrhosis and liver failure. The serological hallmark of the disease is the presence of circulating antimitochondrial antibodies (AMA). These reflect the presence of autoreacti...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Lleo A,Invernizzi P,Mackay IR,Prince H,Zhong RQ,Gershwin ME

更新日期：2008-06-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Carcinoids are tumors derived from neuroendocrine cells and often produce functional peptide hormones. Approximately 54.5% arise in the gastrointestinal tract and frequently metastasize to the liver. Primary hepatic carcinoid tumors (PHCT) are extremely rare; only 95 cases have been reported. A 65-year-old man came to...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Fenoglio LM,Severini S,Ferrigno D,Gollè G,Serraino C,Bracco C,Castagna E,Brignone C,Pomero F,Migliore E,David E,Salizzoni M

更新日期：2009-05-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To analyze the literature on the use of Chinese herbal medicines for the treatment of cholecystitis. METHODS:The literature on treatment of cholecystitis with traditional Chinese medicines (TCM) was analyzed based on the principles and methods described by evidence-based medicine (EBM). Eight databases including M...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Dong ZY,Wang GL,Liu X,Liu J,Zhu DZ,Ling CQ

更新日期：2012-04-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the impact of chronic fatigue on disease-related worries in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and the potential multicolinearity between subjective questionnaires. METHODS:Patients in remission or with mild-to-moderate disease activity completed the fatigue questionnaire (FQ), the rating form of IBD ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Jelsness-Jørgensen LP,Bernklev T,Henriksen M,Torp R,Moum B

更新日期：2012-02-07 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper pays a tribute to Dr. Frank I Tovey on his 90th birthday which happens on September 1, 2011, and briefly describes the major findings in his research career and contributions as follows. The geographical prevalence of duodenal ulceration is related to staple diets. Unrefined wheat and maize, soya, certain p...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Ma LS

更新日期：2011-08-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate the impact of time interval for hemofiltration (HF) on the prognosis of severe acute pancreatitis (SAP). METHODS:Thirty-six consecutive patients with severe acute pancreatitis were included in the study. Atlanta classification system was applied for stratification. They were randomly divided into short...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Mao EQ,Tang YQ,Zhang SD

更新日期：2003-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are mesenchymal tumors that arise from the gastrointestinal tract. In rare cases, these tumors are found in intra-abdominal sites unrelated to the gastrointestinal tract, such as the mesentery, omentum and retroperitoneum. However, pancreatic extra-gastrointestinal stromal tumor...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Tian YT,Liu H,Shi SS,Xie YB,Xu Q,Zhang JW,Zhao DB,Wang CF,Chen YT

更新日期：2014-01-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pancreatic cancer is a major cause of cancer-related death, with a 5-year overall survival rate being below 5%. The main causes of poor prognosis in pancreatic cancer include easy metastasis, high recurrence rate, and robust drug resistance. Gemcitabine is a first-line drug for patients with unresectable pan...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Wei L,Wen JY,Chen J,Ma XK,Wu DH,Chen ZH,Huang JL

更新日期：2019-10-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To elucidate the effect of p27(KIP1) on cell cycle and apoptosis regulation in gastric carcinoma cells. METHODS:The whole length of p27(KIP1) cDNA was transfected into human gastric cancer cell line SCG7901 by lipofectamine. Expression of p27(KIP1) protein or mRNA was analyzed by Western blot and RNA dot blotting,...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Zheng JY,Wang WZ,Li KZ,Guan WX,Yan W

更新日期：2005-12-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To summarize the performing essentials and analyze the characteristics of remote Zeus robot-assisted laparoscopic cholecystectomy. METHODS:Robot-assisted laparoscopic cholecystectomy was performed in 40 patients between May 2004 and July 2005. The operating procedures and a variety of clinical parameters were reco...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Zhou HX,Guo YH,Yu XF,Bao SY,Liu JL,Zhang Y,Ren YG,Zheng Q

更新日期：2006-04-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To elucidate the different serological reactions to H pylori using the immunoblotting technique for further understanding of its pathogenic role in gastric cancer. METHODS:A total of 54 patients were divided into two groups after upper gastrointestinal endoscopy: normal control group (25 patients) and gastric canc...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Yang KC,Chu A,Liao CS,Lin YM,Wang GM

更新日期：2006-11-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the effect of side-stream smoking on gut microflora composition, intestinal inflammation and expression of tight junction proteins. METHODS:C57BL/6 mice were exposed to side-stream cigarette smoking for one hour daily over eight weeks. Cecal contents were collected for microbial composition analysis...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Wang H,Zhao JX,Hu N,Ren J,Du M,Zhu MJ

更新日期：2012-05-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Hepatoid adenocarcinoma of the stomach (HAS) is a rare form of gastric cancer that has unique clinicopathological features and an extremely poor prognosis. Here, we report on three patients with suspected gastric cancer who were referred to our hospital. Gastrointestinal fiberscopy on the three patients revealed two l...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Ye MF,Tao F,Liu F,Sun AJ

更新日期：2013-07-21 00:00:00