Effectiveness and safety of herbal medicines in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome: a systematic review.

abstract：AIM:To evaluate mucosal healing in patients with small bowel plus colonic Crohn's disease (CD) with a single non-invasive examination, by using PillCam COLON 2 (PCC2). METHODS:Patients with non-stricturing nonpenetrating small bowel plus colonic CD in sustained corticosteroid-free remission were included. At diagnosis...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Boal Carvalho P,Rosa B,Dias de Castro F,Moreira MJ,Cotter J

更新日期：2015-06-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the ability of histamine to modulate tryptase release from human colon mast cells and the potential mechanisms. METHODS:Enzymatically dispersed cells from human colons were challenged with histamine, anti-IgE or calcium ionophore A23187 (CI), and the cell supernatants after challenge were collected....

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： He SH,Xie H

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To identify the scFv antibody fragments specific for hepatocellular carcinoma by biopanning from a large human naive scFv phage display library. METHODS:A large human naive scFv phage library was used to search for the specific targets by biopanning with the hepatocellular carcinoma cell line HepG2 for the positiv...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Yu B,Ni M,Li WH,Lei P,Xing W,Xiao DW,Huang Y,Tang ZJ,Zhu HF,Shen GX

更新日期：2005-07-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Pernicious anemia (PA) is a macrocytic anemia that is caused by vitamin B(12) deficiency, as a result of intrinsic factor deficiency. PA is associated with atrophic body gastritis (ABG), whose diagnosis is based on histological confirmation of gastric body atrophy. Serological markers that suggest oxyntic mucosa damag...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Lahner E,Annibale B

更新日期：2009-11-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To describe the bowel habits and the prevalence of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and to investigate the influence of health behavior and social factors on IBS prevalence in university students. METHODS:This cross-sectional study was conducted at five major universities in Greater Beirut and its suburbs, between F...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Costanian C,Tamim H,Assaad S

更新日期：2015-03-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a very common infection worldwide. Its reactivation in patients receiving immunosuppression has been widely described as being associated with significant morbidity and mortality unless anti-viral prophylaxis is administered. Treatment in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients has changed...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： López-Serrano P,Pérez-Calle JL,Sánchez-Tembleque MD

更新日期：2013-03-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To analyze the modulation of gene expression profile associated with inhibition of liver regeneration in hepatitis B X (HBx)-expressing transgenic mice. METHODS:Microarray technology was performed on liver tissue obtained from 4 control (LacZ) and 4 transgenic mice (HBx-LacZ), 48 h after partial hepatectomy. The s...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Sidorkiewicz M,Jais JP,Tralhao G,Morosan S,Giannini C,Brezillon N,Soussan P,Delpuech O,Kremsdorf D

更新日期：2008-01-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Hepatobiliary cystadenomas are rare tumors that are difficult to diagnose preoperatively. They can reach large sizes that make them real intraoperative "surprises". A 63-year-old woman, presented with a symptomatic huge abdominal cystic mass, underwent complete resection of the mass with safety margins. Histopathologi...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Beuran M,Venter MD,Dumitru L

更新日期：2006-06-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate retrospectively the correlation between enhancement patterns on dynamic computed tomography (CT) and angiogenesis and fibrosis in pancreatic adenocarcinoma. METHODS:Twenty-three patients with pancreatic adenocarcinoma underwent dynamic CT and tumor resection. In addition to the absolute and relative en...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Hattori Y,Gabata T,Matsui O,Mochizuki K,Kitagawa H,Kayahara M,Ohta T,Nakanuma Y

更新日期：2009-07-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To clarify the benefit of surgical excision for patients with extrahepatic metastases of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). METHODS:We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of 140 patients with pathologically proven extrahepatic metastases of HCC and evaluated the outcomes of those who had undergone surgical r...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Chan KM,Yu MC,Wu TJ,Lee CF,Chen TC,Lee WC,Chen MF

更新日期：2009-11-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Liver resection is an effective treatment for benign and malignant liver tumors. However, a method for preoperative evaluation of hepatic reserve has not yet been established. Previously reported assessments of preoperative hepatic reserve focused only on liver failure in the early postoperative period and d...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Ishii M,Itano O,Shinoda M,Kitago M,Abe Y,Hibi T,Yagi H,Takeuchi A,Tsujikawa H,Abe T,Kitagawa Y

更新日期：2020-02-21 00:00:00

abstract：:A 70-year-old woman was found to have 2 cystic lesions in the head of the pancreas on abdominal ultrasonography during a routine medical examination. Endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) and magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography showed multilocular cysts in the head of the pancreas without dilation of the main pancr...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Urata T,Naito Y,Izumi Y,Takekuma Y,Yokomizo H,Nagamine M,Fukuda S,Notohara K,Hifumi M

更新日期：2013-12-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate virological response to adefovir (ADV) monotherapy and emergence of ADV-resistant mutations in lamivudine (LAM)-resistant chronic hepatitis B patients. METHODS:Seventy-seven patients with documented LAM resistance who were treated with 10 mg/d ADV for > 96 wk were analyzed for ADV resistance. RESULTS:...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Sinn DH,Lee HIe,Gwak GY,Choi MS,Koh KC,Paik SW,Yoo BC,Lee JH

更新日期：2011-08-14 00:00:00

abstract：:This article is to offer a concise review on the use of cytoreductive surgery (CRS) plus intraperitoneal hyperthermic chemotherapy (IPHC) for the treatment of peritoneal carcinomatosis (PC). Traditionally, PC was treated with systemic chemotherapy alone with very poor response and a median survival of less than 6 mo. ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Al-Shammaa HA,Li Y,Yonemura Y

更新日期：2008-02-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the therapeutic effects of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) transplanted intraperitoneally and intravenously in a murine model of colitis. METHODS:MSCs were isolated from C57BL/6 mouse adipose tissue. MSC cultures were analyzed according to morphology, cellular differentiation potential, and surface mo...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Gonçalves Fda C,Schneider N,Pinto FO,Meyer FS,Visioli F,Pfaffenseller B,Lopez PL,Passos EP,Cirne-Lima EO,Meurer L,Paz AH

更新日期：2014-12-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Studies on rodents and humans demonstrate an inherited predisposition to hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Analysis of the molecular alterations involved in the acquisition of a phenotype resistant or susceptible to hepatocarcinogenesis showed a deregulation of G1 and S phases in HCC of genetically susceptible F344 rats...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Feo F,Frau M,Pascale RM

更新日期：2008-11-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To study the expression of ether à go-go (Eag1) potassium channel in colorectal cancer and the relation-ship between their expression and clinico-pathological features. METHODS:The expression levels of Eag1 protein were determined in 76 cancer tissues with paired non-cancerous matched tissues as well as 9 colorect...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Ding XW,Yan JJ,An P,Lü P,Luo HS

更新日期：2007-02-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the endoscopic features of pharyngeal superficial carcinoma and evaluate the utility of narrow-band imaging (NBI) for this disease. METHODS:In the present prospective study, 335 patients underwent conventional white light (CWL) endoscopy and non-magnified/magnified NBI endoscopy, followed by an endo...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Yoshimura N,Goda K,Tajiri H,Yoshida Y,Kato T,Seino Y,Ikegami M,Urashima M

更新日期：2011-12-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Quasispecies of hepatitis C virus (HCV) are the foundation for rapid sequence evolution of HCV to evade immune surveillance of hosts. The consensus sequence evolution of a segment of HCV NS3 region, which encompasses putative cytotoxic T cell epitopes, was evaluated. METHODS:Three male patients, infected with HCV ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Guo HZ,Yin Y,Wang WL,Zhang CS,Wang T,Wang Z,Zhang J,Cheng H,Wang HT

更新日期：2004-03-15 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the fluid shear stress induced changes of (Ca(2+))i in neutrophils in pancreatic microcirculation of experimental acute pancreatitis (AP). METHODS:Wistar rats (n = 36) were randomized into three groups. A model of AP was established by subcutaneous injection of caerulein. Low-shear 30 viscometer was...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Zhou ZG,Chen YQ,Liu XB,Hu WM,Tian BL,Chen HQ

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although the lung is the major site for Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection, gastrointestinal involvement can be present as part of multiorgan disease process or, less commonly, can be seen as primary gastrointestinal tuberculosis. In the cases where the culture is negative, it can be difficult to differentiate tuber...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Settbas Y,Alper M,Akcan Y,Gurbuz Y,Oksuz S

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several hundred species of bacteria inhabit the gut, and affect its cell biology, morphology and homeostasis. Many bacteria are however potential pathogens, especially if the integrity of the epithelial barrier is physically or functionally breached. Conversely, the interaction between host and commensal microbes can ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Limdi JK,O'Neill C,McLaughlin J

更新日期：2006-09-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the association of serum gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT) levels with chronic hepatitis B infection and hepatitis B e antigen (HBeAg) seroconversion. METHODS:A retrospective study was performed on clinical data collected from patients who had been positive for hepatitis B surface antigen for > 6 mo ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Huang R,Yang CC,Liu Y,Xia J,Su R,Xiong YL,Wang GY,Sun ZH,Yan XM,Lu S,Wu C

更新日期：2015-09-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Identifying predictors of therapeutic response is the cornerstone of personalized medicine. AIM:To identify predictors of long-term mucosal healing (MH) in patients with Crohn's disease (CD) treated with tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α) inhibitors. METHODS:Prospective single center study. Consecutive patien...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Alfaro I,Masamunt MC,Planell N,López-García A,Castro J,Gallego M,Barastegui R,Giner A,Vara A,Salas A,Ricart E,Panés J,Ordás I

更新日期：2019-04-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To compare the utility of single-balloon colonoscopy (SBC) or double-balloon colonoscopy (DBC) for difficult colonoscopies. METHODS:Between August 2008 and June 2010, patients in whom total colonoscopy failed within 30 min of insertion were assigned randomly to undergo either SBC or DBC. No sedatives were used. Af...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Yamada A,Watabe H,Takano N,Togo G,Yamaji Y,Yoshida H,Kawabe T,Omata M,Koike K

更新日期：2013-08-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the role of transforming growth factor (TGF)-β-inducible early gene 1 (TIEG1) in TGF-β-induced growth inhibition in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) cells. METHODS:Human hepatocyte and HCC cell lines with varied susceptibilities to TGF-β1 were tested by methylthiazoletetrazolium (MTT) assay. The expre...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Jiang L,Lai YK,Zhang JF,Chan CY,Lu G,Lin MC,He ML,Li JC,Kung HF

更新日期：2012-05-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To identify esophageal cancer related gene2 (ECRG2) associated proteins and their possible interactions with ECRG2 gene. METHODS:In the yeast forward two-hybrid system, ECRG2 was fused with the DNA-binding domain (DBD) of Gal4 and human fetal liver cDNA library was fused with the transcriptional activation domain ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Cui YP,Wang JB,Zhang XY,Bi MX,Guo LP,Lu SH

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Weight loss supplements often contain powerful pharmacoactive ingredients with the potential to cause harm. Trials used to determine product safety and effectiveness, meanwhile, tend to be small, of short duration, and frequently lack financial conflict of interest disclosures. These factors could conspire to place co...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Lobb A

更新日期：2010-10-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Epidemiologic studies have suggested a relation between hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection and diabetes mellitus. HCV infection is emerging as a metabolic disease, and diabetes mellitus as a risk factor for HCV infection. However, some data on the prevalence of antibodies to HCV in patients with diabetes are conflictin...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Rouabhia S,Malek R,Bounecer H

更新日期：2009-10-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To assess the efficiency and safety of radiofrequency-assisted hepatectomy in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and cirrhosis. METHODS:From January 2010 to December 2013, 179 patients with HCC and cirrhosis were recruited for this retrospective study. Of these, 100 patients who received radiofrequency-a...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Zhang F,Yan J,Feng XB,Xia F,Li XW,Ma KS,Bie P

更新日期：2015-09-21 00:00:00