Risk factors and outcome of bacterial infections in cirrhosis.

abstract：AIM:To investigate the effect of hepatitis B virus (HBV) specific immunoglobin (HBIG) and lamivudine on HBV intrauterine transmission in HBsAg positive pregnant women. METHODS:Each subject in the HBIG group (56 cases) was given 200 IU HBIG intramuscularly (im.) every 4 weeks from 28-week (wk) of gestation, while each ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Li XM,Yang YB,Hou HY,Shi ZJ,Shen HM,Teng BQ,Li AM,Shi MF,Zou L

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest cancers, ranking fourth among cancer-related deaths. Despite all the major molecular advances and treatment breakthroughs, mainly targeted therapies, the cornerstone treatment of metastatic pancreatic cancer (mPC) remains cytotoxic chemotherapy. In 2016, more than 40 years aft...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Ghosn M,Ibrahim T,Assi T,El Rassy E,Kourie HR,Kattan J

更新日期：2016-12-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To determine whether intra-arterial infusion of triolein emulsion has biochemical and histopathologic effect on rabbit liver. METHODS:An emulsion of 0.2 mL triolein in 20 mL of saline was infused into either the hepatic arteries of nine rabbits (group 1) or the superior mesenteric arteries of 12 rabbits (group 2)....

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Kim YW,Park YM,Yoon S,Kim HJ,Park DY,Cho BM,Choi SH

更新日期：2014-10-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate the efficacy of 5 compared to 10 granulocyteaphaeresis sessions in patients with active steroid-dependent ulcerative colitis. METHODS:In this pilot, prospective, multicenter randomized trial, 20 patients with moderately active steroid-dependent ulcerative colitis were randomized to 5 or 10 granulocytea...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Ricart E,Esteve M,Andreu M,Casellas F,Monfort D,Sans M,Oudovenko N,Lafuente R,Panes J

更新日期：2007-04-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To identify the diagnostic value of colonoscopy for diverticulosis as determined by barium enema. METHODS:A total of 65 patients with hematochezia who underwent colonoscopy and barium enema were analyzed, and the diagnostic value of colonoscopy for diverticula was assessed. The receiver operating characteristic ar...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Niikura R,Nagata N,Shimbo T,Akiyama J,Uemura N

更新日期：2013-04-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the effect of synbiotics, i.e. probiotics and prebiotics mixture, on the gut microbial ecology and digestive enzyme activities in rats. METHODS:Forty-eight SD rats weighing about 280 g were used in this study. Rats were divided into three groups according to the contents of probiotics and prebiotics...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Yang SC,Chen JY,Shang HF,Cheng TY,Tsou SC,Chen JR

更新日期：2005-12-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the changes that occur in E-cadherin expression during the process of metastasis in colorectal cancer. METHODS:E-cadherin expression was detected by immunohistochemistry and two indices of expression were calculated which reflected the level of expression and the locations (membrane and cytoplasm). ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Elzagheid A,Algars A,Bendardaf R,Lamlum H,Ristamaki R,Collan Y,Syrjanen K,Pyrhonen S

更新日期：2006-07-21 00:00:00

abstract：:AIM:To observe the changes in oxygen free radical (OFR) and the curative effect of traditional Chinese medicine Qing Yi Tang in acute necrotizing pancreatitis (ANP).METHODS:After induction of ANP by injection of sodium taurocholate into pancreatic duct, 16 dogs were randomly divided into control group and Chinese medi...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Li ZL,Wu CT,Lu LR,Zhu XF,Xiong DX

更新日期：1998-08-01 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 markers for high-grade dysplasia for the optimal timing of liver transplantation in patients with primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC). METHODS:Earlier data support a dysplasia-carcinoma sequence, even low- to high-grade dysplasia, in PSC-associated cholangiocarcinoma (CCA). Surveillance using endos...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Boyd S,Vannas M,Jokelainen K,Isoniemi H,Mäkisalo H,Färkkilä MA,Arola J

更新日期：2017-09-07 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate the factors involved in the impairment of health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in patients with celiac disease. METHODS:A multicenter, cross-sectional prospective study was performed in patients with celiac disease who completed two HRQOL questionnaires: the gastrointestinal quality of life index (GI...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Casellas F,Rodrigo L,Vivancos JL,Riestra S,Pantiga C,Baudet JS,Junquera F,Diví VP,Abadia C,Papo M,Gelabert J,Malagelada JR

更新日期：2008-01-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent advances in diagnostic techniques have allowed the diagnosis of gastric cancer (GC) at an early stage. Due to the low incidence of lymph node metastasis and favorable prognosis in early GC, function-preserving surgery which improves postoperative quality of life may be possible. Pylorus-preserving gastrectomy (...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Saito T,Kurokawa Y,Takiguchi S,Mori M,Doki Y

更新日期：2014-12-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the effects of Terminalia arjuna (T. arjuna) extract on human hepatoma cell line (HepG2) and its possible role in induction of apoptosis. METHODS:Human hepatoma cells were treated with different concentrations of ethanolic extract of T. arjuna and its cytotoxicity effect was measured by trypan blue ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Sivalokanathan S,Vijayababu MR,Balasubramanian MP

更新日期：2006-02-21 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：:Alcoholic liver disease (ALD) is characterized by steatosis or fat deposition in the liver and inflammation, which leads to cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. Induction of target genes without involving changes in DNA sequence seems to contribute greatly to liver injury. Chromatin modifications including alterati...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Mandrekar P

更新日期：2011-05-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic condition affecting 3%-25% of the general population. As no curative treatment is available, therapy is aimed at reducing symptoms, often with little success. Because alteration of the normal intestinal microflora has been observed in IBS, probiotics (beneficial microbes tak...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： McFarland LV,Dublin S

更新日期：2008-05-07 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a unique case of intramucosal carcinoma in a tubulovillous adenoma arising from a single diverticulum. Endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) was carried out successfully and completely with the assistance of laparoscopy. A 71-year-old man was admitted to our hospital because of melena and anemia. Emergent colon...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Fu KI,Hamahata Y,Tsujinaka Y

更新日期：2010-03-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Significant disparities exist between genders for the development and progression of several gastro-intestinal (GI) diseases including cancer. Differences in incidence between men vs women for colon, gastric and hepatocellular cancers suggest a role for steroid sex hormones in regulation of GI carcinogenesis. Involvem...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Sukocheva OA,Li B,Due SL,Hussey DJ,Watson DI

更新日期：2015-05-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Because of a major resistance to chemotherapy, prognosis of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is still poor. New treatments are required and gene therapy may be an option. Tumor necrosis factor-related apoptosis-inducing ligand (TRAIL) induces apoptosis in multiple malignant tumors, and using adenoviral vectors has sh...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Jacob D,Schumacher G,Bahra M,Davis J,Zhu HB,Zhang LD,Teraishi F,Neuhaus P,Fang BL

更新日期：2005-05-07 00:00:00

abstract：:In this article, we have reviewed the hepatic perfusion disorder (HPD), etiopathogenesis of HPD and corresponding diseases. Review of the literature was based on computer searches (PubMed, Index Medicus) and personal experiences. We considered HPD reflects perfusion differences due to redistribution of arterial blood ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Tian JL,Zhang JS

更新日期：2006-05-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Cholangiocarcinoma (CC) is rare malignant tumors composed of cells that resemble those of the biliary tract. It is notoriously difficult to diagnose, and is associated with a high mortality. Traditionally, CC is divided into intrahepatic and extrahepatic disease according to its location within the biliary tree. Intra...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Shimoda M,Kubota K

更新日期：2007-03-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the tumor-suppressive effect of the phosphatase and tensin homologue deleted from chromosome (PTEN) in human gastric cancer cells that were wild type for PTEN. METHODS:Adenoviruses expressing PTEN or luciferase as a control were introduced into gastric cancer cells. The effect of exogenous PTEN gene...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Hang Y,Zheng YC,Cao Y,Li QS,Sui YJ

更新日期：2005-04-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To examine the protective effect of green tea extract (GT) on hepatic fibrosis in vitro and in vivo in dimethylnitrosamine (DMN)-induced rats. METHODS:HSC-T6, a rat hepatic stellate cell line, was used as an in vitro assay system. Cell proliferation, collagen content, and type 1 collagen expression were examined i...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Kim HK,Yang TH,Cho HY

更新日期：2009-11-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Hepatitis C virus (HCV) has been recognized to be both a hepato- and lymphotropic virus. HCV lymphotropism represents an essential lap in the pathogenesis of virus-related autoimmune and lymphoproliferative disorders, ranging from clonal expansion of B-cells with organ- and non-organ-specific autoantibody production u...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Conca P,Tarantino G

更新日期：2009-05-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To study the characteristics of upper digestive tract diseases (UDTDs) in fishermen who live in Bohai Bay. METHODS:An investigation was carried out in 1488 fishermen with symptoms of UDTDs (aside from liver, biliary and pancreatic diseases) during the time period between December 1991 and February 1995. This inves...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Wang YB,Wang YP,Zou J,Bai BJ,Ren GC,Cai BQ

更新日期：1997-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most common primary liver cancer with a dismal prognosis, especially when diagnosed at advanced stages. Annexin A2 (ANXA2), is found to promote cancer progression and therapeutic resistance. However, the underlining mechanisms of ANXA2 in immune escape of HCC remain poorly underst...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Qiu LW,Liu YF,Cao XQ,Wang Y,Cui XH,Ye X,Huang SW,Xie HJ,Zhang HJ

更新日期：2020-05-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To characterize the biochemical and immunological properties of an experimental ISCOMS vaccine prepared from a novel therapeutic polypeptide based on T cell epitopes of HBsAg, and a heptatis B-ISCOMS was prepared and investigated. METHODS:An immunostimulating complexes(ISCOMS)-based vaccine containing a novel ther...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Guan XJ,Guan XJ,Wu YZ,Jia ZC,Shi TD,Tang Y

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the effects of sodium alginate (AL-Na) on indomethacin-induced small intestinal lesions in rats. METHODS:Gastric injury was assessed by measuring ulcerated legions 4 h after indomethacin (25 mg/kg) administration. Small intestinal injury was assessed by measuring ulcerated legions 24 h after indomet...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Yamamoto A,Itoh T,Nasu R,Nishida R

更新日期：2014-03-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the relationship between the expression of p16 gene and the gastric carcinogenesis, depth of invasion and lymph node metastases, and to evaluate the deletion and mutation of exon 2 in p16 gene in gastric carcinoma. METHODS:The expression of p16 protein was examined by streptavidin-peroxidase conjuga...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： He XS,Su Q,Chen ZC,He XT,Long ZF,Ling H,Zhang LR

更新日期：2001-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:RNA sequencing is the use of high throughput next generation sequencing technology to survey, characterize, and quantify the transcriptome of a genome. RNA sequencing has been used to analyze the pathogenesis of several malignancies such melanoma, lung cancer, and colorectal cancer. RNA sequencing can identify differe...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Gao M,Zhong A,Patel N,Alur C,Vyas D

更新日期：2017-04-28 00:00:00