Association of cholesterol with risk of pancreatic cancer: a meta-analysis.

abstract：:Autoimmune pancreatitis has emerged over the last 40 years from a proposed concept to a well established and recognized entity. As an efficient mimicker of pancreatic carcinoma, its early and appropriate recognition are crucial. With mounting understanding of its pathogenesis and natural history, significant advances ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Zandieh I,Byrne MF

更新日期：2007-12-21 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：:The Authors summarize problems, criticisms but also advantages and indications regarding the recent surgical proposal of associating liver partition and portal vein ligation (PVL) for staged hepatectomy (ALPPS) for the surgical management of colorectal liver metastases. Looking at published data, the technique, when c...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Donati M,Stavrou GA,Oldhafer KJ

更新日期：2013-10-21 00:00:00

abstract：:Hepatitis C virus (HCV) affects 130-210 million people worldwide and is one of the major risk factors for hepatocellular carcinoma. Globally, at least one third of hepatocellular carcinoma cases are attributed to HCV infection, and 350000 people died from HCV related diseases per year. There is a great geographical va...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Lee MH,Yang HI,Yuan Y,L'Italien G,Chen CJ

更新日期：2014-07-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the frequency and risk factors for acute pancreatitis after pancreatic guidewire placement (P-GW) in achieving cannulation of the bile duct during endoscopic retrograde cholangio-pancreatography (ERCP). METHODS:P-GW was performed in 113 patients in whom cannulation of the bile duct was difficult. Th...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Ito K,Fujita N,Noda Y,Kobayashi G,Obana T,Horaguchi J,Takasawa O,Koshita S,Kanno Y

更新日期：2008-09-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To study the distribution and expression of non-muscle myosin light chain kinase (nmMLCK) in rabbit livers. METHODS:Human nmMLCK N-terminal cDNA was amplified by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and was inserted into pBKcmv to construct expression vectors. The recombinant plasmid was transformed into XL1-blue. Expr...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Zhu HQ,Wang Y,Hu RL,Ren B,Zhou Q,Jiang ZK,Gui SY

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the effects of guggulsterone on the proliferation and apoptosis of human hepatoma HepG2 cells in vitro and relevant mechanisms. METHODS:Human hepatocellular carcinoma HepG2 cells and normal human liver L-02 cells were treated with different concentrations of guggulsterone (5-100 μmol/L) for 24-72 h....

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Shi JJ,Jia XL,Li M,Yang N,Li YP,Zhang X,Gao N,Dang SS

更新日期：2015-12-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The significance of hepatitis C virus (HCV) serum titers has been examined in several clinical situations. There is much evidence that patients with a lower viral load have better response rates to anti-viral therapy compared to those with higher levels. Moreover, a direct association has been observed between seru...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Anand BS,Velez M

更新日期：2004-08-15 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To find and identify specific nuclear matrix proteins associated with proliferation and differentiation of carcinoma cells, which will be potential markers for cancer diagnosis and targets in cancer therapy. METHODS:Nuclear matrix proteins were selectively extracted from MGc80-3 cells treated with or without hexam...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Zhao CH,Li QF

更新日期：2005-08-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To study whether H pylori are associated with chronic cholecystitis. METHODS:The subjects were divided into three groups: H pylori-infected cholecystitis group, H pylori-negative cholecystitis group and control group. Pathologic changes of the gallbladder were observed by optic and electronic microscopes and the l...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Chen DF,Hu L,Yi P,Liu WW,Fang DC,Cao H

更新日期：2007-02-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To examine whether a dose-up to 900 mg of ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) decreases transaminases in hepatitis C patients. METHODS:From January to December 2007, patients with chronic hepatitis C or compensated liver cirrhosis with hepatitis C virus (HCV) (43-80 years old) showing positive serum HCV-RNA who had alread...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Sato S,Miyake T,Tobita H,Oshima N,Ishine J,Hanaoka T,Amano Y,Kinoshita Y

更新日期：2009-06-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To detect the prevalence of small bowel polyps by wireless capsule endoscopy (WCE) in patients with familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP). METHODS:We examined prospectively 14 patients with FAP to assess the location, size and number of small-intestinal polyps. Patients' age, sex, years of observation after surgery...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Katsinelos P,Kountouras J,Chatzimavroudis G,Zavos C,Pilpilidis I,Fasoulas K,Paroutoglou G

更新日期：2009-12-28 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To determine the incidence of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and the impact of HCC surveillance on early diagnosis and survival of cirrhotic outpatients. METHODS:In this retrospective cohort study, cirrhotic outpatients undergoing HCC surveillance between March 2005 and March 2014 were analyzed. Exclusion criteria...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Appel-da-Silva MC,Miozzo SA,Dossin IA,Tovo CV,Branco F,de Mattos AA

更新日期：2016-12-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided biliary drainage is accepted as a less invasive, alternative treatment for patients in whom endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography has failed. Most patients with malignant hilar obstruction undergo EUS-guided hepaticogastrostomy. The authors present the case of a 77-year-old ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Prachayakul V,Aswakul P

更新日期：2015-09-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To assess the outcome of patients, who underwent transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and subsequently liver transplantation (OLT) irrespective of tumor size when no tumor progression was observed. METHODS:Records, imaging studies and pathology of 84 patients with HCC were revi...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Obed A,Beham A,Püllmann K,Becker H,Schlitt HJ,Lorf T

更新日期：2007-02-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Cancer patients have unique problems associated with hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection and treatment not seen in the general population. HCV infection poses additional challenges and considerations for the management of cancer, and vice versa. HCV infection also can lead to the development of cancer, particularly hepa...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Borchardt RA,Torres HA

更新日期：2014-03-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate the possible clinical application value of second harmonic imaging under low acoustic pressure. METHODS:Six New Zealand rabbits, averaging 2.7+/-0.4 kg, were selected and operated upon to construct hepatic VX2 tumor carrier model. Hepatic VX2 tumors were imaged with B mode Ultrasonography (US), and ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Du WH,Yang WX,Wang X,Xiong XQ,Zhou Y,Li T

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate the clinical relevance of each cofactor on clinical presentation of chronic hepatitis B. METHODS:Out of 1366 hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) positive subjects consecutively observed in 79 Italian hospitals, 53 (4.3%) showed as the only cofactor hepatitis D virus (HDV) infection [hepatitis B virus (...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Sagnelli E,Stroffolini T,Mele A,Imparato M,Sagnelli C,Coppola N,Almasio PL

更新日期：2012-04-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To compare two tests for exocrine pancreatic function (EPF) for use in M-ANNHEIM staging for pancreatitis. METHODS:One hundred and ninety four consecutive patients with acute pancreatitis (AP; n = 13), recurrent acute pancreatitis (RAP; n = 65) and chronic pancreatitis (CP; n = 116) were enrolled. EPF was assessed...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Kamath MG,Pai CG,Kamath A,Kurien A

更新日期：2017-03-28 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of duodenal varix bleeding as a long term complication of balloon occluded retrograde transvenous obliteration (BRTO), which was successfully treated with a transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS). A 57-year-old man was admitted to the emergency room suffering from melena. He had undergon...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Kim MJ,Jang BK,Chung WJ,Hwang JS,Kim YH

更新日期：2012-06-14 00:00:00

abstract：:The number of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection cases is relatively low in children. This low number may be connected with the lack of screening tests and the asymptomatic course of infection. Currently, mother-to-infant transmission is the most common cause of HCV infection amongst children in developed countries. It...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Pawlowska M,Domagalski K,Pniewska A,Smok B,Halota W,Tretyn A

更新日期：2015-10-14 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To determine whether the gastrin stimulated intestinal crypt cell (IEC-6) proliferation by induction of ornithine decarboxylase (ODC). METHODS:IEC-6 cells were grown in DMEM containing 50 mL x L(-1) dialyzed fetal bovine serum for 24h and then were treated with gastrin. The proliferative capability of the cells wa...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Zhang ZL,Chen WW

更新日期：2002-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To study the effect of probiotics on interleukin-8 secretion in intestinal epithelia when stimulated by proinflammatory cytokines. METHODS:Colonic adenocarcinoma HT29 cells were cultured and divided into four groups: control, TNF-alpha (group T in short), bifidobacterium (group B), lactobacillus (group L). B. Long...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Bai AP,Ouyang Q,Zhang W,Wang CH,Li SF

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) occurring in a patient with Crohn's disease (CD) without chronic hepatitis or liver cirrhosis, and review the clinicopathological features of HCC in CD patients. A 37-year-old Japanese man with an 8-year history of CD and a medication history of azathioprine underwent...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Ishida M,Naka S,Shiomi H,Tsujikawa T,Andoh A,Nakahara T,Saito Y,Kurumi Y,Takikita-Suzuki M,Kojima F,Hotta M,Tani T,Fujiyama Y,Okabe H

更新日期：2010-07-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Bowel preparation is a core issue in colonoscopy, as it is closely related to the quality of the procedure. Patients often find that bowel preparation is the most unpleasant part of the examination. It is widely accepted that the quality of cleansing must be excellent to facilitate detecting neoplastic lesions. In spi...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Parra-Blanco A,Ruiz A,Alvarez-Lobos M,Amorós A,Gana JC,Ibáñez P,Ono A,Fujii T

更新日期：2014-12-21 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate the pharmaceutical safety of a Chinese herbal formula, chunggan extract (CGX), traditionally prescribed as a hepatotherapeutic drug via systemic acute and subacute toxicological study. METHODS:Twenty male dogs and 20 female dogs were fed doses 50 times and 4 times greater than the clinically-recommende...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Choi WJ,Shin JW,Son JY,Seo DS,Park HS,Han SH,Sung HJ,Cho JH,Cho CK,Yoo HS,Lee YW,Son CG

更新日期：2006-12-14 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：:Intestinal Ca(2+) absorption is a crucial physiological process for maintaining bone mineralization and Ca(2+) homeostasis. It occurs through the transcellular and paracellular pathways. The first route comprises 3 steps: the entrance of Ca(2+) across the brush border membranes (BBM) of enterocytes through epithelial ...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Diaz de Barboza G,Guizzardi S,Tolosa de Talamoni N

更新日期：2015-06-21 00:00:00

abstract：:High-risk human papillomavirus has been suggested as a risk factor for esophageal adenocarcinoma. Tumor human papillomavirus status has been reported to confer a favorable prognosis in esophageal adenocarcinoma. The size of the primary tumor and degree of lymphatic spread determines the prognosis of esophageal carcino...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Sharma P,Gautam SD,Rajendra S

更新日期：2020-06-07 00:00:00

abstract：:The origin of inflammatory bowel disease is unknown. Attempts have been made to isolate a microorganism that could explain the onset of inflammation, but no pathological agent has ever been identified. Johne's disease is a granulomatous chronic enteritis of cattle and sheep caused by Mycobacterium avium subspecies par...

journal_title：World journal of gastroenterology

authors： Liverani E,Scaioli E,Cardamone C,Dal Monte P,Belluzzi A

更新日期：2014-09-28 00:00:00