Current immunotherapeutic strategies in hepatocellular carcinoma: recent advances and future directions.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Some chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV), genotype 1 infected patients treated with direct antiviral agents (DAAs) remain viremic at end of treatment (EOT+), yet go on to achieve sustained virological response 12 weeks after completion of therapy (SVR12). The incidence of EOT+/SVR in patients with genotype 1 and...

journal_title：Therapeutic advances in gastroenterology

authors： Malespin M,Benyashvili T,Uprichard SL,Perelson AS,Dahari H,Cotler SJ

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The intestinal microbiota consists of a dynamic organization of bacteria, viruses, archaea, and fungal species essential for maintaining gut homeostasis and protecting the host against pathogenic invasion. When dysregulated, the intestinal microbiota can contribute to colorectal cancer development. Though the microbio...

journal_title：Therapeutic advances in gastroenterology

authors： Oke S,Martin A

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Vedolizumab (VDZ) is a gut-specific α4-β7 integrin antagonist that has demonstrated efficacy in Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC). The safety of VDZ in the perioperative period remains unclear. The aim of this study was to evaluate postoperative complications and perioperative safety in VDZ-tr...

journal_title：Therapeutic advances in gastroenterology

authors： Kotze PG,Ma C,Mckenna N,Almutairdi A,Kaplan GG,Raffals LE,Loftus EV Jr,Panaccione R,Lightner AL

更新日期：2018-06-21 00:00:00

abstract：:Endoscopic argon plasma coagulation and bipolar electrocautery are currently preferred treatments for chronic radiation proctitis, but ulcerations and strictures frequently occur. Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) has been successful for mucosal ablation in the esophagus. Here we report the efficacy of RFA with the BarRx ...

journal_title：Therapeutic advances in gastroenterology

authors： Zhou C,Adler DC,Becker L,Chen Y,Tsai TH,Figueiredo M,Schmitt JM,Fujimoto JG,Mashimo H

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are chronic inflammatory disorders of the gastrointestinal tract. Treatment options include biologic therapies; however, a proportion of patients lose response to biologics, partly due to the formation of anti-drug antibodies (ADAbs). Concomitant immunosuppressive agents reduce t...

journal_title：Therapeutic advances in gastroenterology

authors： Vermeire S,Gils A,Accossato P,Lula S,Marren A

更新日期：2018-01-21 00:00:00

abstract：:Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (pNETs) are relatively rare malignancies. With secretory tumors such as insulinomas, vasoactive intestinal peptideomas, and gastrinomas, the hormone produced causes the symptom complex (e.g. hypoglycemia, peptic ulcer disease). With nonsecretory NETs, the clinical condition is determin...

journal_title：Therapeutic advances in gastroenterology

authors： Vinik AI,Raymond E

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmia worldwide and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. A number of risk factors have been associated with AF, though few studies have explored the association between gastrointestinal and liver diseases and AF. Additionally, AF and treatment for AF ...

journal_title：Therapeutic advances in gastroenterology

authors： Long MT,Ko D,Arnold LM,Trinquart L,Sherer JA,Keppel SS,Benjamin EJ,Helm RH

更新日期：2019-04-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Dual red imaging (DRI), a novel image-enhanced endoscopic technique, is expected to improve visibility of thin vessels, but no reports of the clinical use of DRI in colorectal endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) have been published. We aimed to compare the visibility of vessels, demarcation line between t...

journal_title：Therapeutic advances in gastroenterology

authors： Ninomiya Y,Oka S,Tanaka S,Hirano D,Sumimoto K,Tamaru Y,Asayama N,Shigita K,Nishiyama S,Hayashi N,Chayama K

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several clinical trials and experimental studies strongly suggest a place for Saccharomyces boulardii as a biotherapeutic agent for the prevention and treatment of several gastrointestinal diseases. S. boulardii mediates responses resembling the protective effects of the normal healthy gut flora. The multiple mechanis...

journal_title：Therapeutic advances in gastroenterology

authors： Kelesidis T,Pothoulakis C

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Mast cells (MCs) can stimulate angiogenesis, releasing several proangiogenic cytokines stored in their cytoplasm. In particular, MCs can release tryptase, a potent in vivo and in vitro proangiogenic factor via protease-activated receptor-2 (PAR-2) activation and mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) phosph...

journal_title：Therapeutic advances in gastroenterology

authors： Ammendola M,Sacco R,Vescio G,Zuccalà V,Luposella M,Patruno R,Zizzo N,Gadaleta C,Marech I,Ruggieri R,Kocak IF,Ozgurtas T,Gadaleta CD,Sammarco G,Ranieri G

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Functional gastrointestinal disorders, such as irritable bowel syndrome and functional dyspepsia, are complex conditions with multiple factors contributing to their pathophysiology. As a consequence they are difficult to treat and have posed significant challenges to the pharmaceutical industry when trying to develop ...

journal_title：Therapeutic advances in gastroenterology

authors： Sanger GJ,Chang L,Bountra C,Houghton LA

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:The clinical outcome of patients with obscure gastrointestinal bleeding (OGIB) during antithrombotic drug therapy has not been fully investigated. Methods:Patients who underwent video capsule endoscopy (VCE) for the investigation of OGIB at Okayama University Hospital from January 2009 to March 2016 were en...

journal_title：Therapeutic advances in gastroenterology

authors： Kono Y,Kawano S,Okamoto Y,Obayashi Y,Baba Y,Sakae H,Abe M,Gotoda T,Inokuchi T,Kanzaki H,Iwamuro M,Kawahara Y,Okada H

更新日期：2018-01-14 00:00:00

abstract：:In 2010, four independent groups almost simultaneously reported the association of the novel interleukin-1 (IL-1) family member, IL-33, with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The findings were remarkably consistent and demonstrated that IL-33 is markedly upregulated in, and specific to, ulcerative colitis (UC). In add...

journal_title：Therapeutic advances in gastroenterology

authors： Pastorelli L,De Salvo C,Cominelli MA,Vecchi M,Pizarro TT

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The human gastrointestinal tract comprises a series of complex and dynamic organs ranging from the stomach to the distal colon, which harbor immense microbial assemblages that are known to be vital for human health. Until recently, most of the details concerning our gut microbiota remained obscure. Over the past sever...

journal_title：Therapeutic advances in gastroenterology

authors： Kovatcheva-Datchary P,Zoetendal EG,Venema K,de Vos WM,Smidt H

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Endoscopic therapy for early neoplasia in Barrett's esophagus (BE) is evolving. Endoscopic resection has an increasing role. We wanted to evaluate the safety and efficacy of multi-band ligation/resection [ER-L] without pre-injection in BE with high-grade dysplasia [HGD] and intramucosal carcinoma [IMCA]. ME...

journal_title：Therapeutic advances in gastroenterology

authors： Bhat YM,Furth EE,Brensinger CM,Ginsberg GG

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Variability in glucagon-like peptide (GLP)-1 and GLP-2 plasma concentrations has been suggested in Celiac disease (CD), with inconclusive results. We assessed the association between serum levels of GLP-1 and GLP-2 and their duodenal receptor expression in children with and without CD. Methods:This was a tw...

journal_title：Therapeutic advances in gastroenterology

authors： Rachmiel M,Ben-Yehudah G,Shirin H,Broide E

更新日期：2019-04-17 00:00:00

abstract：:Rates of transmission of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection from organ donors with HBV markers to recipients along with reactivation of HBV during immunosuppression following transplantation have fallen significantly with the advent of hepatitis B immune globulin (HBIg) and effective antiviral therapy. Although the ava...

journal_title：Therapeutic advances in gastroenterology

authors： John S,Andersson KL,Kotton CN,Hertl M,Markmann JF,Cosimi AB,Chung RT

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Self-expandable metal stent (SEMS) placement is a minimally invasive treatment for palliation of malignant colorectal strictures and as a bridge to surgery. However, the use of SEMS for benign colorectal diseases is controversial. The purpose of this retrospective study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety...

journal_title：Therapeutic advances in gastroenterology

authors： Cereatti F,Fiocca F,Dumont JL,Ceci V,Vergeau BM,Tuszynski T,Meduri B,Donatelli G

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients with Barrett's esophagus (BE) are commonly treated with proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs) to minimize the exposure of esophageal mucosa to stomach acid. However, the use of these medications can lead to significant hypergastrinemia in a subset of patients, which is concerning due to the known tumorigeni...

journal_title：Therapeutic advances in gastroenterology

authors： Green DA,Mlynarczyk CM,Vaccaro BJ,Capiak KM,Quante M,Lightdale CJ,Abrams JA

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:The environment surrounding Helicobacter pylori eradication treatment is dramatically changing. Recently, vonoprazan, a first-in-class potassium-competitive acid blocker (P-CAB), was introduced onto the market in 2015. The aging of Japan's demographic structure is becoming pronounced. In this study, we exami...

journal_title：Therapeutic advances in gastroenterology

authors： Mori H,Suzuki H,Omata F,Masaoka T,Asaoka D,Kawakami K,Mizuno S,Kurihara N,Nagahara A,Sakaki N,Ito M,Kawamura Y,Suzuki M,Shimada Y,Sasaki H,Matsuhisa T,Torii A,Nishizawa T,Mine T,Ohkusa T,Kawai T,Tokunaga K,Tak

更新日期：2019-07-04 00:00:00

abstract：:On 31 December 2019, the WHO China Country Office was informed of cases of pneumonia of unknown etiology detected in Wuhan (Hubei Province of China). In January 2020, a new coronavirus named SARS-CoV2 was isolated and, since that time, SARS-CoV2 related disease (COVID-19) rapidly spread all over the world becoming pan...

journal_title：Therapeutic advances in gastroenterology

authors： Bove V,Schepis T,Boškoski I,Landi R,Orlandini B,Pontecorvi V,Familiari P,Tringali A,Perri V,Costamagna G

更新日期：2020-06-24 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Recurrent Clostridium difficile infection (rCDI) is becoming increasingly common. Faecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) is effective for rCDI, but the costs of an FMT and hospital cost savings related to FMT are unknown. The aim of this study was to calculate the cost of an FMT and the total hospital costs...

journal_title：Therapeutic advances in gastroenterology

authors： Dehlholm-Lambertsen E,Hall BK,Jørgensen SMD,Jørgensen CW,Jensen ME,Larsen S,Jensen JS,Ehlers L,Dahlerup JF,Hvas CL

更新日期：2019-04-10 00:00:00

abstract：:Monoclonal antibodies to tumor necrosis factor (TNF) have become a mainstay of the therapeutic armamentarium in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) over the last 15 years. Although highly effective, primary and secondary nonresponse are common and associated with poor clinical outcomes and significant costs. Multiple cli...

journal_title：Therapeutic advances in gastroenterology

authors： Kopylov U,Seidman E

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The incidence and prevalence of ulcerative colitis (UC) has been reported to be rising in newly industrialised regions, such as Latin America. Here, we review data from published studies reporting demographics and clinical aspects of UC in Latin America to further understand epidemiology and disease burden. The incide...

journal_title：Therapeutic advances in gastroenterology

authors： Kotze PG,Steinwurz F,Francisconi C,Zaltman C,Pinheiro M,Salese L,Ponce de Leon D

更新日期：2020-07-09 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Pharmacotherapy, including prokinetics and proton pump inhibitors for functional dyspepsia (FD) have limited effectiveness, and their safety has been recently questioned. Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) could be considered as an alternative. A systematic review (SR) of SRs was performed to evaluate the potenti...

journal_title：Therapeutic advances in gastroenterology

authors： Chu MHK,Wu IXY,Ho RST,Wong CHL,Zhang AL,Zhang Y,Wu JCY,Chung VCH

更新日期：2018-07-16 00:00:00

abstract：Background:The incidence of Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) is increasing in the general population. Data on the epidemiology of CDI in peripartum women - a highly vulnerable patient population - is scarce. The objective of this study was to report the incidence of CDI in peripartum women. Methods:A single-ce...

journal_title：Therapeutic advances in gastroenterology

authors： Saha S,Pardi R,Theiler RN,Pardi DS,Khanna S

更新日期：2020-07-27 00:00:00

abstract：Background:One in four patients with primary Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) develops recurrent CDI (rCDI). With every recurrence, the chance of a subsequent CDI episode increases. Early identification of patients at risk for rCDI might help doctors to guide treatment. The aim of this study was to externally v...

journal_title：Therapeutic advances in gastroenterology

authors： van Rossen TM,van Dijk LJ,Heymans MW,Dekkers OM,Vandenbroucke-Grauls CMJE,van Beurden YH

更新日期：2021-01-09 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:i-Scan is a digital image enhancement technology, reported to improve diagnostic performance during endoscopy. Previous studies have investigated the accuracy of i-scan for distinguishing between neoplastic and non-neoplastic colonic polyps and suggested diagnostic accuracy close to that required for use in r...

journal_title：Therapeutic advances in gastroenterology

authors： Glover B,Patel N,Ashrafian H,Teare J

更新日期：2018-12-06 00:00:00

abstract：:In recent years, mucosal healing has emerged as a key therapeutic goal in the clinical management of patients with Crohn's disease, as it has been associated with improved long-term clinical outcomes. With the vast improvements in endoscopic imaging techniques and the increase in available treatment options, which rep...

journal_title：Therapeutic advances in gastroenterology

authors： Klenske E,Bojarski C,Waldner M,Rath T,Neurath MF,Atreya R

更新日期：2019-06-14 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Recent evidence has shown that the complete blood count (CBC) is abnormal in patients with Crohn's disease (CD). We aimed to investigate an effective CBC parameter and explore its impact on disease activity in a large CD cohort. Methods:We performed a retrospective analysis of patients with established CD w...

journal_title：Therapeutic advances in gastroenterology

authors： Chen R,Li L,Chao K,Hong M,Cao Q,Ye L,Zhou G,Fang X,Guo H,Cao X,Ye X,Zeng Z,Chen M,Zhang S

更新日期：2020-12-21 00:00:00