Update on viral hepatitis in 2004.

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Small bowel capsule endoscopy (SBCE) was introduced 13 years ago by Given Imaging (Yokneam, Israel). It has become one of the most important investigational tools of the small bowel. The capsule is swallowed with water after a 12 h fast, propelled via peristalsis through the gastrointestinal tract and...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Eliakim R

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a condition characterized by dense mucosal eosinophilia in conjunction with symptoms of esophageal dysfunction. Since both the incidence and prevalence of EoE are on the rise in both children and adults, understanding the various treatment options available is imperat...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Gonsalves N

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Advances in cellular and molecular biology of extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma and gallbladder adenocarcinoma are providing innovative means for the diagnosis and treatment of biliary tract cancer. Similarly, refinements in noninvasive studies--including helical computed tomography, magnetic resonance cholangiopancreat...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Abdalla EK,Vauthey JN

更新日期：2001-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To provide an update of the advantages of new-generation molecular diagnostics as regards acute diarrhea, and to evaluate how they can help clinicians and researchers diagnose this condition. RECENT FINDINGS:Thanks to real-time polymerase chain reaction techniques, many enteropathogens can now be ide...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Guarino A,Giannattasio A

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Barrett's esophagus is the premalignant condition for esophageal cancer and the diagnosis of esophageal adenocarcinoma on index endoscopy is increasing. Many advanced endoscopic techniques are available and aim to identify Barrett's esophagus-associated neoplasia earlier, thereby preventing progressio...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Sutton RA,Sharma P

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Even though recent accumulated data can help to understand fundamental molecular mechanisms of progression of cholangiocarcinoma (CCA), its incidence and mortality still keep increasing worldwide with poor prognosis. As appropriate animal disease models are critical to fill the gap between the finding...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Ko KS,Peng J,Yang H

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Endoscopic approaches to obesity may help fulfill the unmet need of over half the US adult population who would benefit from therapy for obesity but are not receiving it. Endoluminal approaches have the potential to be more efficacious than antiobesity medications and have a lower risk-cost profile co...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Kumbhari V,Oberbach A,Nimgaonkar A

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To summarize publications on juvenile primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) published over the past 5 years. These studies contribute to the understanding of the clinical features, diagnostic pathways, genetic aspects, treatment and outcome of this condition. RECENT FINDINGS:Sclerosing cholangitis wit...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Mieli-Vergani G,Vergani D

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The 'Final Rule,' issued by the Health Resources and Service Administration in 2000, mandated that liver allocation policy should be based on disease severity and probability of death, and - among other factors - should be independent of a candidate's residence or listing. As a result, the Organ Procu...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Kalra A,Biggins SW

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The aim of this brief review is to provide an up-to-date view of the role played by α-smooth muscle actin-positive cancer-associated fibroblastic cells in promoting intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma progression. RECENT FINDINGS:An increase in α-smooth muscle actin-positive cancer-associated fibroblasti...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Sirica AE,Campbell DJ,Dumur CI

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Hereditary liver diseases resulting in copper and iron overload may cause significant morbidity and mortality if not diagnosed and treated early. The goal of this review is to highlight the key publications on genetics, diagnosis and management of hemochromatosis and Wilson disease over the past 18 mo...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Maxwell KL,Kowdley KV

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Endoscopic management of biliary disease remains at the forefront of minimally invasive means of providing therapy, as well as contributing important diagnostic information in complex clinical scenarios. The authors review recent advances and reported trials of therapy and revisit important controversial issues. The m...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Lew RJ,Kochman ML

更新日期：2000-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The development of small bowel transplantation has long been hindered by the immunological and infectious barriers peculiar to the small bowel. Gradual progress has been achieved during the past decade with the use of tacrolimus and the availability of better anti-infection prophylaxis. The current status of small bow...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Prasad KR,Pollard SG

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The 2009 review on small intestinal ion transport, in this series, focused on recent advances in duodenal bicarbonate secretion, the importance of scaffolding proteins and the pathophysiology of inflammation-associated diarrhea. The current review focuses on advances in ion-coupled solute transport, t...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Venkatasubramanian J,Ao M,Rao MC

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF THIS REVIEW:In the last 2 years, several studies have been published that will change the management of patients with Barrett's esophagus. In this review, we will discuss the most relevant studies as well as future prospects in this field. RECENT FINDINGS:Long-term follow-up studies have shown that to be co...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Bergman JJ

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article provides an overview of advances in understanding the cellular and molecular mechanisms and regulation of intestinal absorption processes of vitamins. The vitamins covered are the water-soluble vitamins folic acid, cobalamin (vitamin B12), biotin, pantothenic acid, and thiamine (vitamin B1) and the lipid-...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Said HM,Kumar C

更新日期：1999-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Enteral nutrition is now the preferred route of nutritional support in malnourished and ICU patients. Studies providing evidence of its efficacy, techniques of administration, and outcome are appearing daily in the literature. This review presents the most important publications in this area and criti...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Jeejeebhoy KN

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Our objective was to review advances in bile acids in health and disease published in the last 2 years. Bile acid diarrhea (BAD) is recognized as a common cause of chronic diarrhea, and its recognition has been facilitated by development of new screening tests. RECENT FINDINGS:Primary BAD can account...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Oduyebo I,Camilleri M

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To quantify antiplatelet-related gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB), characterize patients at greatest risk and summarize risk-management strategies emphasizing evolving knowledge in acute management of antiplatelet-related bleeding. RECENT FINDINGS:New paradigms for acute management of antiplatelet-rel...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Abraham NS

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intestinal parasites continue to be a significant health problem in both developed and developing countries. In developed countries, protozoans are more commonly the cause of gastrointestinal infections than are helminths. Some protozoan parasites have stages in which, in addition to being resistant to chemicals used ...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Harp JA

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To consider observations suggesting that the bacterial protein flagellin, the primary structural component of flagella, plays a major role in mediating gut inflammation associated with infection by enteric pathogens and in inflammatory bowel disease. RECENT FINDINGS:Biochemical dissection of an in-vi...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Gewirtz AT

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Rotavirus infection is the leading cause of severe dehydrating gastroenteritis, responsible for an estimated 440,000 deaths per year in children less than 5 years of age worldwide. There was great optimism when the first rotavirus vaccine was licensed in the United States in July 1998 (rhesus rotaviru...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Bines JE

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Bariatric surgery is recognized as the most effective treatment against obesity as it results in significant weight reduction and a high rate of remission of obesity-related comorbidities. However, bariatric surgery is not uncommonly associated with complications and an endoscopic approach to manageme...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Kumbhari V,Cai JX,Schweitzer MA

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Intestinal fibrosis is a potentially serious complication of inflammatory bowel disease and its pathophysiology is still unclear. This review will discuss recent developments relating to sources of fibroblasts in intestinal inflammation, mediators that modulate fibroblast activation and function, as w...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Rieder F,Fiocchi C

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) is a rare autoimmune liver disease that increasingly is diagnosed at early stages of disease. Although survival has improved, a majority suffers from one or more symptom complexes associated with PBC. Much remains unknown about the mechanisms, significance, or effecti...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Kuo A,Kuo A,Bowlus CL

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Traditional anatomic pathology studies and molecular investigations both contributed to the breadth of current information in the field of liver pathology this year. Techniques such as reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction can identify recurrence of hepatitis C virus infection in the liver as early as 5 days...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Lefkowitch JH

更新日期：2001-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Exciting new developments and applications of imaging techniques in pancreatic diseases have emerged. This review discusses these new advances and how they are improving our ability to diagnose malignancies and inflammatory lesions, to grade severity of pancreatitis, and to stage pancreatic cancer acc...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Kwon RS,Brugge WR

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Prevention of colorectal cancer relies on the detection and removal of colorectal neoplasia. Recent advances in mucosal imaging and inspection techniques have increased the detection of small and diminutive colorectal polyps with unknown clinical impact. The ability to accurately predict whether a pol...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Coe SG,Wallace MB

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Morbid obesity is an epidemic in the United States and parts of Europe, with severe health consequences. As the number of patients undergoing bariatric surgery has increased dramatically, it is crucial for the gastroenterologist caring for these patients to have a better understanding of the procedure...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Lee CW,Kelly JJ,Wassef WY

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The pancreatic acinar cell is a valuable cell model for understanding how activation of plasma membrane receptors generates signals that propagate, amplify, diversify, and integrate to control cellular function. A primary signaling system involves the activation of heterotrimeric G proteins that stimulate phospholipas...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Logsdon CD

更新日期：2000-09-01 00:00:00