Heterogeneous expression of human cathelicidin hCAP18/LL-37 in inflammatory bowel diseases.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Cost-effectiveness analysis is an approach used to determine the value of a medical care option and refers to a method used to assess the costs and health benefits of an intervention. Upon the diagnosis of liver cirrhosis, the current guidelines recommend that all cirrhotic patients have to be screened for th...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Abd Elrazek AE,Eid KA,El-Sherif AE,Abd El Al UM,El-Sherbiny SM,Bilasy SE

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A variety of mechanisms are responsible for the gastric and duodenal mucosal injury known to result from the consumption of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Many of these mechanisms may be influenced by coexistent infection with Helicobacter pylori. However, evidence of increased risk from NSAIDs in pat...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Roseveare CD,Colin-Jones DG

更新日期：1997-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Health expenditure is a marker associated with an advanced healthcare system, which contributes toward the good prognosis of patients. Mortality-to-incidence ratios (MIRs) are one of the predictors that reflect the prognosis of cancer patients. There remains some uncertainty on the correlation of MIRs of live...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Wang CC,Tsai MC,Peng CM,Lee HL,Chen HY,Yang TW,Sung WW,Lin CC

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Monitoring of mucosal inflammation in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is of major importance. New noninvasive markers for intestinal inflammation are needed. Previous studies have reported that pancreatitis-associated protein (PAP) correlates with clinical activity in IBD subgroups. Our aim was to i...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Bodelier AG,Pierik MJ,van den Heuvel T,Bovee-Oudenhoven IM,de Boer E,Hameeteman W,Masclee AA,Jonkers D

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate gallbladder function by use of cholescintigraphy in patients with acute cholecystitis before and after percutaneous gallbladder drainage. DESIGN:A cholescintigraphy was performed in 40 patients with acute cholecystitis before and after the performance of percutaneous gallbladder drainage. Duri...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Borly L,Stage JG,Grønvall S,Højgaard L

更新日期：1995-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the clinical and prognostic value of the monoethyl glycine xylidide (MEGX) test in patients with primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC) in comparison with the Mayo score (Mayo). DESIGN:A prospective study. METHODS:MEGX determinations at enrolment were compared to the Mayo score as well as to convention...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Gindro T,Arrigoni A,Martinasso G,Rosina F,Perardi S,Cappello N,Benedetti P,Actis GC,Verme G,Rizzetto M

更新日期：1997-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Pancreatitis and hyperamylasaemia are common complications of ERCP and this study was designed to explain which operative and patient factors predispose to them. PATIENTS AND METHODS:A 1 year prospective study of consecutive patients in a single operator centre with detailed attention to technical f...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Dickinson RJ,Davies S

更新日期：1998-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study the differences in mortality between terlipressin and somatostatin treatments in cirrhotic patients with esophageal variceal bleeding (EVB) and renal functional impairment (RFI). METHODS:The National Health Insurance Database, part of the Taiwan National Health Insurance Program, was used to enroll ...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Hung TH,Tsai CC,Tseng CW,Tseng KC,Hsieh YH,Tsai CC

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Short bowel syndrome patients frequently experience impaired health-related quality of life. This syndrome is also associated with increased costs for the individuals concerned and the community. Intake of specially processed cereals has been demonstrated to decrease intestinal secretion. This study evaluates...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Pagoldh M,Eriksson A,Heimtun E,Kvifors E,Sternby B,Blomquist L,Lapidus A,Suhr O,Lange S,Karlbom U,Nordström D,Rettrup B

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The actual degree of pain or discomfort experienced during colonoscopy varies between patients. This prospective study was conducted to determine what variables, apart from the endoscopist's skill, are associated with a patient's discomfort during this procedure. DESIGN/METHODS:From December 2003 to Septembe...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Park DI,Kim HJ,Park JH,Cho YK,Sohn CI,Jeon WK,Kim BI,Ryu SH,Sung IK

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Several classifications of mucosal morphology have been proposed in Barrett oesophagus using narrow-band imaging (NBI). We evaluated a simplified classification in which only the regularity of mucosal and vascular patterns were evaluated. AIM:To assess the inter and intraobserver agreement and the correlati...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Alvarez Herrero L,Curvers WL,Bansal A,Wani S,Kara M,Schenk E,Schoon EJ,Lynch CR,Rastogi A,Pondugula K,Weusten B,Sharma P,Bergman JJ

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To compare the effect of pantoprazole and esomeprazole on intra-oesophageal pH and investigate their pharmacokinetics in patients with symptomatic gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD). METHODS:Double-blind, randomized, two-period crossover study. Caucasian men with symptomatic GORD (n=48) were selected on the ...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Simon B,Müller P,Pascu O,Gatz G,Sander P,Huber R,Mascher H

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During the last few decades many endoscopic interventions have been developed as an alternative for the treatment of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD). In many countries, these interventions are thus being performed in the general clinical setting. The aim of this study is to systematically review the evidence ...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Fry LC,Mönkemüller K,Malfertheiner P

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMNs), characterized by intraductal papillary growth and thick mucin secretion, have increasingly been recognized. Despite modern preoperative evaluation, major difficulties still remain in distinguishing malignant invasive types from benign IPMNs. Following a PubMed database...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Dongbin L,Fei L,Werner Josefin B,Roland A

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Adjuvant chemotherapy for stage II colon cancer is a controversial practice and is not recommended by the French Consensus Conference outside of therapeutic trial. OBJECTIVE:To assess, within a well-defined population, the influence of hospital characteristics in this practice. PATIENTS AND METHODS:In the ...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Alter E,Phelip JM,Guilhot JN,Matysiak M,Vermorel M,Roblin X

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Recent studies have suggested that endotoxin-induced cytokines play an important role in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Rifaximin is a nonabsorbable antibiotic that might act on Gram-negative bacteria, thereby inhibiting endotoxin proinflammatory cytokine production in patients with NAFLD. Our aim ...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Gangarapu V,Ince AT,Baysal B,Kayar Y,Kılıç U,Gök Ö,Uysal Ö,Şenturk H

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:A combination of omeprazole plus amoxycillin (Amo) and clarithromycin (CIa) for 7 days has been studied extensively. However, the role of other proton pump inhibitors, such as pantoprazole (Pan), in this therapy is not well known. On the other hand, ranitidine bismuth citrate (RBC) also seems to be effective when c...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Gisbert JP,Carpio D,Marcos S,Gisbert JL,García Grávalos R,Pajares JM

更新日期：2000-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:The natural history of functional dyspepsia is not well known. We prospectively assess the quality of life and severity of symptoms in a group of Spanish patients with functional dyspepsia. PATIENTS AND METHODS:One hundred and twelve consecutive patients with functional dyspepsia, according to Rome...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Gutiérrez A,Rodrigo L,Riestra S,Fernández E,Cadahia V,Tojo R,Fuentes D,Niño P,Olcoz JL

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Perforated jejunal diverticulitis (PJD) is rare, but it has high mortality rates. The role of nonsurgical management is debated. The aim of this study is to assess the outcomes of medical and surgical management of PJD. PATIENTS AND METHODS:A single-centre study on a series of emergency patients diagnosed w...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Garcia-Granero A,Argüelles BG,Gallardo CM,Carreño O,Giner F,Pellino G,Frasson M

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Studying factors associated with positive gastroscopies in dyspeptic patients can help limit and rationalize waiting lists for endoscopies. Dyspepsia guidelines have a controversial role because their main purpose is to provide specifications on efficient global management of primary care patients. AIM:To a...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Cardin F,Zorzi M,Terranova O

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Current treatments of chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) are effective, but expensive and susceptible to induce significant side effects. OBJECTIVES:To evaluate the proportion of HCV patients who are eligible for a treatment. METHODS:In a database comprising 1726 viraemic HCV patients, the files of 299 patien...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Delwaide J,El Saouda R,Gérard C,Belaïche J,Groupe Liègeois d'Etude des Virus Hépatotropes.

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Persistent cough could be caused by various diseases such as postnasal drip syndrome, asthma and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or adverse event of drugs such as angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors. We report a case of persistent cough associated with high plasma levels of the proton pump inhibitor omepra...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Reiche I,Tröger U,Martens-Lobenhoffer J,Kandulski A,Neumann H,Malfertheiner P,Bode-Böger SM

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Much of what is currently accepted regarding Helicobacter pylori-associated gastritis and its relationship with gastric adenocarcinoma rests on the assumption that atrophic gastritis can be correctly identified and reproducibly recognized. Several studies have indicated that pathologists have a low level of agreement ...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Genta RM

更新日期：1999-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Acute pancreatitis is a multifactorial disease caused by activation of several inflammatory mediators. Leukotrienes, beside other mediators, may be involved in acute pancreatitis. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of 'zafirlukast', a leukotriene receptor antagonist, in acute pancreatitis a...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Oruc N,Yukselen V,Ozutemiz AO,Yuce G,Celik HA,Musoglu A,Batur Y

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Genetic polymorphisms adjacent to IL28B have been previously associated with spontaneous clearance of hepatitis C virus (HCV) and a higher rate of sustained virological response to interferon-based treatment in HCV genotype 1-infected patients. A recent study has shown that patients with the CC genotype of the rs12979...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Chin JL,Nicholas RM,Russell J,Carr M,Connell J,Stewart S,McCormick PA

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Ascitic fluid infection (AFI) is a common complication in patients with cirrhosis and ascites. Mean platelet volume (MPV) and platelet distribution width (PDW) may be considered as simple and inexpensive indicators of inflammation in some diseases. We aimed to investigate whether platelet size altera...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Abdel-Razik A,Eldars W,Rizk E

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a major cause of chronic hepatitis and hepatic fibrosis. Liver biopsy, because of its limitations and risks, might be considered an imperfect gold standard for assessing the severity of chronic liver diseases. In this study, we aimed to prospectively validate FibroTest (FT) and Act...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： El-Shabrawi MH,Mohsen NA,Sherif MM,El-Karaksy HM,Abou-Yosef H,El-Sayed HM,Riad H,Bahaa N,Isa M,El-Hennawy A

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Bowel distension by insufflated air causes abdominal discomfort after colonoscopy. Carbon dioxide (CO2) instead of air insufflation during colonoscopy can reduce postprocedural discomfort in diagnostic and screening cases. Discomfort after colonoscopy and CO2 insufflation have never been studied in inflammato...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Falt P,Šmajstrla V,Fojtík P,Hill M,Urban O

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Transcatheter arterial chemoembolization (TACE) is a routine treatment for hepatocellular carcinoma in cirrhotic patients. Whether TACE influences the degree of portal hypertension remains uncertain. AIM AND PATIENTS: We retrospectively analyzed the clinical course of 283 TACE to investigate the incidence of...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Elia C,Venon WD,Stradella D,Martini S,Brunello F,Marzano A,Saracco G,Rizzetto M

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Eosinophilic gastroenteritis is a rare disease of unknown aetiology characterized by eosinophilic infiltration of the gastrointestinal wall and increased peripheral blood eosinophilia. The frequent finding of concomitant extradigestive involvement calls for differential diagnosis to distinguish some multisystemic path...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Malaguarnera M,Restuccia N,Pistone G,Panebianco MP,Giugno I,Grasso G,Seminara G

更新日期：1997-05-01 00:00:00