Esophageal motor disorders: recent advances.

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To provide a critical review of the literature concerning the significance of mucosal healing as a predictor of future clinical and endoscopic course in patients with inflammatory bowel disease. Particular focus is given to articles published within the last year. RECENT FINDINGS:In patients with Cro...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Flynn A,Kane S

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Increasing use of small bowel endoscopy unravels ulcers in a relevant number of patients. Although often attributed to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), these ulcers may be unspecific or caused by a variety of other diseases. This review summarizes the recent literature related to differential diagnos...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Keuchel M,Kurniawan N,Baltes P

更新日期：2019-05-01 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:Human colitis-associated cancers (CAC) represent a heterogeneous group of conditions in which multiple oncogenic pathways are involved. In this article, we review the latest studies using genetic, chemical, bacterial and innate immune-mediated experimental models of CAC. RECENT FINDINGS:Using the azo...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Sussman DA,Santaolalla R,Strobel S,Dheer R,Abreu MT

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Knowledge on and understanding of the pathophysiology of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is continuously growing. Important insights from the last years are summarized in this review. RECENT FINDINGS:Further genetic risk factors for IBD have been identified and confirmed. Novel studies analyzing the...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Scharl M,Rogler G

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Radiologic imaging of the large intestine continues to evolve and expand the potential for noninvasive diagnosis. The aim of this review is to provide an update on current and emerging clinical capabilities for a variety of radiologic diagnostic imaging tools for evaluating the colon and rectum. RECE...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Pickhardt PJ

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To review important manuscripts published over the previous 2 years relative to sphincter of Oddi dysfunction (SOD). RECENT FINDINGS:The long-term outcomes of the Evaluating Predictors and Interventions of SOD (EPISOD) trial further substantiated results from the initial EPISOD study, reinforcing tha...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Hyun JJ,Kozarek RA

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Pancreatic resection remains among the most formidable and complex of abdominal surgical operations. Nonetheless, recent observations have continued to provide incremental improvement in both our evidence for treatment regimens and the technology, resulting in better outcomes. RECENT FINDINGS:Neoadju...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Warshaw AL,Lillemoe KD,Fernandez-del Castillo C

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review discusses the advances in the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of the complications of portal hypertension that have occurred in the past year. RECENT FINDINGS:The specific topics reviewed are the pathophysiology of portal hypertension (including recent findings regarding intrah...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Garcia-Tsao G

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The purpose of this review is to summarize recent advances in defining the clinical features, pathophysiology, natural history, and treatment of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. RECENT FINDINGS:Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease is present in approximately 30% of the US population. A histologic gradin...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Greenfield V,Cheung O,Sanyal AJ

更新日期：2008-05-01 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:Infection caused by ingestion of human-restricted Salmonella enterica serovars Typhi and Paratyphi predominantly affects the most impoverished sections of society. In this review, we describe recent advances made in estimating the burden of illness and the important role improved diagnostic tests may ...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Darton TC,Blohmke CJ,Pollard AJ

更新日期：2014-01-01 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 REVIEW:The most relevant studies concerning the diagnosis of esophageal varices, primary and secondary prophylaxis and treatment of variceal bleeding published in the last year are reported. RECENT FINDINGS:The specific areas reviewed are those that refer to studies on the noninvasive or minimally invasive ...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： de Franchis R,Dell'Era A

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Chronic liver disease (CLD) causes significant morbidity and mortality, mainly due to complications [hepatic encephalopathy, ascites, hepatorenal syndrome (HRS) and esophageal variceal hemorrhage (EVH)]. Studies of the complications, management and outcomes in patients with CLD over the last 18 months...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Rahimi RS,Rockey DC

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most common cancers and the fourth leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Diet has a significant impact on the risk of developing CRC, but though processed meat is a known positive contributor, the effects of other dietary components are largely mixed. ...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Pan P,Yu J,Wang LS

更新日期：2019-03-01 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:There have been considerable advances in our understanding of the molecular pathogenesis of enteropathogenic Escherichia coli and enterohemorrhagic E. coli infection. Given the difficulty of infecting laboratory mice with these diarrhea-causing pathogens, a growing number of studies have found the mur...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Borenshtein D,McBee ME,Schauer DB

更新日期：2008-01-01 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:Cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) are heterogeneous tumors that arise from the malignant transformation of cholangiocytes along the biliary tree. CCA heterogeneity occurs at multiple levels and results in resistance to therapy and poor prognosis. Here, we review the molecular classification of CCA by focusing ...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Louis C,Papoutsoglou P,Coulouarn C

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Therapeutic biliary endoscopy continues to evolve. Key articles this year primarily involve biliary stenting and biliary stone removal, the two important maneuvers available to the biliary endoscopist. The issues addressed in this review include follow-up after the use of multiple stents for benign strictures, unilate...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Barnett JL

更新日期：2002-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Viral gastroenteritis is a major public health problem worldwide, and the number of identified pathogens continuously increases. Investigators have made considerable progress toward understanding both the epidemiology and the mechanisms of virus-cell interactions, host responses, and pathogenesis. A vaccine for the mo...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Shaw RD

更新日期：2000-01-01 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:The introduction of novel molecular imaging modalities that can not only define disease states on the basis of structural changes and morphology, but also allow in-vivo visualization and characterization of molecular and biochemical alterations on a cellular level add a new dimension to our current di...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Atreya R,Neurath MF

更新日期：2014-11-01 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:One of the significant limitations to the investigation of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in humans is the impossibility of studying this condition from the beginning of the disease process to understand the individual contribution of the various microbiological and immunological components to its p...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Wu H,Shen B

更新日期：2009-07-01 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:We critically analyze existing endoscopy-based interventions for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The focus is on the effectiveness of available procedures and to delineate goals for future research. RECENT FINDINGS:Recent evaluations of the EndoCinch system reveal poor long-term results and n...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Jafri SM,Arora G,Triadafilopoulos G

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review will summarize the most significant work that contributed to the understanding of liver fibrosis progression and resolution, which in turn has yielded new areas of therapeutic targeting. RECENT FINDINGS:Liver fibrosis is the result of an imbalance between production and dissolution of ext...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Jiao J,Friedman SL,Aloman C

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs) account for a major source of morbidity in children with intestinal failure. Many of these patients require long-term central venous access, placing them at significant risk for these infections. The purpose of this review is to highlight the most curre...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Piper HG,Wales PW

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00