Gastric cancer.

abstract：:The development of colorectal neoplasms can be characterized by an ordered series of events that are referred to as the dysplasia-carcinoma sequence. These histologic changes occur as a result of genetic alterations in proto-oncogenes and tumor-suppressor genes. This review emphasizes important studies characterizing ...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Shattuck-Brandt RL,DuBois RN

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:It is now over 8 years since small bowel capsule endoscopy (SBCE) was first introduced to the gastrointestinal community. The original capsule (Given Imaging, YoKneam, Israel) - a disposable 26 x 11 mm video capsule containing its own optical dome, light source, batteries, transmitter and antenna - is...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Eliakim R

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The treatment of patients with unexplained chest pain is difficult and challenging. After a cardiac etiology has been ruled out, a diligent search for an esophageal etiology-gastroesophageal reflux disease, motility abnormalities, or esophageal hypersensitivity-should be undertaken with judicious use of a diagnostic (...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Katz PO

更新日期：1999-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review summarizes recent progress on endoscopic diagnosis and treatment of esophageal high-grade intraepithelial neoplasia and early adenocarcinoma and critically analyzes the literature in the context of preexisting scientific data. RECENT FINDINGS:Narrow band imaging and computed virtual chrom...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Seewald S,Ang TL,Groth S,Zhong Y,Bertschinger P,Altorfer J,Thonke F,Soehendra N

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Endoscopic ampullectomy has proven its safety and efficacy in multiple studies, making it the favorable option for the management of endoscopic ampullectomy. In this review, we plan to review the basic steps every endoscopist should be familiar with before undertaking endoscopic ampullectomy. RECENT ...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Klair JS,Irani S,Kozarek R

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) still remains universally problematic worldwide. The primary focus of this review is to critique articles published over the past 18 months that describe strategies for the diagnosis and management of this prevalent condition. RECENT FINDINGS:The medical community continu...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Clark SF

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The aim of this article is to review studies that improve the diagnosis and treatment of autoimmune hepatitis and suggest new drug and molecular interventions. RECENT FINDINGS:Elderly patients have an indolent but aggressive disease that responds well to corticosteroid therapy. Variant syndromes are ...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Czaja AJ

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The composition of activated adipose tissue with adipocytes secreting a broad spectrum of immune-modulatory adipokines next to adipose tissue-derived stromal cells and professional immune effector cells in the visceral fat creates a complex network of inflammatory processes shaping local immune respon...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Paeschke A,Erben U,Kredel LI,Kühl AA,Siegmund B

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The importance of accurate polyp detection and removal is paramount to preventing colon cancer. Resection of large polyps can be challenging to the endoscopist based on their size, shape, or location. Large polyps have the potential of harboring malignancy and a higher risk of complications with resec...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Thirumurthi S,Raju GS

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) is a chronic disease characterized by a lymphocyte infiltrate in the liver. For decades, nonspecific immunosuppression has been used to limit chronic liver inflammation. The high risk of relapse, the treatments side effects, and the significant number of refractory patients ...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Cardon A,Conchon S,Renand A

更新日期：2021-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Morbid obesity is associated with a high prevalence of psychopathological conditions that might have an impact on postsurgery outcomes. This review summarizes recent data about psychological disorders in obese patients before and after bariatric surgery as well as the assessment and impact of these fa...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Pataky Z,Carrard I,Golay A

更新日期：2011-03-01 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：:Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) affects many patients and has a negative effect on quality of life. Along with the increasing prevalence of GERD is an increase in GERD-related complications, including Barrett esophagus and esophageal adenocarcinoma. The past year has yielded new insights into the pathophysiolog...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Sifrim D,Zerbib F

更新日期：2002-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Functional dyspepsia is a common disorder, most of the time of unknown etiology and with variable pathophysiology. Therapy has been and still is largely empirical. Data from recent studies provide new clues for targeted therapy based on knowledge of etiology and pathophysiologic mechanisms. RECENT FI...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Kleibeuker JH,Thijs JC

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The remarkable resistance of the mucosal lining the upper gastrointestinal tract to concentrated gastric acid remains one of the biggest unsolved mysteries of upper gastrointestinal physiology. Even with the discovery of the involvement of Helicobacter pylori in gastroduodenal injury, the mechanism by...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Bi LC,Kaunitz JD

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Ampullary tumors, usually adenomas, are often encountered during endoscopic evaluation, especially in patients with familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP). Because of the risk of progression to adenocarcinoma, ampullary adenomas should be treated. Endoscopic therapy is an appropriate option and recent e...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Wong RF,DiSario JA

更新日期：2004-09-01 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：: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：:Colon carcinogenesis is a multistep process that involves deletions, mutations, and changes in expression of genes that regulate growth, differentiation, and apoptosis. Hyperproliferation can initiate dysplastic growth, resulting in accumulation of genetic defects and progression of colon cancer. Although genetic inst...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Singh P,Dai B,Wu H,Owlia A

更新日期：2000-01-01 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：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:Nod-like receptors (NLRs) are intracellular innate immune sensors of microbes and danger signals that control multiple aspects of inflammatory responses. We review the evidence that highlights the critical importance of NLRs in the host response to intestinal pathogens. Moreover, we discuss the potent...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Robertson SJ,Girardin SE

更新日期：2013-01-01 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: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: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: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：:Recently, much progress has been made in the field of tumor immunology. Much of this work has focused on understanding and exploiting the innate immune response to tumor cells. A novel human receptor-ligand system that mediates natural killer (NK) and gammadelta T-cell killing of carcinoma cells has been identified, a...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Golby SJ,Spencer J

更新日期：2001-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:With recent advances in radiographic testing, there have been increases in the incidental identification of pancreatic cysts. Determining management, specifically, which cysts can be watched versus intervened upon has significant impact on at the patient-physician level as well as globally on resource...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Harrison JM,Castillo CF

更新日期：2018-09-01 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: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