Video capsule endoscopy of the small bowel.

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To summarize recent data on techniques, efficacy and complications of endoscopic management of chronic pancreatitis. RECENT FINDINGS:Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy with or without endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography is the first-line treatment for large painful obstructive pancreati...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Talukdar R,Nageshwar Reddy D

更新日期：2014-09-01 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：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Alcohol consumption is increasing globally, as are complications of alcohol-related liver disease, including the most severe manifestation, alcoholic hepatitis. Despite the increased prevalence, many patients hospitalized with alcoholic hepatitis are either not diagnosed or inadequately treated leadin...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Aday AW,Mitchell MC,Casey LC

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The goal is to review the most recent literature about biosimilars in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), with emphasis on controversial regulatory issues. RECENT FINDINGS:Although biosimilars have been in use in Europe since 2005, the recent approval of CT-P13 (Remsima, Inflectra), a biosimilar of the...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Gomollón F

更新日期：2015-07-01 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:Food addiction has been implicated as a putative causal factor in chronic overeating, binge eating, and obesity. The concept of food addiction has been controversial historically due to definitional and conceptual difficulties and to a lack of rigorous scientific data. RECENT FINDINGS:Support for the...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Corsica JA,Pelchat ML

更新日期：2010-03-01 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: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:Virulence factors are related to the ability of a microbe to induce disease. True virulence factors must therefore have a disease association, an in-vivo correlate with disease such as increased mucosal inflammation, or both. RECENT FINDINGS:The cytotoxin-associated gene pathogenicity island; the out...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Lu H,Yamaoka Y,Graham DY

更新日期：2005-11-01 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: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: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:Recently, a new class of intracellular pattern recognition receptors belonging to the family of nucleotide binding and oligomerization domain (NOD)-like receptors that includes NOD1, NOD2 and IPAF has been described. These proteins are involved in recognizing bacterial components or their degradation ...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Rescigno M,Nieuwenhuis EE

更新日期：2007-01-01 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: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:There is a need for novel therapies for inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs) that are well tolerated and effective. Currently, mesenchymal stem/stromal cells (MSCs) are being investigated in clinical trials for treatment of IBD. In this review, we update the recently published studies with an emphasis o...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Dave M,Jaiswal P,Cominelli F

更新日期：2017-01-01 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:This review summarizes the last year's literature regarding the regulation and measurement of gastric exocrine and endocrine secretion. RECENT FINDINGS:Parietal cells, distributed along much of the length of the oxyntic glands, with highest density in the neck and base, secrete HCl as well as transfo...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Schubert ML

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Jaundice, the physical finding associated with hyperbilirubinemia, results when the liver is unable to properly metabolize or excrete bilirubin. The purpose of this review is to examine some of the most common causes of jaundice in adults, provide insight into the diagnostic evaluation of jaundice, an...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Sullivan JI,Rockey DC

更新日期：2017-05-01 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：:Portal hypertension is the main complication of cirrhosis and is responsible for its most common complications: variceal hemorrhage, ascites, and portosystemic encephalopathy. Portal hypertension is the result of increased intrahepatic resistance and increased portal venous inflow, which in turn is the result of splan...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Garcia-Tsao G

更新日期：2001-05-01 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:The gastroduodenum has multiple means by which it resists injury from intrinsic and extrinsic factors, including gastric acid, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and Helicobacter pylori. We review recent insights into the mechanisms by which the gastroduodenum resists injury and discuss factors con...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Nayeb-Hashemi H,Kaunitz JD

更新日期：2009-11-01 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:Historically, surgical treatment of choledochal cyst consisted of cyst enterostomy. However, incomplete cyst excision can result in recurrent symptoms and malignant transformation within the cyst remnant. Accordingly, management of choledochal cyst now includes complete cyst excision whenever possible...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Ronnekleiv-Kelly SM,Soares KC,Ejaz A,Pawlik TM

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Esophageal varices and Mallory Weiss syndrome are the two major esophageal bleeding disorders. Although there have been major breakthroughs in the treatment of peptic ulcer bleeding, the management of esophageal bleeding disorders remains a challenging problem. This review focuses on studies published...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Wu JC,Chan FK

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This report reviews recent animal model and human studies associated with inflammatory responses in acute and chronic pancreatitis. RECENT FINDINGS:Animal model and limited human acute and chronic pancreatitis studies unravel the dynamic nature of the inflammatory processes and the ability of the imm...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Habtezion A

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review will assess recent clinical and mechanistic data examining glutamine's ability to reduce morbidity and mortality in critical illness. RECENT FINDINGS:Updated metaanalysis data reveal a significant benefit of glutamine supplementation on mortality, length of stay, and infectious morbidity ...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Wischmeyer PE

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Water-soluble vitamins are required as enzyme cofactors in a wide variety of metabolic reactions. Riboflavin, niacin, and vitamin C are essential in redox reactions; thiamine and biotin are involved in macronutrient metabolism; and folate, vitamin B12, pyridoxine, and riboflavin play important roles in the regulation ...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Halsted CH

更新日期：2003-03-01 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