Amount of Helicobacter pylori in gastric mucus during anti-H. pylori treatment.

abstract：:The incidence of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) in East has risen over the past decade to become a global disease. The increasing number of studies on the incidence and course of IBD in East has enabled us to explore East versus West differences in the epidemiology of IBD which could enhance our understanding of th...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Mak WY,Zhao M,Ng SC,Burisch J

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Sonic Hedgehog (SHH) is a regulator in tumorigenesis of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). This study aimed to determine whether radiation-induced SHH signaling occurs in HCC and whether SHH inhibitor acts as a radiosensitizer. METHODS:The in vitro effects of combining SHH ligand (recombinant human SHH...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Tsai CL,Hsu FM,Tzen KY,Liu WL,Cheng AL,Cheng JC

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Host genetic factors have been reported as influencing the progress to fulminant hepatitis (FH). Our previous data showed the serum level of tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha influenced by gene polymorphisms to be markedly increased. It was investigated whether polymorphisms in the IL-10 gene, in add...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Takakura M,Tokushige K,Matsushita N,Hashimoto E,Shiratori K

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a multifactorial disease resulting from a complex interaction of genetic and environmental factors. Identifying genetic variants that alter the innate immune response is highly relevant to understanding the pathogenesis of UC. The aim of this study was to investigate the as...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Wang F,Tahara T,Arisawa T,Shibata T,Nakamura M,Fujita H,Iwata M,Kamiya Y,Nagasaka M,Takahama K,Watanabe M,Hirata I,Nakano H

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Positron emission tomography with computed tomography (PET/CT) has been used to detect metastasis in the diagnosis of esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC). However, the utility of PET/CT to assess primary tumor for endoscopic resectability and prognosis in early EAC remains unclear. We conducted a retros...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Sun G,Tian J,Gorospe EC,Johnson GB,Hunt CH,Lutzke LS,Leggett CL,Iyer PG,Wang KK

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The renin-angiotensin system (RAS) is a key regulator of vascular resistance, sodium and water homeostasis and the response to tissue injury. Historically, angiotensin II (Ang II) was thought to be the primary effector peptide of this system. Ang II is produced predominantly by the effect of angiotensin converting enz...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Lubel JS,Herath CB,Burrell LM,Angus PW

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:The aim of the present study was to clarify relationship between macroscopic and microscopic features of herpes simplex esophagitis (HSE), and localization of herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1)-infected cells in esophageal lesions from autopsy cases of histopathologically proven HSE. METHODS:The s...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Itoh T,Takahashi T,Kusaka K,Kawaura K,Nakagawa Y,Yamakawa J,Kanda T

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Secreted protein acidic and rich in cysteine (SPARC) is a matricellular glycoprotein that plays a significant role in tumor development. SPARC has been indicated that promotes tumorigenesis, metastasis, and poor prognosis in prostate cancer and lung cancer. Therefore, we sought to investigate the mol...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Jiang X,Liu F,Wang Y,Gao J

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:This multinational (Taiwan, South Korea, Russia) phase 3 study evaluated the all-oral, ribavirin-free, fixed-dose combination (DCV-TRIO) of daclatasvir (NS5A inhibitor) 30 mg, asunaprevir (NS3 inhibitor) 200 mg, and beclabuvir (NS5B inhibitor) 75 mg, in patients with chronic hepatitis C virus genotyp...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Kao JH,Yu ML,Peng CY,Heo J,Chu CJ,Chang TT,Lee YJ,Hu TH,Yoon KT,Paik SW,Lim YS,Ahn SH,Isakov V,McPhee F,Hu W,Scott Swenson E,Yin PD,Treitel M

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Serum cancer antigen (CA) 125 elevation has been reported in patients with liver disease, but it is poorly characterized. The present study aimed to evaluate the range of serum and ascitic CA 125 levels in patients with liver cirrhosis and to explore possible factors associated with CA 125 elevation....

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Xiao WB,Liu YL

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:The PyloriTek Test Kit (a 1-h rapid urease test) was developed for the rapid diagnosis of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) during endoscopy. Most studies were performed in Western populations. The aim of this study was to evaluate the PyloriTek test for the diagnosis of H. pylori infection in Chinese ...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Wong WM,Wong BC,Tang VS,Lai KC,Yuen ST,Leung SY,Hu WH,Lam SK

更新日期：2001-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic pancreatitis (CP) is a disease characterized by irreversible destruction and fibrosis of the parenchyma, leading to pancreatic exocrine insufficiency. In developed countries, the etiology for 60% to 70% of CP amongst male patients is alcohol and 25% are classified as idiopathic chronic pancreatitis (ICP). The ...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Reddy DN,Prasad SS

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Lipids play important roles in inflammation and may be involved in the pathophysiology of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Here, we evaluated the characteristics of the plasma lipid profile in patients with IBD. METHODS:Plasma samples were collected from 20 patients with Crohn's disease (CD), 20 pa...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Iwatani S,Iijima H,Otake Y,Amano T,Tani M,Yoshihara T,Tashiro T,Tsujii Y,Inoue T,Hayashi Y,Takeda K,Hayashi A,Fujita S,Shinzaki S,Takehara T

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We previously developed a new diagnostic method for Helicobacter pylori infection and called it the endoscopic [13C]-urea breath test (EUBT). Here we evaluate the relationship between the EUBT results and the histological findings. METHODS:The EUBT was performed on 137 patients with gastroduodenal diseases....

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Suto H,Azuma T,Ito S,Ito Y,Miyaji H,Yamazaki Y,Kohli Y,Kuriyama M

更新日期：2000-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:The number of colonoscopies required to reach satisfactory adenoma detection rate (ADR) is not well established. The aim of this study was to identify the appropriate number of procedures required to attain satisfactory ADR for those well-trained endoscopists who have a cecal intubation rate (CIR) ≥ ...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Dong Z,Sun H,Li B,Zhang Q,Sun K,Wang Z,Qian X,Wang J,Zhan T,Jiang Y,Chen Y,Xu S

更新日期：2020-10-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Intubation of the terminal ileum (TI) demonstrates a complete colonoscopy, but its clinical value during screening exams is unknown. We aimed to determine whether TI intubation during screening colonoscopy is associated with colonoscopy quality measures or identifies subclinical pathology. METHODS:W...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Leiman DA,Jawitz NG,Lin L,Wood RK,Gellad ZF

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Spontaneous regression of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a rare phenomenon. This case of a 65-year-old Korean man with HCC and metastatic frontal bone mass that regressed after radiotherapy for frontal bone mass without any other therapeutic modalities is described. The clinical diagnosis of HCC was made because of...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Nam SW,Han JY,Kim JI,Park SH,Cho SH,Han NI,Yang JM,Kim JK,Choi SW,Lee YS,Chung KW,Sun HS

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Although several techniques for improved outcomes in endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided tissue acquisition have been reported, the reported diagnostic yield for pancreatic masses is not satisfactory. The effects of novel technique (torque method) on twisting the scope in the clockwise or counterclock...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Park SW,Lee SS,Song TJ,Koh DH,Hyun B,Chung D,Lee J,Shin E,Hong SM,Park CH

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:The aim of the study was to develop a method of quantitation of endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) changes of chronic pancreatitis (CP). METHODS:Twenty-three patients with chronic pancreatitis by EUS were compared with nine normal subjects. Hyperechogenicity was evaluated as the size of the hyperechoi...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Irisawa A,Mishra G,Hernandez LV,Bhutani MS

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Haemosuccus pancreaticus is a rare complication of pancreatitis. It is a diagnostic problem for even the most astute clinician and a challenge for the expert endoscopist. We report a 25-year-old male patient who had all the features usually seen in haemosuccus pancreaticus patients: recurrent obscure upper g...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Yattoo GN,Khuroo MS,Wani NA,Wani KA,Bhat FA

更新日期：1999-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Although larger biopsies sample had been recommended for the study of non-invasive liver fibrosis assessment, few studies with larger biopsies for transient elastography (TE) detecting liver fibrosis had been reported. The present study tries to re-evaluate the performance of TE for detecting advance...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Chen YP,Liang XE,Zhang Q,Peng J,Zhu YF,Wen WQ,Hou JL

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Significant bile leak is an uncommon but serious complication of biliary tract surgery. Of twenty-five patients presenting with postoperative bile leak, 11 had complete tie-off of common bile duct and required surgery, while the remaining 14 had injury without complete obstruction and could be managed by endoscopic me...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Saraswat VA,Choudhuri G,Sharma BC,Agarwal DK,Gupta R,Baijal SS,Sikora SS,Saxena R,Kapoor VK

更新日期：1996-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Colorectal cancer (CRC) ranks third of all cancer mortalities in Hong Kong. CRC screening can reduce mortality. However, participation in the CRC screening program depends on the knowledge and attitude of the population. The aim of this study is to investigate the knowledge and attitude towards CRC screening...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Wong BC,Chan AO,Wong WM,Hui WM,Kung HF,Lam SK

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A hepatitis B virus (HBV) carrier with marked retention of indocyanine green (ICG) and sulfobromophthalein (BSP) was admitted to our hospital for assessment of liver function. On admission, he was asymptomatic and blood chemistry tests showed normal values for transaminases and bilirubin. Serum hepatitis B surface ant...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Ikejima K,Ichikawa S,Kitamura T,Watanabe S,Hirose M,Yokoi Y,Uchida S,Oide H,Suzuki H,Kitami N

更新日期：1993-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Rabeprazole has been known to inhibit H(+)/K(+)-ATPase more rapidly than omeprazole, the prototype proton pump inhibitor (PPI). The aim of this study was to demonstrate equivalence between low-dose rabeprazole 10 mg and omeprazole 20 mg for the healing rapidity of active peptic ulcer and for improvement of symptoms...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Ji S,Kim HS,Kim JW,Jee MK,Park KW,Uh Y,Lee DK,Song JS,Baik SK,Kwon SO

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Primary squamous cell carcinoma of the liver is very rare; only 18 cases have been recorded. In the present report we document an additional case who had a unique history of stage III non-keratinizing nasopharyngeal carcinoma treated with a full course of radiotherapy in July 1993. Two small hypoechoic cyst-like lesio...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Chou YY,Lee WJ,Su CT,Hsu HC

更新日期：1997-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF) is a clinical entity where there is a potential for reversibility of hepatic dysfunction once the acute hepatic insult resolves. The portal and systemic hemodynamics in ACLF patients to study its relevance in determining the clinical outcomes was studied. METHO...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Garg H,Kumar A,Garg V,Kumar M,Kumar R,Sharma BC,Sarin SK

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Data on anorectal physiology in patients with disordered thyroid metabolism are lacking. This prospective study was performed to evaluate anorectal physiology in patients with either hyperthyroidism and diarrhoea, or hypothyroidism and constipation in order to assess slow transit in hypothyroid patients. ME...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Deen KI,Seneviratne SL,de Silva HJ

更新日期：1999-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The incidence of obesity is increasing in Asia, with implications on gastrointestinal (GI) and liver diseases. The Gut and Obesity in Asia Workgroup comprises regional experts with the aim of studying relationship between obesity and the GI and liver diseases in Asia. Through literature review and the modified Delphi ...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Koh JC,Loo WM,Goh KL,Sugano K,Chan WK,Chiu WY,Choi MG,Gonlachanvit S,Lee WJ,Lee WJ,Lee YY,Lesmana LA,Li YM,Liu CJ,Matsuura B,Nakajima A,Ng EK,Sollano JD,Wong SK,Wong VW,Yang Y,Ho KY,Dan YY

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:The authors' previous report revealed that endothelin-1 might be released from B lymphocytes in cirrhotic patients with hypersplenism. Other investigators have shown that persistent exposure to environmental contaminants including arsenic might induce idiopathic portal hypertension. The aim of this s...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Yamaguchi E,Yamanoi A,Ono T,Nagasue N

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00