Gastrointestinal bleeding from hepatocellular carcinoma invading the stomach.

abstract：:Hepatitis E, caused by infection with hepatitis E virus (HEV), is a common cause of acute hepatitis in areas with poor sanitation. The virus has four genotypes with one serotype: genotypes 1 and 2 exclusively infect humans, whereas genotypes 3 and 4 also infect other animals, particularly pigs. In endemic areas, both ...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Aggarwal R,Naik S

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:A prospective, non-randomized cohort study on long-term lamivudine treatment, comparing efficacy, drug resistance, and prognosis for various stages of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV)-related liver disease was performed to elucidate the significance and indication of lamivudine for individual patient...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Nishida T,Kobashi H,Fujioka S,Fujio K,Takaguchi K,Ikeda H,Kawaguchi M,Ando M,Araki Y,Higashi T,Shoji B,Takaki A,Iwasaki Y,Sakaguchi K,Shiratori Y,Yamamoto K

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:We identified patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) to determine the predictive value of serum markers to diagnose histological steatohepatitis (NASH). METHODS:Demographic, serological, radiological and histological variables on 95 consecutive patients with NAFLD were recorded. The...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Malik R,Chang M,Bhaskar K,Nasser I,Curry M,Schuppan D,Byrnes V,Afdhal N

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) have an increased risk of atherosclerosis and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) is associated with insulin resistance independently of metabolic factors. The aim of the present study was to investigate whether NAFLD patients with ALT elevation had ...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Wang CC,Lin SK,Tseng YF,Hsu CS,Tseng TC,Lin HH,Wang LY,Kao JH

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Continuing advances in molecular biology have provided tools for a promising approach to the treatment of cancer. Among the various strategies of gene therapy for cancer, many are aimed at killing tumour cells indirectly by the induction or reinforcement of a host immune response by gene transduction of various cytoki...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Cao G,Kuriyama S,Du P,Sakamoto T,Yang W,Masui K,Qi Z

更新日期：1996-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) encompasses a spectrum ranging from simple steatosis to non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, which causes an increased risk of cirrhosis, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular complications. With the worldwide growing incidence of obesity, sedentary lifestyle, and unhealthy dietary pa...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Fan JG,Cao HX

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hepatitis C virus infection is a global health problem; however, the interaction between pregnancy and chronic hepatitis C remains controversial. A Taiwanese woman with chronic hepatitis C had an uncomplicated pregnancy and gave birth to a female baby through spontaneous vaginal delivery. The serum levels of alanine a...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Chen JD,Chung JL,Kao JH,Chen DS

更新日期：2001-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Depth of invasion beyond the muscularis propria (MP) by T3 rectal cancer can vary. The purpose of the present paper was to determine if depth of invasion beyond MP, as assessed by preoperative endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), can predict tumor recurrence in patients with T3 rectal tumors. METHODS:Patients with ...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Harewood GC,Kumar KS,Clain JE,Levy MJ,Nelson H

更新日期：2004-07-01 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:Mucosal injury caused by gastroesophageal reflux may result in changes in esophageal mucosal blood flow. Little is known about esophageal mucosal blood flow in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Here we examined esophageal mucosal blood flow and the effects of treatment in patients...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Mine S,Iida T,Tabata T,Okada Y,Tanaka Y

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Helicobacter pylori causes chronic gastritis, peptic ulcer, gastric cancer and mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) lymphoma. Different genotypes of H. pylori are confirmed from diverse geographical areas. Its association with clinical diseases remains controversial. The aim of the present study was to i...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Perng CL,Lin HJ,Sun IC,Tseng GY,Facg

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with Crohn's disease of the distal ileum show increased permeability to hyaluronan and increased release of histamine and complement components in uninvolved parts of the proximal jejunum. These abnormalities are related to disease activity, and are not found in first-degree relatives. Increased synthesis of ...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Ahrenstedt O,Hällgren R,Knutson L

更新日期：1994-11-01 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 AIMS:Cancer invasion and metastasis are critical events for patient prognosis; however, the most important step in the whole process of lymph node (LN) metastasis in gastric cancer remains obscure. In this study, the significance of cancer cell behaviors, such as cell detachment, stromal invasion and lym...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Kamata I,Ishikawa Y,Akishima-Fukasawa Y,Ito K,Akasaka Y,Uzuki M,Fujimoto A,Morita H,Tamai S,Maehara T,Ogata K,Shimokawa R,Igarashi Y,Miki K,Ishii T

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The purpose of the present paper was to investigate dendritic cell (DC) and T-cell functions in patients with chronic hepatitis B (CHB) and determine whether therapeutic DC vaccines could restore T-cell function in those patients in vitro. METHODS:Twelve patients with CHB and 10 normal control subjects with...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Duan XZ,He HX,Zhuang H

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is a wide variation in the prevalence of peptic ulcer in India both before and since the use of endoscopy. We studied the prevalence of peptic ulcer disease in a community in northern India and its relationship with Helicobacter pylori infection. METHODS:A house-to-house survey of residents aged 15 ye...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Singh V,Trikha B,Nain CK,Singh K,Vaiphei K

更新日期：2002-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:After selective biliary access following precut fistulotomy in difficult biliary cannulations (DBC), there are several methods of completely opening the remaining papillary roof for the removal of biliary stones. We evaluated the efficacy of one-step transfistula balloon dilation following fistulotom...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Jun BG,Lee TH,Jeong S,Hwang JC,Yang MJ,Song TJ,Choi HJ,Moon JH,Park SH

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Direct-acting antivirals (DAAs) rapidly clear hepatitis C virus (HCV), but the lipid dynamics after DAA treatment remain unknown. Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterolemia is the predicting factor for the onset and death of atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases. Thus, in this study, we examined the fre...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Morihara D,Ko YL,Shibata K,Yamauchi R,Fukuda H,Tsuchiya N,Fukunaga A,Kunimoto H,Iwashita H,Takata K,Tanaka T,Sakurai K,Inomata S,Yokoyama K,Nishizawa S,Takeyama Y,Irie M,Shakado S,Sohda T,Sakisaka S

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:The most effective schedule of proton pump inhibitor (PPI) administration and the optimal timing of endoscopy in acute peptic ulcer bleeding remain uncertain. The aim of this study was to determine the most efficient PPI regimen and optimal timing of endoscopy. METHODS:  Consecutive patients with su...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Liu N,Liu L,Zhang H,Gyawali PC,Zhang D,Yao L,Yang Y,Wu K,Ding J,Fan D

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:The relationship between gastroesophageal reflux disease and sliding hernia is controversial, especially following distal partial gastrectomy in patients with gastric cancer. The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between gastroesophageal reflux disease and sliding hernia of the esoph...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Fujiwara Y,Nakao K,Inoue T,Koishi K,Nishio Y,Yagyu R,Nakagawa K,Yamamura T

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Whether an early use of azathioprine (AZA) can alter the natural history of Crohn's disease (CD) remains debated. The aim of this study is to evaluate the impact of AZA on disease progression in a cohort of patients with early CD. METHODS:This longitudinal cohort study examined patients with early C...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Qiu Y,Chen BL,Feng R,Zhang SH,He Y,Zeng ZR,Ben-Horin S,Peyrin-Biroulet L,Mao R,Chen MH

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:No prospective data are available on comparing covered and uncovered self-expandable metal stent (SEMS) for reintervention of occluded uncovered metal stents during endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography in patients with malignant distal biliary obstruction. METHODS:From June 2010 to Novembe...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Lee BS,Ryu JK,Jang DK,Chung KH,Yoon WJ,Kim J,Woo SM,Lee SH,Lee WJ,Kim YT

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:The high recurrence of hepatolithiasis and high operative trauma of hepatectomy necessitate new therapeutic approaches. Thus, this study was designed to (i) investigate the effectiveness of chemical biliary duct embolization (CBDE) for chemical hepatectomy; and (ii) to determine the mechanism of CBD...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Li FY,Cheng JQ,Li N,He S,Zhang MM,Dong JH,Jiang LS,Cheng NS

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Early life exposure to the famine may affect the susceptibility to the metabolic disorders. The objective of this study was to examine the associations of early life exposure to the Chinese Famine (1959-1961) with the risk of fatty liver disease, obesity, hypertension, and hyperglycemia in adulthood....

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Chen JP,Peng B,Tang L,Sun R,Hu S,Wen XY,Que P,Wang YH

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Common endoscopic findings in stomachs with Helicobacter pylori infections include antral nodularity, thickened gastric folds, and visible submucosal vessels. These findings are suggestive but not diagnostic of H. pylori infection. Magnifying endoscopy can reveal more precisely the abnormal mucosal p...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Cho JH,Chang YW,Jang JY,Shim JJ,Lee CK,Dong SH,Kim HJ,Kim BH,Lee TH,Cho JY

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have previously established a cell damage model, with damage induced by either acid or pepsin treatment for 30 min, involving a rat gastric epithelial cell line (RGM1). In the present study, pretreatment of cells with epidermal growth factor (EGF; 0.1-10 ng/mL) or sucralfate (0.1-3 mg/mL) for 4 h prevented such cel...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Furukawa O,Okabe S

更新日期：1997-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The pathophysiology of constipation is not clearly identified as yet, and the interstital cells of Cajal (ICC), known to generate the slow wave activity and to be involved in intestinal neurotransmission and the enteric nervous system (ENS), are suspected to play an important role. The aims of the present st...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Lee JI,Park H,Kamm MA,Talbot IC

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The relationship between visceral adiposity and the incidence of functional dyspepsia (FD) has not yet been studied. The purpose of the present study is to evaluate the association between visceral adiposity and the risk of FD. METHODS:This is a case-control study that compares the abdominal adipose tissue ...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Jung JG,Yang JN,Lee CG,Choi SH,Kwack WG,Lee JH,Kang HW

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) are common in clinical practice and in communities around the world, including Korea. In a recent point prevalence study on functional dyspepsia (FD) in Korea using the Rome III criteria, 13.4% of community respondents reported dyspepsia. Forty-seven percent of these FD ca...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Park H

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:We have recently reported quantitative and qualitative differences of the bone marrow (BM) hematopoietic progenitor cells in autoimmune hepatitis type-1 (AIH-1) and primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC). In order to better investigate the possible involvement of BM in these diseases, we studied the morpho...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Tsikrikoni A,Rigopoulou EI,Zachou K,Liaskos C,Kyriakou D,Dalekos GN

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00