Novel imaging modalities for immune cell monitoring in the intestine.

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To present the clinical, endoscopic, and histologic features of eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), review the current diagnostic guidelines for EoE, and present an approach for diagnosis of EoE. It will also highlight selected techniques that are under development that may be useful in the future for dia...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Dellon ES

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Most colorectal cancers (CRCs) have deletions, duplications, and rearrangements of their chromosomes that reflect a destabilizing process called chromosomal instability (CIN). The cause of CIN is controversial, but no intrinsic mutation in cancer cells has been reported that can reasonably account for...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Niv Y,Goel A,Boland CR

更新日期：2005-01-01 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：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:One of the most vexing problems for gastroenterologists is what actions to take after receiving a histological diagnosis of gastric intestinal metaplasia. We approach the problem by starting with suggesting a biopsy protocol that ensures obtaining the biopsies required for diagnosis, assessing the sta...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Graham DY,Rugge M,Genta RM

更新日期：2019-11-01 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：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Even though recent accumulated data can help to understand fundamental molecular mechanisms of progression of cholangiocarcinoma (CCA), its incidence and mortality still keep increasing worldwide with poor prognosis. As appropriate animal disease models are critical to fill the gap between the finding...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Ko KS,Peng J,Yang H

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Eosinophilic colitis is a rare condition, with a prevalence rate in the USA of 2-3/100 000 persons (0.003%), but diagnosed in 0.1% of biopsies in those colonoscoped for diarrhoea. Secondary colonic eosinophilia is more common and associated with systemic, colonic and infectious diseases. In this revie...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Walker MM,Potter MD,Talley NJ

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The prevalence of allergic diseases continues to rise globally in developed countries. Since the initial proposal of the hygiene hypothesis, there has been increasing evidence to suggest that the intestinal microbiota, particularly during early infancy, plays a critical role in regulating immune respo...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Russell SL,Finlay BB

更新日期：2012-11-01 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：:Viral hepatitis is still one of the most common causes of acute and chronic liver disease worldwide. Major advances have been made in our knowledge of these diseases, many during the past year. Molecular biology and clinical studies have improved our understanding of the mechanisms of antiviral drugs, as well as viral...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Regev A,Schiff ER

更新日期：1999-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To highlight the increasing evidence supporting the concept that microRNAs (miRNAs) are involved in the cause and pathogenesis of cholestatic liver disorders. RECENT FINDINGS:miRNAs play a key role in maintaining bile acid homeostasis and modulating pathological processes associated to liver cholesta...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Marin JJ,Bujanda L,Banales JM

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The intestinal microbiota plays a central role in inflammatory diseases of the gut. Although most investigations regarding how the mucosal immune system interacts with the microbiota have focused on bacteria, recent studies are elucidating the additional role of commensal fungi in health and disease i...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Limon JJ,Kershaw KM,Underhill DM

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:According to the current paradigm, ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease occur in genetically predisposed individuals because of dysregulated immune responses against intraluminal bacterial antigens. Data have recently accumulated supporting alternative hypotheses for the pathogenesis of inflammatory...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Bamias G,Cominelli F

更新日期：2007-07-01 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:Barrett's esophagus is the premalignant condition for esophageal cancer and the diagnosis of esophageal adenocarcinoma on index endoscopy is increasing. Many advanced endoscopic techniques are available and aim to identify Barrett's esophagus-associated neoplasia earlier, thereby preventing progressio...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Sutton RA,Sharma P

更新日期：2019-09-01 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：: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:The aim of this article is to highlight literature published during the last year in the context of previous knowledge. RECENT FINDINGS:A number of novel techniques - high-resolution manometry, esophageal electrical impedance and intra-luminal ultrasound imaging - have improved our understanding of e...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Dogan I,Mittal RK

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is becoming increasingly utilized as a form of health care, with recent studies suggesting that over 40% of Americans use some form of CAM. This has major financial implications for the health care industry. Traditional physicians frequently are unaware of CAM use by their ...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Haas L,McClain C,Varilek G

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The past few years have seen an increase in the number of research and clinical groups around the world using high-resolution manometry (HRM) to record contractile activity in the anorectum and colon. Yet despite the uptake and growing number of publications, the clinical utility and potential advanta...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Dinning PG,Carrington EV,Scott SM

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This article highlights recent advances in viral hepatitis published from December 2003 to November 2004. Studies reporting novel and clinically relevant findings were selected after a PubMed search. The aim is to provide an up-to-date summary of important developments in viral hepatitis. RECENT FIND...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Fung SK,Lok AS

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To critically appraise evidence on probiotic use for prevention and treatment of diarrhea in children and adults. RECENT FINDINGS:Several randomized controlled trials and meta-analyses suggested that probiotics are effective in primary and secondary prevention of gastroenteritis and its treatment. Se...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Guarino A,Lo Vecchio A,Canani RB

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Nutrition in the critically ill patient remains a controversial topic. Most clinicians have viewed nutrition as part of patient care but not as a therapeutic intervention. Recent studies have looked at type and timing of nutrition to determine whether they affect important clinical outcomes. RECENT F...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Fremont RD,Rice TW

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To outline the recommended course of action when a subepithelial lesion is encountered during upper endoscopy. It will focus on the endoscopic and endosonographic features common to gastrointestinal stromal tumors, and the optimal tests performed to confirm the diagnosis of a gastrointestinal stromal ...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Rodriguez SA,Faigel DO

更新日期：2007-09-01 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:The molecular biology revolution has led to a significant improvement in our understanding of biological and physiological processes. Such expansion of knowledge has also covered the field of intestinal absorption of water-soluble vitamins and is the subject of this review. RECENT FINDINGS:Impressive...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Said HM,Mohammed ZM

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intensive investigation into the interactions of Helicobacter pylori with the human host during the period of this review has led to several important developments in our understanding of H. pylori pathogenesis. There is direct evidence to support a central role for bacterial adhesion to host gastric epithelial Lewis ...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Wilson KT,Fantry GT

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Small bowel capsule endoscopy (SBCE) was introduced 13 years ago by Given Imaging (Yokneam, Israel). It has become one of the most important investigational tools of the small bowel. The capsule is swallowed with water after a 12 h fast, propelled via peristalsis through the gastrointestinal tract and...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Eliakim R

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The aim of this article is to review recently published studies presenting novel and relevant information on small intestinal motility. RECENT FINDINGS:The reviewed studies covered a variety of topics with several themes emerging. The presentation and causes of chronic intestinal dysmotility continue...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Bratten JR,Jones MP

更新日期：2007-03-01 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