Labour productivity losses caused by premature death associated with hepatitis C in Spain.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:An inappropriate mucosal immune response to the commensal bacterial flora may play a role in the pathogenesis of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). In this study we determined the percentage of immunoglobulin-coated bacteria in the stools of patients and controls. METHODS:Faecal samples were obtained from 18 ...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： van der Waaij LA,Kroese FG,Visser A,Nelis GF,Westerveld BD,Jansen PL,Hunter JO

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The introduction of expandable metal stents in the mid 1980s led to the development of transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic stent-shunt (TIPSS) as we know it today. Short-lived detrimental effects on the hyperdynamic circulation in cirrhosis accompany the acute reduction in portal pressure following TIPSS creation....

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Tripathi D,Redhead D

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Only a small proportion of patients with abdominal discomfort have organic disease, but a correct diagnosis can seldom be made by simple clinical examination. Additional diagnostic procedures must be employed, but these are expensive and demanding and carry a certain risk. Assessment of faecal concentrations of the ne...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Aadland E,Fagerhol MK

更新日期：2002-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Adalimumab (ADA) is a subcutaneous anti-tumour necrosis factor (anti-TNF) agent, effective in inducing and maintaining remission in Crohn's disease (CD). Unlike Infliximab (IFX), ADA dosing is not weight adjusted and dose frequency is based on clinical response. AIM:To determine whether obesity is a risk fa...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Bhalme M,Sharma A,Keld R,Willert R,Campbell S

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Percutaneous transesophageal gastrotubing (PTEG) was developed as an alternative route to access the gastrointestinal tract when percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy is contraindicated. PTEG was originally performed without endoscopy. However, endoscopy may enhance safety. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A percutaneou...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Murakami M,Nishino K,Takaoka Y,Murakami S,Mori K,Murakami B,Azuma M,Tanabe S,Kida M,Koizumi W

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Left ventricular diastolic dysfunction has been reported in patients with liver cirrhosis. Although conventional Doppler echocardiography has been used to assess diastolic filling dynamics, this technique is limited in diagnosing left ventricular diastolic dysfunction. The aim of the study was to va...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Raedle-Hurst TM,Welsch C,Forestier N,Kronenberger B,Hess G,Herrmann E,Zeuzem S,Raedle J

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:In 30% of patients with primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC) ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) causes full biochemical normalization, while 70% are incomplete responders. The only differences between the two groups are the significantly higher cholestasis indices in the incomplete responders. In these patients we inves...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Leuschner M,Holtmeier J,Ackermann H,Leuschner U

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) is a prevalent and high mortality complication of cirrhosis. We aimed to describe these patients' clinical and microbiological characteristics and evaluate their impact on outcomes. METHODS:This was a retrospective cohort study including 139 consecutive patients with ...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Oliveira AM,Branco JC,Barosa R,Rodrigues JA,Ramos L,Martins A,Karvellas CJ,Cardoso FS

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Patients with liver cirrhosis have a high prevalence of gastrointestinal symptoms. The use of antiacid therapy (AAT) in these patients is unexplored. We aimed to assess the use of AAT in cirrhotic patients. METHODS:A total of 128 consecutive cirrhotic patients were evaluated for the use of and indications f...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Kalaitzakis E,Björnsson E

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Antibiotic-associated diarrhoea may develop during or following Helicobacter pylori eradication. We aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Saccharomyces boulardii in preventing antibiotic-associated diarrhoea in patients receiving antibiotics for H. pylori eradication. METHODS:In a multicentre...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Duman DG,Bor S,Ozütemiz O,Sahin T,Oğuz D,Iştan F,Vural T,Sandkci M,Işksal F,Simşek I,Soytürk M,Arslan S,Sivri B,Soykan I,Temizkan A,Beşşk F,Kaymakoğlu S,Kalayc C

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Ileocaecal resection is the most common operation performed in Crohn's disease. Our study aimed to identify the risk factors for anastomotic recurrence following primary ileocaecal resection. PATIENTS AND METHODS:We retrospectively analysed data from all Crohn's disease surgical patients in a single colorect...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Aaltonen G,Keränen I,Carpelan-Holmström M,Lepistö A

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Brucellosis is a zoonosis with a worldwide distribution, and still endemic in Greece. Although hepatic involvement is common, cholecystitis and hepatic abscesses represent rare complications of the disease. Hematological manifestations of brucellosis include various abnormalities such as anemia and leucopenia, but the...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Starakis I,Polyzogopoulou E,Siagris D,Mazokopakis E,Gogos CA

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Much of what is currently accepted regarding Helicobacter pylori-associated gastritis and its relationship with gastric adenocarcinoma rests on the assumption that atrophic gastritis can be correctly identified and reproducibly recognized. Several studies have indicated that pathologists have a low level of agreement ...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Genta RM

更新日期：1999-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Correa described a stepwise model of changes in the gastric mucosa after Helicobacter pylori infection, from the normal gastric epithelium to chronic gastritis, atrophy, intestinal metaplasia, dysplasia and adenocarcinoma. The aim of this study is to assess the reversibility of these mucosal changes ...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Fichman S,Niv Y

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 61-year-old woman was hospitalized with a 5-week history of abdominal discomfort, change in bowel habits, and weight loss. Colonoscopy showed a protruded tumor of the sigmoid colon first diagnosed as undifferentiated carcinoma. Surgical resection of the sigmoid colon was performed. Histological examination of the su...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Gurzu S,Szentirmay Z,Bara T,Bara T Jr,Iurcsuk O,Jung I

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate a possible dose-effect relationship with two dosages of oral slow-release mesalazine in patients with quiescent ulcerative colitis. METHOD:One hundred and sixty-nine patients with ulcerative colitis in remission were treated with either 1.5 or 3.0 g/day mesalazine for 1 year or until relapse i...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Fockens P,Mulder CJ,Tytgat GN,Blok P,Ferwerda J,Meuwissen SG,Tuynman HA,Dekker W,Gasthuis K,van Hees PA

更新日期：1995-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To examine the relationship between serum levels of anti-Saccharomyces cerevisiae antibodies (ASCAs) and intestinal permeability at a given time (hypothesis 1) and the probability of increased ASCA serum levels with increased intestinal permeability (hypothesis 2) in patients with Crohn's disease. METHODS:E...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Harrer M,Reinisch W,Dejaco C,Kratzer V,Gmeiner M,Miehsler W,Norman GL,Gangl A,Vogelsang H

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Recent studies have suggested that endotoxin-induced cytokines play an important role in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Rifaximin is a nonabsorbable antibiotic that might act on Gram-negative bacteria, thereby inhibiting endotoxin proinflammatory cytokine production in patients with NAFLD. Our aim ...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Gangarapu V,Ince AT,Baysal B,Kayar Y,Kılıç U,Gök Ö,Uysal Ö,Şenturk H

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Lipopolysaccharides of Helicobacter pylori have an antigenic structure that mimics Lewis X occurring in gastric mucosa. The pathogenic role of antigenic mimicry in H. pylori-induced gastritis has been of recent interest. The aim of this study was to examine the relevance of anti-Lewis X antibody in the devel...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Shimoyama T,Fukuda S,Tanaka M,Sugawara N,Kurimoto F,Munakata A

更新日期：2001-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gilbert's syndrome is a common inherited disorder, in which genetic defects in uridine diphosphate-glucuronosyltransferase 1A1 lead to deficient glucuronidation of bilirubin and hence hyperbilirubinaemia. Although usually considered asymptomatic, Gilbert's syndrome can be associated with gastrointestinal and psychiatr...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Lee P,Jones G,Seibel MJ

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Massive amounts of patient data are captured daily in electronic medical records (EMR). Utilizing the power of such large data may help identify disease associations and generate hypotheses that can lead to a better understanding of disease associations and mechanisms. We aimed to comprehensively identify an...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Waljee AK,Noureldin M,Berinstein JA,Cohen-Mekelburg SA,Wallace BI,Cushing KC,Hanauer DA,Keeney-Bonthrone TP,Nallamothu B,Higgins PDR

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the colonic endocrine cells in patients with colon carcinoma in order to establish a possible abnormality. PATIENTS:Twelve patients with colon adenocarcinoma (eight women and four men; mean age 69 years; range 52-88 years) were studied. As controls, macroscopically and histologically normal ti...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： El-Salhy M,Mahdavi J,Norrgård O

更新日期：1998-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recently, a controversial approach suggesting the early treatment of chronic infection with hepatitis B "e" antigen-positive patients with hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection, has been proposed. The objective of this study is to systematically review medical literature regarding treatment of HBV infection in adult chron...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Tovo CV,Ahlert M,Panke C,de Mattos ÂZ,de Mattos AA

更新日期：2020-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To determine the efficacy of a three times daily (t.i.d.) versus a twice daily (b.i.d.) regimen of combination amoxycillin and metronidazole and famotidine in the eradication of Helicobacter pylori and the influence of metronidazole resistance on the outcome of treatment. PATIENTS:Patients selected had uneq...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Goh KL,Parasakthi N,Chuah SY,Toetsch M

更新日期：1997-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are highly prevalent in the general population, with significant symptom overlap, whereas the interaction between both remains poorly understood. We aim to identify the clinical and psychological factors that contribute toward the over...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Hsu CS,Liu TT,Wen SH,Wang CC,Yi CH,Chen JH,Lei WY,Orr WC,Fabio P,Chen CL

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:There is currently no reliable tool for providing a global measurement of the severity of dyspepsia in patients with a variety of upper gastrointestinal disorders. We have designed a questionnaire which records frequency of symptoms, effect on routine activities, time off work, frequency of medical consultati...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： el-Omar EM,Banerjee S,Wirz A,McColl KE

更新日期：1996-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Studying factors associated with positive gastroscopies in dyspeptic patients can help limit and rationalize waiting lists for endoscopies. Dyspepsia guidelines have a controversial role because their main purpose is to provide specifications on efficient global management of primary care patients. AIM:To a...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Cardin F,Zorzi M,Terranova O

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare 14 patients with gastric ulcer and Helicobacter heilmannii with other patients with gastric ulcer: age and sex matched patients, patients colonized by Helicobacter pylori and patients on nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). SETTING:The endoscopy unit of a university-affiliated hospital. ...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Debongnie JC,Donnay M,Mairesse J,Lamy V,Dekoninck X,Ramdani B

更新日期：1998-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study the differences in mortality between terlipressin and somatostatin treatments in cirrhotic patients with esophageal variceal bleeding (EVB) and renal functional impairment (RFI). METHODS:The National Health Insurance Database, part of the Taiwan National Health Insurance Program, was used to enroll ...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Hung TH,Tsai CC,Tseng CW,Tseng KC,Hsieh YH,Tsai CC

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Time trend studies in the USA have shown that the incidences of adenocarcinomas of the oesophagus and gastric cardia have risen strongly since the 1970s, whereas the incidence of squamous cell carcinomas of the oesophagus has declined. Earlier, we found that the incidence of these adenocarcinomas also rose in...

journal_title：European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology

authors： Steevens J,Botterweck AA,Dirx MJ,van den Brandt PA,Schouten LJ

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00