Inflammation in acute and chronic pancreatitis.

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:Over the past 15 years, great strides have been made in the nonsurgical management of malignant large bowel obstruction. Progress continues, particularly in the area of self-expanding metal stents. The purpose of this review is to assess the available endoscopic techniques for colonic decompression an...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Dekovich AA

更新日期：2009-01-01 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:Irritable bowel syndrome is a common and likely a multifactorial gastrointestinal disorder in which a disturbed brain-gut axis has been thought to have a mandatory role. Recent clinical and experimental studies imply that dietary factors may be more important in the pathogenesis of irritable bowel syn...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Kalliomäki MA

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography is reserved primarily for therapeutic reasons. Recent literature continues to support therapeutic uses of the technique. This review addresses the literature in the field of biliary endoscopy for the year 2006 and is intended to assist gastroenterologists...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Wamsteker EJ

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Cytokines of the intestinal microenvironment largely dictate immunological responses after mucosal insults and the dominance of homeostatic or proinflammatory pathways. This review presents important recent studies on the role of specific cytokines in the pathogenesis of intestinal inflammation. RECE...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Bamias G,Cominelli F

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The purpose of this review is to summarize recent advances in defining the clinical features, pathophysiology, natural history, and treatment of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. RECENT FINDINGS:Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease is present in approximately 30% of the US population. A histologic gradin...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Greenfield V,Cheung O,Sanyal AJ

更新日期：2008-05-01 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:Inflammatory bowel disease commonly affects women during the childbearing years, and young couples are often concerned about the potential effects of inflammatory bowel disease on fertility, pregnancy, and the fetus. This review will critically consider advances over the past 2 years in our knowledge ...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Katz JA

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Our objective was to review advances in bile acids in health and disease published in the last 2 years. Bile acid diarrhea (BAD) is recognized as a common cause of chronic diarrhea, and its recognition has been facilitated by development of new screening tests. RECENT FINDINGS:Primary BAD can account...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Oduyebo I,Camilleri M

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The dynamic interplay of the intestinal microbiota and host has been the focus of many studies because of its impact on the health status in human life. Recent reports on the time-resolved immune and metabolic interactions between the host and microbiota, as well as the molecular signatures that mark ...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： El Aidy S,Kleerebezem M

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Ampullary tumors, usually adenomas, are often encountered during endoscopic evaluation, especially in patients with familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP). Because of the risk of progression to adenocarcinoma, ampullary adenomas should be treated. Endoscopic therapy is an appropriate option and recent e...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Wong RF,DiSario JA

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF THIS REVIEW:In the last 2 years, several studies have been published that will change the management of patients with Barrett's esophagus. In this review, we will discuss the most relevant studies as well as future prospects in this field. RECENT FINDINGS:Long-term follow-up studies have shown that to be co...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Bergman JJ

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The purpose of this study is to provide an overview of the role of endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress and the unfolded protein response (UPR) in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). RECENT FINDINGS:Human genetic studies have identified several UPR-related genes and autophagy-related genes as IBD risk loc...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Hosomi S,Kaser A,Blumberg RS

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The 'precision medicine' refers to the generation of identification and classification criteria for advanced taxonomy of patients, exploiting advanced models to infer optimized clinical decisions for each disease phenotype. RECENT FINDINGS:The current article reviews new advances in the past 18 month...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Putignani L,Gasbarrini A,Dallapiccola B

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The composition of activated adipose tissue with adipocytes secreting a broad spectrum of immune-modulatory adipokines next to adipose tissue-derived stromal cells and professional immune effector cells in the visceral fat creates a complex network of inflammatory processes shaping local immune respon...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Paeschke A,Erben U,Kredel LI,Kühl AA,Siegmund B

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To review evidence relating to the strength of associations that have appeared in largely observational studies, between high-dose or long-term use of proton pump inhibitor drugs and certain possibly attributable side-effects, which emerge from studies confounded by other variables. In retrospective s...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： McCarthy DM

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:In both Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, the tissue damage results from an inappropriate or exaggerated immune response to antigens of the gut microflora. This review summarizes current knowledge regarding the role of immune-inflammatory mediators in the pathogenesis of inflammatory bowel disea...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Monteleone G,Fina D,Caruso R,Pallone F

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Availability of direct acting antivirals (DAAs) that demonstrate remarkable clinical efficacy and safety has revolutionized the ability to treat chronic infection with hepatitis C virus (HCV). An equal measure of clinical success has now been achieved in persons coinfected with HCV and the HIV, a hist...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Meissner EG

更新日期：2017-05-01 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：:Over the past several years, the pharmacologic treatment of obesity has undergone changes in safety, efficacy, and therapeutic targeting. The prevalence of cardiac valvulopathy associated with treatment with phentermine, fenfluramine, and dexfenfluramine is now becoming clarified with the publication of longer-term st...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Kushner RF,Manzano H

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:In this review article, we address emerging evidence for the medical and surgical treatment of the hospitalized patient with ulcerative colitis. RECENT FINDINGS:Ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammatory disease involving the colon and rectum. About one-fifth of patients will be hospitalized from u...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Levy LC,Coburn ES,Choi S,Holubar SD

更新日期：2020-07-01 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：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To review recent literature (2009-2010) on acute nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage. RECENT FINDINGS:There is a decreasing trend in the incidence and hospitalization for acute nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage worldwide, with significant improvement in rebleeding and mortality....

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Chiu PW,Sung JJ

更新日期：2010-09-01 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:Conflicting reports in the literature have been misinterpreted by clinicians, who conclude that nutritional therapy for the hospitalized patient is of marginal value. The true benefit of such therapy is derived from the provision of early enteral nutrition. This article describes the physiologic respo...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： McClave SA,Omer E

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To examine recent advances in the techniques and technologies of endoscopic resection of early gastric cancer. RECENT FINDINGS:Endoscopic mucosal resection of early gastric cancer with no risk of lymph node metastasis has been a standard technique in Japan and is increasingly becoming accepted and re...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Gotoda T

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Autoimmune pancreatitis (AIP) is an increasingly recognized clinical condition. Our objective is to provide a concise review of the advances in the past year in our understanding of AIP. RECENT FINDINGS:In a hospital survey from Japan, the prevalence of AIP was estimated at 0.82 per 100,000 individua...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Pannala R,Chari ST

更新日期：2008-09-01 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:To summarize published research on pancreatic surgery over the past year. RECENT FINDINGS:Improvements in the treatment of patients with acute gallstone pancreatitis with regards to the timing of ERCP and cholecystectomy as well as management of pancreatic pseudocysts have been reported. It is often ...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Donahue TR,Reber HA

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00