Sustained Clinical Efficacy and Mucosal Healing of Thiopurine Maintenance Treatment in Ulcerative Colitis: A Real-Life Study.

abstract：:We determined comparative efficacy of i-Scan for detection and diagnosis of gastric cancer. Ten patients diagnosed with early gastric cancer based on histopathological findings were analyzed. White light and i-Scan moving images recorded from these patients in twin mode were separated into white light and i-Scan. Twel...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Nishimura J,Nishikawa J,Nakamura M,Goto A,Hamabe K,Hashimoto S,Okamoto T,Suenaga M,Fujita Y,Hamamoto Y,Sakaida I

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background and Aims. A retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted to evaluate the role of hyaluronic acid (HA), laminin (LN), amino-terminal propeptide of type III procollagen (PIIINP), and collagen IV (CIV) in predicting the presence of gastroesophageal varices (GEVs) in patients with liver cirrhosis. Methods....

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Qi X,Li H,Chen J,Xia C,Peng Y,Dai J,Hou Y,Deng H,Li J,Guo X

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is an important DNA virus which establishes latent infection in human malignancies. Expression of EBV-encoded genes in the associated tumors is strongly modulated by promoter CpG methylation of EBV genome. This study aimed to explore the methylation status of the promoters of EBV BamHI-A right...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Li J,Liu W,Che K,Zhang Y,Zhao Z,Luo B

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background and Aim:As part of the EC-IBD prospective inception cohort study, we had unique opportunity to follow up our patients since diagnosis in the early 1990s. Patients and Methods:All patients from the greater Dublin area (n = 192) were followed up from inception between 1991 and 1993 until the 30 September 2009...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Shuhaibar M,O'Morain C

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic gastritis is an inflammation of the gastric mucosa and has multiple etiologies. Here we discuss the pathological alterations induced by Helicobacter pylori (HP) leading to chronic gastritis and the epigenetic bases underlying these changes. We review the histology of the normal gastric mucosa and overview the ...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Carrasco G,Corvalan AH

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to establish a retrospective evaluation and comparison of the hydrogen/methane (H2/CH4) breath test and genetic test (C/T-13910 polymorphism) results in lactose malabsorption testing. In total 263 consecutive patients with suspected lactose malabsorption were included in this study. They unde...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Enko D,Rezanka E,Stolba R,Halwachs-Baumann G

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Autophagy is a catabolic process by which a cell degrades its intracellular materials to replenish itself. Induction of autophagy under various cellular stress stimuli can lead to either cell survival or cell death via apoptotic and/or autophagic (nonapoptotic) pathways. The NSAID sulindac sulfide induces apoptosis in...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Chiou SK,Hoa N,Ge L,Jadus MR

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Purpose. Radical surgical resection with adjuvant chemotherapy or chemo-radiotherapy is the most effective treatment for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). However, relatively few studies investigate the prognostic significance of biological markers in PDAC. This study aims to look into the expressions of viment...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Myoteri D,Dellaportas D,Lykoudis PM,Apostolopoulos A,Marinis A,Zizi-Sermpetzoglou A

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background and Aims:Balloon-assisted enteroscopy (BAE) can be used to retrieve small intestinal foreign bodies (FBs). Here, we aimed at exploring the clinical usefulness of BAE for the retrieval of small intestinal FBs. Methods:We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of 34 patients who underwent BAE to retriev...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Kim J,Lee BJ,Ham NS,Oh EH,Choi KD,Ye BD,Byeon JS,Eun CS,Kim JS,Yang DH

更新日期：2020-05-19 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:Fucosterol is derived from the brown alga Eisenia bicyclis and has various biological activities, including antioxidant, anticancer, and antidiabetic properties. The aim of this study was to investigate the protective effects of fucosterol pretreatment on Concanavalin A- (ConA-) induced acute liver injury in ...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Mo W,Wang C,Li J,Chen K,Xia Y,Li S,Xu L,Lu X,Wang W,Guo C

更新日期：2018-07-17 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective. This study compared the eradication rates of of Helicobacter pylori (HP) infection by a 7-day and 14-day anti-HP regimen. Materials and Methods. An open, randomized, prospective study was performed to evaluate the response to anti-HP treatment in adult HP-positive patients following a 7-day course (Regimen ...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Arama SS,Tiliscan C,Negoita C,Croitoru A,Arama V,Mihai CM,Pop F,Garg A

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background. There are no studies investigating the relationship between endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS) gene polymorphisms and hepatorenal syndrome (HRS). Aim. The purpose of this study is to elucidate whether eNOS gene polymorphisms (G894T and T-786C) play a role in the development of type-2 HRS. Methods. Th...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Seckin Y,Yigit A,Yesilada E,Gulbay G,Cagin YF,Gozukara H,Bılgıc Y,Yildirim O,Turkoz Y,Aksungur Z

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background. Transanal irrigation (TAI) can successfully treat neurogenic bowel dysfunction (NBD), but patient perception of its use in chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC) is unknown. Objective. To evaluate patient perceptions of the efficacy and safety of TAI for CIC and whether there are predictive factors of perce...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Etherson KJ,Minty I,Bain IM,Cundall J,Yiannakou Y

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background. Traditionally, rectal cancer surgery is recommended 6 to 8 weeks after completing neoadjuvant chemoradiation. Extending the waiting time may increase the tumor response rate. However, the perioperative complication rate may increase. The purpose of this study was to determine the association between extend...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Timudom K,Phothong N,Akaraviputh T,Chinswangwatanakul V,Pongpaibul A,Petsuksiri J,Ithimakin S,Trakarnsanga A

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Alterations in gut microbiota are postulated to be an etiologic factor in the pathogenesis of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). To determine whether IBS patients in China exhibited differences in their gut microbial composition, fecal samples were collected from diarrhea-predominant IBS (IBS-D) and healthy controls and ...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Su T,Liu R,Lee A,Long Y,Du L,Lai S,Chen X,Wang L,Si J,Owyang C,Chen S

更新日期：2018-06-05 00:00:00

abstract：:Background and Aim. EUS-guided intervention (EGI) for biliary therapy has been increasingly used in recent years. This report aims to describe the spectrum and experience of EUS-guided interventions in biliary diseases in a single-tertiary center. Methods. All patients with EGI were analyzed retrospectively by retriev...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Attasaranya S,Netinasunton N,Jongboonyanuparp T,Sottisuporn J,Witeerungrot T,Pirathvisuth T,Ovartlarnporn B

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) are the leading cause of Budd-Chiari syndrome (BCS), and the C allele of JAK2 rs4495487 was reported to be an additional candidate locus that contributed to MPNs. In the present study, we examined the role of JAK2 rs4495487 in the etiology and clinical presentation of Chinese BCS pa...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Zhang P,Zhang Y,Zhang J,Wang H,Ma H,Wang W,Gao X,Xu H,Lu Z

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was to investigate the association of psychological characteristics and functional dyspepsia treatment outcome. 109 patients who met the criteria for FD were enrolled. Eysenck Personality Questionnaire (EPQ), Symptom Checklist 90 (SCL90), and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) were used to measure pe...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Chen Y,Wang C,Wang J,Zheng L,Liu W,Li H,Yu S,Pan B,Yu H,Yu R

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background. No predictive or prognostic biomarker is available for patients with locally advanced rectal cancer (LARC) undergoing perioperative chemoradiotherapy (CRT). Members of the human epidermal growth factor receptor (HER) family of receptor tyrosine kinases EGFR (HER1, ERBB1), HER2 (ERBB2), HER3 (ERBB3), and HE...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Kripp M,Merx K,Wirtz RM,Gaiser T,Eidt S,Schwaab J,Post S,Wenz F,Hochhaus A,Hofheinz RD,Erben P

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Vonoprazan affords more clinical benefits than proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) during the healing of gastroduodenal ulcers. However, it remains controversial whether vonoprazan is more effective than PPIs when used to heal artificial ulcers arising after endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD). Aim:This study ...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Ishii Y,Yamada H,Sato T,Sue S,Kaneko H,Irie K,Sasaki T,Tamura T,Ikeda R,Fukuchi T,Kobayashi R,Makazu M,Sato C,Hirasawa K,Kondo M,Shibata W,Maeda S

更新日期：2018-02-18 00:00:00

abstract：:Gastrointestinal (GI) adverse effects such as erosion and increased permeability are common during the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Our objective was to assess whether Bifidobacterium animalis ssp. lactis 420 protects against NSAID-induced GI side effects in a rat model. A total of 120 male Wi...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Lyra A,Saarinen M,Putaala H,Olli K,Lahtinen SJ,Ouwehand AC,Madetoja M,Tiihonen K

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Achieving optimal weight outcomes for patients with obesity is important to the management of their chronic disease. All interventions present risks for weight regain. Bariatric surgery is the most efficacious treatment, producing greater weight losses that are sustained over more time compared to lifestyle interventi...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Johnson Stoklossa C,Atwal S

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aims. We here investigated whether the combination of simvastatin and irinotecan could induce the synergistic effect on colon cancer cells with or without resistance to irinotecan. Methods. We investigated cell proliferation assay and assessed cell death detection ELISA and caspase-3 activity assay of various concentr...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Jang HJ,Hong EM,Jang J,Choi JE,Park SW,Byun HW,Koh DH,Choi MH,Kae SH,Lee J

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) can fail in 3-10% of the cases even in experienced hands. Although percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography (PTC) and surgery are the traditional alternatives, there are morbidity and mortality associated with both. In this paper, we have discussed the efficacy an...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Iqbal S,Friedel DM,Grendell JH,Stavropoulos SN

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background. Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in genes encoding microRNAs may play important role in the development of gastric cancer. It has been reported that common SNPs rs2910164 in miR-146a and rs11614913 in miR-196a2 are associated with susceptibility to gastric cancer. The published results remain inconcl...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Ni Q,Ji A,Yin J,Wang X,Liu X

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aims. The association between Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection and diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-D) is still controversial. Here we performed a retrospective study to explore this issue. Methods. A total of 502 inpatients with Rome III confirmed IBS-D and known H. pylori status from 8 hos...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Xiong F,Xiong M,Ma Z,Huang S,Li A,Liu S

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction. In a previously published article the authors reported the long-term follow-up results in 138 consecutive patients with gallstones and common bile duct (CBD) stones who underwent laparoscopic transverse choledochotomy (TC) with T-tube biliary drainage and laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC). Aim of this st...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Quaresima S,Balla A,Guerrieri M,Lezoche G,Campagnacci R,D'Ambrosio G,Lezoche E,Paganini AM

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:Aortoesophageal fistula (AEF) related to aortic aneurysm and dissection is an uncommon but life-threatening condition. We performed a systematic review of risk factors for mortality and factors associated with the prognosis of AEF. Methods:A systematic search of the PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library datab...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Li S,Gao F,Hu HO,Shi J,Zhang J

更新日期：2020-09-17 00:00:00

abstract：:Background. Since the incidence of adenocarcinoma of the oesophagus is rising, the prognosis is poor, and surveillance programs are expensive and mostly cost ineffective, there is a need to increase the knowledge of risk factors in Barrett's oesophagus and oesophageal cancer in order to be able to give attention to me...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Horna Strand A,Franzén T

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Various gastrointestinal infiltrations have been described in patients with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL). Here, we report a 69-year-old man with CLL and anaemia in whom the macroscopic finding of colonoscopy was normal, but the histological specimens revealed lymphocytic leukemia in ileum and in colon. If a CLL...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Arkkila PE,Nuutinen H,Ebeling F,Elonen E,Kärkkäinen P,Karjalainen-Lindsberg ML

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00