Synergistic Effects of Simvastatin and Irinotecan against Colon Cancer Cells with or without Irinotecan Resistance.

abstract：:Background. The problems of fungal infections in edentulous have been discussed in literature. Findings show that oral mycosis has an influence on the mycosis of oesophageal mucosa. Based on this we started to follow from 2007 in patients who wear dentures mycological examination, to evaluate changes of yeasts numbers...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Loster BW,Loster J,Wieczorek A,Ryniewicz W

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The rapid rise of obesity and type 2 diabetes poses a global threat to healthcare and is a major cause of mortality and morbidity. Bariatric surgery has revolutionised the treatment of both these conditions but is invasive and associated with an increased risk of complications. The EndoBarrier is a device placed endos...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Ruban A,Ashrafian H,Teare JP

更新日期：2018-07-26 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：:Background. An increasing resistance of Helicobacter pylori strains to antimicrobial agents is the serious therapeutic problem. The aim of this study was to compare the primary and secondary resistance of H. pylori strains isolated between 2006-2008 (data published) and 2009-2011 to clarithromycin and levofloxacin. Ma...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Karczewska E,Klesiewicz K,Skiba I,Wojtas-Bonior I,Sito E,Czajecki K,Zwolińska-Wcisło M,Budak A

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background and Aims:Thiopurines are commonly used for treating ulcerative colitis (UC), despite the fact that controlled evidence supporting their efficacy is limited. The aim of this study was to evaluate the long-term outcome of thiopurines as maintenance therapy in a large cohort of UC patients. Methods:All UC pati...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Pugliese D,Aratari A,Festa S,Ferraro PM,Monterubbianesi R,Guidi L,Scribano ML,Papi C,Armuzzi A

更新日期：2018-10-03 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction. Available evidence for routine terminal ileoscopy during colonoscopy is equivocal. We investigated the place of routine terminal ileoscopy and biopsy during colonoscopy, in a tropical setting. Materials and Methods. All consenting adults undergoing colonoscopy had routine TI and biopsy. Patients with rig...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Wijewantha HS,de Silva AP,Niriella MA,Wijesinghe N,Waraketiya P,Kumarasena RS,Dassanayake AS,Hewawisenthi Jde S,de Silva HJ

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:The aim of this study was to evaluate the risk of development of colorectal adenomas in patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) with and without colonic diverticulosis. Methods:We performed a retrospective cohort study that included patients with CRC between 2008 and 2011. All patients underwent preoperative ...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Kim YJ,Kim DB,Chung WC,Lee JM

更新日期：2019-05-20 00:00:00

abstract：:Background and Aims. The study was a repeated evaluation of the experience of capsule endoscopy (CE) in patients with cardiac pacemaker or implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD). Patients and Methods. A standardized questionnaire was sent by the manufactors Given Imaging and Olympus to all centers in Germany, Au...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Bandorski D,Jakobs R,Brück M,Hoeltgen R,Wieczorek M,Keuchel M

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Clostridium difficile toxin A is a colonic inflammatory agent that acts partially by activation of TRPV1 (transient receptor potential vanilloid type 1). Resiniferatoxin (RTX) is an excitotoxin that activates TRPV1 at low concentrations and defunctionalizes TRPV1 at high concentrations. RTX at various doses was inject...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Vigna SR

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：Objective:The aim of our study was to investigate the expression of EGFR and PTEN in tissues and measure the serum platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) and neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) to evaluate the prognostic factors of patients with epithelioid malignant peritoneal mesothelioma (MPeM). Methods:33 patients of...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Liang Y,Zheng G,Yin W,Song H,Li C,Tian L,Yang D

更新日期：2019-02-04 00:00:00

abstract：:Obesity is nowadays a public health problem both in the industrialized world and developing countries. The different treatments to fight against obesity are not very successful with the exception of gastric surgery. The mechanism behind the achievement of this procedure remains unclear although the modifications in th...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Barja-Fernández S,Folgueira C,Castelao C,Leis R,Casanueva FF,Seoane LM

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ovarian cancer peritoneal carcinomatosis requires a multimodal-treatment approach. Current treatment considerations are analyzed in this update and include the management of recurrent malignant ascites and the understanding of its pathophysiology, the role of peritoneal washing cytology in detecting peritoneal metasta...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Halkia E,Chrelias G,Chrelias C,Esquivel J

更新日期：2018-04-05 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：Aim:This study aims to analyze factors possibly related to the prognosis of duodenal gastrointestinal stromal tumors (DGISTs). Methods:We collected and retrospectively analyzed clinical and pathological data of 62 patients with primary DGISTs. All the patients were hospitalized and received complete surgical resection...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Hong L,Zhang T,Lin Y,Fan R,Zhang M,Cheng M,Zhou X,Sun J,Sun P,Wu Q,Wang L,Wang Z,Zhong J

更新日期：2018-02-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUNDS:Magnifying endoscopy with blue laser imaging (ME-BLI) for diagnosis of early gastric cancer (EGC) is as effective as magnifying endoscopy with narrow-band imaging (ME-NBI). However, there are different EGCs in microstructure visualization between ME-BLI and ME-NBI. This study aimed to clarify the pathologic...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Kimura-Tsuchiya R,Dohi O,Fujita Y,Yagi N,Majima A,Horii Y,Kitaichi T,Onozawa Y,Suzuki K,Tomie A,Okayama T,Yoshida N,Kamada K,Katada K,Uchiyama K,Ishikawa T,Takagi T,Handa O,Konishi H,Kishimoto M,Naito Y,Yanagisa

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Helicobacter pylori colonizes the stomachs of greater than 50% of the world's human population making it arguably one of the most successful bacterial pathogens. Chronic H. pylori colonization results in gastritis in nearly all patients; however in a subset of people, persistent infection with H. pylori is associated ...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Haley KP,Gaddy JA

更新日期：2016-01-01 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：:Brain edema in acute liver failure (ALF) remains lethal. Cytotoxic mechanisms associated with brain edema have been well recognized, but the role of vasogenic mechanisms of brain edema has not been explored. Intact tight junctions (TJs) between brain capillary endothelial cells are critical for normal BBB function. Re...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Cui W,Sun CM,Liu P

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:This study assesses the diagnostic performance of emergency single-balloon enteroscopy (SBE) for obscure gastrointestinal bleeding (OGIB) under general anesthesia versus conscious sedation. Study:The data of 102 OGIB in-patients from June 2015 to June 2018 were retrospectively analyzed. The diagnosis and de...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Liu Y,Jiang W,Chen G,Li Y

更新日期：2019-08-26 00:00:00

abstract：:Primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC) is a chronic cholestatic liver condition characterized by the immune-mediated damage of the intrahepatic bile ducts. Polymorphisms of vitamin D receptor (VDR) are considered to contribute to its pathogenesis however their incidence varies in different populations and their potential ass...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Kempińska-Podhorecka A,Wunsch E,Jarowicz T,Raszeja-Wyszomirska J,Loniewska B,Kaczmarczyk M,Milkiewicz M,Milkiewicz P

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Reorganization of the actin cytoskeleton underlies cell migration in a wide variety of physiological and pathological processes, such as embryonic development, wound healing, and tumor cell invasion. It has been shown that actin assembly and disassembly are precisely regulated by intracellular signaling cascades that ...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Steinestel K,Wardelmann E,Hartmann W,Grünewald I

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hilar cholangiocarcinoma (HCCA) involves a complex anatomical region where bile ducts, arteries, and veins create a complex network. HCCA can lead to biliary strictures at the main hepatic confluence, involving the right and left radicles. Endoscopic drainage of jaundiced patients with HCCA is challenging and carries ...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Tringali A,Boškoski I,Costamagna G

更新日期：2019-11-04 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：:Objective. Here, we aim to investigate the microRNA (miR) profiling in human gastric cancer (GC). Methods. Tumoral and matched peritumoral gastric specimens were collected from 12 GC patients who underwent routine surgery. A high-throughput miR sequencing method was applied to detect the aberrantly expressed miRs in a...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Zhang T,Liu C,Huang S,Ma Y,Fang J,Chen Y

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background. Functional dyspepsia (FD) is a functional upper gastrointestinal disorder with significant morbidity and medical costs. Previous studies investigated the association of G-protein β3 (GNB3) genetic polymorphisms with FD but with inconsistent results. Therefore, we performed a meta-analysis to derive a preci...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Song YZ,You HY,Zhu ZH,Wen ZD,Xu HY,Chen BC,Chen ZJ,Huang QK

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objectives:To determine the prevalence and effect of dietary habits on functional constipation in preschool and early elementary school children in Japan. Study Design:A total of 3595 children aged 3 to 8 years from 28 nursery schools and 22 elementary schools in Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, were evaluat...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Fujitani A,Sogo T,Inui A,Kawakubo K

更新日期：2018-02-27 00:00:00

abstract：:Background and Aims. Studies have shown effects of diet on gut microbiota. We aimed to identify foods associated with recurrent Clostridium difficile infection (CDI). Methods. In this cross-sectional survey, consecutive patients diagnosed with CDI were identified by electronic medical records. Colitis symptoms and pos...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Oman Evans Ii M,Starley B,Galagan JC,Yabes JM,Evans S,Salama JJ

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Confocal laser endomicroscopy (CLE) is one of several novel methods that provide real-time, high-resolution imaging at a micronscale via endoscopes. CLE and related technologies are often termed "virtual biopsy" as they simulate the images seen in traditional histology. Recently, the use of CLE was reported in the stu...

journal_title：Gastroenterology research and practice

authors： Salvatori F,Siciliano S,Maione F,Esposito D,Masone S,Persico M,De Palma GD

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00