The prognostic factors and trajectory of HRQOL in patients with pancreatic cancer who received psychiatric intervention.

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Radiation-induced colitis is a common clinical problem associated with radiotherapy and accidental exposure to ionizing radiation. Goblet cells play a pivotal role in the intestinal barrier against pathogenic bacteria. Rebamipide, an anti-gastric ulcer drug, has the effects to promote goblet cell pro...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Jang H,Park S,Lee J,Myung JK,Jang WS,Lee SJ,Myung H,Lee C,Kim H,Lee SS,Jin YW,Shim S

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:One-third of patients with exacerbations of ulcerative colitis (UC) require colectomy and 1% die. Although several studies have reported parameters associated with failure of medical treatment, studies using multivariate analysis of various predictors are scanty. METHODS:Demographic, clinical and laboratory...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Kumar S,Ghoshal UC,Aggarwal R,Saraswat VA,Choudhuri G

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Development of hepatic cirrhosis involves oxidative stress, inflammation, hepatic stellate cells (HSC)s activation and fibrosis. On the other hand, quercetin, a natural flavonoid is a potent antioxidant and activator of superoxide dismutase and catalase. The aim was to determinate the effect of querc...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Hernández-Ortega LD,Alcántar-Díaz BE,Ruiz-Corro LA,Sandoval-Rodriguez A,Bueno-Topete M,Armendariz-Borunda J,Salazar-Montes AM

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Biliary tract complications are frequent after orthotopic liver transplantation. Late biliary tract complications occurring after T-tube removal mostly include stones and strictures which may be associated with sepsis and worsening of the liver function. Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) ...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Mosca S,Militerno G,Guardascione MA,Amitrano L,Picciotto FP,Cuomo O

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Changes in serum hyaluronic acid (HA) in 35 patients treated with interferon (IFN) were studied and the histological change in fibrosis was analysed. Serum HA levels and hepatitis C virus (HCV) RNA were followed from the start of therapy to 12 months after completion of treatment. Histological changes in pre- and post...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Yamada M,Fukuda Y,Koyama Y,Nakano I,Urano F,Katano Y,Hayakawa T

更新日期：1996-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In order to identify proguanylin-secreting cells, we have raised an antiserum against the synthetic fragment of human proguanylin (1-15) and have examined the proguanylin-positive cells in the human and rat gastrointestinal tract by immunohistochemical methods. Numerous proguanylin (1-15)-immunoreactive cells were fou...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Ieda H,Naruse S,Furuya S,Ozaki T,Ando E,Nokihara K,Hori S,Kitagawa M,Hayakawa T

更新日期：1998-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Differentially expressed (DE) genes detected at the population-level through case-control comparison provide no information on the dysregulation frequencies of DE genes in a cancer. In this work, we aimed to identify the genes with universally upregulated or downregulated expressions in colorectal ca...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Song K,Su W,Liu Y,Zhang J,Liang Q,Li N,Guan Q,He J,Bai X,Zhao W,Guo Z

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:In general, the spleen is one of the abdominal organs connected by the portal system, and a splenectomy improves hepatic functions in the settings of partial hepatectomy (Hx) for portal hypertensive cases or living donor liver transplantation with excessive portal vein flow. Those precise mechanisms ...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Arakawa Y,Shimada M,Utsunomiya T,Imura S,Morine Y,Ikemoto T,Mori H,Kanamoto M,Iwahashi S,Saito Y,Takasu C

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Helicobacter pylori cagA can be classified into mainly two types (East-Asian-type and Western-type cagA) according to the repeat regions located in the 3' region. Recent studies showed that the Western-type cagA in strains from Okinawa, Japan formed a different cluster (J-Western-type cagA subtype). ...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Matsuo Y,Shiota S,Matsunari O,Suzuki R,Watada M,Binh TT,Kinjo N,Kinjo F,Yamaoka Y

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The clinical presentation of four children and adolescents (two males and two females with a mean age of 12.4 years; range 9-16 years) with colorectal spirochetosis is discussed. RESULTS:Symptoms included persistent diarrhea (n = 2), rectal bleeding (n = 1) and abdominal pain (n = 2). In all patients, colorectal s...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Heine RG,Ward PB,Mikosza AS,Bennett-Wood V,Robins-Browne RM,Hampson DJ

更新日期：2001-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:We assessed whether the two regimens of pegylated alpha-interferon-2b (PEG-IFN-alpha2b) plus ribavirin and pegylated alpha-interferon-2a (PEG-IFN-alpha2a) plus ribavirin showed differences in terms of sustained virological response, withdrawal due to side-effects and dose adjustment requirements in t...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Escudero A,Rodríguez F,Serra MA,Del Olmo JA,Montes F,Rodrigo JM

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Extracorporeal liver assist devices have been used for more than five decades to support patients with liver failure. Numerous modifications have been made to both biological as well as mechanical liver assist devices. Possibly, an ideal liver assist device would be one that would perform optimal detoxification and sy...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Kapoor D

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Colorectal cancer (CRC) screening improves survival and requires appropriate recommendation by general practitioners (GPs). Screening practises may be influenced by barriers related to ethnicity and training. METHODS:A mail survey assessed GPs' practises and the barriers towards CRC screening. The a...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Koo JH,You MY,Liu K,Athureliya MD,Tang CW,Redmond DM,Connor SJ,Leong RW

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ki-67 expression in tumours has been shown to be associated with prognosis in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). In this study, primary HCC samples were obtained from 67 patients undergoing surgical resection. None of these patients had been subjected previously to any other form of therapy, such as arteria...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： King KL,Hwang JJ,Chau GY,Tsay SH,Chi CW,Lee TG,Wu LH,Wu CW,Lui WY

更新日期：1998-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Troglitazone is a newly developed antidiabetic drug and is indicated to be useful for the treatment of patients with type II diabetes mellitus. Recently, however, it became clear that troglitazone could cause liver dysfunction in some patients. In addition, a relationship between the activation of t...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Jia DM,Tabaru A,Akiyama T,Abe S,Otsuki M

更新日期：2000-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Bacterial infections are among the main causes of death in patients with cirrhosis. While there are unquestionable benefits of using albumin in patients with spontaneous bacterial peritonitis, the benefits of albumin are controversial for those with extraperitoneal infections. The aim was to compare ...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Leão GS,John Neto G,Jotz RF,Mattos AA,Mattos ÂZ

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Over a 15-month period, 399 patients with dyspepsia were investigated for the presence of Campylobacter pylori infection. Half of the patients (50.6%) had Campylobacter organisms in the antrum of the stomach. C. pylori was found in 96.1% of patients with histological changes of chronic active gastritis in the antrum. ...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Goh KL,Peh SC,Wong NW,Parasakthi N,Puthucheary SD

更新日期：1990-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:The incidence of colorectal cancer (CC) is increasing in many Asian countries, but decreasing in western countries. The present study examined the local incidence of CC in the past few decades. METHODS:A population based study, using data from Hong Kong (HK) Cancer Registry, was carried out to exami...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Yee YK,Gu Q,Hung I,Tan VP,Chan P,Hsu A,Pang R,Lam CS,Wong BC

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Worldwide the need for effective therapy for chronic hepatitis B is similar to that for chronic hepatitis C. Current licensed treatment for chronic hepatitis B (interferon (IFN)-alpha, lamivudine) does not significantly alter the natural history of the disease because the frequency of sustained response is too low; ho...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Schalm SW,De Man RA,Janssen HL

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Helicobacter pylori infection may not be the primary cause of duodenal ulceration in cases not associated with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, but may be a secondary complication. In developing countries with a uniformly high prevalence of H. pylori infection there are marked regional differences in the prevale...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Tovey FI,Hobsley M

更新日期：1999-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Contrast harmonic endoscopic ultrasound (CH-EUS) was recently introduced to clinical practice; its reproducibility among endosonographers is unknown. Our aim was to assess the interobserver agreement (IA) in CH-EUS. METHODS:Fifteen endosonographers (eight experienced and seven non-experienced) from ...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Fusaroli P,Kypraios D,Mancino MG,Spada A,Benini MC,Bianchi M,Bocus P,De Angelis C,De Luca L,Fabbri C,Grillo A,Marzioni M,Reggio D,Togliani T,Zanarini S,Caletti G

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:The aim of the study was to develop a method of quantitation of endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) changes of chronic pancreatitis (CP). METHODS:Twenty-three patients with chronic pancreatitis by EUS were compared with nine normal subjects. Hyperechogenicity was evaluated as the size of the hyperechoi...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Irisawa A,Mishra G,Hernandez LV,Bhutani MS

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIMS:Psychological factors and subtle histopathological changes have been implicated in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The aims of the present study were to investigate whether the numbers of enterochromaffin (EC) cells, mast cells, and lamina propria T lymphocytes are altered in IBS, and evaluate the relat...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Lee KJ,Kim YB,Kim JH,Kwon HC,Kim DK,Cho SW

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hepatitis C virus infection is a global health problem; however, the interaction between pregnancy and chronic hepatitis C remains controversial. A Taiwanese woman with chronic hepatitis C had an uncomplicated pregnancy and gave birth to a female baby through spontaneous vaginal delivery. The serum levels of alanine a...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Chen JD,Chung JL,Kao JH,Chen DS

更新日期：2001-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The parasympathetic nervous system (PNS), via neurotransmitter acetylcholine (ACh), modulates fibrogenesis in animal models. However, the role of ACh in human hepatic fibrogenesis is unclear. AIMS:We aimed to determine the fibrogenic responses of human hepatic stellate cells (hHSC) to ACh and the relevance ...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Morgan ML,Sigala B,Soeda J,Cordero P,Nguyen V,McKee C,Mouraliderane A,Vinciguerra M,Oben JA

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Infection by verocytotoxin-producing Escherichia coli (VTEC) is prevalent in many parts of the world but relatively uncommon in Asia, except Japan. A territory wide screening for VTEC (April to August 1996) in diarrhoeal stool samples sent to six hospital microbiology laboratories in Hong Kong revealed only four isola...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Wong S,Yam WC,Leung P,Woo P,Yuen KY

更新日期：1998-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:It has recently been reported that Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) is involved in cellular responses to lipopolysaccharides (LPS) and early liver injury induced by LPS. The aim of the present study was to investigate the alterations of TLR4 gene expression in liver tissues and Kupffer cells during the co...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Hua J,Qiu DK,Li JQ,Li EL,Chen XY,Peng YS

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small non-coding RNAs of 19-23 nucleotides that negatively regulate gene expression through binding to the 3'-untranslated regions of target messenger RNAs (mRNAs). Although the miRNA family constitutes only a minor fraction of the human genome, they hold fundamental importance in diverse physio...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Law PT,Wong N

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) is a chronic disease of unknown etiology, which usually progresses to cirrhosis if not diagnosed and treated promptly. Data on long-term follow up in children with AIH are scant. The aim of this study is to assess the long-term outcome of autoimmune hepatitis in children wi...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Saadah OI,Smith AL,Hardikar W

更新日期：2001-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Non-invasive markers are essential to assess the progression of chronic liver diseases to fibrosis/ cirrhosis and the effectiveness of therapeutic strategies. The aim of this study was to evaluate the ability of non-invasive markers to identify significant fibrosis, severe fibrosis, and cirrhosis in ...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Sheptulina A,Shirokova E,Nekrasova T,Blum H,Ivashkin V

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00