Sphincter of Oddi dysfunction: sphincter of Oddi dysfunction or discordance? What is the state of the art in 2018?

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To highlight the increasing evidence supporting the concept that microRNAs (miRNAs) are involved in the cause and pathogenesis of cholestatic liver disorders. RECENT FINDINGS:miRNAs play a key role in maintaining bile acid homeostasis and modulating pathological processes associated to liver cholesta...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Marin JJ,Bujanda L,Banales JM

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Traditional anatomic pathology studies and molecular investigations both contributed to the breadth of current information in the field of liver pathology this year. Techniques such as reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction can identify recurrence of hepatitis C virus infection in the liver as early as 5 days...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Lefkowitch JH

更新日期：2001-05-01 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: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：:Intestinal parasites continue to be a significant health problem in both developed and developing countries. In developed countries, protozoans are more commonly the cause of gastrointestinal infections than are helminths. Some protozoan parasites have stages in which, in addition to being resistant to chemicals used ...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Harp JA

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To present the clinical, endoscopic, and histologic features of eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), review the current diagnostic guidelines for EoE, and present an approach for diagnosis of EoE. It will also highlight selected techniques that are under development that may be useful in the future for dia...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Dellon ES

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:It is now over 8 years since small bowel capsule endoscopy (SBCE) was first introduced to the gastrointestinal community. The original capsule (Given Imaging, YoKneam, Israel) - a disposable 26 x 11 mm video capsule containing its own optical dome, light source, batteries, transmitter and antenna - is...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Eliakim R

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This article describes the evolution of combination therapy in inflammatory bowel disease and how to determine when combination may not be necessary. RECENT FINDINGS:The combination of an immunosuppressive agent with an antibody to tumor necrosis factor has proven to be more effective than monotherap...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Bernstein CN

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The prevalence of allergic diseases continues to rise globally in developed countries. Since the initial proposal of the hygiene hypothesis, there has been increasing evidence to suggest that the intestinal microbiota, particularly during early infancy, plays a critical role in regulating immune respo...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Russell SL,Finlay BB

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Recently, a new class of intracellular pattern recognition receptors belonging to the family of nucleotide binding and oligomerization domain (NOD)-like receptors that includes NOD1, NOD2 and IPAF has been described. These proteins are involved in recognizing bacterial components or their degradation ...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Rescigno M,Nieuwenhuis EE

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To provide a critical review of the literature concerning the significance of mucosal healing as a predictor of future clinical and endoscopic course in patients with inflammatory bowel disease. Particular focus is given to articles published within the last year. RECENT FINDINGS:In patients with Cro...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Flynn A,Kane S

更新日期：2011-07-01 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: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: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:To summarize publications on juvenile primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) published over the past 5 years. These studies contribute to the understanding of the clinical features, diagnostic pathways, genetic aspects, treatment and outcome of this condition. RECENT FINDINGS:Sclerosing cholangitis wit...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Mieli-Vergani G,Vergani D

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The aim of this brief review is to provide an up-to-date view of the role played by α-smooth muscle actin-positive cancer-associated fibroblastic cells in promoting intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma progression. RECENT FINDINGS:An increase in α-smooth muscle actin-positive cancer-associated fibroblasti...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Sirica AE,Campbell DJ,Dumur CI

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Intestinal iron absorption is an essential physiological process that is regulated by the liver-derived peptide hepcidin. This review will describe recent advances in hepcidin biology and enterocyte iron transport. RECENT FINDINGS:Hepcidin acts as a repressor of iron absorption and its expression in ...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Anderson GJ,Frazer DM,McLaren GD

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Interesting advances occurred recently in nutrient absorption. Kinetics of triacylglycerol appearance in endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus, and lymph support the hypothesis that endoplasmic reticulum-to-Golgi transport is rate-limiting for lipid absorption. Apolipoprotein B does not appear necessary for initial f...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Nutting DF,Kumar NS,St Hilaire RJ,Mansbach CM 2nd

更新日期：1999-03-01 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：:The elucidation of metabolic pathways and the genetic basis for diseases of the liver continues to increase our understanding of disease pathogenesis and advance treatment options. This selective review covers a wide range of subjects, from the identification of novel proteins and the importance of specific transport ...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Schilsky ML

更新日期：2002-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review discusses the advances in the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of the complications of portal hypertension that have occurred in the past year. RECENT FINDINGS:The specific topics reviewed are the pathophysiology of portal hypertension (including recent findings regarding intrah...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Garcia-Tsao G

更新日期：2004-05-01 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：:The treatment of patients with unexplained chest pain is difficult and challenging. After a cardiac etiology has been ruled out, a diligent search for an esophageal etiology-gastroesophageal reflux disease, motility abnormalities, or esophageal hypersensitivity-should be undertaken with judicious use of a diagnostic (...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Katz PO

更新日期：1999-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Therapeutic biliary endoscopy continues to evolve. Key articles this year primarily involve biliary stenting and biliary stone removal, the two important maneuvers available to the biliary endoscopist. The issues addressed in this review include follow-up after the use of multiple stents for benign strictures, unilate...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Barnett JL

更新日期：2002-05-01 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:To summarize recent data on techniques, efficacy and complications of endoscopic management of chronic pancreatitis. RECENT FINDINGS:Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy with or without endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography is the first-line treatment for large painful obstructive pancreati...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Talukdar R,Nageshwar Reddy D

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Nod-like receptors (NLRs) are intracellular innate immune sensors of microbes and danger signals that control multiple aspects of inflammatory responses. We review the evidence that highlights the critical importance of NLRs in the host response to intestinal pathogens. Moreover, we discuss the potent...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Robertson SJ,Girardin SE

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Rotavirus infection is the leading cause of severe dehydrating gastroenteritis, responsible for an estimated 440,000 deaths per year in children less than 5 years of age worldwide. There was great optimism when the first rotavirus vaccine was licensed in the United States in July 1998 (rhesus rotaviru...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Bines JE

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Over the last year, several interesting studies have been published on the treatment of esophageal carcinoma. Surprisingly, none of them was a randomized phase III trial. The debate on the necessary extent of a potentially curative surgical resection is ongoing. After initially disappointing results, the innovative te...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： van Lanschot JJ,González González D,Richel DJ

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Increasing antimicrobial resistance in Salmonella Typhi is a serious public health concern, especially in industrializing countries. Here we review recent clinical and laboratory data concerning the evolution of antimicrobial resistance, with particular reference to the emergence resistance against fl...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Karkey A,Thwaites GE,Baker S

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00