Sphincter of Oddi: Function, dysfunction, and its management.

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Multidrug resistance associated gene product 2 (Mdr2) is believed to have a significant role in biliary cholesterol and phospholipid secretions. Both pravastatin and bezafibrate resulted in Mdr2 induction, but increased cholesterol secretion was observed only in pravastatin treatment. To explore the ...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Kamisako T,Ogawa H

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:This study investigated whether diabetes mellitus (DM) increased the risk of pancreatic cancer and whether anti-diabetic drugs reduced the risk in Taiwan. METHODS:We designed a population-based cohort study using the Taiwan National Health Insurance Database, which consisted of 49,803 patients aged ...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Liao KF,Lai SW,Li CI,Chen WC

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The loss of haemolytic activity in sera during storage at low temperature (the cold activation of complement) was observed in 136 of 184 (74%) patients with chronic liver disease associated with hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. This was more frequent than observed in the three of 40 (8%) patients with chronic hepati...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Aikawa T,Kimura I,Kojima M,Ueno C,Miyamoto K,Tango T,Tanaka N

更新日期：1996-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Rabeprazole has been known to inhibit H(+)/K(+)-ATPase more rapidly than omeprazole, the prototype proton pump inhibitor (PPI). The aim of this study was to demonstrate equivalence between low-dose rabeprazole 10 mg and omeprazole 20 mg for the healing rapidity of active peptic ulcer and for improvement of symptoms...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Ji S,Kim HS,Kim JW,Jee MK,Park KW,Uh Y,Lee DK,Song JS,Baik SK,Kwon SO

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) are potential biomarkers for cancer risk, but their association with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is unclear. We examined the association of lncRNA-related SNPs with HCC susceptibility and explored the optimal genetic models f...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Li Y,He HC,Zhou DL,Liu Q,Zhang X,Yang XH,Ye ZL,Peng JL,Tang T,Su X,He CY

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Liver biopsy is the gold standard test to determine the grade of fibrosis, but there are associated problems. Because gadolinium-ethoxybenzyl-diethylenetriamine pentaacetic acid is secreted partially in hepatocytes and bile, it is possible that ethoxybenzyl-magnetic resonance imaging (EOB-MRI) corre...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Nojiri S,Kusakabe A,Fujiwara K,Shinkai N,Matsuura K,Iio E,Miyaki T,Joh T

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:To validate an early discharge policy in patients admitted with upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) due to ulcers. METHODS:Patients with gastroduodenal ulcer or erosive gastritis/duodenitis were included in a previous study aiming to develop a practice guideline for early discharge of patients wi...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Chaparro M,Barbero A,Martín L,Esteban C,Espinosa L,de la Morena F,Sánchez A,Martín I,Santander C,Moreno-Otero R,Gisbert JP

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:A novel virus, SEN-virus (SENV), was recently discovered. It has been reported as a candidate for a non-A-E hepatitis virus. However, much is still unknown about the clinical significance of SENV. The aim of the present study was to clarify the clinical significance of SENV in patients coinfected wit...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Lin JG,Goto T,Nakane K,Miura K,Mikami K,Ohshima S,Yoneyama K,Watanabe S

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Barrett's esophagus (BE), a common condition, is the only known precursor to esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC). There is uncertainty about the best way to manage BE as most people with BE never develop EAC and most patients diagnosed with EAC have no preceding diagnosis of BE. Moreover, there have been recent advances i...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Whiteman DC,Appleyard M,Bahin FF,Bobryshev YV,Bourke MJ,Brown I,Chung A,Clouston A,Dickins E,Emery J,Eslick GD,Gordon LG,Grimpen F,Hebbard G,Holliday L,Hourigan LF,Kendall BJ,Lee EY,Levert-Mignon A,Lord RV,Lord SJ

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:The PyloriTek Test Kit (a 1-h rapid urease test) was developed for the rapid diagnosis of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) during endoscopy. Most studies were performed in Western populations. The aim of this study was to evaluate the PyloriTek test for the diagnosis of H. pylori infection in Chinese ...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Wong WM,Wong BC,Tang VS,Lai KC,Yuen ST,Leung SY,Hu WH,Lam SK

更新日期：2001-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) is a mucin-producing cancer that has poor prognosis. Mucin 6 (MUC6) is a mucin that is normally co-expressed with the trefoil factor family-2 (TFF2) trefoil peptide. Both MUC6 and TFF2 have been reported to be involved in the progression of many types of cancers. The aim of t...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Thuwajit P,Chawengrattanachot W,Thuwajit C,Sripa B,Paupairoj A,Chau-In S

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:The aim of this study is to evaluate the association of the regulatory T cells (Treg)/T-helper (Th) 17 cells and transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1)/interleukin-17 (IL-17) ratios with the survival and disease progression in patients with hepatitis B virus (HBV)-associated liver cirrhosis (LC). ME...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Yu X,Guo R,Ming D,Su M,Lin C,Deng Y,Lin Z,Su Z

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite steady progress in antiviral treatment for patients with chronic hepatitis C virus(HCV), many patients still have detectable serum HCV RNA levels by the end of interferon-based treatment and are known as virological non-responders. Re-treatment of these patients not responding to previous therapy remains chall...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Poo JL,Sánchez-Avila F,Kershenobich D,García-Samper X,Gongora J,Uribe M

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aetiology of idiopathic portal hypertension or hepatoportal sclerosis is unknown. In view of the indirect evidence for underlying immunologic abnormalities 14 patients (all middle-aged females) were studied. Various auto-antibodies were demonstrated in seven patients and high levels of serum immunoglobulins, eithe...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Tokushige K,Komatsu T,Ohzu K,Yamauchi K,Obata H

更新日期：1992-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Repeated water avoidance stress (WAS) induces visceral hypersensitivity. Additionally, it is also known to activate corticotropin-releasing factor (CRF), mast cells, and pro-inflammatory cytokines systems, but their precise roles on visceral sensation have not been determined definitely. The aim of t...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Nozu T,Miyagishi S,Nozu R,Takakusaki K,Okumura T

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Splenomegaly in a common finding in liver cirrhosis that should determine changes in the spleen's density because of portal and splenic congestion and/or because of tissue hyperplasia and fibrosis. These changes might be quantified by elastography, so the aim of the study was to investigate whether s...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Stefanescu H,Grigorescu M,Lupsor M,Procopet B,Maniu A,Badea R

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Delayed gastric emptying occurs in more than 50% of chronic diabetic patients, and this is associated with significant impairments in quality of life. Traditional therapy for delayed gastric emptying has focused on supportive treatment, and there is no significant effective therapy. The effect of low...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Wu KL,Chiu YC,Yao CC,Tsai CE,Hu ML,Kuo CM,Tai WC,Chuah SK,Hsiao CC

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Oxidative stress plays an important role in the pathogenesis of chronic liver diseases. The plasma level of 8-isoprostane, a product of lipid peroxidation, is a marker of oxidative stress in vivo. The aim of the present study was to clarify whether the degree of lipid peroxidation, as measured by the plasma ...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Konishi M,Iwasa M,Araki J,Kobayashi Y,Katsuki A,Sumida Y,Nakagawa N,Kojima Y,Watanabe S,Adachi Y,Kaito M

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two hundred and fifty-three cases of acute viral hepatitis admitted to Ibn Al-Khateeb Infectious Disease Hospital, Baghdad, were studied prospectively regarding the viral aetiological agent. The most common cause was infection with one of the non-A, non-B viruses (51%). The second most common cause was infection with ...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Rassam SW,Goudeau AM,Dubois F,al-Khoury BN,al-Deen JA,Sadik AM

更新日期：1989-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with end-stage liver disease have significant mortality often associated with intercurrent episodes of bleeding or sepsis. Intact adrenal function is essential in such situations. In order to test the hypothesis that adrenal insufficiency might be present in severe liver disease, hypothalamic-pituitary adrena...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： McDonald JA,Handelsman DJ,Dilworth P,Conway AJ,McCaughan GW

更新日期：1993-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Experimental acute gastric ulcerations (EAGU) are healed very rapidly. This healing process has two steps; mucosal restitution and delayed repair. Adenosine 5'-triphosphate (ATP)-dependent potassium channels (K(ATP)) have a regulatory role in the gastrointestinal physiology. In the present study, th...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Rahgozar M,Pazokitoroudi H,Bakhtiarian A,Djahanguiri B

更新日期：2001-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Although sporadic non-ampullary duodenal adenoma is speculated to be precancerous lesion, the relationship between adenoma and carcinoma remains unclear due to their rarity. Previous studies on sporadic non-ampullary duodenal epithelial neoplasm (SNADEN) have mainly targeted superficial tumors, like ...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Matsueda K,Kanzaki H,Matsueda K,Nasu J,Yoshioka M,Nakagawa M,Inoue M,Inaba T,Imagawa A,Takatani M,Takenaka R,Suzuki S,Tomoda J,Yagi T,Fujiwara T,Tanaka T,Okada H

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The renin-angiotensin system (RAS) is a key regulator of vascular resistance, sodium and water homeostasis and the response to tissue injury. Historically, angiotensin II (Ang II) was thought to be the primary effector peptide of this system. Ang II is produced predominantly by the effect of angiotensin converting enz...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Lubel JS,Herath CB,Burrell LM,Angus PW

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Approximately 42-95% of working channels have been reported to show the presence of residual fluid despite endoscope reprocessing. The aim of this study was to design two novel protocols for cleaning residual simethicone and demonstrate its efficiency by evaluating the residual fluid and cleanliness ...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Peng CL,Liu TC,Wang HP,Chang WK

更新日期：2020-12-03 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:There is a wide variation in the prevalence of peptic ulcer in India both before and since the use of endoscopy. We studied the prevalence of peptic ulcer disease in a community in northern India and its relationship with Helicobacter pylori infection. METHODS:A house-to-house survey of residents aged 15 ye...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Singh V,Trikha B,Nain CK,Singh K,Vaiphei K

更新日期：2002-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Constantly challenged by luminal bacteria, intestinal epithelium forms both a physical and biochemical defense against pathogens. Besides, intestinal epithelium senses dynamic and continuous changes in luminal environment and transmits signals to subjacent immune cells accordingly. It has been long accepted that adapt...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Lu JT,Xu AT,Shen J,Ran ZH

更新日期：2017-05-01 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：BACKGROUND AND AIM:DNA methylation is an important epigenetic modification that can promote the development of various cancers. The STAT1 and SOCS3 have been observed to be hypermethylated in tumor tissues and peripheral blood. This study aimed to explore the relationship between the methylation status of the STAT1 and...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Han Q,Zhou H,Xie W,Sun T,Wei R,Nie C,Hong J,Zhu L,Tian W

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:We recently conducted a randomized placebo-controlled trial on the efficacy and safety of rikkunshito, a standardized Japanese herbal medicine, for the treatment of functional dyspepsia (FD). The present post-hoc study aimed to evaluate the differences in clinical characteristics between responders a...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Togawa K,Matsuzaki J,Kobayakawa M,Fukushima Y,Suzaki F,Kasugai K,Nishizawa T,Naito Y,Hayakawa T,Kamiya T,Andoh T,Yoshida H,Tokura Y,Nagata H,Mori M,Kato K,Hosoda H,Takebayashi T,Miura S,Uemura N,Joh T,Hibi T,S

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00