Presence of intratumoral anechoic foci predicts an increased number of endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration passes required for the diagnosis of pancreatic adenocarcinoma.

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Slow waves play an important role in controlling the frequency and propagation of gastrointestinal contractions. However, mechanisms involved in the modulation of slow wave activity in vivo are still unclear. In this study, the roles of different neurotransmitters in the regulation of gastrointestin...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Liu S,Xu J,Chen JDz

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Treatment of post-transplantation recurrence of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection despite prophylaxis with hepatitis B immunoglobulin (HBIG) and lamivudine combination therapy is not easy. Because HBV reinfection has a severe course and could result in graft failure in liver transplant recipients, prompt med...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Akyildiz M,Karasu Z,Zeytunlu M,Aydin U,Ozacar T,Kilic M

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Thiopurines (TPs) are effective in reducing clinical and endoscopic recurrence in postoperative patients with Crohn's disease (CD). However, whether TPs could prevent surgical recurrence (SR) remains unknown. We aimed to explore whether TPs could prevent SR and identify risk factors associated with S...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Guo J,Chen BL,Chen ZH,Luo XP,Qiu Y,Zhang SH,Feng R,He Y,Zeng ZR,Song XM,Ben-Horin S,Mao R,Chen MH

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Alcoholic liver disease (ALD) remains a leading cause of death in the USA. Defining mechanisms for liver cell death in ALD in order to develop potential new agents for therapeutic intervention is a major focus of the authors' work. Abnormal cytokine metabolism is a major feature of ALD, and a thorough understanding of...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Barve S,Joshi-Barve S,Song Z,Hill D,Hote P,Deaciuc I,McClain C

更新日期：2006-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although the incidence of bleeding from gastric varices is relatively low (10%-36%), the bleeding is massive once it has occurred and it increases the patient's mortality. The management of esophageal variceal bleeding is highly differentiated with several effective treatments available. In contrast, bleeding from gas...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Hashizume M,Akahoshi T,Tomikawa M

更新日期：2011-01-01 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 AIM:According to the Rome III definition, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) has been a biopsychosocial dysfunction. We tried to know whether the IBS clinical manifestations were comparable to other countries. METHOD:We have reviewed the IBS publications in Taiwan, thus its clinical significances are summar...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Chang FY,Lu CL

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Because most of the characteristics of the portal hypertensive enteropathy can be explained on the basis of increased levels of mast cell mediators, the purpose of the present paper was to study mast cell splanchnic infiltration. METHODS:Duodenum, jejunum, ileum and mesenteric lymph node complex infiltratio...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Prieto I,Aller MA,Santamaría L,Nava MP,Madero R,Pérez-Robledo JP,Arias J

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) remains a serious cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Developing new therapeutic strategies is urgently needed to improve the outcomes of HCC patients. Dendritic cell (DC)-based vaccines and programmed death 1 (PD-1) immune checkpoint inhibitors have been regarded...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Teng CF,Wang T,Shih FY,Shyu WC,Jeng LB

更新日期：2021-01-19 00:00:00

abstract：:Quantitative measurement of hepatitis C virus (HCV) RNA is useful in patients with chronic hepatitis C, especially with interferon treatment. We examined the clinical usefulness of the AMPLICOR monitor assay, a newly developed assay for quantitative measurement, by comparing it with two other assays with different pri...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Ichijo T,Matsumoto A,Kobayashi M,Furihata K,Tanaka E

更新日期：1997-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To study the short- and long-term outcomes of acute hepatitis C, three groups of patients were enrolled. Of 26 patients with acute hepatitis C, 18 (69%) maintained HCV viraemia and 8 had cleared virus naturally at 12 months after the onset. Normalization of ALT was seen in all 8 patients with acute resolving hepatitis...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Tanaka E,Kiyosawa K

更新日期：2000-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Aberrant right subclavian artery (ARSA) is the most common congenital anomaly of the aortic arch occurring in 0.4-2.0% of the general population. Instead of arising from the brachiocephalic artery, the ARSA arises as the last branch from the aortic arch. The aim of this study was to determine the pr...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Yusuf TE,Levy MJ,Wiersema MJ,Clain JE,Harewood GC,Rajan E,Topazian MD,Wang KK

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) is a useful tool for the evaluation of gastric wall infiltration including gastric lymphoma. The aims of this study were to characterize gastric low-grade mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) lymphoma according to EUS findings and to evaluate the role of a miniat...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Yeh HZ,Chen GH,Chang WD,Poon SK,Yang SS,Lien HC,Chang CS,Chou G

更新日期：2003-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common liver disorder in Western industrialized countries, affecting 20-40% of the general population. Large population-based surveys in China, Japan, and Korea indicate that the prevalence of NAFLD is now 12% to 24% in population subgroups, depending on age, gende...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Chitturi S,Farrell GC,Hashimoto E,Saibara T,Lau GK,Sollano JD,Asia-Pacific Working Party on NAFLD.

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:We have recently reported quantitative and qualitative differences of the bone marrow (BM) hematopoietic progenitor cells in autoimmune hepatitis type-1 (AIH-1) and primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC). In order to better investigate the possible involvement of BM in these diseases, we studied the morpho...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Tsikrikoni A,Rigopoulou EI,Zachou K,Liaskos C,Kyriakou D,Dalekos GN

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Little is known whether routine prophylaxis against Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PJP) is needed in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) on immunosuppression, especially in Asian populations. We, therefore, sought to investigate the incidence and risk factors of PJP in patients with IBD...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Nam K,Park SH,Lee J,Jo S,Kim SO,Noh S,Park JC,Kim JY,Kim J,Ham NS,Oh EH,Song EM,Hwang SW,Yang DH,Ye BD,Byeon JS,Myung SJ,Yang SK

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) of biliary epithelial cells (BECs) plays an important role in biliary fibrosis. This study investigated the effects of simvastatin on the lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced EMT and related signal pathways in BECs. METHODS:Biliary epithelial cells were exposed to...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Kim Y,Lee EJ,Jang HK,Kim CH,Kim DG,Han JH,Park SM

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Gradual normalization of conventional liver function tests occurs in a majority of patients with extrahepatic biliary obstruction following adequate biliary drainage. Abnormal recovery pattern of liver function has been reported in up to 70% of these patients and there is scarcity of relevant information abo...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Negi SS,Chaudhary A

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Much has been achieved in Helicobacter pylori research, to the point that the growth of new knowledge is bound to slow down. However, expectations for further developments remain high. Knowledge about the characteristic organism and behaviour is already extensive. Particularly intriguing are the differences in genetic...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Tytgat G

更新日期：2000-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Common endoscopic findings in stomachs with Helicobacter pylori infections include antral nodularity, thickened gastric folds, and visible submucosal vessels. These findings are suggestive but not diagnostic of H. pylori infection. Magnifying endoscopy can reveal more precisely the abnormal mucosal p...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Cho JH,Chang YW,Jang JY,Shim JJ,Lee CK,Dong SH,Kim HJ,Kim BH,Lee TH,Cho JY

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:At present, there is no recognized diagnostic criteria for gastric low-grade intraepithelial neoplasia (LGIN). The purpose of this study was to determine whether an "endoscopic acanthosis nigricans appearance (EANA)" could be a useful endoscopic marker for distinguishing LGIN lesions from peripheral ...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Cheng J,Xu X,Zhuang Q,Luo S,Gong X,Wu X,Wan X,Zhou H

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Primary squamous cell carcinoma of the liver is very rare; only 18 cases have been recorded. In the present report we document an additional case who had a unique history of stage III non-keratinizing nasopharyngeal carcinoma treated with a full course of radiotherapy in July 1993. Two small hypoechoic cyst-like lesio...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Chou YY,Lee WJ,Su CT,Hsu HC

更新日期：1997-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:At Royal Perth Hospital, Western Australia in April 1982, spiral bacteria were first cultured from a gastric biopsy specimen. Several important taxonomic features were identified which indicated that these bacteria represented a new genus. In October 1989 the new genus name Helicobacter was published. Helicobacter pyl...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Goodwin CS

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:To document the clinical outcome and prognosis of acalculous cholecystitis in dengue fever. METHODS:Prospective analysis of 27 cases of dengue fever presenting to the medical emergency of a tertiary care referral hospital in Chandigarh, India. RESULTS:All patients with dengue fever presenting with...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Sharma N,Mahi S,Bhalla A,Singh V,Varma S,Ratho RK

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:This study examined the effects of adrenergic blockade on muscle wasting and expression of the ubiquitin-proteasome system, tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) and its signaling pathways in skeletal muscles of cirrhotic rats. METHODS:Cirrhosis was induced by bile duct ligation in adult male Sprague-Dawl...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Lin SY,Wang YY,Chuang YH,Chen CJ

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Cancer invasion and metastasis are critical events for patient prognosis; however, the most important step in the whole process of lymph node (LN) metastasis in gastric cancer remains obscure. In this study, the significance of cancer cell behaviors, such as cell detachment, stromal invasion and lym...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Kamata I,Ishikawa Y,Akishima-Fukasawa Y,Ito K,Akasaka Y,Uzuki M,Fujimoto A,Morita H,Tamai S,Maehara T,Ogata K,Shimokawa R,Igarashi Y,Miki K,Ishii T

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Annexin A10 (ANXA10) and its liver-specific short isoform (ANXA10S) had tissue-restricted expression. The downregulation of ANXA10S is correlated with tumor progression and poor prognosis in hepatocellular carcinoma. The aim of the present study was to validate the tissue distribution and explore th...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Lu SH,Chen YL,Shun CT,Lai JN,Peng SY,Lai PL,Hsu HC

更新日期：2011-01-01 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:Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) is a serious complication of cirrhosis with ascites, having high recurrence despite antibiotic prophylaxis. Small bowel dysmotility and bacterial overgrowth have been documented to be related to SBP. The purpose of the present paper was (i) to study whether addition of...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Sandhu BS,Gupta R,Sharma J,Singh J,Murthy NS,Sarin SK

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To elucidate the cause of possible occurrence of reflux esophagitis after Helicobacter pylori eradication, gastric and esophageal function among H. pylori infected Japanese patients were evaluated both before and after eradication therapy. METHODS:Nine H. pylori-positive patients were studied before and 6 m...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Tanaka I,Tatsumi Y,Kodama T,Kato K,Fujita S,Mitsufuji S,Kashima K

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00