Triple combination of thymalfasin, peginterferon alfa-2a and ribavirin in patients with chronic hepatitis C who have failed prior interferon and ribavirin treatment: 24-week interim results of a pilot study.

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Although endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle biopsy is widely applied, there is no clear consensus on the optimal biopsy technique. We described a modified wet suction technique (MWEST) with the aim to compare the efficacy and safety between MWEST and the dry suction technique (DST). METHODS:In...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Tong T,Tian L,Deng M,Liu Y,Yang Y,Yin H,Long X,Pan S,Yang Z,Luo W,Nie K,Meng X,Xiao M,Wu X,Zhang C,Wang X

更新日期：2020-12-08 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate the characterization of liver hemangiomas and malignant tumors using power Doppler sonography before and after intravenous injection of a sonocontrast agent. METHODS:Forty-five patients with 57 liver tumors (22 hemangiomas, 24 metastases, 10 hepatocellular carcinomas (HCC) and one cholangiocellular car...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Karabacakoglu A,Karakose S,Cil AS,Kaya A

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The relationship between visceral adiposity and the incidence of functional dyspepsia (FD) has not yet been studied. The purpose of the present study is to evaluate the association between visceral adiposity and the risk of FD. METHODS:This is a case-control study that compares the abdominal adipose tissue ...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Jung JG,Yang JN,Lee CG,Choi SH,Kwack WG,Lee JH,Kang HW

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The growing numbers of potential transplant recipients on waiting lists is increasingly disproportionate to the supply of cadaveric donor organs. The hope for the next 20 years is that supply will satisfy demand. This requires both a reduction in indications for the procedure and an increase in the transplants perform...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Perera MT,Mirza DF,Elias E

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Colorectal cancer (CRC) screening is based on colonoscopy or fecal occult blood tests, but is imperfect and costly. The Asia Pacific Colorectal Screening Score (APCS) is derived from age, sex, family history of CRC, and smoking history and has been validated in Asian populations. Validation in a West...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Corte C,Zhang L,Chen J,Westbury S,Shaw J,Yeoh KG,Leong R

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:This study aimed to estimate the time to precursor progression and to identify significant predicators. METHODS:One hundred thirty-three precursor and 311 normal cases detected in a population-based screening were surveyed for 5.5 years. Precursor progression was defined as worsening of dysplasia or...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Wen D,Zhang L,Wang X,Li Y,Ma C,Liu X,Zhang J,Wen X,Yang Y,Zhang F,Wang S,Shan B

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The structural analysis, replicative efficiency and immunogenicity of hepatitis B virus (HBV) full-length genomes isolated from different patients or asymptomatic carriers are presented in the present review. Data indicate the importance of viral genome-based studies in elucidating the pathogenesis of HBV infections. ...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Wen YM

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The immunogenicity and adverse reaction of an inactivated hepatitis A (HA) vaccine were investigated. Sixty healthy adult volunteers who lacked antibody to HA virus (anti-HAV) received three doses of vaccine containing 720 enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) units (EL.U) according to a 0, 1 and 6 month schedule....

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Horng YC,Chang MH,Lee CY,Safary A,Andre FE,Chen DS

更新日期：1993-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The incidence of obesity is increasing in Asia, with implications on gastrointestinal (GI) and liver diseases. The Gut and Obesity in Asia Workgroup comprises regional experts with the aim of studying relationship between obesity and the GI and liver diseases in Asia. Through literature review and the modified Delphi ...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Koh JC,Loo WM,Goh KL,Sugano K,Chan WK,Chiu WY,Choi MG,Gonlachanvit S,Lee WJ,Lee WJ,Lee YY,Lesmana LA,Li YM,Liu CJ,Matsuura B,Nakajima A,Ng EK,Sollano JD,Wong SK,Wong VW,Yang Y,Ho KY,Dan YY

更新日期：2016-08-01 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:It has been reported that the branched-chain amino acid (BCAA) to tyrosine ratio (BTR) is a useful indicator of liver function and BCAA therapy is associated with a decreased incidence of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). However, there has not been sufficient research on the relationship between BTR a...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Tada T,Kumada T,Toyoda H,Kiriyama S,Tanikawa M,Hisanaga Y,Kanamori A,Kitabatake S,Yama T

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Since the advent of direct-acting antiviral (DAA) therapy, the total eradication of hepatitis C virus has been achievable with the recovery of hepatic reserve after achievement of sustained virologic response (SVR). Hence, here, we examined the factors affecting the recovery of hepatic reserve. METH...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Nakajima T,Karino Y,Hige S,Suii H,Tatsumi R,Yamaguchi M,Arakawa T,Kuwata Y,Hasegawa T,Toyota J

更新日期：2020-09-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:An endoscopic clip device was newly designed to accomplish the closure of large gastrointestinal defects. The aim of this study was to determine the feasibility and efficacy of this device in an ex vivo experimental setting. METHODS:This prospective study was conducted in porcine colons (n = 5). A l...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Wang ZJ,Li SY,Zhang YH,Chen Y,Zhang PP,Li ZS,Bai Y,Wang D

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:The differentiation between Crohn's disease (CD) and tuberculosis (TB) of the intestine can be difficult in areas where both diseases occur. The present study examined histological criteria that would enable the diagnosis in mucosal biopsies. METHODS:Colonoscopic biopsies from 33 patients with TB an...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Pulimood AB,Peter S,Ramakrishna B,Chacko A,Jeyamani R,Jeyaseelan L,Kurian G

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sodium chloride (NaCl) is a strong promoter of gastric cancer. We hypothesized that inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) induced by NaCl may be involved in its promoting effects. We investigated iNOS expression by hypertonic NaCl solutions and its pathophysiological roles in the gastric mucosa of rats and ...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Tatemichi M,Ogura T,Sakurazawa N,Nagata H,Sugita M,Esumi H

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Palliative endoscopic or percutaneous biliary drainage is used for unresectable advanced hilar cancer (HC). The best option for drainage in Bismuth type III or IV HC has not been established. The aims of this study are to identify factors predictive of endoscopic stenting failure and evaluate the eff...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Jang SI,Hwang JH,Lee KH,Yu JS,Kim HW,Yoon CJ,Lee YS,Paik KH,Lee SH,Lee DK

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:The high-mobility group box 1 (HMGB1) protein plays an important role in a lot of biological behaviors, including DNA damage repair, gene transcription, cell replication, and cell death, and its expression is higher in many solid tumors tissues than in their adjacent normal tissues, and it is always ...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Di X,He G,Chen H,Zhu C,Qin Q,Yan J,Zhang X,Sun X

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:We aimed to investigate the ability of fluoro-2-deoxy-d-glucose (FDG) positron emission tomography (PET)/computed tomography (CT) to detect synchronous neoplasms, specifically obstructive colorectal cancer (CRC) and CRC in the proximal colon and to suggest a management strategy based on FDG PET/CT fi...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Kim WS,Lee HS,Lee JM,Kwak MS,Hwang SW,Park SH,Yang DH,Kim KJ,Myung SJ,Yang SK,Byeon JS

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients with cirrhosis exhibit splanchnic, peripheral and pulmonary vasodilation, which are thought to play a role in increasing portal pressure, promoting sodium retention and determining arterial hypoxaemia. The present study investigated whether these abnormalities are influenced by portal hypertension o...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Luca A,García-Pagán JC,de Lacy AM,Escorsell A,Feu F,Visa J,Bosch J,Rodés J

更新日期：1999-11-01 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:A subcirrhotic range of liver stiffness (sc-LS), assessed by transient elastography, is associated with better outcomes in patients with chronic hepatitis B (CHB). We investigated whether the achievement of sc-LS by antiviral therapy (AVT) reduced the risk of developing hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC)...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Kim BS,Seo YS,Kim YS,Lee CH,Lee HA,Um SH,Yoo JJ,Kim SG,Suh SJ,Jung YK,Ahn SH,Han KH,Yim HJ,Kim SU,Korean Transient Elastography Study Group.

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Colorectal laterally spreading tumors (LST) > 20 mm are usually treated by endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) or endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR). Endoscopic piecemeal mucosal resection (EPMR) is sometimes required. The aim of our study was to compare the outcomes of ESD and EMR, including EPM...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Terasaki M,Tanaka S,Oka S,Nakadoi K,Takata S,Kanao H,Yoshida S,Chayama K

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:No prospective data are available on comparing covered and uncovered self-expandable metal stent (SEMS) for reintervention of occluded uncovered metal stents during endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography in patients with malignant distal biliary obstruction. METHODS:From June 2010 to Novembe...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Lee BS,Ryu JK,Jang DK,Chung KH,Yoon WJ,Kim J,Woo SM,Lee SH,Lee WJ,Kim YT

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:The attenuated antisecretory activity observed during continuous administration of ranitidine has been described as tolerance. However, it remains unclear whether a similar phenomenon occurs with other histamine H2 receptor antagonists (H2RA). We investigated whether tolerance to famotidine, a strong...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Komazawa Y,Adachi K,Mihara T,Ono M,Kawamura A,Fujishiro H,Kinoshita Y

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Tobacco smoking is a risk factor for gastrointestinal disorders, causing mucosal damage and impairing immune responses. However, smoking has been found to be protective against ulcerative colitis (UC). Human leukocyte antigen (HLA) is a major susceptibility locus for UC, and HLA-DRB1*15:02 has the st...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Lee HS,Kim K,Jung S,Hong M,Kim BM,Yoo DS,Moon JW,Baek J,Hwang SW,Park SH,Yang SK,Han B,Song K,Ye BD

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hepatitis E, caused by infection with hepatitis E virus (HEV), is a common cause of acute hepatitis in areas with poor sanitation. The virus has four genotypes with one serotype: genotypes 1 and 2 exclusively infect humans, whereas genotypes 3 and 4 also infect other animals, particularly pigs. In endemic areas, both ...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Aggarwal R,Naik S

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Hepatic steatosis is a metabolic liver disease with the potential to progress to steatohepatitis, cirrhosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of CCAAT/enhancer-binding protein homologous protein (CHOP) deficiency in the development of steatosis-...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Toriguchi K,Hatano E,Tanabe K,Takemoto K,Nakamura K,Koyama Y,Seo S,Taura K,Uemoto S

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hepatitis B virus (HBV) affects more than 300 million individuals worldwide and in the United States approximately 1.25 million individuals are chronic carriers of HBV. The risk of becoming a chronic hepatitis B virus surface antigen carrier is dependent upon the mode of acquisition of infection as well as the age of ...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Imperial JC

更新日期：1999-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β) has been shown to play a central role in the promotion of cell motility, but its functional mechanism has remained unclear. With the aim of investigating the diagnostic and treatment modalities for patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the signaling pathwa...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Sato M,Matsuda Y,Wakai T,Kubota M,Osawa M,Fujimaki S,Sanpei A,Takamura M,Yamagiwa S,Aoyagi Y

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Arterial vasodilatation, which is a major factor in the pathogenesis of the hyperkinetic circulatory state and portal hypertension in cirrhosis, is due to arterial nitric oxide (NO) overproduction secondary to endothelial NO synthase (eNOS) and inducible NOS (iNOS) upregulation. However, in cirrhosis, the re...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Malyshev E,Tazi KA,Moreau R,Lebrec D

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00