Concordance of bacterial cultures with endotoxin and interleukin-6 in necrotizing enterocolitis.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Wnt-β-catenin signaling is essential for homeostasis of intestinal stem cells in mice and is thought to promote intestinal crypt fission. AIMS:The aim of this study was to investigate Wnt-β-catenin signaling in intestinal crypts of human infants. METHODS:Duodenal biopsies from nine infants (mean, range 0.9...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Dudhwala ZM,Drew PA,Howarth GS,Moore D,Cummins AG

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Our objective was to determine whether there are dominating racial differences in patient preferences for surgery that may explain the disparities in proctocolectomy utilization between African Americans (AA) and whites. We used the time trade-off technique to measure health preferences for undergoing ileal pouch anal...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Nguyen GC,Tuskey A,Bayless TM,LaVeist TA,Brant SR

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We compared the growth rate of locally recurrent hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) with that of primary HCC. After the first treatment by transcatheter arterial chemoembolization (TACE), 60 locally recurrent HCC nodules were reviewed. The tumor volume doubling time (DT) of locally recurrent HCC was significantly shorter ...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Tezuka M,Hayashi K,Kubota K,Sekine S,Okada Y,Ina H,Irie T

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A detailed comparison was made of the bile acid composition in gallstones (brown pigment stones) and paired bile and liver from both affected and unaffected lobes by gallstones, which were taken at operation from 16 patients with hepatolithiasis, with the aim of elucidating whether stone formation is derived from poss...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Shoda J,Tanaka N,He BF,Matsuzaki Y,Osuga T,Miyazaki H

更新日期：1993-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Corticotropin-releasing factor (CRF) peptides exert profound effects on the secretomotor function of the gastrointestinal tract. Nevertheless, despite the presence of CRF peptides and receptors in colonic tissue, their influence on colonic blood flow (CBF) is unknown. AIM:To determine the effect and mechani...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Akiba Y,Kaunitz JD,Million M

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pheripheral edema was observed in five female patients after taking proton pump inhibitors omeprazole, lansoprazole, or pantoprazole for 7-15 days for peptic acid diseases in recommended standard doses. Edema disappeared two to three days after stopping therapy but reappeared in all five patients after being reexposed...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Brunner G,Athmann C,Boldt JH

更新日期：2001-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is widely considered to be the hepatic manifestation of the metabolic syndrome and is closely linked to dyslipidemia, obesity, and insulin resistance. Patients with NAFLD have increased mortality when compared to the general population, primarily related to cardiovascular disea...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Simon TG,Corey KE,Chung RT,Giugliano R

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Trichinella spiralis infection in rodents is a well-known model of intestinal inflammation associated with hypermotility and hypersecretion. Our aim was to use this experimental model to elucidate if iNOS was involved in the development of gastrointestinal hypermotility. Rats infected with Trichinella spiralis were tr...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Torrents D,Prats N,Vergara P

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The gut microbiota is a vast ensemble of microorganisms inhabiting the mammalian gastrointestinal tract that can impact physiologic and pathologic processes. However, our understanding of the underlying mechanism for the dynamic interaction between host and gut microbiota is still in its infancy. The highly evolved ep...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Ye J,Wu W,Li Y,Li L

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with pernicious anemia have an estimated risk of gastric adenocarcinoma that ranges from three- to fivefold greater than that of the general population. It has been reported that NK cells may be involved in immunosurveillance against tumor spread. The natural killer cell activity of peripheral blood mononucle...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Vargas JA,Alvarez-Mon M,Manzano L,Albillos A,Fernández-Corugedo A,Gea-Banacloche JC,Gonzalez FM,Durántez A

更新日期：1995-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Previous studies have found a widely variable prevalence of dysplasia and cancer in colonic strictures in patients with ulcerative colitis. Consequently, therapeutic recommendations are conflicting. To better assess the prevalence, we reviewed the clinical and pathological findings in all 27 patients with ulcerative c...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Lashner BA,Turner BC,Bostwick DG,Frank PH,Hanauer SB

更新日期：1990-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The role of cannabinoids in gastrointestinal diseases is controversial and of great interest, yet their use in patients has not been critically examined. AIM:To determine the prevalence and effects of cannabis abuse on healthcare utilization, as measured by emergency department (ED) visits, in a large, tert...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Gubatan J,Staller K,Barshop K,Kuo B

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Avoidance of gluten is critical for individuals with celiac disease (CD), but there is also concern that "extreme vigilance" to a strict gluten-free diet may increase symptoms such as anxiety and fatigue, and therefore, lower quality of life (QOL). We examined the associations of QOL with energy lev...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Wolf RL,Lebwohl B,Lee AR,Zybert P,Reilly NR,Cadenhead J,Amengual C,Green PHR

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The study investigated the effect of either nocturnal acid suppression by the H2 antagonist nizatidine 300 mg at night or prolonged acid suppression by the proton- pump inhibitor omeprazole 20 mg in the morning, during four weeks, on intragastric pH profile, occurrence of bacterial growth in gastric fluid and biopsies...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Brummer RJ,Stockbrügger RW

更新日期：1996-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of dopamine on human gastric and small intestinal interdigestive motility was investigated in 12 subjects. Intestinal motility was recorded by means of a four-lumen polyvinyl probe with four open tips located 15 cm apart, continuously perfused with distilled water. In each subject during the same study, aft...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Marzio L,Neri M,Di Giammarco AM,Cuccurullo F,Lanfranchi GA

更新日期：1986-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:There is no consensus regarding the benefit of eradicating Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection in patients with functional dyspepsia (FD). We intended to compare the symptom response to H. pylori eradication in FD patients in presence or absence of microscopic duodenitis (MD). METHODS:Patients...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Mirbagheri SS,Mirbagheri SA,Nabavizadeh B,Entezari P,Ostovaneh MR,Hosseini SM,Rakhshani N,Safa H

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Obesity and metabolic syndrome are risk factors for colorectal neoplasia (CRN). However, the association between metabolically healthy obese (MHO) or metabolically unhealthy non-obese (MUNO) status and the risk of CRN remains unclear. AIMS:We aimed to elucidate the association between MHO or MUNO status and...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Kim NH,Jung YS,Park JH,Park DI,Sohn CI

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An experimental model of massive (80%) small bowel resection and antiperistaltic colon interposition in between the remnant jejunum and ileum was created in rhesus monkeys. The gastrointestinal functions were assessed preoperatively and at different periods after the operation. Progressive increase in the transit time...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Sidhu GS,Narasimharao KL,Usha Rani V,Sarkar AK,Mitra SK

更新日期：1985-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The receptor for formylated peptides, formyl peptide receptor 1 (FPR1), potently activates and serves as a chemoattractant receptor for neutrophils. AIM:Given the abundance of neutrophils in the inflamed colon, our aim was to determine if the FPR1 mediates colonic neutrophil migration, using the dextran sod...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Farooq SM,Stadnyk AW

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The relationship between the GOT/GPT ratio in nonviral liver disorders and underlying physical condition and life-style were evaluated. The subjects were 12,808 male railway company workers who underwent an annual health checkup. Nonviral liver disorders were defined as elevated transaminases (GOT > 76 IU/liter or GPT...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Mukai M,Ozasa K,Hayashi K,Kawai K

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several techniques have been developed to diagnose Helicobacter pylori infection and two noninvasive methods are available: carbon 13-urea breath test (UBT) and serology. Measurement of IgG serum antibodies by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) is a reliable and inexpensive method for detection of infection. Th...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Menegatti M,Figura N,Farinelli S,Landi F,Acciardi C,Ricci C,Holton J,Gatta L,Crosatti M,Polacci R,Miglioli M,Vaira D

更新日期：2000-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dysmotility and delayed emptying of the stomach have been reported in patients with chronic renal failure (CRF). The aim of this study was to investigate whether gastric myoelectrical activity was impaired in patients with CRF using electrogastrography. The electrogastrogram (EGG) was recorded in 24 symptomatic patien...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Lin X,Mellow MH,Southmayd L 3rd,Pan J,Chen JD

更新日期：1997-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The prevalence of advanced liver disease and its complications may be on the rise within the Medicare population. The study aim was trend assessment for prevalence, mortality and resource utilization of patients with advanced liver disease. METHODS:A retrospective, cross-sectional design was used to analyze...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Otgonsuren M,Henry L,Hunt S,Venkatesan C,Mishra A,Younossi ZM

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We have reported previously that Candida albicans is involved in the pathogenesis of peptic ulcer perforation; it was shown that C. albicans aggravated the severity of duodenal ulceration and increased the rate of perforation. We considered it incumbent upon us to ascertain whether C. albicans is a virulence...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Nakamura T,Yoshida M,Kitagawa Y,Jin L,Ishikawa H,Kameyama K,Wakabayashi G,Tanabe M,Kawachi S,Shinoda M,Saikawa Y,Wada N,Kubota T,Kumai K,Sano K,Kitajima M

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have studied pepsinogen synthesis and secretion in primary monolayer cultures of canine gastric chief cells. Monolayers were formed after approximately 48 hr. Pepsinogen synthesis was studied by adding 14C-labeled amino acids to the culture medium. Basal secretion of de novo synthesized pepsinogen after 4 hr was 4 ...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Defize J,Hunt RH

更新日期：1988-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic dyspepsia is common in children. However, the association of individual predominant symptoms with gastric emptying and their impact on nutritional status are poorly defined. We therefore studied 31 children (mean age 11 years, 14 boys) with chronic dyspepsia and classified their predominant symptoms (PS) by th...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Papadopoulou A,Vazeou A,Siafakas C,Papadimitriou A,Bartsocas C

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Manometry is considered the gold standard for evaluating sphincter of Oddi dysfunction. It has recently been demonstrated that the ultrasound (US) secretin test proposed a few years ago as a noninvasive test for the study of sphincter of Oddi dysfunction yields a substantial percentage of pathological findings in pati...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Di Francesco V,Brunori MP,Rigo L,Toouli J,Angelini G,Frulloni L,Bovo P,Filippini M,Vaona B,Talamini G,Cavallini G

更新日期：1999-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Tyrosine phosphorylation and dephosphorylation by protein tyrosine kinases and phosphatases (PTPs), respectively, play crucial roles in cellular signal transduction. Protein phosphatase non-receptor type 11 (PTPN11) is a positive signaling PTP that activates RAS and ERK signaling. Also, the PTPN11 binds with...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Kim JS,Shin OR,Kim HK,Cho YS,An CH,Lim KW,Kim SS

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gastroparesis often precludes gastric enteral nutrition (EN) in critically ill patients. Our aim was to determine the feasibility of bedside microendoscopic placement of nasointestinal feeding tubes to facilitate enteral nutrition in critically ill patients with poor gastric emptying. Nine mechanically ventilated pati...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Taylor SJ,Przemioslo R,Manara AR

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The chemokine SDF-1 and its receptor CXCR4 are essential for the proper functioning of multiple organs. In the liver, cholangiocytes and hepatic progenitor cells (HPCs) are the main cells that produce SDF-1, and SDF-1 is thought to be essential for HPC-stimulated liver regeneration. AIMS:In this study, CXCR...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Tsuchiya A,Imai M,Kamimura H,Takamura M,Yamagiwa S,Sugiyama T,Nomoto M,Heike T,Nagasawa T,Nakahata T,Aoyagi Y

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00