Prevalence of enteric pathogens among community based asymptomatic individuals.

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

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:In the condition of high prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), a new diagnostic algorithm to efficiently identify NAFLD patients with significant fibrosis is urgently required. We evaluated the predictive ability of the fibrosis-4 index (FIB-4 index) for significant liver fibrosis ...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Tomeno W,Imajo K,Kuwada Y,Ogawa Y,Kikuchi M,Honda Y,Kato T,Kessoku T,Kirikoshi H,Yoneda M,Kitahora T,Saito S,Ozawa Y,Nakajima A

更新日期：2019-08-01 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:Oral mucosal pathologies are frequent in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Since host-microbiome interactions are implicated in the pathogenesis of IBD, in this study the potential for changes affecting the oral microbiome was evaluated using two complementary mouse models of colitis: either chemical...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Rautava J,Pinnell LJ,Vong L,Akseer N,Assa A,Sherman PM

更新日期：2015-03-01 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：:T regulatory cells (Tregs) play an important role in the regulation of autoimmunity, autoinflammation, allergic diseases, infection, and the tumor environment. Different subsets are characterized that use a number of regulatory mechanisms. Tregs can influence the progression of inflammatory bowel disease and the devel...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： van Herk EH,Te Velde AA

更新日期：2016-08-01 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:To study the histological changes caused by transfection of the hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) gene using electroporation (EP) in a non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) cirrhotic liver model. METHODS:NASH cirrhotic livers were prepared by administering a choline-deficient diet to 5-week-old male Wis...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Kiyama S,Yamada T,Iwata H,Sekino T,Matsuo H,Yoshida N,Miyahara T,Umeda Y,Matsuno Y,Kimura M,Matsumoto K,Nakamura T,Takemura H

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:We compared the epidemiology and clinical features of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) cases diagnosed between 1975 and 2002. METHODS:Retrospective and prospective analysis was performed of HCC cases diagnosed at The Alfred during the time periods 1975-1983 and 1995-2002. Demographic, epidemiological, clinical and l...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Roberts SK,Kemp W

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The polymerase chain reaction (PCR) was used to examine expression of interferon-alpha (IFN A) genes in general and the expression of messenger RNA (mRNA) encoding the subtypes IFN-alpha-2 and IFN-alpha-4 in blood and liver biopsy samples from patients with chronic hepatitis C or hepatitis non-A, non-B (HC/HNANB) infe...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Brandt ER,Devenish RJ,Hertzog PJ,Dudley FJ,Linnane AW

更新日期：1994-07-01 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：:A 67 year old male with non-resectable hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in both lobes and liver cirrhosis was treated with transcatheter arterial embolization and regional chemotherapy. He was doing well for 18 months. He was readmitted for fever, chest pain and multiple pulmonary metastases. During interleukin-2 therap...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Akimaru K,Miyairi K,Tanaka H,Imai S,Iwase I,Uchiyama K,Shibuya T,Shoji T

更新日期：1993-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Alcoholic hepatitis is a potentially life-threatening complication of alcoholic abuse, typically presenting with symptoms and signs of hepatitis in the presence of an alcohol use disorder. The definitive diagnosis requires liver biopsy, but this is not generally required. The pathogenesis is uncertain, but relevant fa...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Haber PS,Warner R,Seth D,Gorrell MD,McCaughan GW

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Fecal calprotectin (FC) has become a reliable biomarker for intestinal inflammation in inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs). However, a simple and rapid assay to replace conventional ELISA is necessary for wider use in clinical practice. In this study, we investigated the usefulness of a novel method f...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Inoue K,Aomatsu T,Yoden A,Okuhira T,Kaji E,Tamai H

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Hyperphosphatemia has been implicated in the development and treatment of various cancers. However, whether it can be used as a direct prognostic marker of colorectal cancer (CRC) has remained unexplored. Given new insights into the importance of hyperphosphatemia in CRC, we sought to evaluate the as...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Ye Z,Palazzo JP,Lin L,Lai Y,Guiles F,Myers RE,Han J,Xing J,Yang H

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:The aim of the present study was to compare the therapeutic efficacy of three different regimens in childhood chronic hepatitis B (CHB) infection. METHODS:A total of 182 children with CHB infection were prospectively allocated to three random groups. Sixty-two patients in the first group received hi...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Dikici B,Ozgenc F,Kalayci AG,Targan S,Ozkan T,Selimoglu A,Doganci T,Kansu A,Tosun S,Arslan N,Kasirga E,Bosnak M,Haspolat K,Buyukgebiz B,Aydogdu S,Girgin N,Yagci RV

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In order to evaluate the prophylactic impact of sclerotherapy of small varices in patients with cirrhosis and no endoscopic signs suggesting risk of haemorrhage, a randomized clinical trial was performed. METHODS:Seventy-one hospitalized patients met the inclusion criteria of diagnosis of cirrhosis with no ...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Strauss E,Ribeiro MF,Albano A,Honain NZ,Maffei RA Jr,Caly WR

更新日期：1999-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:This study was designed to determine whether non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), with or without metabolic syndrome (MetS), is a risk factor for cancer development. METHODS:We conducted a retrospective longitudinal study at the Center for Preventive Medicine, St. Luke's International Hospital...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Yamamoto K,Ikeya T,Okuyama S,Fukuda K,Kobayashi D

更新日期：2020-11-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Balloon-occluded retrograde transvenous obliteration (B-RTO) is an effective treatment for gastric varices (GVx), as well as hepatic encephalopathy. The aim of this study was to examine the changes of the hepatic vein pressure gradient (HVPG) after B-RTO and determine the relation between the change...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Uehara H,Akahoshi T,Tomikawa M,Kinjo N,Hashimoto N,Nagao Y,Kamori M,Maehara Y

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:The mechanisms of ribavirin as an immune modulator have not been fully revealed, contrary to its clinical benefit in chronic hepatitis C. Recently, host immune defense, especially cytotoxic T lymphocytes and T helper cells, have been considered to be closely related to the pathophysiology of chronic ...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Shiina M,Kobayashi K,Satoh H,Niitsuma H,Ueno Y,Shimosegawa T

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is an increasing burden in digestive cancer in the coming years. With the advancement of endoscopic therapy, new molecular target therapy and minimally invasive ablation therapy, the treatment of digestive cancer will become more complicated. In Asia where gastric cancer and hepatocellular carcinoma are still pr...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Sung J

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Sonic Hedgehog (SHH) is a regulator in tumorigenesis of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). This study aimed to determine whether radiation-induced SHH signaling occurs in HCC and whether SHH inhibitor acts as a radiosensitizer. METHODS:The in vitro effects of combining SHH ligand (recombinant human SHH...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Tsai CL,Hsu FM,Tzen KY,Liu WL,Cheng AL,Cheng JC

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Abdominal wall hernia is a common feature of decompensated liver cirrhosis and frequently causes life-threatening complications or severe pain. However, there have been no data reported on postoperative mortality, hepatic functional deterioration and recurrence rate according to Child-Turcotte-Pugh (...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Park JK,Lee SH,Yoon WJ,Lee JK,Park SC,Park BJ,Jung YJ,Kim BG,Yoon JH,Kim CY,Ha J,Park KJ,Kim YJ

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The prevalence of patients presenting with fatty liver disease (FLD) in China has approximately doubled over the past two decades. At present, FLD, which is typically diagnosed by imaging, is highly prevalent (≈ 27% urban population) in China and is mainly related to obesity and metabolic syndrome (MetS). However, the...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Fan JG

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Forty-six patients with primary biliary cirrhosis from a single centre were studied in a randomized placebo-controlled trial to determine the effectiveness of ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) over a 2 year period. The two groups were well-matched at baseline. For each parameter, by calculating the difference between the me...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Turner IB,Myszor M,Mitchison HC,Bennett MK,Burt AD,James OF

更新日期：1994-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) encompasses a spectrum ranging from simple steatosis to non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, which causes an increased risk of cirrhosis, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular complications. With the worldwide growing incidence of obesity, sedentary lifestyle, and unhealthy dietary pa...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Fan JG,Cao HX

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:A case-control study was conducted in southern Thailand to test the hypothesis that alcohol consumption, smoking, rubber processing and nutritional deficiency were risk factors for oesophageal cancer. Cases (n = 40) were recruited from patients admitted to the University Hospital, where the first interview t...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Chongsuvivatwong V

更新日期：1990-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is a metabolic disorder of the liver that may evolve into fibrosis or cirrhosis. Recent studies have shown reduction of experimental liver fibrosis with the use of angiotensin-converting-enzyme inhibitors or angiotensin-receptor antagonists. The aim of this study w...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Ibañez P,Solis N,Pizarro M,Aguayo G,Duarte I,Miquel JF,Accatino L,Arrese M

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Patients with HIV-hepatitis C virus (HCV) coinfection progress towards liver fibrosis and cirrhosis more rapidly compared with HCV mono-infected individuals. This necessitates an accurate assessment of liver stiffness with transient elastography to guide treatment. METHODS:Searches of PubMed, EMBASE...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Njei B,McCarty TR,Luk J,Ewelukwa O,Ditah I,Lim JK

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Controversy continues as to whether nutcracker esophagus (NE) is a 'real' manometric disease due to its poor correlation with clinical symptoms such as chest pain or dysphagia. While new NE criteria were proposed in a recent study, that study included NE patients both with and without gastroesophagea...

journal_title：Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology

authors： Jung KW,Jung HY,Yoon IJ,Kim DH,Chung JW,Oh HC,Choi KS,Choi KD,Song HJ,Lee GH,Kim JH

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00