abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To summarize publications on juvenile primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) published over the past 5 years. These studies contribute to the understanding of the clinical features, diagnostic pathways, genetic aspects, treatment and outcome of this condition. RECENT FINDINGS:Sclerosing cholangitis wit...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Mieli-Vergani G,Vergani D

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Food addiction has been implicated as a putative causal factor in chronic overeating, binge eating, and obesity. The concept of food addiction has been controversial historically due to definitional and conceptual difficulties and to a lack of rigorous scientific data. RECENT FINDINGS:Support for the...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Corsica JA,Pelchat ML

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The 2009 review on small intestinal ion transport, in this series, focused on recent advances in duodenal bicarbonate secretion, the importance of scaffolding proteins and the pathophysiology of inflammation-associated diarrhea. The current review focuses on advances in ion-coupled solute transport, t...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Venkatasubramanian J,Ao M,Rao MC

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:It is now over 8 years since small bowel capsule endoscopy (SBCE) was first introduced to the gastrointestinal community. The original capsule (Given Imaging, YoKneam, Israel) - a disposable 26 x 11 mm video capsule containing its own optical dome, light source, batteries, transmitter and antenna - is...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Eliakim R

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Radiologic imaging of the large intestine continues to evolve and expand the potential for noninvasive diagnosis. The aim of this review is to provide an update on current and emerging clinical capabilities for a variety of radiologic diagnostic imaging tools for evaluating the colon and rectum. RECE...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Pickhardt PJ

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review summarizes the last year's literature regarding the regulation and measurement of gastric exocrine and endocrine secretion. RECENT FINDINGS:Parietal cells, distributed along much of the length of the oxyntic glands, with highest density in the neck and base, secrete HCl as well as transfo...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Schubert ML

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The gastroduodenum has multiple means by which it resists injury from intrinsic and extrinsic factors, including gastric acid, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and Helicobacter pylori. We review recent insights into the mechanisms by which the gastroduodenum resists injury and discuss factors con...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Nayeb-Hashemi H,Kaunitz JD

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:We critically analyze existing endoscopy-based interventions for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The focus is on the effectiveness of available procedures and to delineate goals for future research. RECENT FINDINGS:Recent evaluations of the EndoCinch system reveal poor long-term results and n...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Jafri SM,Arora G,Triadafilopoulos G

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:One of the significant limitations to the investigation of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in humans is the impossibility of studying this condition from the beginning of the disease process to understand the individual contribution of the various microbiological and immunological components to its p...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Wu H,Shen B

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review will summarize the most significant work that contributed to the understanding of liver fibrosis progression and resolution, which in turn has yielded new areas of therapeutic targeting. RECENT FINDINGS:Liver fibrosis is the result of an imbalance between production and dissolution of ext...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Jiao J,Friedman SL,Aloman C

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Intestinal iron absorption is an essential physiological process that is regulated by the liver-derived peptide hepcidin. This review will describe recent advances in hepcidin biology and enterocyte iron transport. RECENT FINDINGS:Hepcidin acts as a repressor of iron absorption and its expression in ...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Anderson GJ,Frazer DM,McLaren GD

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) still remains universally problematic worldwide. The primary focus of this review is to critique articles published over the past 18 months that describe strategies for the diagnosis and management of this prevalent condition. RECENT FINDINGS:The medical community continu...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Clark SF

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To critically appraise evidence on probiotic use for prevention and treatment of diarrhea in children and adults. RECENT FINDINGS:Several randomized controlled trials and meta-analyses suggested that probiotics are effective in primary and secondary prevention of gastroenteritis and its treatment. Se...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Guarino A,Lo Vecchio A,Canani RB

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Over the past 15 years, great strides have been made in the nonsurgical management of malignant large bowel obstruction. Progress continues, particularly in the area of self-expanding metal stents. The purpose of this review is to assess the available endoscopic techniques for colonic decompression an...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Dekovich AA

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Research in celiac disease is unraveling new findings at a high rate, and major advances seem to occur in all areas such as genetics, environmental factor, pathophysiology, and even prospective therapeutic implications. RECENT FINDINGS:New insight is being gained into the interplay between genetic an...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Guandalini S,Setty M

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Autoimmune pancreatitis (AIP) is an increasingly recognized clinical condition. Our objective is to provide a concise review of the advances in the past year in our understanding of AIP. RECENT FINDINGS:In a hospital survey from Japan, the prevalence of AIP was estimated at 0.82 per 100,000 individua...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Pannala R,Chari ST

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Intestinal fibrosis is a potentially serious complication of inflammatory bowel disease and its pathophysiology is still unclear. This review will discuss recent developments relating to sources of fibroblasts in intestinal inflammation, mediators that modulate fibroblast activation and function, as w...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Rieder F,Fiocchi C

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review summarizes recent progress on endoscopic diagnosis and treatment of esophageal high-grade intraepithelial neoplasia and early adenocarcinoma and critically analyzes the literature in the context of preexisting scientific data. RECENT FINDINGS:Narrow band imaging and computed virtual chrom...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Seewald S,Ang TL,Groth S,Zhong Y,Bertschinger P,Altorfer J,Thonke F,Soehendra N

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The purpose of this review is to summarize recent advances in defining the clinical features, pathophysiology, natural history, and treatment of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. RECENT FINDINGS:Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease is present in approximately 30% of the US population. A histologic gradin...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Greenfield V,Cheung O,Sanyal AJ

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Immunoglobulin G4-associated cholangitis is a recently identified clinical entity characterized by infiltration of immunoglobulin G4 -bearing plasma cells in bile ducts and other affected tissues. This review is focused mainly on the most recent studies published during the last 2 years that have incr...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Björnsson E

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Advances in our understanding of lymphoid tissue development has led to an appreciation of the variety of these structures in the intestinal mucosa. This knowledge has translated into more critical analysis of the function of mucosal lymphoid tissues and may lead to manipulation of development of thes...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Newberry RD

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:This review will assess recent clinical and mechanistic data examining glutamine's ability to reduce morbidity and mortality in critical illness. RECENT FINDINGS:Updated metaanalysis data reveal a significant benefit of glutamine supplementation on mortality, length of stay, and infectious morbidity ...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Wischmeyer PE

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:There have been considerable advances in our understanding of the molecular pathogenesis of enteropathogenic Escherichia coli and enterohemorrhagic E. coli infection. Given the difficulty of infecting laboratory mice with these diarrhea-causing pathogens, a growing number of studies have found the mur...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Borenshtein D,McBee ME,Schauer DB

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Morbid obesity is an epidemic in the United States and parts of Europe, with severe health consequences. As the number of patients undergoing bariatric surgery has increased dramatically, it is crucial for the gastroenterologist caring for these patients to have a better understanding of the procedure...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Lee CW,Kelly JJ,Wassef WY

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To outline the recommended course of action when a subepithelial lesion is encountered during upper endoscopy. It will focus on the endoscopic and endosonographic features common to gastrointestinal stromal tumors, and the optimal tests performed to confirm the diagnosis of a gastrointestinal stromal ...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Rodriguez SA,Faigel DO

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:According to the current paradigm, ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease occur in genetically predisposed individuals because of dysregulated immune responses against intraluminal bacterial antigens. Data have recently accumulated supporting alternative hypotheses for the pathogenesis of inflammatory...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Bamias G,Cominelli F

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The most relevant studies concerning the diagnosis of esophageal varices, primary and secondary prophylaxis and treatment of variceal bleeding published in the last year are reported. RECENT FINDINGS:The specific areas reviewed are those that refer to studies on the noninvasive or minimally invasive ...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： de Franchis R,Dell'Era A

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The aim of this article is to review studies that improve the diagnosis and treatment of autoimmune hepatitis and suggest new drug and molecular interventions. RECENT FINDINGS:Elderly patients have an indolent but aggressive disease that responds well to corticosteroid therapy. Variant syndromes are ...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Czaja AJ

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography is reserved primarily for therapeutic reasons. Recent literature continues to support therapeutic uses of the technique. This review addresses the literature in the field of biliary endoscopy for the year 2006 and is intended to assist gastroenterologists...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Wamsteker EJ

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The aim of this article is to review recently published studies presenting novel and relevant information on small intestinal motility. RECENT FINDINGS:The reviewed studies covered a variety of topics with several themes emerging. The presentation and causes of chronic intestinal dysmotility continue...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Bratten JR,Jones MP

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and its subset nonalcoholic steatohepatitis represent the liver manifestations of insulin resistance. This review briefly summarizes advances in our understanding of the pathogenesis of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and its prevalence, natural history and treatment....

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Neuschwander-Tetri BA

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Recently, a new class of intracellular pattern recognition receptors belonging to the family of nucleotide binding and oligomerization domain (NOD)-like receptors that includes NOD1, NOD2 and IPAF has been described. These proteins are involved in recognizing bacterial components or their degradation ...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Rescigno M,Nieuwenhuis EE

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Complex physiological mechanisms have evolved to control food intake in mammals, which in health ensure the relative stability of body weight in adults. Central brain centres, gut-derived peptides and adipose-derived signals result in an integrative response to defend against starvation. Enteroendocri...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Baynes KC,Dhillo WS,Bloom SR

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Recent investigations into the regulation of pancreatic acinar cell function have led to a more detailed understanding of the mechanisms regulating digestive enzyme synthesis and secretion. This review identifies and puts into context those articles which further our understanding in this area. RECEN...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Williams JA

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To examine recent advances in the techniques and technologies of endoscopic resection of early gastric cancer. RECENT FINDINGS:Endoscopic mucosal resection of early gastric cancer with no risk of lymph node metastasis has been a standard technique in Japan and is increasingly becoming accepted and re...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Gotoda T

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:In both Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, the tissue damage results from an inappropriate or exaggerated immune response to antigens of the gut microflora. This review summarizes current knowledge regarding the role of immune-inflammatory mediators in the pathogenesis of inflammatory bowel disea...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Monteleone G,Fina D,Caruso R,Pallone F

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The aim of this article is to highlight literature published during the last year in the context of previous knowledge. RECENT FINDINGS:A number of novel techniques - high-resolution manometry, esophageal electrical impedance and intra-luminal ultrasound imaging - have improved our understanding of e...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Dogan I,Mittal RK

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:Significant advances in the pathophysiology, diagnosis and management of the complications of portal hypertension that have occurred in the last year are reported. RECENT FINDINGS:The specific areas reviewed are those that refer to experimental studies aimed at modifying the factors that lead to port...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Garcia-Tsao G

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:The molecular biology revolution has led to a significant improvement in our understanding of biological and physiological processes. Such expansion of knowledge has also covered the field of intestinal absorption of water-soluble vitamins and is the subject of this review. RECENT FINDINGS:Impressive...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Said HM,Mohammed ZM

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE OF REVIEW:To consider observations suggesting that the bacterial protein flagellin, the primary structural component of flagella, plays a major role in mediating gut inflammation associated with infection by enteric pathogens and in inflammatory bowel disease. RECENT FINDINGS:Biochemical dissection of an in-vi...

journal_title：Current opinion in gastroenterology

authors： Gewirtz AT

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00