Issue 5/2014
Content (29 Articles)
Mast Cells in Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Ulcerative Colitis: Function Not Numbers Is What Makes All the Difference
Theoharis C. Theoharides
Portal Hypertensive Enteropathy, Occult Bleeding, and Capsule Endoscopy: Where Do We Go from Here?
Konstantinos J. Dabos, Anastasios Koulaouzidis
Endoscopic Papillary Balloon Dilation Versus Sphincterotomy for Removal of Small Common Bile Duct Stones in Young Patients: Unresolved Issues for an Expanding Technique
Imad Elkhatib, Thomas J. Savides
The Natural and Unnatural History of Pancreatic Fluid Collections Associated with Acute Pancreatitis
Edward L. Bradley III
Identification of Circulating MicroRNAs as Novel Potential Biomarkers for Gastric Cancer Detection: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Xingya Zhu, Mengmeng Lv, Hao Wang, Wenxian Guan
SEDASYS®, Airway, Oxygenation, and Ventilation: Anticipating and Managing the Challenges
Basavana Gouda Goudra, Preet Mohinder Singh, Vinay Chandrasekhara
Two Evils: Gastrocolic Fistula and Heart Failure
Edward Sheen, Robert J. Huang, George Triadafilopoulos
A Case of Jaundice of Obscure Origin
Fahad M. Khan, Joseph Alcorn, Joshua Hanson
Is l-Glutathione More Effective Than l-Glutamine in Preventing Enteric Diabetic Neuropathy?
Catchia Hermes-Uliana, Cynthia Priscilla do Nascimento Bonato Panizzon, Aline Rosa Trevizan, Camila Caviquioli Sehaber, Francielle Veiga Ramalho, Heber Amilcar Martins, Jacqueline Nelisis Zanoni
Cyclooxygenase-2 and Inflammation Mediators Have a Crucial Role in Reflux-Related Esophageal Histological Changes and Barrett’s Esophagus
Antonio Taddei, Valentina Fabbroni, Alessandro Pini, Laura Lucarini, Maria Novella Ringressi, Ornella Fantappiè, Daniele Bani, Luca Messerini, Emanuela Masini, Paolo Bechi
Dysregulation of MicroRNA-34a Expression in Colorectal Cancer Inhibits the Phosphorylation of FAK Via VEGF
Danhua Zhang, Jianping Zhou, Ming Dong
Reverse-Phase Protein Array Analysis to Identify Biomarker Proteins in Human Pancreatic Cancer
Yu-Jing Huang, Marsha L. Frazier, Nianxiang Zhang, Qian Liu, Chongjuan Wei
Epigallocatechin Gallate Does Not Accelerate the Early Phase of Liver Regeneration After Partial Hepatectomy in Rats
Vojtěch Mezera, Otto Kučera, Alena Moravcová, Eva Peterová, Zuzana Červinková
Molecular Evolution of Genetic Susceptibility to Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Saowanee Ngamruengphong, Tushar Patel
BVES Inhibition Triggers Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition in Human Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Ping Han, Yu Fu, Min Luo, Jiayi He, Jingmei Liu, Jiazhi Liao, Dean Tian, Wei Yan
Colonic Mucosal Immune Activity in Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Comparison with Healthy Controls and Patients with Ulcerative Colitis
Ji Yong Ahn, Kyung Hun Lee, Chang Hwan Choi, Ju Wan Kim, Hyun Woong Lee, Jeong Wook Kim, Mi Kyung Kim, Gui Young Kwon, Seungbong Han, Seong-Eun Kim, Sung Min Kim, Sae Kyung Chang
A Diagnostic Approach to Patients with Suspected Lactose Malabsorption
Tsachi Tsadok Perets, Einav Shporn, Shoshana Aizic, Elena Kelner, Sigal Levy, Yifat Bareli, Lea Pakanaev, Yaron Niv, Ram Dickman
Impact of Pre-existing Type-2 Diabetes on Patient Outcomes After Radical Resection for Gastric Cancer: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Zhe-Wei Wei, Jia-Ling Li, Ying Wu, Guang-Kai Xia, Roderich E. Schwarz, Yu-Long He, Chang-Hua Zhang
Vegetarianism as a Protective Factor for Colorectal Adenoma and Advanced Adenoma in Asians
Chang Geun Lee, Suk Jae Hahn, Min Keun Song, Jun Kyu Lee, Jae Hak Kim, Yun Jeong Lim, Moon-Soo Koh, Jin Ho Lee, Hyoun Woo Kang
Portal Hypertensive Enteropathy Diagnosed by Capsule Endoscopy in Cirrhotic Patients: A Nationwide Multicenter Study
Seong Ran Jeon, Jin-Oh Kim, Ji-Beom Kim, Byong Duk Ye, Dong Kyung Chang, Ki-Nam Shim, Dae Young Cheung, Jin Soo Kim, Myung Gyu Choi, Hyun Joo Song, Yun Jeong Lim, Soo Jung Park, Ji Hyun Kim, Jeong Seop Moon, Yoon Tae Jeen
Comparison of Endoscopic Papillary Balloon Dilation and Sphincterotomy in Young Patients with CBD Stones and Gallstones
Yu Ri Seo, Jong Ho Moon, Hyun Jong Choi, Dong Choon Kim, Ji Su Ha, Tae Hoon Lee, Sang-Woo Cha, Young Deok Cho, Sang-Heum Park, Sun-Joo Kim
Improved Post-Transplant Survival in the United States for Patients with Cholangiocarcinoma After 2000
Reena J. Salgia, Amit G. Singal, Sherry Fu, Shawn Pelletier, Jorge A. Marrero
Incidence, Risk Factors and Clinical Course of Pancreatic Fluid Collections in Acute Pancreatitis
Mei Lan Cui, Kook Hyun Kim, Ho Gak Kim, Jimin Han, Hyunsoo Kim, Kwang Bum Cho, Min Kyu Jung, Chang Min Cho, Tae Nyeun Kim
Intraoperative Identification of Bile Duct Perforation Following ERCP Using Indocyanine Green-Fluorescence Imaging
Yoshikuni Kawaguchi, Takeaki Ishizawa, Yuzo Harada, Motoki Nagai, Yukihiro Nomura, Sachio Hata, Kenji Shimura, Norihiro Kokudo, Nobutaka Tanaka
Clarification of Linaclotide Pharmacology Presented in a Recent Clinical Study of Plecanatide
Robert W. Busby, Stephan Ortiz
Epithelial MLCK and Smooth Muscle MLCK May Play Different Roles in the Development of Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Dapeng Chen, Yuan Lin, Yongjian Xiong
Hepatotoxicity of Anti-TNF Agents
Maurizio Bonacini, Marwan Ghabril, Herbert L. Bonkovsky