Editor-in-Chief: Xiuli Liu, MD, PhD, Professor, University of Florida, USA. More... |
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Low Expression of Transforming Growth Factor β in the Epithelium of Barrett’s EsophagusThe aim of this study was to investigate the expression of transforming growth factor β (TGF-β) in the different stages of Barrett’s esophagus (BE). Paired endoscopic esophageal biopsy samples were obtained from patients with BE prospectively. Subjects were classified into three groups: BE, BE with dysplasia, and adenocarcinoma (AC) arising from BE.
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Clinical and Sociodemographic Aspects of Inflammatory Bowel Disease PatientsIn Brazil, there are few epidemiological studies available about the demographic and clinical aspects of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
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A Lumpy Bumpy LiverA 40-year-old male patient presented with distension of abdomen since last 4 years. The distension was progressive and more in upper abdomen.
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Association of the Nonalcoholic Hepatic Steatosis and Its Degrees With the Values of Liver Enzymes and Homeostasis Model Assessment-Insulin Resistance IndexNonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is among the most common chronic diseases of the modern world with a wide variety of factors including genetic, environmental and metabolic.
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Slower Fibrosis Progression Among Liver Transplant Recipients With Sustained Virological Response After Hepatitis C TreatmentThe natural course of hepatic fibrosis in HCV allograft recipients with sustained virological response (SVR) after anti-HCV therapy remains debatable.
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Isolated Gastric Metastasis of Endometrial Adenocarcinoma: First Case Report and Review of Pertinent Literature
Upper gastrointestinal metastasis of endometrial carcinoma rarely occurs in the absence of locoregional disease and other distant metastases. We describe herein the unique case of an isolated gastric metastasis of a stage I endometrial adenocarcinoma. Because the metastatic tumor was initially misdiagnosed clinically and pathologically as a primary gastric carcinoma, we illustrate the histopathology and review the pertinent literature. Full Text
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Original Article
| Lactic Acid Is an Independent Predictor of Mortality and Improves the Predictive Value of Existing Risk Scores in Patients Presenting With Acute Gastrointestinal Bleeding | Abstract HTML PDF Suppl1 |
| Matthew Berger, Vadim Divilov, Getu Teressa | 1-7 |
| doi: https://doi.org/10.14740/gr1085w |
| The Influence of Hepatitis C Viral Loads on Natural Killer Cell Function | Abstract HTML PDF Suppl1 Suppl2 |
| Mark Collister, Cindy Ellison, Qian Li, Gerald Y. Minuk, Julia D. Rempel, Sam K. Kung | 8-15 |
| doi: https://doi.org/10.14740/gr1081w |
| Sorafenib-Related Adverse Events in Predicting the Early Radiologic Responses of Hepatocellular Carcinoma | Abstract HTML PDF |
| Shou-Wu Lee, Teng-Yu Lee, Sheng-Shun Yang, Chun-Fang Tong, Hong-Zen Yeh, Chi-Sen Chang | 16-20 |
| doi: https://doi.org/10.14740/gr1109 |
| Acute Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding in Patients Treated With Non-Vitamin K Antagonist Oral Anticoagulants Compared With Warfarin in Clinical Practice: Characteristics and Clinical Outcome | Abstract HTML PDF |
| Georgia Diamantopoulou, Christos Konstantakis, George Skroubis, George Theocharis, Vasilios Theopistos, Christos Triantos, Konstantinos Thomopoulos | 21-26 |
| doi: https://doi.org/10.14740/gr1115 |
| Joint Hypermobility Syndrome Affects Response to a Low Fermentable Oligosaccharide, Disaccharide, Monosaccharide and Polyol Diet in Irritable Bowel Syndrome Patients: A Retrospective Study | Abstract HTML PDF Suppl1 |
| Konstantinos C. Fragkos, Katie Keetarut, Anna Cox, Johanna Eady, Anton V. Emmanuel, Natalia Zarate-Lopez | 27-36 |
| doi: https://doi.org/10.14740/gr1133 |
Case Report
| Peri-Ampullary Metastasis From Endometrial Adenocarcinoma: A Rare Etiology of Obstructive Jaundice | Abstract HTML PDF |
| Eimad Ahmmad, Ahmad S. Abdulkarim, Ahmed Dirweesh | 37-39 |
| doi: https://doi.org/10.14740/gr1129 |
| Successful Endoscopic Reduction of an Ileocolonic Intussusception in an Adult With Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome | Abstract HTML PDF |
| Mohd Amer AlSamman, Jason D. Ferreira, Abdelmoniem Moustafa, Jonathan Moveson, Paul Akerman | 40-42 |
| doi: https://doi.org/10.14740/gr1130 |
| Formation of Pancreatoduodenal Fistula in Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasm of the Pancreas Decreased the Frequency of Recurrent Pancreatitis | Abstract HTML PDF |
| Gebran Khneizer, Kavya M. Reddy, Muhammad B. Hammami, Samer Alkaade | 43-47 |
| doi: https://doi.org/10.14740/gr1140 |
| Malignant Peritoneal Mesothelioma Without Asbestos Exposure | Abstract HTML PDF |
| Hafsa Abbas, Julio C Rodriguez, Hassan Tariq, Masooma Niazi, Ahmed Alemam, Suresh Kumar Nayudu | 48-51 |
| doi: https://doi.org/10.14740/gr1141 |