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14 Dec 2017

Extragastric Gastrointestinal Manifestations of Helicobacter Pylori: Friend or Foe?

Since it was first identified in 1982, Helicobacter pylori has continued to draw attention far beyond its role in peptic ulcer disease and is now…
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14 Dec 2017

Five-Year Italian Registry of Diverticulosis and Diverticular Disease (Remad): A Low Progression Rate of Disease During the First Year of Follow-Up

Traditionally, the lifetime risk of developing diverticulitis, the most common clinical complication in diverticular disease, is cited as 10–25%; this…
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14 Dec 2017

New Insights in Liver and Pancreatic Stellate Cells: The Roles of Toll-Like Receptor 5

Hepatic stellate cells are responsible for liver tissue’s ability to store vitamin A and 80% of whole-body retinol as cytosolic lipid droplets of…
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14 Dec 2017

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Pancreas Disease, Pancreatic Cancer, and Impact of Endoscopic Ultrasound Examination on Screening and Surveillance

Fat accumulation in the pancreas, defined as fatty pancreas, is usually an incidental finding during transabdominal ultrasound examination.
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14 Dec 2017

Atrophic Body Gastritis: Clinical Presentation, Diagnosis, and Outcome

Atrophic body gastritis is a chronic disorder characterised by atrophy of the oxyntic glands leading to reduced gastric acid and intrinsic factor secretion.
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14 Dec 2017

Assessment of Exhaled Breath Condensate for Non-Invasive Diagnosis of Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease in Correlation with Mii-Ph and Peptest

Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) is widely defined as a condition that develops when the refluxed material of the stomach content causes…
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14 Dec 2017

Are We Ready for Biosimilars in Gastroenterology?

Biologics are large complex molecules that are produced in living systems. They have revolutionised the treatment of patients suffering from various…
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14 Dec 2017

Performance of a Diagnostic Algorithm for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders

Functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGID), such as irritable bowel syndrome and functional dyspepsia, are poorly managed in many healthcare settings.
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14 Dec 2017

Paediatric Helicobacter Pylori Infection in Taiwan: Current Status and Perspectives

Helicobacter pylori infection is the most prevalent chronic bacterial infection in the world. The prevalence of H. pylori infection ranges from…
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14 Dec 2017

Epidemiology of Alcoholic Liver Disease and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. How to Differentiate Between Them and Their Implications for Cardiovascular Risk

Fatty liver disease encompasses a spectrum of diseases, including alcoholic liver disease (ALD) and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), one type…
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