Monthly Archives: August 2017
Right Upper Quadrant pain in a 47-years-old female
Right Upper Quadrant pain in a 47-years-old female
A Large Retroperitoneal Mass in an Asymptomatic 22-year-old Man
Increased Tryptophan Metabolism is Associated With Activity of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
Administration of tryptophan, and some of its metabolites, reduces the severity of colitis in mice, whereas removing tryptophan from the diet increases susceptibility to colitis. Transfer of the intestinal microbiome can increase susceptibility of mice… Continue reading
Increased Tryptophan Metabolism is Associated With Activity of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
Administration of tryptophan, and some of its metabolites, reduces the severity of colitis in mice, whereas removing tryptophan from the diet increases susceptibility to colitis. Transfer of the intestinal microbiome can increase susceptibility of mice… Continue reading
Correction
Bureau C, Thabut D, Oberti F, et al. Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunts with covered stents increase transplant-free survival of patients with cirrhosis and recurrent ascites. Gastroenterology 2017;152:157–163. Continue reading
Correction
Bureau C, Thabut D, Oberti F, et al. Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunts with covered stents increase transplant-free survival of patients with cirrhosis and recurrent ascites. Gastroenterology 2017;152:157–163. Continue reading
An unusual cause of severe epigastric pain
Gavage of Fecal Samples From Patients with Colorectal Cancer Promotes Intestinal Carcinogenesis in Germ-free and Conventional Mice
Altered gut microbiota is implicated in development of colorectal cancer (CRC). Some intestinal bacteria have been reported to potentiate intestinal carcinogenesis by producing genotoxins, altering the immune response and intestinal micro-environment, … Continue reading
Activation of NF-κB by Tumor Necrosis Factor in Intestinal Epithelial Cells and Mouse Intestinal Epithelia Reduces Expression of the Chloride Transporter SLC26A3
Diarrhea associated with inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) has been associated with increased levels of inflammatory cytokines, including tumor necrosis factor (TNF). The intestinal mucosa of patients with IBD has reduced expression of solute carrier f… Continue reading