Monthly Archives: August 2017

Epidemiology of Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) accounts for about 90% of the 456,000 incident esophageal cancers each year. Regions of high incidence include Eastern to Central Asia, along the Rift Valley in East Africa, and into South Africa. There are man… Continue reading

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Mimicking small intestinal anisakiasis

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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

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Mimicking small intestinal anisakiasis

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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

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Epidemiology of Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) accounts for about 90% of the 456,000 incident esophageal cancers each year. Regions of high incidence include Eastern to Central Asia, along the Rift Valley in East Africa, and into South Africa. There are man… Continue reading

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An unusual cause of severe epigastric pain

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Society Leadership and Diversity: Hail to the Women!

A landmark event occurred in Chicago at Digestive Disease Week (DDW) in May 2017. For the first time in history, all four gastroenterology and hepatology societies in the United States have women presidents: the American Association for the Study of Li… Continue reading

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Society Leadership and Diversity: Hail to the Women!

A landmark event occurred in Chicago at Digestive Disease Week (DDW) in May 2017. For the first time in history, all four gastroenterology and hepatology societies in the United States have women presidents: the American Association for the Study of Li… Continue reading

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A rare complication of infliximab

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