Daily Archives: February 4, 2018

High fever after radiofrequency ablation of hepatocellular carcinoma

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American Gastroenterological Association Institute Guideline on Initial Management of Acute Pancreatitis

This document presents the official recommendations of the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) on the initial management of acute pancreatitis (AP). The guideline was developed by the AGA’s Clinical Practice Guideline Committee and approve… Continue reading

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HIF1-alpha Regulates Acinar Cell Function and Response to Injury in Mouse Pancreas

We investigated whether intra-pancreatic coagulation, with deposition of the fibrinogen-γ dimer (Fib-γD) and hypoxia, affect the severity of acute pancreatitis (AP) in mice. Pancreata of mice with AP induced by administration of cerulein or by L-argi… Continue reading

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7-year-old with Alport Syndrome and Vomiting

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An Emerging Cause for Liver Abscesses with Poor Prognosis

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Diffuse Small Bowel Thickening

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Nanoliposome C6-Ceramide Increases the Anti-tumor Immune Response and Slows Growth of Liver Tumors in Mice

Ceramide, a sphingolipid metabolite, affects T-cell signaling, induces apoptosis of cancer cells, and slows tumor growth in mice. However, it has not been used as a chemotherapeutic agent because of its cell impermeability and precipitation in aqueous … Continue reading

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Capsule Endoscopy for Refractory Iron Deficiency Anemia in Crohn’s Disease: Captivating Pathology, Hybrid Therapy

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Don’t mess with the pancreas (wherever it may be): Acute pancreatic rest”itis” presenting as submucosal mass with gastric outlet obstruction

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Microbiota-derived Metabolic Factors Reduce Campylobacteriosis in Mice

Campylobacter jejuni, a prevalent food-borne bacterial pathogen, exploits the host innate response to induce colitis. Little is known about the roles of microbiota in C jejuni-induced intestinal inflammation. We investigated interactions between microb… Continue reading

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