Daily Archives: February 4, 2018
High fever after radiofrequency ablation of hepatocellular carcinoma
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
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
7-year-old with Alport Syndrome and Vomiting
An Emerging Cause for Liver Abscesses with Poor Prognosis
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
Capsule Endoscopy for Refractory Iron Deficiency Anemia in Crohn’s Disease: Captivating Pathology, Hybrid Therapy
Don’t mess with the pancreas (wherever it may be): Acute pancreatic rest”itis” presenting as submucosal mass with gastric outlet obstruction
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