A Family History Questionnaire Sent to Patients Prior to Colonoscopy Enhances Genetic Counseling For Hereditary Colorectal Cancer
CONCLUSIONScreening for hereditary CRC in a population undergoing outpatient colonoscopy with a FHQ sent by mail resulted in an increase of an available family history and genetic counseling. (Source: Journal of Digestive Diseases)
Source: Journal of Digestive Diseases - March 1, 2017 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Koen Kessels, Joey D. Eisinger, Tom G. Letteboer, G. Johan A. Offerhaus, Peter D. Siersema, Leon M.G. Moons Tags: Original article Source Type: research
Impact of barium enema on acute diverticulitis recurrence: A retrospective cohort study of 349 patients
ConclusionsPatients who undergo barium enema may more likely present a higher Hinchey grade at recurrence than observed in the index presentation. Copyright © 2017 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. (Source: Journal of Digestive Diseases)
Source: Journal of Digestive Diseases - March 1, 2017 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Francisco J. Medina ‐Fernández, Lidia Rodríguez‐Ortiz, Dimas J. Garcilazo‐Arismendi, Elena Navarro‐Rodríguez, Eva M. Torres‐Tordera, César A. Díaz‐López, Javier Briceño Tags: Original article Source Type: research
Serine protease inhibitor Kazal type 1(SPINK1) downregulates E ‐cadherin and induces EMT of hepatoma cells to promote hepatocellular carcinoma metastasis via the MEK/ERK signaling pathway
ConclusionsBased on our results, SPINK1 might be an oncogene that induces EMT via the MEK/ERK pathway and a potential target for HCC therapy. (Source: Journal of Digestive Diseases)
Source: Journal of Digestive Diseases - March 1, 2017 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Ying Hai ‐Yan, Gong Chao‐Jie, Feng Yi, Jing Da‐Dao, Lun‐Gen Lu Tags: Original article Source Type: research
Differential expression of microRNAs related to irritable bowel syndrome in a rabbit model
CONCLUSIONSTwelve miRNAs related to IBS occurrence were differentially expressed in IBS rabbits. Five of these are specific to WHBE IBS rabbits, suggesting that they play a role in increased sensitivity to IBS in this strain. (Source: Journal of Digestive Diseases)
Source: Journal of Digestive Diseases - March 1, 2017 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Qinqin Yang, Xiaoping Xu, Hongshu Zhao, Yueqin Cai, Yongming Pan, Jianqin Xu, Quanxin Ma, Minli Chen Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
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Source: Journal of Digestive Diseases - February 14, 2017 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Issue Information ‐ PI Source Type: research
