Digestive Diseases and Sciences

REVIEW: The Use of Botulinum Toxin for the Treatment of Gastrointestinal Motility Disorders
pp. 165-175(11)
Authors: Friedenberg F.; Gollamudi S.; Parkman H.P.

Gastric Dysrhythmias and Transient Sleep Impairment in Healthy Subjects
pp. 176-179(4)
Authors: Chen C-L.; Lin H.H.

Functional Mechanism Underlying COX-2 Expression Following Administration of Indomethacin in Rat Stomachs: Importance of Gastric Hypermotility
pp. 180-187(8)
Authors: Takeuchi K.; Tanaka A.; Hayashi Y.; Kubo Y.

Correlation of Gastric Liquid Emptying with Various Thresholds of Sensation in Healthy Controls and Patients with Functional Dyspepsia
pp. 188-195(8)
Authors: Hou X-H.; Li Q.; Zhu L.; Xie X.; Chen J.D.Z.

A Nitrergic Secretomotor Neurotransmitter in the Chloride Secretory Response to Serotonin
pp. 196-201(6)
Authors: King B.N.; Stoner M.C.; Haque S.M.; Kellum J.M.

Rebamipide Activates Genes Encoding Angiogenic Growth Factors and Cox2 and Stimulates Angiogenesis: A Key to Its Ulcer Healing Action?
pp. 202-209(8)
Authors: Tarnawski A.S.; Chai J.; Pai R.; Chiou S.-K.

Adaptive Cytoprotection Induced by Pretreatment with Ethanol Protects Against Gastric Cell Damage by NSAIDs
pp. 210-217(8)
Authors: Tanaka K-I.; Nishimoto K.; Tomisato W.; Tsutsumi S.; Hoshino T.; Tsuchiya T.; Mizushima T.

Analysis of Promoter Region of X-Linked pgk-1 Gene Polymorphisms: Evidence for Polyclonality of Adult Mouse Gastric Glands
pp. 218-223(6)
Authors: Nomura S.; Kaminishi M.; Takagi N.; Esumi H.

CASE REPORT: Laparoscopic Radiofrequency Ablation of Solitary Hepatic Gastrinoma Metastases
pp. 224-227(4)
Author: Frezza E.E.

Esophageal Bacteria and Barrett's Esophagus: A Preliminary Report
pp. 228-236(9)
Authors: Osias G.L.; Bromer M.Q.; Thomas R.M.; Friedel D.; Miller L.S.; Suh B.; Lorber B.; Parkman H.P.; Fisher R.S.

Ethnic Differences in the Prevalence of Endoscopic Esophagitis and Barrett's Esophagus: The Long and Short of It All
pp. 237-242(6)
Authors: Rajendra S.; Kutty K.; Karim N.

Relationship Between Hiatal Hernia and Inguinal Hernia
pp. 243-247(5)
Authors: De Luca L.; Di Giorgio P.; Signoriello G.; Sorrentino E.; Rivellini G.; Amore E.D.; De Luca B.; Murray J.A.

Esophageal Function and Sjögren's Syndrome
pp. 248-253(6)
Authors: Volter F.; Fain O.; Mathieu E.; Thomas M.

A Comparison Study of Gastric Cancer Risk in Patients with Duodenal and Gastric Ulcer: Roles of Gastric Mucosal Histology and p53 Codon 72 Polymorphism
pp. 254-259(6)
Authors: Zhang Z-W.; Newcomb P.; Hollowood A.; Moganaden; Gupta J.; Feakins R.; Storey A.; Farthing M.J.; Alderson D.; Holly J.

CASE REPORT: Early Gastric Cancer Development in a Familial Adenomatous Polyposis Patient
pp. 260-265(6)
Authors: Shimoyama S.; Aoki F.; Kawahara M.; Yahagi N.; Motoi T.; Kuramoto S.; Kaminishi M.

Do Cholecystokinin Antagonists Increase Cytosolic Calcium in Pancreatic Acinar Cells and Thereby Promote Pancreatitis?
pp. 266-269(4)
Author: Niederau C.

CASE REPORT: Successful Balloon-Occluded Retrograde Transvenous Obliteration for Ruptured Gastric Fundal Varices in a Patient with Child–Pugh C Cirrhosis: Case Report and Literature Review
pp. 270-274(5)
Authors: Komorizono Y.; Sako K.; Kajiya Y.; Kamimura K.; Tooru N.; Nishimata H.; Shigeta K.; Fujisaki K.

High Ascitic Fluid Leptin Levels in Patients with Decompensated Liver Cirrhosis and Sterile Ascites: Relationship with TNF- Levels
pp. 275-280(6)
Authors: Giannini E.; Romagnoli P.; Tenconi G.L.; Botta F.; Malfatti F.; Chiarbonello B.; Mamone M.; Barreca T.; Testa R.

Effect of Acute Self-Limited Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Superinfection on Hepatitis B Virus (HBV)-Related Cirrhosis. Virological Features of HBV–HCV Dual Infection
pp. 281-288(8)
Authors: Akuta N.; Suzuki F.; Kobayashi M.; Tsubota A.; Suzuki Y.; Hosaka T.; Someya T.; Saitoh S.; Arase Y.; Ikeda K.; Kumada H.

Natural Interferon Treatment and Interferon Receptor 2 Levels in Acute Hepatitis C
pp. 289-294(6)
Authors: Ohata K.; Yano K.; Yatsuhashi H.; Daikoku M.; Koga M.; Eguchi K.; Yano M.

Influence of Age, Sex, and Degree of Liver Fibrosis on the Association Between Serum Alanine Aminotransferase Levels and Liver Inflammation in Patients with Chronic Hepatitis C
pp. 295-299(5)
Authors: Toyoda H.; Kumada T.; Kiriyama S.; Sone Y.; Tanikawa M.; Hisanaga Y.; Hayashi K.; Honda T.; Kuzuya T.

CASE REPORT: Adefovir Dipivoxil as a Treatment for Hepatic Failure Caused by Lamivudine-Resistant HBV Strains
pp. 300-303(4)
Authors: Kuwahara R.; Kumashiro R.; Inoue H.; Tanabe R.; Tanaka E.; Hino T.; Ide T.; Koga Y.; Sata M.

CASE REPORT: Amebic Liver Abscess, Mirizzi Syndrome, and Acute Hepatic Failure
pp. 304-307(4)
Authors: Severi C.; Zippi M.; Baccini F.; Gentile G.; Bezzi M.; Fiocca F.; Caprilli R.

CASE REPORT: Omental Mass Secondary to Metastatic Breast Cancer
pp. 308-311(4)
Authors: Elakkary E.; Dwivedi A.; Prakash S.

Rectal Hypersensitivity Reduced by Acupoint TENS in Patients with Diarrhea-Predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Pilot Study
pp. 312-319(8)
Authors: Xiao W-B.; Liu Y-L.

Modulation of the Effect of Dextran Sulfate Sodium-Induced Acute Colitis by the Administration of Different Probiotic Strains of Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium
pp. 320-327(8)
Authors: Osman N.; Adawi D.; Ahrne S.; Jeppsson B.; Molin G.

Effect of Anti-TNF Therapy and Vitamin D Derivatives on the Proliferation of Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells in Crohn's Disease
pp. 328-335(8)
Authors: Stio M.; Treves C.; Martinesi M.; d'Albasio G.; Bagnoli S.; Bonanomi A.G.

CASE REPORT: Prolonged Remission of Severe Crohn's Disease After Fever and Leukopenia Caused by 6-Mercaptopurine
pp. 336-338(3)
Authors: Lobel E.Z.; Korelitz B.I.; Vakher K.; Panagopoulos G.

The Chronic Colitis Developed by HLA-B27 Transgenic Rats Is Associated with Altered In Vivo Mucin Synthesis
pp. 339-346(8)
Authors: Faure M.; Moënnoz D.; Mettraux C.; Montigon F.; Schiffrin E.J.; Obled C.; Breuillé D.; Boza J.

CASE REPORT: Primary Epiploic Appendagitis: An Underappreciated Diagnosis. A Case Series and Review of the Literature
pp. 347-350(4)
Authors: Sangha S.; Soto J.A.; Becker J.M.; Farraye F.A.

LETTER: Invagination of the Appendix: Diagnostic Laparoscopy?
pp. 351-352(2)
Authors: Vogelaar F.J.; Molenaar I.Q.; Adhin S.; Steenvoorde P.