The cryptic plasmid is more important for Chlamydia muridarum to colonize the mouse gastrointestinal tract than to infect the genital tract. [PDF]
Chlamydia has been detected in the gastrointestinal tracts of both animals and humans. However, the mechanism by which Chlamydia colonizes the gut remains unclear.
Lili Shao +6 more
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Social networks in relation to self-reported symptomatic infections in individuals aged 40-75 - the Maastricht study. [PDF]
Most infections are spread through social networks (detrimental effect). However, social networks may also lower infection acquisition (beneficial effect).
Brinkhues, Stephanie +9 more
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Duodenal carcinoid tumour – a case report [PDF]
Duodenal carcinoids are rare tumours of the small intestine with heterogenous clinical and pathological characteristics. The long-term prognosis is very good if discovered in the early stages.
Alexescu, Teodora Gabriela +7 more
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Magnetic resonance imaging biomarkers of gastrointestinal motor function and fluid distribution [PDF]
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a well established technique that has revolutionized diagnostic radiology. Until recently, the impact that MRI has had in the assessment of gastrointestinal motor function and bowel fluid distribution in health and in ...
Gowland, Penny A. +5 more
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Adhesive Properties and Sensitivity to Antifungal Drugs of Candida Albicans, Which Are Released From Patients of Gastroenterological Profile with Candidiasis of the Mucosa of the Upper Part of the Digestive Tract [PDF]
Candida albicans were released from 146 loci from 89 patients in order to perform the investigation. The fourth stage of contamination by Candida albicans in the scrape from the tongue and candidiasis of the esophagus or /and the stomach during ...
Kushnirenko, I. (Inessa)
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An evaluation of 605 endoscopic examination in a rural setting, Lacor Hospital in Northern Uganda [PDF]
Introduction: The aim of this study was to evaluate the profile of esophagogastroduodenal (EGDS) diseases diagnosed by upper endoscopy in a rural area of Uganda in a retro-protective study of 605 patients.
Alema NO +3 more
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Over-the-scope clips in the treatment of gastrointestinal tract iatrogenic perforation: a multicenter retrospective study and a classification of gastrointestinal tract perforations [PDF]
AIM: To determine the outcome of the management of iatrogenic gastrointestinal tract perforations treated by over-the-scope clip (OTSC) placement. METHODS: We retrospectively enrolled 20 patients (13 female and 7 male; mean age: 70.6 ± 9.8 years) in ...
Antonucci, Enrico +12 more
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Gastric cancer (GC) is one of the most lethal malignancies due to high metastatic rate, making the identification of new therapeutic targets critical for developing effective anti-GC treatments.
Can Hu +15 more
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Endoscopic and clinical evaluation of treatment and prognosis of Cronkhite-Canada syndrome: a Japanese nationwide survey. [PDF]
BackgroundFirst reported in 1955, Cronkhite-Canada syndrome (CCS), a rare syndrome characterized by ectodermal abnormalities and inflammatory changes of the gastrointestinal tract mucosa, has been associated with a poor prognosis and life-threatening ...
Hibi, Toshifumi +8 more
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Gastric cancer (GC) is one of the most lethal human malignancies worldwide. Serine metabolism is essential for meeting biosynthetic demands and regulating the redox state of GC cells.
Jing Zhao +10 more
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