15 research outputs found
Melatonin may have a role in the pathogenesis of functional dyspepsia in males
OBJECTIVE: Pathogenesis of functional dyspepsia (FD) is complex. Melatonin is synthesized in enterochromaffin cells (EC) of the digestive system. It may influence gut function. The aim of this study is to evaluate the serum melatonin levels in FD patients
Infliximab in inflammatory bowel disease: attention to adverse events
OBJECTIVE: To assess the efficacy and adverse effects of infliximab in patients with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis who are resistant to conventional therapy or having fistulising type Crohn's disease
Is there an influence of hepatic steatosis on fibrosis and necroinflammation in young patients with chronic viral hepatitis B?
Objectives: Our aim was to investigate the association of liver fibrosis and necroinflammation with HS in untreated young patients with chronic hepatitis B (CHB)