background: chronic inflammation and dys-regulation of the immune system mechanisms are now well established as primary triggers of gastric cancer and peptic ulcer disease. galectin-9 (gal-9) is a member of the galectin family and known as an inducer of cell aggregation, adhesion and apoptosis. gal-9 interaction with its main ligand t-cell immunoglobulin and mucin domain protein-3 (tim-3) leads...

BACKGROUND The use of proton pump inhibitors for the treatment of functional dyspepsia is controversial and the role of Helicobacter pylori infection in functional dyspepsia is uncertain. AIM To evaluate the efficacy of different doses of lansoprazole for the treatment of functional dyspepsia in Chinese patients. METHOD Patients with a clinical diagnosis of functional dyspepsia according to...

Background: The use of proton pump inhibitors for the treatment of functional dyspepsia is controversial and the role of Helicobacter pylori infection in functional dyspepsia is uncertain. Aim: To evaluate the efficacy of different doses of lansoprazole for the treatment of functional dyspepsia in Chinese patients. Method: Patients with a clinical diagnosis of functional dyspepsia according to ...

background: non-ulcer dyspepsia (nud) is one of the common gastrointestinal disorders considered as a psychosomatic disorder. the effectiveness of psychological intervention in improving symptoms of this disease remains unclear. the objective of this study was to assess the effects of add-on stress management training on symptoms of nud. materials andmethods: in a randomized clinical trial, 28 ...

AIM to obtain the proportion of dyspepsia symptom in non-ulcerative dyspepsia patient after eradication treatment of H. pylori, and recent status of H. pylori after eradication therapy. METHODS cross-sectional study in patients with history symptoms of dyspepsia in non ulcer dyspepsia with positive H. pylori and had been administered eradication treatment of H. pylori for 1 week in 2002-2007 ...

Peptic ulcer disease is a serious disorder aVecting many people and carrying substantial morbidity and even mortality as a result of bleeding or perforation. 2 The discovery of Helicobacter pylori as its main aetiological factor is a major breakthrough in gastroenterology. We can cure patients that before were suVering from a chronic recurrent ailment. After curing the infection, H pylori assoc...

Peptic ulcer disease is a serious disorder aVecting many people and carrying substantial morbidity and even mortality as a result of bleeding or perforation. 2 The discovery of Helicobacter pylori as its main aetiological factor is a major breakthrough in gastroenterology. We can cure patients that before were suVering from a chronic recurrent ailment. After curing the infection, H pylori assoc...

AIM To investigate the structure of dyspeptic symptoms and determine the association between dyspeptic symptoms and endoscopic findings in patients referred for upper gastrointestinal endoscopy by family physicians in a country with a high prevalence of Helicobacter pylori infection. METHODS Consecutive outpatients (n=172; median 36 years, range 18-75; 85 male; 87 female) were referred to upp...

introduction: ramadan is the ninth month of muslim's calendar during which muslims fast. ramadan lasts 29-30 days based on the visual sightings of the crescent moon. fasting during ramadan has significant health effects. the present study aimed at reviewing the literature of the impact of ramadan fasting on upper gastrointestinal disorders. results: gastric acid and pepsin secretion increa...