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Increased Urinary Excretion of Bilirubin Metabolites in Association with Hyperbilirubinemia After Esophagectomy
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Suppression of interleukin-1β- and tumor necrosis factor-·-induced inflammatory responses by leukocytapheresis therapy in patients with ulcerative colitis
To elucidate the molecular mechanisms involved in the therapeutic effects of leukocytapheresis (LCAP), we investigated the alterations in the cytokine responses of peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) be...
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Interaction between interleukin-17-producing CD4+ T cells and colonic subepithelial myofibroblasts: what are they doing in mucosal inflammation?
Recent studies have shown alterations and activations in the mucosal immune system in patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) as well as in those with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). As one of effectors...
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Chemoradiation Therapy Followed by Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection for Esophageal Cancer
We performed chemoradiation therapy (CRT) followed by an endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) for three patients with esophageal cancer. One patient refused surgery, and two patients were complicated with se...
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Benefits of using a self-expandable metallic stent as a bridge to surgery for right- and left-sided obstructive colorectal cancers
To assess the benefit of placing a self-expandable metallic stent (SEMS) as a bridge to surgery for obstructive colorectal cancer (OCRC) according to the tumor site.
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Open AccessEffects of prolonged direct hemoperfusion using a polymyxin B immobilized fiber cartridge on interleukin-6 concentration in patients with septic shock: a prospective exploratory trial
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of prolonged direct hemoperfusion using polymyxin B immobilized fiber cartridges (PMX-DHP) on interleukin-6 (IL-6) concentration in patients with septic shock.
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Subjective symptoms and their association with psychiatric symptoms 3 months after ICU discharge: sub-analysis of a single-center prospective observational study
Despite a growing volume of literature on post-intensive care syndrome, we know little about how subjective symptoms affect intensive care unit survivors in the long term.