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Emerging roles of lactic acid bacteria in protection against colorectal cancer.
Abstract Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide and the fourth most common cancer diagnosed among men and women in the United States. Considering the risk factors of CRC, dietary therapy has become one of the most effective approaches in reducing CRC morbidity and mortality. The use of probiotics is increasing in popularity for both the prevention and treatment of a variety of diseases. As the most common types of microbes used as probiotics, lactic acid bacteria (LAB) are comprised of an ecologically diverse group of microorganisms united by formation of lactic acid as the p...
Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG - June 28, 2014 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Zhong L, Zhang X, Covasa M Tags: World J Gastroenterol Source Type: research

Adenocarcinoma of the Stomach and Neuroendocrine Carcinoma of the Colon in a 45-Year-Old Male Patient Suffering from Common Variable Immunodeficiency (CVID) and Ulcerative Colitis.
Abstract Common variable immunodeficiency (CVID) is the most common primary antibody deficient syndrome in adults. Among the broad spectrum of clinical manifestations are recurrent infections, allergies, autoimmune, tumour, pulmonary, liver and gastrointestinal diseases. Here we report the case of a 45-year-old male patient, who has been suffering from ulcerative colitis - likewise recognised as a CVID-associated disease - for many years. He was admitted to our clinic with a rapid progressive reduction of his general condition and a loss of weight. Diagnostic work-up revealed adenocarcinoma of the stomach as well ...
Source: Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie - December 1, 2012 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Gemeinhardt M, Türck J, Piper B, Helmberger T, Nerlich A, Schepp W Tags: Z Gastroenterol Source Type: research