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American Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
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American Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology

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American Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology (ISSN 2692-7942) is an open access, online, international, peer-reviewed journal which publishes original information in the form of research, reviews, case reports, short communications, etc. in the fields of Gastroenterology and Hepatology.

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Editorial Board

Hirotada Akiho - American Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Hirotada Akiho

Kitakyushu Municipal Medical Center
Japan

Can Li - American Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Can Li

National Cancer Institute, Maryland
United States

Jun Liu - American Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Jun Liu

Shandong University
China

Jose M Mato - American Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Jose M Mato

Spanish National Research Council
Spain

Yu-Fei Jiao - American Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Yu-Fei Jiao

The Second affiliated hospital of Harbin Medical University
China

Changqing Yang - American Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Changqing Yang

Tongji University School of Medicine
China

Giuseppe Scalabrino - American Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Giuseppe Scalabrino

University of Milan
Italy

Hayrettin Okut - American Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Hayrettin Okut

University of Kansas School of Medicine
United States

Alpha Ibrahima Balde - American Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Alpha Ibrahima Balde

Chairman of Chinese WAMS
Netherlands

Hongbing Zhang - American Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Hongbing Zhang

Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences
China

Chiao-Fang Teng - American Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Chiao-Fang Teng

China Medical University
Taiwan

Tsvetelina Velikova - American Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Tsvetelina Velikova

Lozenetz University Hospital
Bulgaria

Articles

Am J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2024;5(1):AJGH-05-1025 | Open Access

Helicobacter Pylori (H. pylori) Eradication Rates and Antibiotic Resistance Patterns in Nigeria: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Evaristus S Chukwudike, Akwi W Asombang, Joao Filipe G Monteiro , Kelsey Sawyer , Erick Argueta , Nkengeh N Tazinkeng, Ganiyat K Oyeleke, Stella-Maris C Egboh, Avis A Nowbuth and Steven F Moss

Background: Nigeria has the highest global Helicobacter pylori infection prevalence rate. The increasing resistance of H. pylori to antibiotic treatment with concomitant increasing eradication failure is a growing global concern. We aimed to evaluate Nigeria's H. pylori eradication rates and antibiotic resistance patterns. Methods: We systematically searched PubMed, EMBASE, Global Index Medicus, Africa-Wide Information, and ... Read more

RESEARCH ARTICLE Updated Jan 16, 2024   PDF

Am J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2023;4(1):AJGH-04-1024 | Open Access

Benefits of MALLOLAX® on the Restoration of the Antioxidant Defenses in Intestinal Mucosal Barrier Depleted by Constipation

José Angel Marañón, Javier Nañez-Valdivieso , Vanesa Torrecillas-Mosquero , Alejandra Hernández-Bueno , Ismael Arce-Aix , Eva Navarro- Sáez, Patricia Moreno and Cristina Lozano

Background: Constipation is one of the most common functional gastrointestinal disorders in the general population, with a significant impact in the quality of life. It has been demonstrated that oxidative stress is involved in the etiopathogenesis of constipation. Furthermore, constipation can lead to oxidative injury, creating a ‘vicious cycle’. A study on MALLOLAX®, a botanical ... Read more

RESEARCH ARTICLE Updated Dec 19, 2023   PDF

Am J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2023;4(1):AJGH-04-1023 | Open Access

Acute Pericarditis as an Extraintestinal Manifestation of Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Case Report

Campos VENL, Neto CBC , Pinto LCA , Hahn GD, Almeida ED, Koppe DC and Stifft J

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) can have Extraintestinal Manifestations (EIM). Rarely, extraintestinal cardiac manifestations, such as Acute Pericarditis (AP), may occur. We report a case of a 19-year-old male patient with IBD, who was diagnosed with AP, confirmed by cardiac magnetic resonance. The final diagnosis was AP as an EIM of IBD. AP usually occurs following viral infections and, in IBD ... Read more

CASE REPORT Updated Oct 30, 2023   PDF

Am J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2023;4(1):AJGH-04-1022 | Open Access

A Rare Case of Multiple Ulcerated Colonic Masses due to Metastatic Gastric Signet Ring Cell Carcinoma

Aujla PS, Khanna R, and Konijeti GG

We report a case of gastric signet ring cell carcinoma with metastasis to the lymph nodes, peritoneum, spine, and rare spread to the colon. The diagnosis was made on pathologic examination from endoscopic and colonoscopic biopsies. Potential mechanisms include lymphatic spread, hematogenous spread and direct gastrointestinal lumen implantation. Read more

CASE REPORT Updated May 10, 2023   PDF

Am J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2023;4(1):AJGH-04-1021 | Open Access

Acute Liver Failure Due to Herpes Simplex Virus Hepatitis in an Immunocompetent Patient

Modi K, Haq S, Saltarelli K and Mantry P

Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) is a rare etiology of Acute Liver Failure (ALF) especially in immunocompetent patients. Here, we describe the case of a 44-year-old immunocompetent male who was admitted for ALF due to HSV hepatitis. Intravenous acyclovir was initiated prior to PCR HSV confirmation due to a recent history of an unprotected sexual encounter. The patient’s liver ... Read more

CASE REPORT Updated Mar 06, 2023   PDF