Review article: the management of severe Crohn's disease.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Gastroprotective strategies are recommended for nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) users at risk of upper gastrointestinal (UGI) complications. AIM:To compare the use of gastroprotective strategies in NSAID users in three countries, and the subsequent impact of rofecoxib withdrawal. METHODS:We con...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Valkhoff VE,van Soest EM,Masclee GM,de Bie S,Mazzaglia G,Molokhia M,Kuipers EJ,Sturkenboom MC

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Increased risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease in liver transplant recipients results in particular from the side effects of calcineurin inhibitor-based immunosuppressive therapy. Several studies have demonstrated a more favourable outcome for patients receiving tacrolimus (TAC) as compared wit...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Beckebaum S,Klein C,Varghese J,Sotiropoulos GC,Saner F,Schmitz K,Gerken G,Paul A,Cicinnati VR

更新日期：2009-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Functional dyspepsia is a problem that is difficult to treat in clinical practice. AIM:To evaluate the efficacy and safety of rebamipide (a cytoprotective drug) in functional dyspepsia. METHODS:Patients with functional dyspepsia (n=557) were divided a priori into two studies by Helicobacter pylori status, ...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Talley NJ,Riff DS,Schwartz H,Marcuard SP

更新日期：2001-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Unfractioned heparin was recently reported to be beneficial in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease. The available uncontrolled data show that it may be effective in steroid-resistant ulcerative colitis with a percentage of complete clinical remission of over 70% after an average of 4-6 weeks of therapy. The ad...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Papa A,Danese S,Gasbarrini A,Gasbarrini G

更新日期：2000-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Currently, the relationship between depression and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is not clearly defined. AIM:To determine whether depression is associated with NAFLD and NAFLD-related advanced fibrosis in a large population sample. METHODS:We performed a cross-sectional analysis using the 2007-...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Kim D,Yoo ER,Li AA,Tighe SP,Cholankeril G,Harrison SA,Ahmed A

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Triple therapy based upon omeprazole, amoxycillin and clarithromycin for 7 days is the reference treatment used in France for the eradication of Helicobacter pylori. However, optimal dosages of omeprazole and clarithromycin have not been determined. AIMS:To compare four eradication regimens using this treat...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Bigard MA,Delchier JC,Riachi G,Thibault P,Barthelemy P

更新日期：1998-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In spite of its frequent use in the treatment of irritable bowel disease little is known about mebeverine's mode of action in man. AIM:To examine mebeverine's effect on transit though the gut during lactulose-induced diarrhoea. METHODS:Nine healthy volunteers undertook a two-way randomized crossover study....

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Washington N,Ridley P,Thomas C,Spiller RC,Watts PJ,Wilson CG

更新日期：1998-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Helicobacter pylori infection has been implicated as a possible cause of extraintestinal disorders such as skin diseases. A number of case reports describe patients with skin diseases, such as prurigo nodularis, that are associated with gastric cancer. AIM:The aim of this study was to examine the prevalence...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Shiotani A,Sakurane M,Furukawa F

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms are common in soldiers in combat or high-pressure operational situations and often lead to compromised performance. Underlying mechanisms are unclear, but neuroendocrine dysregulation, immune activation and increased intestinal permeability may be involved in stress-related GI ...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Li X,Kan EM,Lu J,Cao Y,Wong RK,Keshavarzian A,Wilder-Smith CH

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Double stenting of oesophagus and airways may be required in palliative treatment of patients with locally advanced oesophageal cancer. AIM:To assess feasibility, efficacy and complications occurring in patients with locally advanced oesophageal cancer receiving both oesophagus and airways stenting. METHOD...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Lecleire S,Antonietti M,Di Fiore F,Ben-Soussan E,Bota S,Hellot MF,Thiberville L,Michel P,Lerebours E,Ducrotté P

更新日期：2007-04-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A-gliadin residues 31-49 (peptide A) binds to HLA-DQ2 and is toxic to coeliac small bowel. Analogues of this peptide, which bind to DQ2 molecules but are non-toxic, may be a potential route to inducing tolerance to gliadin in patients with coeliac disease. METHODS:Toxicity was investigated with small bowel ...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Biagi F,Ellis HJ,Parnell ND,Shidrawi RG,Thomas PD,O'Reilly N,Corazza GR,Ciclitira PJ

更新日期：1999-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To perform a systematic review on the efficacy of intermittent and on-demand therapy with either histamine H2-receptor antagonists or proton pump inhibitors for patients with erosive oesophagitis or symptomatic heartburn. METHOD:We conducted randomized-controlled trials of non-continuous therapy in gastro-oesophag...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Zacny J,Zamakhshary M,Sketris I,Veldhuyzen van Zanten S

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sphincter of Oddi dysfunction is a benign, functional gastrointestinal disorder for which invasive endoscopic therapy with potential complications is often recommended. AIMS:To review the available evidence regarding the diagnostic accuracy of non-invasive methods that have been used to establish the diagno...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Sgouros SN,Pereira SP

更新日期：2006-07-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A lack of reliable treatments for abdominal pain-related functional gastrointestinal disorders prompts interest in new therapies. AIM:To evaluate systematically the effect of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG) for treating abdominal pain-related functional gastrointestinal disorders in children. METHODS:MEDL...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Horvath A,Dziechciarz P,Szajewska H

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is clear benefit from combination therapy with infliximab and immunosuppressive drugs (IS), but few data are available for adalimumab (ADA). AIM:To assess the efficacy of ADA monotherapy and ADA+IS for induction and maintenance therapy in Crohn's disease. METHODS:Retrospective study of patients with ...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Reenaers C,Louis E,Belaiche J,Seidel L,Keshav S,Travis S

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Colorectal cancer is the second commonest cause of cancer mortality. Some countries are implementing colorectal cancer screening to detect lesions at an early stage using non-invasive tools like the faecal immunochemical test. Despite affordability, this test shows a low sensitivity for precancerous lesions ...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Malagón M,Ramió-Pujol S,Serrano M,Serra-Pagès M,Amoedo J,Oliver L,Bahí A,Mas-de-Xaxars T,Torrealba L,Gilabert P,Miquel-Cusachs JO,García-Nimo L,Saló J,Guardiola J,Piñol V,Cubiella J,Castells A,Aldeguer X,Garcia-Gil J

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite similar clinical symptoms, collagenous colitis (CC) and lymphocytic colitis (LC) are considered two distinct disease entities. AIM:To compare pathoanatomical findings, clinical presentations, risk factors, course of diseases and response to treatment in CC and LC to establish whether they could be s...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Rasmussen MA,Munck LK

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The success of eradication therapy for Helicobacter pylori might be affected by the age of patients. AIM:To investigate whether disposition of drugs commonly used for H. pylori eradication is age-dependent. METHODS:Trough steady state serum levels of lansoprazole or ranitidine, amoxycillin, clarithromycin ...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Ammon S,Treiber G,Kees F,Klotz U

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The mechanism by which dietary pepper causes dyspepsia and epigastric pain is poorly understood, as is the ability of bismuth subsalicylate (BSS) to relieve these symptoms. AIM:To investigate the ability of black pepper, red pepper and BSS to affect gastric surface hydrophobicity and induce/relieve visceral...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Lichtenberger LM,Romero JJ,Carryl OR,Illich PA,Walters ET

更新日期：1998-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Choosing the optimum pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy for patients with exocrine insufficiency remains a problem. An enteric coated enzyme microsphere pancreatic enzyme preparation (Pancrease) has been marketed with several levels of lipase activity, implying that there is a dose-response relationship b...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Opekun AR Jr,Sutton FM Jr,Graham DY

更新日期：1997-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Antisecretory agents may affect the absorption, metabolism, and renal excretion of other drugs. Inhibition of gastric acid secretion may decrease the gastrointestinal absorption of drugs such as ketoconazole that dissolve poorly in the absence of adequate acid. With anti-secretory agents, the drug interaction mechanis...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Hansten PD

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) provide the most effective pharmacotherapy for treating acid-related disorders. However, PPIs do not completely control acid over 24 h with once-daily dosing. AIMS:To discuss limitations inherent in the pharmacokinetics (PK) and pharmacodynamics of conventional PPI formulations...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Metz DC,Vakily M,Dixit T,Mulford D

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are at increased risk of osteoporosis. A number of studies have emerged in recent years indicating that tumour necrosis factor (TNF) blockade appears to have a beneficial effect on bone mineral density (BMD) in IBD patients. AIMS:To provide a review of the avai...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Veerappan SG,O'Morain CA,Daly JS,Ryan BM

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome are often cyclical and thus may require repeated rather than continuous therapy. Tegaserod is effective and well-tolerated for irritable bowel syndrome with constipation but data on retreatment are lacking. AIM:To assess whether tegaserod retreatment is as efficacious an...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Müller-Lissner S,Holtmann G,Rueegg P,Weidinger G,Löffler H

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The treatment of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease may be worthwhile to prevent progression to advanced liver failure, but no therapy is definitely evidence-based. Weight loss or lifestyle modifications remain the primary line of intervention, particularly in overweight or obese subjects. In adult non-alcoholic fatty ...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Marchesini G,Natale S,Manini R,Agostini F

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In patients with pruritus of cholestasis, response to conventional drug treatment may be unsatisfactory. Activation of 5-hydroxytryptamine receptors on dermal sensory nerve-endings plays a role in the perception of pruritus. The 5-hydroxytryptamine(3) receptor antagonist, ondansetron, has been used in the tr...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： O'Donohue JW,Pereira SP,Ashdown AC,Haigh CG,Wilkinson JR,Williams R

更新日期：2005-04-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hypoxia may contribute to impairment of liver function and thus interfere with results of liver tests. In patients with cirrhosis, cytochrome P-450 mediated metabolism of substrates is facilitated in the presence of supplemental oxygen. It has not been studied how this relates to liver function and haemoglob...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Zipprich A,Meiss F,Steudel N,Sziegoleit U,Fleig WE,Kleber G

更新日期：2003-06-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chronic constipation may result in disabling symptoms, is often unsatisfactorily treated by laxatives and negatively impacts quality of life (QoL). AIM:A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase III trial to evaluate the efficacy and safety of a selective, high-affinity 5-HT(4) receptor agonist, ...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Quigley EM,Vandeplassche L,Kerstens R,Ausma J

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Clearance of hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) indicates clinical control of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. However, little is known about the impact of viral genomic variations on HBsAg loss. METHODS:We explored the association between viral genomic factors and HBsAg loss in 2121HBeAg-negative patien...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Tseng TC,Liu CJ,Chen CL,Yang WT,Yang HC,Su TH,Wang CC,Kuo SF,Liu CH,Chen PJ,Chen DS,Kao JH

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recently, there have been increasingly frequent reports on the occurrence of macrophage activation syndrome (MAS) in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Clinically, MAS is characterized mainly by fever, hepatosplenomegaly, cytopenia, and elevated circulating ferritin and CD25. Mortality, even if ...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Fries W,Cottone M,Cascio A

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00