Review article: is stringent control of gastric pH useful and practical in GERD?

abstract：BACKGROUND:Malnutrition/sarcopenia and frailty are common in patients with cirrhosis and are associated with poor outcomes. AIM:To provide an overview of data on the importance, assessment and management of malnutrition/sarcopenia and frailty in cirrhosis. METHODS:A literature search was conducted in PubMed and other...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Bunchorntavakul C,Reddy KR

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Irritable bowel syndrome is characterised by chronic abdominal pain and frequent comorbid anxiety. The substance P ⁄ neurokinin-1 receptor system is implicated in the regulation of both pain and anxiety, suggesting a potential therapeutic target in IBS. AIM:To determine whether inhibition of the neurokinin-...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Tillisch K,Labus J,Nam B,Bueller J,Smith S,Suyenobu B,Siffert J,McKelvy J,Naliboff B,Mayer E

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The efficacy of many pharmacological agents for preventing post-ERCP pancreatitis (PEP) has been evaluated in randomised controlled trials (RCTs), but it is unclear which agent(s) should be used in clinical practice. Network meta-analyses of RCTs are used to simultaneously compare several agents to determine...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Akshintala VS,Hutfless SM,Colantuoni E,Kim KJ,Khashab MA,Li T,Elmunzer BJ,Puhan MA,Sinha A,Kamal A,Lennon AM,Okolo PI,Palakurthy MK,Kalloo AN,Singh VK

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Endocytoscopy (EC) enables in vivo microscopic imaging at 1400-fold magnification, thereby allowing the analysis of mucosal structures at the cellular level. In contrast to fluorescence imaging with confocal laser endomicroscopy which allows analysis of mucosal structures up to 250 μm in depth, EC is based o...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Neumann H,Fuchs FS,Vieth M,Atreya R,Siebler J,Kiesslich R,Neurath MF

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Approximately 20% of primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) patients with concomitant inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) have Crohn's disease (CD). AIM:To compare PSC/CD with other PSC patients. METHODS:Retrospective study of 240 PSC patients diagnosed between 1975 and 2012 (median follow-up 12 years). Activit...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Fevery J,Van Steenbergen W,Van Pelt J,Laleman W,Hoffman I,Geboes K,Vermeire S,Nevens F

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Serum hepatitis B virus (HBV) RNA may reflect intrahepatic HBV replication. Novel anti-viral drugs have shown potent HBV RNA decline without concomitant hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) decrease. How this relates to off-treatment response is yet unclear. AIM:To study the degree of on-treatment viral anti...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Brakenhoff SM,de Man RA,Boonstra A,van Campenhout MJH,de Knegt RJ,van Bömmel F,van der Eijk AA,Berg T,Hansen BE,Janssen HLA,Sonneveld MJ

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:It is controversial whether chronic hepatitis B (CHB) patients have more non-liver comorbidities than non-CHB subjects. AIM:To characterise the demographics, comorbidity and health utilisation of CHB patients in South Korea and compare them to matched controls. METHODS:Using the Health Insurance Review & A...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Oh H,Jun DW,Lee IH,Ahn HJ,Kim BO,Jung S,Nguyen MH

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Morphological, haemodynamic and clinical stages of cirrhosis have been proposed, although no definite staging system is yet accepted for clinical practice. AIM:To investigate whether clinical complications of cirrhosis may define different prognostic disease stages. METHODS:Analysis of the database from a ...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： D'Amico G,Pasta L,Morabito A,D'Amico M,Caltagirone M,Malizia G,Tinè F,Giannuoli G,Traina M,Vizzini G,Politi F,Luca A,Virdone R,Licata A,Pagliaro L

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Coeliac disease is a chronic inflammatory condition associated with small intestinal injury that results in the malabsorption of different nutrients. The damaging factor is gluten present in wheat, barley and rye. The diagnosis relies on the clinical picture of the patient, serological markers for coeliac disease, cha...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Abdulkarim AS,Murray JA

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Tegaserod, a 5-hydroxytryptamine-4 receptor agonist, enhances gastric emptying, but its effects on proximal stomach function have not been studied. AIM:To study the effect of tegaserod on gastric compliance, accommodation and perception of distension in humans. METHODS:Nineteen healthy volunteers (10 femal...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Tack J,Vos R,Janssens J,Salter J,Jauffret S,Vandeplassche G

更新日期：2003-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The long-term time trends of multiple gastrointestinal diseases are characterised by a striking rise and fall. These temporal changes provide important clues about disease aetiology. AIM:To highlight the importance of Helicobacter pylori infection in shaping the temporal trends of many common gastrointestin...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Sonnenberg A

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease is a common entity. Erosive oesophagitis, ulcers and Barrett's oesophagus, which is found in up to 10% of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease patients, characterize severe gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. Patients with Barrett's oesophagus have 0.5% per patient-year risk of ...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Eliakim R,Yassin K,Shlomi I,Suissa A,Eisen GM

更新日期：2004-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Helicobacter pylori infection is a major cause of the progress of gastric glandular atrophy, a high-risk background factor in the development of gastric cancer. Regression of gastric atrophy is critical to prevention of cancer by H. pylori eradication treatment. However, it is controversial whether gastric a...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Sugiyama T,Sakaki N,Kozawa H,Sato R,Fujioka T,Satoh K,Sugano K,Sekine H,Takagi A,Ajioka Y,Takizawa T,H. Pylori Forum Gastritis Study Group.

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is associated with the appearance of liver steatosis. AIM:To search for a correlation between the number of HCV infected hepatocytes and the presence, amount and distribution of steatosis. METHODS:A total of 124 frozen liver biopsies from HCV patients (genotype 3 = 21) wer...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Grassi A,Ballardini G,Susca M,Bianchini F,Bonoli S,Bianchi FB,Lenzi M

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The hepatitis C virus (HCV) care cascade has changed dramatically following the introduction of direct-acting anti-virals (DAAs). Up-to-date estimates of the cascade are needed to monitor progress, identify key gaps and inform policy. AIM:To estimate the current and future HCV care cascade in the United Sta...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Chhatwal J,Chen Q,Bethea ED,Hur C,Spaulding AC,Kanwal F

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Third-generation cephalosporins (TGC) constitute the empirical first-line therapy for spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP). Hospitalisation, invasive procedures and use of antibiotics may challenge this concept due to an increase in enterococci and other TGC-resistant microorganisms. AIM:To determine pre...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Reuken PA,Pletz MW,Baier M,Pfister W,Stallmach A,Bruns T

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The increasing incidence of Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) infection (CDI) among patients with inflammatory bowel disease is well recognised. However, most studies have focused on demonstrating that CDI is associated with adverse outcomes in IBD patients. Few have attempted to identify predictors of se...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Ananthakrishnan AN,Guzman-Perez R,Gainer V,Cai T,Churchill S,Kohane I,Plenge RM,Murphy S

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Limited data are available on the efficacy and safety of antiviral therapy in geriatric patients with chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. AIM:To evaluate the efficacy and safety of pegylated interferon (pegIFN) plus ribavirin (RBV) therapy in geriatric HCV-infected patients. METHODS:Ninety-one geria...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Hu CC,Lin CL,Kuo YL,Chien CH,Chen SW,Yen CL,Lin CY,Chien RN

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease generally has a benign course; however, patients with non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) may progress to cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. Currently, there is a lack of consensus about optimal NASH treatment. AIM:To assess the efficacy of insulin-sensitizing agents ...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Rakoski MO,Singal AG,Rogers MA,Conjeevaram H

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A novel potassium-competitive acid blocker, DWP14012, is in clinical development as a potential alternative to proton pump inhibitors for the treatment of acid-related diseases. AIMS:To evaluate the safety, tolerability, pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of DWP14012 in humans. METHODS:A randomised, dou...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Sunwoo J,Oh J,Moon SJ,Ji SC,Lee SH,Yu KS,Kim HS,Lee A,Jang IJ

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Proton pump inhibitor (PPI) use is costly and about two-thirds of prescribing is long-term. Although 20-50% of patients may be infected with Helicobacter pylori, eradication is not normal clinical practice. AIM:To establish if H. pylori eradication in long-term PPI users is cost-effective. METHODS:Long-ter...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Mason JM,Raghunath AS,Hungin AP,Jackson W

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To define the characteristics of patients consulting with active dyspeptic symptoms in urban general practice, and to consider the implications of applying the British Society of Gastroenterology Dyspepsia management guidelines. DESIGN:Prospective observational study over a period of 12 months. SETTING:Two multip...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Bodger K,Eastwood PG,Manning SI,Daly MJ,Heatley RV

更新日期：2000-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:It has been shown that azathioprine prolongs the response to ciclosporin of steroid-refractory ulcerative colitis, but no specific data are available concerning its toxicity in this indication. AIM AND METHODS:The charts of 21 patients with steroid-refractory ulcerative colitis who received azathioprine ove...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Actis GC,Bresso F,Astegiano M,Demarchi B,Sapone N,Boscaglia C,Rizzetto M

更新日期：2001-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Gastro-oesophageal reflux is thought to cause chronic laryngitis through laryngopharyngeal reflux. Response of laryngitis to treatment with acid-suppressive therapy supports this causal link. AIM:To determine the prevalence of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease in patients with chronic laryngitis and respons...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Qua CS,Wong CH,Gopala K,Goh KL

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Guidelines recommend that patients with gastro-oesophageal reflux disease are adequately treated with acid-suppressive therapy before undergoing anti-reflux surgery. Little is known of the use of acid-suppressive drugs before anti-reflux surgery. AIM:To determine the use of proton pump inhibitors and H2 -re...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Lødrup A,Pottegård A,Hallas J,Bytzer P

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Proton pump inhibitor (PPI) use is associated with an increased risk of Clostridium difficile infection (CDI), though the mechanism is unclear. PPI induced alterations to the gut microbiome may facilitate the emergence of CDI, though the effects of PPIs on gut microbiota are not well characterised. [Correcti...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Clooney AG,Bernstein CN,Leslie WD,Vagianos K,Sargent M,Laserna-Mendieta EJ,Claesson MJ,Targownik LE

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gastroesophagel reflux disease (GERD) is a common condition encountered in clinical practice. Over the years there has been a continuous interaction between the understanding of the disease, the diagnostic tools and treatments of GERD. The use of proton pump inhibitor (PPI) trials by primary care physicians as diagnos...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Tutuian R,Castell DO

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Radiotherapy is an established treatment modality for prostate cancer; however, up to a third of patients develops a radiation-induced proctopathy. AIM:To assess the effect of topical beclomethasone dipropionate (BDP) in the prevention of radiation-induced proctopathy in patients undergoing radiotherapy for...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Fuccio L,Guido A,Laterza L,Eusebi LH,Busutti L,Bunkheila F,Barbieri E,Bazzoli F

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Tumour necrosis factor (TNF)-antagonists have an established role in the treatment of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs), however, subtherapeutic drug levels and the formation of anti-drug antibodies (ADAs) may decrease their efficacy. AIM:The evidence supporting the use of therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM)...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Khanna R,Sattin BD,Afif W,Benchimol EI,Bernard EJ,Bitton A,Bressler B,Fedorak RN,Ghosh S,Greenberg GR,Marshall JK,Panaccione R,Seidman EG,Silverberg MS,Steinhart AH,Sy R,Van Assche G,Walters TD,Sandborn WJ,Feagan BG

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aetiology of Crohn's disease is unknown and therefore no curative treatments are available for the disease. The natural history of Crohn's disease is characterized by recurrent flare-ups of symptoms. Several drug treatments are effective in inducing clinical remission. However, no drug treatments are available in ...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Biancone L,Tosti C,Fina D,Fantini M,De Nigris F,Geremia A,Pallone F

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00