Review article: current management of renal dysfunction in the cirrhotic patient.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Unable to resolve a medical problem, gastroenterologists occasionally choose an ineffectual intervention instead. The elusive path to effectual management becomes substituted with an ineffectual but readily available medical ritual. The term 'ritual' refers to the utilization of an ineffectual intervention w...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Sonnenberg A

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Glucocorticoids have been shown to induce peptic ulcers, especially when co-administered with NSAIDs. Hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) plays a role in gastric ulcer repair, facilitating the restitution of gastric mucosal epithelial cells. HGF expression is induced by PGs in gastric fibroblasts. We hypothesized...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Takahashi M,Takada H,Takagi K,Kataoka S,Soma R,Kuwayama H

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Antibiotic prophylaxis seems to decrease the incidence of bacterial infections in patients with cirrhosis and upper gastrointestinal bleeding and is considered standard of care. However, there is no updated information regarding the effects of this intervention. AIM:To assess the benefits and harms of antib...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Chavez-Tapia NC,Barrientos-Gutierrez T,Tellez-Avila F,Soares-Weiser K,Mendez-Sanchez N,Gluud C,Uribe M

更新日期：2011-09-01 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：BACKGROUND:It is not clear which dose of clarithromycin (500 mg b.d. or 250 mg b.d.) is more effective for Helicobacter pylori eradication in proton pump inhibitor-based triple therapies. METHODS:We undertook a meta-analysis of the effect of 7-day triple therapies consisting of a proton pump inhibitor (P), and clarith...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Huang J,Hunt RH

更新日期：1999-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Variceal bleeding is a consequence of portal hypertension, which in turn is the major complication of hepatic cirrhosis. Given the high rate of mortality of the first bleeding episode, primary prophylaxis to prevent bleeding from varices and portal hypertensive gastropathy is the current optimal therapeutic approach. ...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Vlachogiannakos J,Goulis J,Patch D,Burroughs AK

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Symptoms of lactose intolerance are often attributed to lactose malabsorption but, as this relationship has not been demonstrated when a small dose of lactose similar to that contained in one cup of milk is ingested by intolerant patients, psychological factors may play a role in altered symptom perception. ...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Tomba C,Baldassarri A,Coletta M,Cesana BM,Basilisco G

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Mesalazine suppositories are recommended and widely used as the standard therapy in induction and maintenance of remission for proctitis. AIM:To evaluate the efficacy of mesalazine suppositories in patients with ulcerative colitis (UC) and rectal inflammation; and in patient groups categorised by the extent...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Watanabe M,Nishino H,Sameshima Y,Ota A,Nakamura S,Hibi T

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The relationship between serum parameters of gastric function and Helicobacter pylori infection in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-positive patients is almost unknown. AIMS:To investigate in HIV-infected patients: (i) the relationship between serum gastrin and serum pepsinogens over the progressive phase...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Fabris P,Pilotto A,Bozzola L,Tositti G,Soffiati G,Manfrin V,de Lalla F

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:An impairment of cellular immune response may contribute to the persistency of hepatitis C virus infection. AIM:To analyse the Th1/Th2 cytokine profile in peripheral blood CD4(+) and CD8(+) T cells from patients with chronic hepatitis C (CHC) during treatment with pegylated interferon-alpha2a plus ribavirin...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Trapero-Marugán M,García-Buey L,Muñoz C,Quintana NE,Moreno-Monteagudo JA,Borque MJ,Fernández MJ,Salvanés FR,Medina J,Moreno-Otero R

更新日期：2006-07-01 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:Despite the close relationship between primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), the association between colectomy and the prognosis of PSC remains controversial. AIM:To explore whether colectomy prior to PSC-diagnosis is associated with transplant-free survival. METHODS:A ...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Nordenvall C,Olén O,Nilsson PJ,von Seth E,Ekbom A,Bottai M,Myrelid P,Bergquist A

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intestinal failure is a specific disease entity resulting from intestinal resection or disease-associated malabsorption and characterized by the inability to maintain protein-energy, fluid, electrolyte or micronutrient balance. We performed a MEDLINE search (1966-2006) to identify relevant articles, using keywords int...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Lal S,Teubner A,Shaffer JL

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Suppositories containing 300 mg 5-aminosalicylic acid (1.96 mmol) or 425 mg acetyl-5-aminosalicylic acid (1.96 mmol) were used in 40 patients with idiopathic proctitis to determine the efficacy of acetyl-5-aminosalicylic acid in treating this bowel inflammation. Each patient was treated with 5-aminosalicylic acid or a...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： van Hogezand RA,van Hees PA,van Gorp JP,van Lier HJ,Bakker JH,Wesseling P,van Haelst UJ,van Tongeren JH

更新日期：1988-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The large (n = 18 325) Therapeutic Arthritis Research and Gastrointestinal Event Trial (TARGET) study demonstrated a significant gastrointestinal benefit with lumiracoxib 400 mg o.d. (4x the recommended dose in osteoarthritis) vs. naproxen 500 mg b.d. or ibuprofen 800 mg t.d.s. AIM:To investigate how early ...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Hawkey CJ,Weinstein WM,Stricker K,Murphy V,Richard D,Krammer G,Rebuli R

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Omeprazole has become available in a tablet formulation, a Multiple Unit Pellet System (MUPS) containing a large number of small individually enteric-coated micropellets. AIM:To compare the acid-inhibitory effect of omeprazole MUPS 20 mg with pantoprazole 40 mg and to describe the pharmacokinetics of both d...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Geus WP,Mathôt RA,Mulder PG,Lamers CB

更新日期：2000-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Treatment with a continuous i.v. proton pump inhibitor is presumed to promote clot formation and stability by sustaining intragastric pH > or = 6. AIM:We postulated that very frequent oral dosing of proton pump inhibitors should simulate i.v. infusion and achieve similar pH control. METHODS:Twenty healthy ...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Pais SA,Nathwani RA,Dhar V,Nowain A,Laine L

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Low bone mineral density (BMD) has been reported in both paediatric and adult patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). The mechanisms behind the reduced BMD in NAFLD are still not completely understood. AIM:To provide a critical overview of the pathophysiological pathways linking NAFLD, redu...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Yilmaz Y

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The gastric juice concentration of vitamin C is reduced in subjects with elevated intragastric pH. This is probably because of the fact that the vitamin is unstable at non-acidic pH and undergoes irreversible denaturation. AIM:To determine whether elevation of intragastric pH reduces the bioavailability of ...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Henry EB,Carswell A,Wirz A,Fyffe V,McColl KE

更新日期：2005-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The epidemiology and pathophysiology of non-erosive gastro-oesophageal reflux disease differs from erosive gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. There is a possibility that non-erosive gastro-oesophageal reflux disease treatment requires a different regimen/approach but it is not yet acknowledged. AIM:To inves...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Wada T,Sasaki M,Kataoka H,Tanida S,Itoh K,Ogasawara N,Oshima T,Togawa S,Kubota E,Yamada T,Mori Y,Fujita F,Ohara H,Nakao H,Sobue S,Joh T,Itoh M

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The knowledge of the natural history of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma is important to estimate the prognosis at diagnosis and indicate the best therapy. Prognosis is related to tumour stage at diagnosis, degree of liver function impairment induced either by the tumour itself or by the underlying cirrhosis, ge...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Varela M,Sala M,Llovet JM,Bruix J

更新日期：2003-06-01 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：AIM:To determine whether 4 days of quadruple therapy using bismuth, tetracycline and metronidazole combined with omeprazole is effective treatment for Helicobacter pylori infection. METHODS:Non-ulcer dyspepsia, as well as chronic peptic ulcer patients with biopsy-proven H. pylori infection received 4 days of quadruple...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： De Boer WA,Driessen WM,Tytgat GN

更新日期：1995-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Depression is associated with substantial morbidity and mortality in cirrhosis, but is underdiagnosed and undertreated. AIMS:Using the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI) as a gold-standard, to determine prevalence, predictors, and outcomes of depression, and to develop a screening nomogram...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Buganza-Torio E,Mitchell N,Abraldes JG,Thomas L,Ma M,Bailey RJ,Tandon P

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Autoimmune atrophic gastritis (AAG) is characterised by a wide clinical spectrum that could delay its diagnosis. AIMS:To quantify the diagnostic delay in patients suffering from AAG and to explore possible risk factors for longer diagnostic delay. METHODS:Consecutive patients with AAG evaluated at our gast...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Lenti MV,Miceli E,Cococcia S,Klersy C,Staiani M,Guglielmi F,Giuffrida P,Vanoli A,Luinetti O,De Grazia F,Di Stefano M,Corazza GR,Di Sabatino A

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Helicobacter pylori infection may persist after both first- and second-line current treatments. AIM:To assess the efficacy of a third-line, culture-guided treatment approach for the eradication of H. pylori. METHODS:Patterns of resistance were analysed in H. pylori isolates from 94 consecutive patients in ...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Cammarota G,Martino A,Pirozzi G,Cianci R,Branca G,Nista EC,Cazzato A,Cannizzaro O,Miele L,Grieco A,Gasbarrini A,Gasbarrini G

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:It has been suggested that CN (calcineurin, protein phosphatase-2B) regulates signal transduction, particularly in various secretory cells. In this study, we examined whether CN plays a role in stimulus-secretion coupling of gastric parietal cells. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Localization of CN in gastric...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Itoh S,Otaka M,Odashima M,Zeniya A,Okuyama A,Jin M,Otani S,Iwabuchi A,Sasahara H,Masamune O,Watanabe S

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In patients who present with chronic unexplained upper abdominal pain or discomfort (functional dyspepsia), therapy should ideally be targeted on correcting the individual's disturbed pathophysiology. Here, putative mechanisms implicated in functional dyspepsia and potential approaches to therapy are critically review...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Talley NJ

更新日期：1995-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients on maintenance dialysis typically show a suboptimal immune response to hepatitis B virus vaccine compared with the non-uraemic population. Some authors have claimed that dialysis mode has an impact on the immune response to hepatitis B virus vaccine but consistent information is lacking on this issu...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Fabrizi F,Dixit V,Bunnapradist S,Martin P

更新日期：2006-04-15 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