Successful induction of tolerance to infliximab in patients with Crohn's disease and prior severe infusion reactions.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) is a recognized cause of proctitis. Symptoms, endoscopy and histology findings are similar in IBD and LGV proctitis. AIMS:To characterize the clinical, endoscopic and histological features seen in men diagnosed initially with IBD and subsequently with LGV proctitis, and to att...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Soni S,Srirajaskanthan R,Lucas SB,Alexander S,Wong T,White JA

更新日期：2010-07-01 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:Cross-sectional imaging techniques, including ultrasonography (US), computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), are increasingly used for evaluation of Crohn's disease (CD). Aim  To perform an assessment of the diagnostic accuracy of cross-sectional imaging techniques for diagnosis of CD, ...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Panés J,Bouzas R,Chaparro M,García-Sánchez V,Gisbert JP,Martínez de Guereñu B,Mendoza JL,Paredes JM,Quiroga S,Ripollés T,Rimola J

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Benzodiazepines are used as sedatives for some intestinal procedures and as hypnotics, and this is the reason for studying their effects on duodenojejunal motility. METHODS:Antroduodenojejunal manometry was performed in 13 healthy volunteers on two different occasions, when placebo or midazolam were given i...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Castedal M,Björnsson E,Abrahamsson H

更新日期：2000-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The safety and survival benefit of transcatheter arterial chemoembolization for patients with huge hepatocellular carcinoma is uncertain. AIM:To evaluate the role of embolization in unresectable hepatocellular carcinomas larger than 10 cm. METHODS:Twenty-six consecutive patients who had an unresectable hep...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Huang YH,Wu JC,Chen SC,Chen CH,Chiang JH,Huo TI,Lee PC,Chang FY,Lee SD

更新日期：2006-01-01 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:Eosinophilic oesophagitis (EoE) has evolved from a supposedly rare entity to one whose incidence rates are approaching that of inflammatory bowel disease. The factors responsible for this apparent increase in the incidence remain obscure. AIM:To assess various endoscopist and pathologist factors that might ...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Syed AA,Andrews CN,Shaffer E,Urbanski SJ,Beck P,Storr M

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The most common complication after ileal pouch anal anastomosis in up to 50% of patients is an acute pouchitis. The majority of patients respond to antibiotic treatment. However, 10%-15% develops chronic antibiotic-dependent or refractory pouchitis which is usually hard to treat. AIM:To evaluate the effecti...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Bär F,Kühbacher T,Dietrich NA,Krause T,Stallmach A,Teich N,Schreiber S,Walldorf J,Schmelz R,Büning C,Fellermann K,Büning J,Helwig U,German IBD Study Group.

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Colorectal cancer is a common cancer and common cause of death. The mortality rate from colorectal cancer can be reduced by identification and removal of cancer precursors, adenomas, or by detection of cancer at an earlier stage. Pilot screening programmes have demonstrated decreased colorectal cancer mortality; as a ...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Nicholson FB,Barro JL,Atkin W,Lilford R,Patnick J,Williams CB,Pignone M,Steele R,Kamm MA

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pancreatic exocrine insufficiency (PEI) results in maldigestion, leading to abdominal pain, steatorrhoea, malnutrition and weight loss. AIM:To assess the efficacy and safety of pancreatin (Creon 40000 MMS) in treating PEI due to chronic pancreatitis (CP). METHODS:This was a 1-week, double-blind, randomised...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Thorat V,Reddy N,Bhatia S,Bapaye A,Rajkumar JS,Kini DD,Kalla MM,Ramesh H

更新日期：2012-09-01 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:In rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis female sex has been shown to be associated with discontinuation of anti-tumour necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) therapy. AIM:To retrospectively assess the association between sex and TNF-α drug persistence in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). METHODS:All IBD pat...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Schultheiss JPD,Brand EC,Lamers E,van den Berg WCM,van Schaik FDM,Oldenburg B,Fidder HH

更新日期：2019-08-01 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:Crohn's disease (CD) has a high-risk of bowel resection and later surgery for recurrent disease. Recent guidelines recommend colonoscopy 6-12 months following surgery to reduce further surgical intervention through medical therapy intensification. AIMS:To investigate the risk of further surgery at the anast...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： King D,Coupland B,Dosanjh A,Cole A,Adderley NJ,Reulen RC,Patel P,Trudgill NJ

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Carcinoma of the gall-bladder is the fifth commonest gastrointestinal tract cancer and is endemic in several countries. An association of chronic typhoid carriage and carcinoma of the gall-bladder has been reported. AIM:To clarify whether chronic Salmonella typhi carrier state is associated with carcinoma o...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Nagaraja V,Eslick GD

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The treatment of acute coronary syndromes involves a combination of antiplatelet therapies. Proton pump inhibitors are frequently recommended for patients receiving clopidogrel in addition to aspirin, to minimise the risk of bleeding. Several studies have shown that proton pump inhibitors can affect the plat...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Disney BR,Watson RD,Blann AD,Lip GY,Anderson MR

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Barrett's oesophagus is the major risk factor for oesophageal adenocarcinoma. 5-Aminlevulinic acid-induced photodynamic therapy and argon plasma coagulation have been shown to be effective for ablating Barrett's oesophagus, but a comparative trial of these two modalities has not been reported. AIMS:To compa...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Kelty CJ,Ackroyd R,Brown NJ,Stephenson TJ,Stoddard CJ,Reed MW

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There are patients with chronic hepatitis C who are not eligible for the current interferon-based therapies or refuse to be treated due to secondary effects. AIM:To provide information on alternative treatments for the management of these patients. METHODS:A PubMed search was performed to identify relevant...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Carreño V

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Therapeutic options for achalasia include pharmacological therapy, surgical myotomy, pneumatic dilatation and intrasphincteric botulinum toxin injection. AIM:To compare botulinum toxin injection with pneumatic dilatation in a randomized trial. PATIENTS/METHODS:Forty adults with newly diagnosed achalasia we...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Mikaeli J,Fazel A,Montazeri G,Yaghoobi M,Malekzadeh R

更新日期：2001-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Adalimumab, at an induction dose of 160/80 mg followed by 40 mg every other week is approved for treatment of refractory Crohn's disease (CD) and for patients with loss of response to infliximab. AIM:To evaluate the indications for adalimumab, the proportion of inflammatory bowel disease patients who requir...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Swaminath A,Ullman T,Rosen M,Mayer L,Lichtiger S,Abreu MT

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:With the global efforts to eradicate hepatitis C virus (HCV), treatment during pregnancy is becoming a priority for research as this, and maternal cure should reduce vertical transmission. However, as information on the efficacy and safety of direct-acting antivirals (DAAs) in pregnancy is generally lacking,...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Freriksen JJM,van Seyen M,Judd A,Gibb DM,Collins IJ,Greupink R,Russel FGM,Drenth JPH,Colbers A,Burger DM

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Conventional interferon monotherapy fails to achieve virological clearance in most hepatitis C-infected patients. The use of high-dose induction regimens may improve the initial clearance of virus, while the addition of ribavirin appears to improve the rates of sustained response once clearance is achieved. ...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Malik AH,Kumar KS,Malet PF,Ostapowicz G,Adams G,Wood M,Yarbrough K,Jones A,Lee WM

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:No validated patient-reported outcome (PRO) measure exists for functional dyspepsia (FD) assessment. Verbal descriptions of different upper abdominal symptoms may be poorly distinguishable to patients. AIM:To investigate whether understanding of FD symptoms is enhanced by pictograms symbolising the nature o...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Tack J,Carbone F,Holvoet L,Vanheel H,Vanuytsel T,Vandenberghe A

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Helicobacter pylori eradication improves dyspeptic symptoms in 8%-10%, prevents peptic ulcer and may reduce the risk of gastric cancer. Availability of a high quality diagnostic test and an effective treatment makes population screening and eradication of Helicobacter pylori an attractive option. AIM:To eva...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Høgh MB,Kronborg C,Hansen JM,Schaffalitzky de Muckadell OB

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Long-acting somatostatin analogues have been suggested as an alternative to propranolol for the prevention of variceal rebleeding. AIM:To compare the effectiveness of lanreotide SR, a new depot formulation injected once-weekly, and propranolol in reducing circadian portal blood flow (PVF) and meal-stimulate...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Schiedermaier P,Koch L,Stoffel-Wagner B,Layer G,Sauerbruch T

更新日期：2003-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is no consensus on the standard treatment of gastric mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) lymphoma for Helicobacter pylori-negative patients and for patients with persistent disease despite H. pylori eradication. AIM:To evaluate the comparative efficacy and safety of alkylating agents and rituxima...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Amiot A,Lévy M,Copie-Bergman C,Dupuis J,Szablewski V,Le Baleur Y,Baia M,Belhadj K,Sobhani I,Leroy K,Haioun C,Delchier JC

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Microbial translocation from the gut lumen has been involved in the pathogenesis of liver damage in hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. AIM:To investigate the impact of direct-acting antiviral treatment on microbial translocation and T-cell activation, in patients with hepatitis C-related liver disease. MET...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Lattanzi B,Baroncelli S,De Santis A,Galluzzo CM,Mennini G,Michelini Z,Lupo M,Ginanni Corradini S,Rossi M,Palmisano L,Merli M

更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The cotton top tamarin is a unique model of human ulcerative colitis. This disease is clinically and histologically similar. It is also complicated in some cases by colon cancer. The cotton top tamarin provides an appropriate animal model for assessing new treatments in inflammatory bowel disease. ...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Warren BF

更新日期：1996-01-01 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：:Physicians occasionally embark on a work-up that, after a lengthy path, leads them to a clinical situation similar to that from which they started their original pursuit. This article aims to describe the characteristics of circular medical management and means for its avoidance. The underlying medical problem often p...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Sonnenberg A

更新日期：2004-01-15 00:00:00