Review article: intra-oesophageal impedance monitoring for the assessment of bolus transit and gastro-oesophageal reflux.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Prior studies suggest that histamines may modulate the development of colorectal neoplasia. AIM:To assess whether histamine receptor antagonist use was associated with adenoma formation. METHODS:Patients (n = 2366) were drawn from three adenoma chemoprevention trials. All underwent baseline colonoscopy wit...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Robertson DJ,Burke CA,Schwender BJ,Wargovich MJ,Greenberg ER,Sandler RS,Ahnen DJ,Rothstein R,Mott LA,Baron JA

更新日期：2005-07-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In patients with primary sclerosing cholangitis follow-up magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) is performed by many centres, particularly for the early detection of biliary malignancies and strictures. Clinically meaningful MRI-based definitions of primary ...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Zenouzi R,Liwinski T,Yamamura J,Weiler-Normann C,Sebode M,Keller S,Lohse AW,Schramm C,International PSC Study Group (IPSCSG).

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Epidemiological data concerning hepatitis B are scarce in France. AIM:To describe epidemiological, clinical, virological and histological features of HBsAg-positive patients followed at non-academic hospitals in France. METHODS:Clinical, biological, virological and histological data of all HBsAg-positive c...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Cadranel JF,Lahmek P,Causse X,Bellaiche G,Bettan L,Fontanges T,Medini A,Henrion J,Chousterman M,Condat B,Hervio P,Periac P,Eugène C,Moindrot H,Grasset D,Nouel O,Pilette C,Szostak-Talbodec N,Cayla JM,Si-Ahmed SN,Du

更新日期：2007-08-15 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To determine factors affecting compliance of a follow-up colonoscopy in patients with previously diagnosed adenomatous colon polyps. METHODS:A retrospective review was performed on patients with adenomatous polyps excised between January and December 1998. Twenty-nine clinical factors were assessed in patients gro...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Siddiqui AA,Patel A,Huerta S

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease is a key cause of morbidity in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) but appropriate means to predict major acute cardiovascular events (MACE) are lacking. AIM:To design a bespoke cardiovascular risk score in NAFLD. METHODS:A retrospective derivation (2008-2016, 3...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Abeles RD,Mullish BH,Forlano R,Kimhofer T,Adler M,Tzallas A,Giannakeas N,Yee M,Mayet J,Goldin RD,Thursz MR,Manousou P

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The common response to infection is infiltration of the affected tissue by inflammatory cells. It is now recognized that the epithelium plays a crucial role in this immunological process by producing an array of proinflammatory cytokines including interleukin-8, tumour necrosis factor-alpha, monocyte chemotactic prote...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Hecht G,Savkovic SD

更新日期：1997-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The bioavailability of three pure 5-aminosalicylic (5-ASA) preparations (Asacol, Claversal, and Pentasa) was studied in 8 ileostomy patients and 12 normal subjects after 6 days of treatment with 2000 mg 5-ASA. The local bioavailability, reflected by the 5-ASA concentration was thereby measured at two clinically releva...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Christensen LA,Fallingborg J,Abildgaard K,Jacobsen BA,Sanchez G,Hansen SH,Bondesen S,Hvidberg EF,Rasmussen SN

更新日期：1990-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:[corrected] A predictable consequence of cholestasis is malabsorption of fat-soluble factors, (vitamins A, D, E, K) and other free radical scavengers, such as carotenoids. It has been suggested that oxygen-derived free radicals may be involved in the pathogenesis of chronic liver damage. AIMS:(i) To evaluat...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Floreani A,Baragiotta A,Martines D,Naccarato R,D'odorico A

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The mechanism of hypergastrinaemia during omeprazole therapy is unclear, but is generally assumed to be entirely a consequence of acid suppression. However, direct stimulation of G cells by omeprazole could also be a factor. In order to further investigate the mechanism of omeprazole-induced hypergastrinaemi...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Banerjee S,Ardill JE,Beattie AD,McColl KE

更新日期：1995-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cyclo-oxygenase-2 expression has been reported to play an important role in the metaplasia-dysplasia-carcinoma sequence in Barrett's oesophagus. However, the existence of cyclo-oxygenase-2 expressing cells in Barrett's epithelium is still uncertain. AIM:To identify the cells that express cyclo-oxygenase-2 p...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Amano Y,Ishihara S,Kushiyama Y,Yuki T,Takahashi Y,Chinuki D,Miyake T,Miyaoka Y,Rumi MA,Ishimura N,Adachi K,Kinoshita Y

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:It is believed that women with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) have heightened symptoms around their menses. However, there is little information regarding normative changes and which symptoms emerge in relation to menses. AIM:To determine the relationship between gastrointestinal and other symptoms and me...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Bernstein MT,Graff LA,Targownik LE,Downing K,Shafer LA,Rawsthorne P,Bernstein CN,Avery L

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Th2 allergic pathway in eosinophilic oesophagitis (EoE) responds to food antigen exposure. AIM:To compare the presence and temporal pattern of food antigen penetration in oesophageal mucosa in active and inactive EoE and controls METHODS: Thirty-two patients with EoE (20 active) and 10 controls were ask...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Ravi A,Marietta EV,Alexander JA,Peterson K,Lavey C,Geno DM,Murray JA,Katzka DA

更新日期：2021-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The disease severity of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and the distinction between simple steatosis and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) are based on the pathohistological presence of steatosis, inflammation, ballooning and fibrosis. However, little is known about the relation between such str...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Eriksen PL,Thomsen KL,Larsen LP,Grønbaek H,Vilstrup H,Sørensen M

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients with chronic liver disease and components of metabolic syndrome may be at higher risk for fibrosis. AIM:To assess the impact of clinicodemographic factors on hepatic fibrosis in CLD. METHODS:Of 1028 chronic liver disease patients, 964 were included in the analysis. Extensive clinico-demographic an...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Stepanova M,Aquino R,Alsheddi A,Gupta R,Fang Y,Younossi Z

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Locally acquired hepatitis E is an emerging infection in developed countries and can be misdiagnosed as drug-induced liver injury. AIM:To study the role of hepatitis E virus (HEV) testing in drug-induced liver injury. METHODS:Retrospective review of a cohort of patients with suspected drug-induced liver in...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Dalton HR,Fellows HJ,Stableforth W,Joseph M,Thurairajah PH,Warshow U,Hazeldine S,Remnarace R,Ijaz S,Hussaini SH,Bendall RP

更新日期：2007-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The efficacy of cyclosporin in the management of ulcerative colitis is recognized. Not all patients respond to this treatment. Existing clinical and laboratory parameters are of little use in identifying those most likely to respond. AIMS:To determine whether in-vitro sensitivity to cyclosporin as measured ...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： McCormack G,O'Donoghue D,Baird A

更新日期：2001-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Dramatic changes in the prevalence and pattern of gastrointestinal disease has taken place in Asia in recent years. AIM:To compare the prevalence of duodenal (DU) and gastric ulcers (GU), erosive oesophagitis (EO), gastric cancer (GCA) and oesophageal cancer (OCA) and Helicobacter pylori infection over a 10...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Goh KL,Wong HT,Lim CH,Rosaida MS

更新日期：2009-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Resistance of Helicobacter pylori to antibiotics included in current regimens used to eradicate H. pylori is a major reason for failure. The definition of resistance is not simple, and the clinical relevance of in vitro results must be considered. The different methods of testing antibiotics cannot apply in all cases....

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Mégraud F

更新日期：1997-04-01 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：: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:The role of 5-hydroxytryptamine in the control of gastric fundus tone in humans is still unknown. Selective 5-hydroxytryptamine re-uptake inhibitors act both centrally and peripherally to enhance the availability of physiologically released 5-hydroxytryptamine. AIM:To study the influence of a selective 5-hy...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Tack J,Broekaert D,Coulie B,Fischler B,Janssens J

更新日期：2003-02-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Knowledge of sedation trends for upper gastrointestinal endoscopy is important for health service planning, particularly in view of rapidly increasing demands on endoscopy services. However, no data are available on sedation trends in Britain over the past 10 years. AIM:To determine sedation use for routine...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Mulcahy HE,Hennessy E,Connor P,Rhodes B,Patchett SE,Farthing MJ,Fairclough PD

更新日期：2001-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is general agreement that Helicobacter pylori eradication is indicated in all infected patients with duodenal ulcer disease and is probably indicated in all infected patients with gastric ulcer disease. However, translation of treatment recommendations into practice leads to some difficult clinical decisions. Th...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Walsh JH

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Several clinical trials evaluating the prophylactic effect of allopurinol on postendoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) pancreatitis have been published; however, there is no consensus on whether prophylactic allopurinol can reduce the incidence of post-ERCP pancreatitis. AIM:To compare proph...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Bai Y,Gao J,Zhang W,Zou D,Li Z

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Faecal calprotectin and lactoferrin increasingly serve as surrogate markers of disease activity in IBD. Data on the correlation of these markers with simple endoscopic score for Crohn's disease (SES-CD) and with histological findings are as yet limited. Aim To study the correlation of faecal calprotectin and...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Sipponen T,Kärkkäinen P,Savilahti E,Kolho KL,Nuutinen H,Turunen U,Färkkilä M

更新日期：2008-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The presence of the gastric pathogen, Helicobacter pylori influences acid suppression by proton pump inhibitors and treatment outcome in patients with gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. AIM:To determine the influence of H. pylori infection on effectiveness of rabeprazole in primary and secondary care patien...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Wit NJ,Boer WA,Geldof H,Hazelhoff B,Bergmans P,Tytgat GN,Smout AJ

更新日期：2004-08-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Proton pump inhibitor (PPI) use may alter the gut microbiome and increase the risk of cholangitis. However, the association of PPI use with the risk of incident cholangitis has not been evaluated. AIM:To evaluate whether PPI use was associated with a higher risk of cholangitis. METHODS:This cohort study in...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Min YW,Kang D,Shin JY,Kang M,Park JK,Lee KH,Lee JK,Lee KT,Rhee PL,Kim JJ,Guallar E,Cho J,Lee H

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:While empiric acid-suppressive therapy for uninvestigated dyspepsia patients with symptoms of epigastric pain or burning is standard practice, it is unknown whether an early response to therapy predicts outcome. AIM:To evaluate whether a 1-w acid suppression trial is effective for predicting 8-w response in...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： van Zanten SV,Flook N,Talley NJ,Vakil N,Lauritsen K,Bolling-Sternevald E,Persson T,Björck E,Svedberg LE,STARS II Study Group.

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Helicobacter-negative gastritis and duodenitis occur more often in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) than in non-IBD controls. Preliminary evidence suggests that they are particularly common among children. AIM:To study the age-specific occurrence of gastritis and duodenitis among paediatric IB...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Genta RM,Sonnenberg A

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients with chronic hepatitis C virus and advanced fibrosis or cirrhosis are at risk for disease progression and hepatic decompensation. AIM:To determine the effects on hepatic histology of treatment with peginterferon alfa-2a (90 or 180 mug/week) or interferon alfa-2a (3 million units three times weekly)...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Everson GT,Balart L,Lee SS,Reindollar RW,Shiffman ML,Minuk GY,Pockros PJ,Govindarajan S,Lentz E,Heathcote EJ

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00