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BACKGROUND AND AIM:Although cholesterol levels are elevated in patients with primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC), most PBC patients are not at increased risk of dying from atherosclerotic heart disease. There is, however, a subgroup, approximately 10%, who have additional disorders of lipid metabolism. They might benefit from a cholesterol-lowering agent. However, there is concern about using statins in patients with pre-existing liver disease. We therefore reviewed our experience with statins in a large cohort of PBC patients who were seen at Tufts Medical Center during the past decade.
METHODS:From January 1, 1996, until June 30, 2006, 603 patients with PBC were seen by one of us (M.M.K.). Fifty-eight were on statins and five were on ezetimibe. The mean duration of usage was 41 months (range 3-125 months). Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) levels were measured at 3-month intervals.
RESULTS:Statins were well tolerated. No patient complained of muscle pain or weakness. There was no increase in ALT levels. ALT levels were slightly elevated at the time that statins were begun (41.7 +/- 25.1 U/l), and were normal at the last time these patients were seen (39.0 +/- 21.0 U/l) (P journal_name journal_title authors doi subject pub_date pages issue eissn issn journal_volume pub_type
abstract：:A model for gastric mucosal injury is proposed in which a key pathogenetic event is the disruption in the normal relationships among several circadian rhythms of gastric function. In the rat a circadian rhythm in acid secretion was found to be out of phase with a circadian rhythm in gastric pepsin secretion, another a...
journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1007/BF02087766
更新日期：1994-08-01 00:00:00
abstract：:The effect of dopamine on human gastric and small intestinal interdigestive motility was investigated in 12 subjects. Intestinal motility was recorded by means of a four-lumen polyvinyl probe with four open tips located 15 cm apart, continuously perfused with distilled water. In each subject during the same study, aft...
journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1007/BF01311668
更新日期：1986-04-01 00:00:00
abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:The nature and outcomes of infection among patients with cirrhosis in safety-net hospitals are not well described. We aimed to characterize the rate of and risk factors for infection, both present on admission and nosocomial, in this unique population. We hypothesized that infections would be associ...
journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1007/s10620-020-06164-y
更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00
abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Aberrant methylation of specific genes is frequent event in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Our present study aims to explore the methylation levels of acid phosphatase locus 1 (ACP1), bone morphogenetic protein 4 (BMP4), and testis-specific protein, Y-encoded-like 5 (TSPYL5) and their potential clin...
journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1007/s10620-015-3878-3
更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00
abstract：:While transilluminating guinea pig gastric wall, we noticed foci of irregular compression of submucosal veins and arteries, featuring parallel bands across arteries, with complete cessation of blood flow, mucosal pallor, and shrinkage of the area. Other features demonstrated that this was not due to artifactual pressu...
journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1007/BF01296065
更新日期：1993-07-01 00:00:00
abstract：:We examined the effect of cyclooxygenase (COX) inhibitors on dextran sulfate sodium (DSS)-induced ulcerative colitis in rats and investigated the role of COX isozymes in the pathogenesis of this model. Experimental colitis was induced by treatment with 2.5% DSS in drinking water for 6 days. Indomethacin (a nonselectiv...
journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1007/s10620-006-9597-z
更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00
abstract：BACKGROUND:Pyoderma gangrenosum is a serious cutaneous complication seen in approximately 1 % of patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Oral corticosteroids are the mainstay treatment, although the evidence supporting their use is weak. AIMS:The purpose of this study was to investigate the characteristics of ...
journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences
pub_type： 杂志文章,多中心研究
doi：10.1007/s10620-013-2762-2
更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Cirrhotic patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) frequently develop hepatic encephalopathy. Metabolic etiology of encephalopathy is less often considered in these patients. Although paraneoplastic hypercalcemia may be associated with several malignant tumors, it has also been described in HCC [1-4], and may caus...
journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1007/s10620-006-9159-4
更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Endoscopic papillary balloon dilatation (EPBD) has been recently used in conjunction with endoscopic sphincterotomy (EST) for the removal of common bile duct (CBD) stones. The present study was aimed at assessing the safety and outcome of sequential EPBD following EST for CBD stones. A total of 74 patients (43 females...
journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1007/s10620-008-0534-1
更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00
abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Biosimilar approval, such as Inflectra™ (CT-P13) for treating ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn's disease (CD), has reduced direct drug costs. Though clinicians are comfortable with biosimilar use in treatment-naïve patients, there are concerns in some jurisdictions that there are insufficient data ...
journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1007/s10620-019-06036-0
更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00
abstract：BACKGROUND:Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic, debilitating condition with high emergency department (ED) utilization. We aimed to investigate the utilization patterns of ED by IBD patients and measure hospitalization and surgical rates following ED visits. METHODS:We conducted a cross-sectional study of ad...
journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1007/s10620-015-3895-2
更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00
abstract：BACKGROUND:Barrett's esophagus (BE) is characterized by a distinct Th2-predominant cytokine profile. However, antigens that shift the immune response toward the Th2 profile are unknown. AIM:We examined the effects of rebamipide on the esophageal microbiome and BE development in a rat model. METHODS:BE was induced by ...
journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1007/s10620-015-3662-4
更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Little information on functional status and well-being is available in patients with functional gastrointestinal disease. We aimed to evaluate whether quality of life is poorer in patients with functional dyspepsia. A consecutive sample of 73 patients with functional dyspepsia completed a validated questionnaire prior...
journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1007/BF02064375
更新日期：1995-03-01 00:00:00
abstract：:New studies monitoring ambulatory esophageal pressures during food ingestion often compare results to normal values obtained from supine liquid swallows. We compared distal esophageal peristaltic and lower esophageal sphincter (LES) pressures in 15 normal subjects during six liquid swallows in the upright and supine p...
journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1007/BF01536799
更新日期：1990-07-01 00:00:00
abstract：:This study was undertaken to determine whether the synthetic prostaglandin E2 analog enprostil is able to inhibit basal and postprandial hypergastrinemia induced by omeprazole. We also studied the effect of omeprazole, enprostil, and the combination of both drugs on serum pepsinogen A and C levels. Eight normal subjec...
journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences
pub_type： 临床试验,杂志文章,随机对照试验
doi：10.1007/BF02088350
更新日期：1994-03-01 00:00:00
abstract：BACKGROUND:Eradication therapies for Helicobacter pylori infection are advancing as new acid inhibitory reagents approved. The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy and safety of vonoprazan-based triple treatment. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Triple therapy with vonoprazan and two antibiotics (amoxicillin and clarithr...
journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences
pub_type： 杂志文章,多中心研究,评审
doi：10.1007/s10620-017-4664-1
更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Anorectal manometry was performed in 40 women, who consulted for functional disorders of the lower gastrointestinal tract and had been sexually abused. Anismus, defined as a rise in anal pressure during straining, was observed in 39 of 40 abused women, but in only six of 20 healthy control women (P < 0.0001). Other pa...
journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1007/BF02285184
更新日期：1995-07-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Over the past two decades, evidence has accumulated to challenge the traditional view that cardiac mucosa, which is comprised exclusively of mucus glands, is the normal lining of the most proximal portion of the stomach (the gastric cardia). There is now considerable evidence to suggest that cardiac mucosa develops as...
journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：10.1007/s10620-018-5063-y
更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Two patients experienced hepatotoxicity associated with erythromycin estolate (Ilosone) usage, followed 13 and 15 years later by an hepatotoxic reaction with administration of erythromycin ethylsuccinate (E.E.S.). These cases provide further evidence for erythromycin ethylsuccinate-associated hepatotoxicity and demons...
journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1007/BF01393764
更新日期：1982-08-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Alcoholic liver disease (ALD) is characterized by elevated serum IgA concentrations, the presence of circulating immune complexes containing IgA, and IgA deposits along sinusoids in the liver. When combined with the presupposed IgA-clearance function of the liver, a causal association between IgA abnormalities and the...
journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1007/BF01540430
更新日期：1988-06-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Eosinophilic gastroenteritis is a rare benign disease characterized by tissue eosinophilic infiltration that may involve several digestive tract layers. Also known as allergic, or eosinophilic allergic, gastroenteropathy, it usually involves the stomach and small intestine: rarely the colon. It may or may not be accom...
journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：10.1007/s10620-005-9011-2
更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00
abstract：BACKGROUND:MicroRNA is essential for the malignant progression of human gastric cancer (GC), which is a leading cause of cancer deaths. However, the mechanism is still not so clear. AIMS:In our present research, we investigated the effect of miR-9-5p in GC. METHODS:We detected miR-9-5p expression in human gastric epi...
journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1007/s10620-019-05626-2
更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00
abstract：:The headword "overlap syndromes" of liver diseases includes the coexistence of autoimmune hepatitis, primary biliary cirrhosis, and primary sclerosing cholangitis. These syndromes often represent a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge for hepatologists; it remains unclear whether these overlap syndromes form distinct ...
journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：10.1007/s10620-012-2378-y
更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00
abstract：BACKGROUND:A new prepared oral viscous budesonide (PVB) has been effective in inducing clinical and histological remission in pediatric eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE). AIMS:To evaluate the efficacy of a 12-week maintenance therapy on clinical, endoscopic, and histological remission using half of the dose used in the i...
journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences
pub_type： 临床试验,杂志文章
doi：10.1007/s10620-018-5449-x
更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00
abstract：BACKGROUND:The risk of pancreatic cancer is elevated among people with new-onset diabetes (NOD). Based on Rochester Epidemiology Project Data, the Enriching New-Onset Diabetes for Pancreatic Cancer (END-PAC) model was developed and validated. AIMS:We validated the END-PAC model in a cohort of patients with NOD using r...
journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1007/s10620-020-06139-z
更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00
abstract：:It is unknown whether demography, gallbladder function, or the radiographic appearance of gallstones predispose them to cause symptoms. We investigated these features in a consecutive series of 260 patients with newly diagnosed, uncomplicated gallstone disease, of whom 146 had experienced biliary pain and 114 were asy...
journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1007/BF02087779
更新日期：1994-08-01 00:00:00
abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:The present study aimed to identify the differential expressed genes that are related to acute pancreatitis. METHODS:Microarray datasets GSE109227 and GSE3644 were downloaded from the public database and analyzed to screen the genes. Afterward, integrated analysis of these genes were performed, inc...
journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1007/s10620-019-05928-5
更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00
abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Vascularity is a critical feature in the evaluation of pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor (PNET). When done by EUS, contrast agents are recommended. However, vascular architecture (VA) can also be evaluated by routine Doppler flow in EUS without contrast agents. Our aim was to provide a simple VA classi...
journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1007/s10620-018-5240-z
更新日期：2018-11-01 00:00:00
abstract：:The mechanism by which alcohol causes pancreatic damage is still largely unknown. One important contributory factor may be the endothelins, potent vasoconstricting endothelial-derived peptides. The aim of this study was to examine in vivo endothelin release from the pancreatic vascular endothelium after alcohol ingest...
journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1023/a:1018845710446
更新日期：1998-05-01 00:00:00
abstract：:The effect of chronic ethanol ingestion on the ability of the small intestine to absorb zinc was examined in male Sprague-Dawley rats. Six rats were fed the Lieber-Decarli liquid rat diet for 1 month during which 36% of their total calories were provided as ethanol, while their pair fed controls received these calorie...
journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1007/BF01299920
更新日期：1983-07-01 00:00:00
