Clinical predictors of fibrosis in patients with chronic liver disease.

abstract：BACKGROUND:The incidence of 'true' re-infection with Helicobacter pylori after successful eradication remains uncertain. AIM:To determine the worldwide rates, risk factors and clinical implications of 'true' re-infection of Helicobacter pylori. 'True' re-infection of H. pylori is defined as the situation where tests f...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Zhang YY,Xia HH,Zhuang ZH,Zhong J

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is a renewed interest in use of combination therapies in treatment-naïve chronic hepatitis B (CHB) because of limitations of monotherapies. AIM:To discuss the current status of combination therapies in treatment-naïve CHB. METHODS:PubMed search was done using 'combination', 'sequential' and 'chronic ...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Kumar M,Sarin SK

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To determine the effect of Helicobacter pylori eradication with omeprazole and amoxycillin, with or without metronidazole, on the 12-month course of duodenal ulcer disease. METHODS:In a randomized; double-blind study, conducted in 19 hospitals, 105 H. pylori positive duodenal ulcer patients were healed and symptom...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Bell GD,Bate CM,Axon AT,Tildesley G,Martin JL,Taylor MD,Richardson PD

更新日期：1996-08-01 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:Drug-induced liver injury may be immunologically mediated or metabolically induced. Peripheral eosinophilia and liver eosinophilia in suspected drug-induced liver injury generally supports the role of drug aetiology. AIM:To assess the importance of eosinophilia and hepatic necrosis on outcome in patients wi...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Björnsson E,Kalaitzakis E,Olsson R

更新日期：2007-06-15 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:Hepatic disturbances in the context of intestinal failure and parenteral nutrition (PN) are frequently encountered and carry a significant burden of morbidity and sometimes mortality. The term intestinal failure-associated liver disease (IFALD) refers to liver injury due to intestinal failure and associated ...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Bond A,Huijbers A,Pironi L,Schneider SM,Wanten G,Lal S

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Alterations in serotonergic (5-HT) metabolism and/or intestinal integrity have been associated with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). AIMS:To assess the effects of the precursor of 5-HT, 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP), on mucosal 5-HT availability and intestinal integrity, and to assess potential differences bet...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Keszthelyi D,Troost FJ,Jonkers DM,van Eijk HM,Lindsey PJ,Dekker J,Buurman WA,Masclee AA

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Fructose malabsorption, lactose malabsorption and an early rise in breath hydrogen after lactulose (ERBHAL) may play roles in induction of symptoms in gastrointestinal conditions. AIM:To compare prevalence and interactions of fructose malabsorption, lactose malabsorption and ERBHAL among healthy subjects an...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Barrett JS,Irving PM,Shepherd SJ,Muir JG,Gibson PR

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Faecal impaction with or without encopresis is a very common problem. We performed a randomized, open-label, prospective study to compare the efficacy and acceptability of the treatment of faecal impaction using either mineral oil or pineapple-flavoured isotonic intestinal lavage solution containing polyethylene glyco...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Tolia V,Lin CH,Elitsur Y

更新日期：1993-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Forty patients with gastro-oesophageal reflux disease and oesophagitis, documented by endoscopy (grades I to III by the Savary-Miller classification) were randomized to participate in a comparative double-blind trial to receive cisapride (10 mg q.d.s.) or ranitidine (150 mg b.d.) for an 8-week period. Upper gastrointe...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Arvanitakis C,Nikopoułos A,Theoharidis A,Giannoulis E,Vagios I,Anthopoulou H,Michailidis D,Tourkantonis A

更新日期：1993-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Health-related quality of life (HRQL) is often diminished in patients with ulcerative colitis. AIM:To evaluate the effects of vedolizumab on HRQL in patients with ulcerative colitis. METHODS:Using maintenance phase data from the GEMINI 1 study, an analysis of covariance model was used to calculate mean dif...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Feagan BG,Patel H,Colombel JF,Rubin DT,James A,Mody R,Lasch K

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The revised paediatric criteria for coeliac disease allow omission of duodenal biopsies in symptomatic children who have specific serology and coeliac disease-associated genetics. It remains unclear whether this approach is also applicable for adults with various clinical presentations. AIM:To evaluate the ...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Fuchs V,Kurppa K,Huhtala H,Laurila K,Mäki M,Collin P,Salmi T,Luostarinen L,Saavalainen P,Kaukinen K

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a randomly allocated, double-blind, endoscopically controlled study, 98 patients with gastric ulcers were treated with either (a synthetic prostaglandin of E2-like structure) enprostil 70 micrograms b.d. or 150 mg ranitidine b.d. The healing rates at 4, 8 and 12 weeks were enprostil 57, 91 and 94% and for ranitidin...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Morgan AG,Pacsoo C,Taylor P,McAdam WA

更新日期：1990-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Transplacental transfer of tumour necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) inhibitors has been shown in mothers receiving therapy for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). AIM:To examine reports of adverse events of these medications in pregnancy. METHODS:Individual Safety Reports of adverse events (Jan 2003-June 2012) w...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Deepak P,Stobaugh DJ

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In cirrhosis, portal hypertension is associated with a spectrum of renal dysfunction that has significant implications for morbidity and mortality. AIM:To discuss recent progress in the patho-physiological mechanisms and therapeutic options for portal hypertension-related renal dysfunction. METHODS:A liter...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Leithead JA,Hayes PC,Ferguson JW

更新日期：2014-04-01 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：:In a Swedish double-blind multicentre study, omeprazole (30 mg o.m.) was compared with the H2-receptor antagonist cimetidine (400 mg b.d.) in 152 patients. Clinical assessments and laboratory investigations were carried out at 2 and 4 weeks, and again at 6 weeks in unhealed patients. Endoscopy was performed at 2 weeks...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Dahlgren S,Domellöf L,Hradsky M,Norryd C,Brunkwall J,Svensson G,Svensson JO,Karlsson J,Knutson U,Gasslander T

更新日期：1988-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Haemochromatosis was first recognized as a disease entity over a century ago and its hereditary nature recognized over 60 years ago. However it was only in late 1996 that the haemochromatosis gene was cloned and a single C282Y mutation confirmed as being the cause of all HLA-linked iron overload in Caucasian populatio...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： George DK,Powell LW

更新日期：1997-08-01 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：AIM:To compare the results of culture and epsilometer test with fluorescence in situ hybridization for the detection of Helicobacter pylori and the presence of clarithromycin-susceptible and clarithromycin-resistant strains in antral biopsies from children. METHODS:Antral biopsies from 149 unselected children were inv...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Feydt-Schmidt A,Rüssmann H,Lehn N,Fischer A,Antoni I,Störk D,Koletzko S

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The reflux disease questionnaire (RDQ) is a short, patient-completed instrument. AIMS:To investigate the psychometric characteristics of the RDQ in patients with heartburn-predominant (HB) and non-heartburn predominant (NHB) dyspepsia. METHODS:HB (n = 388) and NHB (n = 733) patients were randomized to esom...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： van Zanten SV,Armstrong D,Barkun A,Junghard O,White RJ,Wiklund IK

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A variety of tests have been proposed for colorectal cancer (CRC), giving rise to uncertainty regarding the optimal approach. The efficacy and effectiveness of different tests are related to both screened participation and the detection rate. AIM:To perform a meta-analysis on adherence and detection rates o...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Hassan C,Giorgi Rossi P,Camilloni L,Rex DK,Jimenez-Cendales B,Ferroni E,Borgia P,Zullo A,Guasticchi G,HTA Group.

更新日期：2012-11-01 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:Oral aloe vera gel is widely used by patients with inflammatory bowel disease and is under therapeutic evaluation for this condition. AIM:To assess the effects of aloe vera in vitro on the production of reactive oxygen metabolites, eicosanoids and interleukin-8, all of which may be pathogenic in inflammator...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Langmead L,Makins RJ,Rampton DS

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To assess the pathophysiology and treatment of neurogenic dysphagia. METHODS:46 patients with brain damage, 46 with neurodegenerative diseases and eight healthy volunteers were studied by videofluoroscopy while swallowing 3-20 mL liquid (20.4 mPa s), nectar (274.4 mPa s) and pudding (3931.2 mPa s) boluses. RESULT...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Clavé P,de Kraa M,Arreola V,Girvent M,Farré R,Palomera E,Serra-Prat M

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To appraise the tolerance and efficacy of an induction of tolerance protocol to infliximab permitting the re-administration of the drug to patients with Crohn's disease having had infusion reactions requiring suspension of treatment. METHODS:Fourteen patients were included in the induction of tolerance protocol. E...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Duburque C,Lelong J,Iacob R,Seddik M,Desreumaux P,Fournier C,Wallaert B,Cortot A,Colombel JF

更新日期：2006-09-01 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:Recently, there have been increasingly frequent reports on the occurrence of macrophage activation syndrome (MAS) in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Clinically, MAS is characterized mainly by fever, hepatosplenomegaly, cytopenia, and elevated circulating ferritin and CD25. Mortality, even if ...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Fries W,Cottone M,Cascio A

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The diagnostic value of ascitic cholesterol in the differential diagnosis of ascites is controversial. AIM:To investigate the diagnostic performance of ascitic cholesterol in the differential diagnosis of ascites. METHODS:Consecutive patients with new-onset ascites were enrolled prospectively. The pertinen...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Du L,Zhu S,Lu Z,Xu T,Bai T,Xu D,Wei X,Li J,Xu K,Ye J,Hou X,Song Y

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00