Clinical trial: oral zinc in hepatic encephalopathy.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Occult biliary stones escape detection on conventional investigations, and clinico-biochemical systems proposed for predicting biliary pancreatitis has low predictive values. AIM:To evaluate the accuracy of clinico-biochemical parameters for prediction of biliary pancreatitis in patients undergoing endoscop...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Liu CL,Fan ST,Lo CM,Tso WK,Wong Y,Poon RT,Lam CM,Wong BC,Wong J

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Forty-two patients with peptic ulceration of the duodenum, stomach or oesophagus, who had not responded to 3 or more months of high-dose treatment with ranitidine (450 or 600 mg/day), were treated with oral lansoprazole at 30-60 mg daily. In 40 patients (95.2%) the ulcers healed within 2-12 weeks. In the remaining 2 p...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Brunner G,Arnold R,Hennig U,Fuchs W

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Serum gastrin was determined in 33 patients during treatment with the proton pump inhibitor omeprazole. After 4 weeks of therapy, gastrin levels increased to a median of 55 pg/ml compared to 15 pg/ml prior to omeprazole (P less than 0.001). There was a close correlation (r = 0.939; P less than 0.001) between pre-treat...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Koop H,Klein M,Arnold R

更新日期：1990-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The association between ulcerative colitis and cytomegalovirus (CMV) has been recognised for over 50 years; and the role of CMV in ulcerative colitis in general, and steroid resistance in particular, remains a topic of ongoing controversy. The outcome for patients with CMV reactivation appears worse than tha...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Sager K,Alam S,Bond A,Chinnappan L,Probert CS

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Misoprostol is known to be effective in stimulating intestinal transit both in healthy individuals and in patients with chronic constipation when evaluated in short-term trials. The aim of this study was to determine the utility of misoprostol in the long-term management of patients with chronic refractory c...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Roarty TP,Weber F,Soykan I,McCallum RW

更新日期：1997-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Considerable information has been gathered on the functional organization of enteric neuronal circuitries regulating gastrointestinal motility. However, little is known about the neuropathophysiological mechanisms underlying gastrointestinal motor disorders. AIM:To analyse the most important pathological fi...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Di Nardo G,Blandizzi C,Volta U,Colucci R,Stanghellini V,Barbara G,Del Tacca M,Tonini M,Corinaldesi R,De Giorgio R

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Studies assessing the prevalence of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth in irritable bowel syndrome gave contrasting results. Differences in criteria to define irritable bowel syndrome patients and methods to assess small intestinal bacterial overgrowth may explain different results. Moreover, no data exis...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Lupascu A,Gabrielli M,Lauritano EC,Scarpellini E,Santoliquido A,Cammarota G,Flore R,Tondi P,Pola P,Gasbarrini G,Gasbarrini A

更新日期：2005-12-01 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:Third-generation cephalosporins (TGC) constitute the empirical first-line therapy for spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP). Hospitalisation, invasive procedures and use of antibiotics may challenge this concept due to an increase in enterococci and other TGC-resistant microorganisms. AIM:To determine pre...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Reuken PA,Pletz MW,Baier M,Pfister W,Stallmach A,Bruns T

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pregabalin has a broad spectrum of analgesic and antihyperalgesic activity in both basic and clinical studies. However, its mechanisms and sites of action have yet to be determined in humans. AIMS:To assess the antinociceptive effect of pregabalin on experimental gut pain in patients with visceral hyperalge...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Olesen SS,Graversen C,Olesen AE,Frøkjaer JB,Wilder-Smith O,van Goor H,Valeriani M,Drewes AM

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate the efficacy of omeprazole plus clarithromycin and furazolidone in Helicobacter pylori eradication and duodenal ulcer healing in Brazilian patients. METHODS:Forty H. pylori-positive patients with duodenal ulcer were randomized to receive 20 mg omeprazole o.m. or b.d. for 1 month plus 500 mg clarithromy...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Dani R,Queiroz DM,Dias MG,Franco JM,Magalhães LC,Mendes GS,Moreira LS,De Castro LP,Toppa NH,Rocha GA,Cabral MM,Salles PG

更新日期：1999-12-01 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:Strong suppression of viral replication and normalization of alanine aminotransferase is feasible with nucleos(t)ide analogues. It is estimated viral replication and liver inflammation can be controlled in 90% of patients with chronic hepatitis B with the current available treatments. AIM:To review the stud...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Leemans WF,Ter Borg MJ,de Man RA

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Distal ulcerative colitis may prove to be resistant to steroids and aminosalicylates, but total colectomy is more difficult to justify than in severe extensive colitis. Immunosuppression is of established benefit in generalized colitis, but there are no data available specific to distal disease. AIM:To dete...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Falasco G,Zinicola R,Forbes A

更新日期：2002-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present study examined whether histamine could affect the growth of the enterochromaffin-like (ECL) cell and the parietal cell. The effects of the unsurmountable histamine H2-receptor antagonist loxtidine (80 mg/kg) and the H+, K(+)-ATPase inhibitor omeprazole (100 mumol/kg) were compared in female Sprague-Dawley ...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Brenna E,Waldum HL,Sandvik AK,Schulze Søgnen B,Kristensen A

更新日期：1992-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine whether flumecinol (3-trifluoromethyl-alpha-ethylbenzhydrol, Zixoryn) is effective in ameliorating pruritus of cholestasis, particularly in primary bilary cirrhosis. METHODS AND RESULTS:50 patients (46 with primary biliary cirrhosis, PBC) took oral flumecinol 600 mg or identical placebo once wee...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Turner IB,Rawlins MD,Wood P,James OF

更新日期：1994-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Intravenous octreotide is an established treatment of oesophageal variceal haemorrhage in the cirrhotic patient. AIM:To examine the organ extraction and splanchnic haemodynamic effects of octreotide in cirrhotic patients with portal hypertension. METHODS:Thirteen patients with cirrhosis had hepatic venous ...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Ottesen LH,Flyvbjerg A,Møller S,Bendtsen F

更新日期：1998-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Few studies have evaluated interferon and ribavirin therapy in hepatitis C virus-infected patients with persistently normal alanine aminotransferase (ALT) levels. AIM:To determine the efficacy and safety of combination therapy in this population, and to evaluate the impact of treatment on health-related qua...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Bini EJ,Mehandru S

更新日期：2006-03-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Programmed cell death protein-1-targeted immunotherapy has shown promising results in phase II studies of hepatocellular carcinoma. AIM:To evaluate safety and efficacy of nivolumab and pembrolizumab in an international, multicentre, real-world cohort of patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma. METH...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Scheiner B,Kirstein MM,Hucke F,Finkelmeier F,Schulze K,von Felden J,Koch S,Schwabl P,Hinrichs JB,Waneck F,Waidmann O,Reiberger T,Müller C,Sieghart W,Trauner M,Weinmann A,Wege H,Trojan J,Peck-Radosavljevic M,Vogel A

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate (i) the diagnostic usefulness of a delayed test in initially negative patients; and (ii) the reliability of the rapid urease test, histology or a combination of the two to diagnose Helicobacter pylori during emergency endoscopy in a large clinical practice series. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Records of patien...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Güell M,Artigau E,Esteve V,Sánchez-Delgado J,Junquera F,Calvet X

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A novel potassium-competitive acid blocker, DWP14012, is in clinical development as a potential alternative to proton pump inhibitors for the treatment of acid-related diseases. AIMS:To evaluate the safety, tolerability, pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of DWP14012 in humans. METHODS:A randomised, dou...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Sunwoo J,Oh J,Moon SJ,Ji SC,Lee SH,Yu KS,Kim HS,Lee A,Jang IJ

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can cause serious gastrointestinal side effects. Faecal calprotectin assay represents a simple and practical method for diagnosis of NSAID enteropathy. Intestinal micro-organisms are necessary for the development of NSAID-induced small bowel lesions and hence it...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Montalto M,Gallo A,Curigliano V,D'Onofrio F,Santoro L,Covino M,Dalvai S,Gasbarrini A,Gasbarrini G

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

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:A large proportion (25-46%) of adults with inflammatory bowel disease in remission has symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), which are thought to reflect ongoing inflammation. Data on paediatric inflammatory bowel disease patients are lacking. AIM:To investigate (i) the prevalence of IBS-type symptoms...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Diederen K,Hoekman DR,Hummel TZ,de Meij TG,Koot BG,Tabbers MM,Vlieger AM,Kindermann A,Benninga MA

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Direct comparisons are lacking between vedolizumab and tumour necrosis factor (TNF)-antagonist therapy in Crohn's disease (CD). AIM:To compare safety and effectiveness of vedolizumab and TNF-antagonist therapy in adult CD patients. METHODS:Retrospective observational cohort (May 2014-December 2017) propens...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Bohm M,Xu R,Zhang Y,Varma S,Fischer M,Kochhar G,Boland B,Singh S,Hirten R,Ungaro R,Shmidt E,Lasch K,Jairaith V,Hudesman D,Chang S,Lukin D,Swaminath A,Sands BE,Colombel JF,Kane S,Loftus EV Jr,Shen B,Siegel CA,

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Proton pump inhibitor-based triple therapy is the most commonly used treatment for eradication of Helicobacter pylori, with pooled eradication rates of approximately 90%. In the USA, per protocol eradication rates with 10-day proton pump inhibitor-based triple therapy are approximately 85%. Esomeprazole, a new proton ...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Laine L

更新日期：2002-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In 1980, Garland hypothesized that lower levels of vitamin D resulting from much weaker UV-B radiation at higher latitudes may account for the striking geographical pattern of cancer mortality. Further research has been conducted over the past 20 years. AIM:To perform a systematic review and meta-analysis o...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Yin L,Grandi N,Raum E,Haug U,Arndt V,Brenner H

更新日期：2009-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Treatment options for non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) are limited. Weight loss remains the most recommended therapy. Orlistat is an effective adjunct to dietary weight loss therapy. AIM:To evaluate the efficacy of orlistat, given for 6 months to patients with obesity and biopsy confirmed NASH. METHODS...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Harrison SA,Fincke C,Helinski D,Torgerson S,Hayashi P

更新日期：2004-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Five oral nucleos(t)ide analogues are available to treat chronic hepatitis B (CHB). With the availability of newer agents, their efficacy on incidence of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is not well described. AIM:To determine the efficacy of oral anti-viral agents in reducing HCC risk in relationship with ot...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Singal AK,Salameh H,Kuo YF,Fontana RJ

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Secretin-producing enteroendocrine cells arise from a multipotential endocrine progenitor in the crypts of the small intestine. As these cells migrate up the crypt-villus axis, they produce secretin and stop dividing as they terminally differentiate and die. Transcription of the secretin gene is controlled by a comple...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Mutoh H,Ratineau C,Ray S,Leiter AB

更新日期：2000-04-01 00:00:00