Rifaximin in the treatment of recurrent Clostridium difficile infection.

abstract：:Gastrin releasing peptide (GRP) has proved to be a particularly valuable tool in detecting disturbances of gastric secretory function associated with duodenal ulcer disease and Helicobacter pylori infection, and it has furthered understanding of the pathophysiology of these conditions. Its attractiveness lies in the f...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： McColl KE,el-Omar E

更新日期：1995-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Both high-fibre dietary advice and the prescription of fibre as a bulking agent are very common in primary and secondary care management of irritable bowel syndrome. Irritable bowel syndrome patients with constipation may have delayed intestinal transit. Therefore, fibres that accelerate intestinal transit m...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Bijkerk CJ,Muris JW,Knottnerus JA,Hoes AW,de Wit NJ

更新日期：2004-02-01 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：BACKGROUND:The approval of the tyrosine kinase inhibitor sorafenib in 2007 marked a milestone in the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma, as sorafenib was the first systemic therapy to show a survival benefit in patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma. Since then many drugs failed in the first- and second-lin...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Pinter M,Peck-Radosavljevic M

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite the close relationship between primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), the association between colectomy and the prognosis of PSC remains controversial. AIM:To explore whether colectomy prior to PSC-diagnosis is associated with transplant-free survival. METHODS:A ...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Nordenvall C,Olén O,Nilsson PJ,von Seth E,Ekbom A,Bottai M,Myrelid P,Bergquist A

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Germinated barley foodstuff (GBF) has been shown to attenuate intestinal injury in animal models, largely by increasing luminal short-chain fatty acid production. AIM:To investigate the safety and efficacy of GBF in the treatment of ulcerative colitis (UC). METHODS:Ten patients with active UC received 30 g...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Mitsuyama K,Saiki T,Kanauchi O,Iwanaga T,Tomiyasu N,Nishiyama T,Tateishi H,Shirachi A,Ide M,Suzuki A,Noguchi K,Ikeda H,Toyonaga A,Sata M

更新日期：1998-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The effects of proton pump inhibitors and Helicobacter pylori infection on the distribution of drugs used for the eradication of the bacteria are poorly understood. AIM:The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of a 7-day administration of 20 mg of omeprazole on the pharmacokinetics of amoxicilli...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Ortiz RA,Calafatti SA,Corazzi A,Souza JM,Deguer M,De Souza CA,Marchioretto MA,Bernasconi G,Ferraz JG,Pedrazzoli J Jr

更新日期：2002-06-01 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:There are few published data concerning the economic impact of antibiotic prophylaxis prior to endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography in the setting of biliary obstruction. AIM:To perform decision analysis to determine the costs of prophylaxis in patients undergoing endoscopic retrograde cholangiopa...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Thompson BF,Arguedas MR,Wilcox CM

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effects of identical morning (08.05 hours) and evening (20.05 hours) meals on intragastric pH were compared in 12 healthy volunteers receiving gastric antisecretory medication. Dosing included continuous intravenous infusion ranitidine (50 mg bolus followed by 12.5 mg/h) or a matching placebo which were randomly a...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Sanders SW,Moore JG,Day GM,Tolman KG

更新日期：1992-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The 24-hour intragastric pH of 12 patients with an acute duodenal ulcer was recorded with the aim of comparing the effects of two different times of administration of 300 mg ranitidine: post evening meal, or bedtime. This double-blind crossover trial involved 3 centres. Twenty-four-hour gastric pH was measured under s...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Cortot A,Guillemot F,Moreau J,Soule JC,Veyrac M,Alberola B,Pappo M

更新日期：1992-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effects of treatment with the Chinese herbal medicine Liu-Jun-Zi-Tang (TJ-43) on gastric emptying and gastrointestinal symptoms were investigated in 42 patients with chronic idiopathic dyspepsia. By random allocation, 22 patients received oral treatment with 2.5 g TJ-43 three times daily, and 20 patients received ...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Tatsuta M,Iishi H

更新日期：1993-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is an important problem in systemic sclerosis due to impaired salivation and oesophageal function. AIM:To determine the efficacy of adding ranitidine at bedtime to control nocturnal acid breakthrough (NAB) and GERD in patients with systemic sclerosis already prescrib...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Janiak P,Thumshirn M,Menne D,Fox M,Halim S,Fried M,Brühlmann P,Distler O,Schwizer W

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A lack of reliable treatments for abdominal pain-related functional gastrointestinal disorders prompts interest in new therapies. AIM:To evaluate systematically the effect of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG) for treating abdominal pain-related functional gastrointestinal disorders in children. METHODS:MEDL...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Horvath A,Dziechciarz P,Szajewska H

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Upper gastrointestinal bleeding is a common medical emergency associated with substantial mortality. Tranexamic acid may be effective for reducing mortality in upper gastrointestinal bleeding. AIM:To examine the effects of tranexamic acid in upper gastrointestinal bleeding by systematic review and meta-anal...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Twum-Barimah E,Abdelgadir I,Gordon M,Akobeng AK

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hepatic diseases are common complications of haematopoietic cell transplant. The causes are multiple: myeloablative conditioning regimens may cause sinusoidal injury; acute and chronic graft-versus-host disease lead to damaged hepatocytes and small bile ducts; microcrystalline deposits in the gall bladder can cause bi...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： McDonald GB

更新日期：2006-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bismuth preparations are commonly used to treat a variety of gastrointestinal disorders, including peptic ulcers and dyspepsia. The safety profile of currently approved bismuth preparations, such as tripotassium dicitrato bismuthate (De-Nol), bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol) and ranitidine bismuth citrate (Pylorid...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Tillman LA,Drake FM,Dixon JS,Wood JR

更新日期：1996-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Proton pump inhibitor (PPI) therapy is known to suppress gastric acid secretion. Thus PPI therapy may decrease gastric volume and gastric contents available for gastro-oesophageal reflux by decreasing acid secretion. AIM:To determine the effect of PPI therapy on the gastric volume after a standard meal. ME...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Babaei A,Bhargava V,Aalam S,Scadeng M,Mittal RK

更新日期：2009-04-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Grey Zone (GZ) is an ill-defined situation including patients falling between inactive carrier (IC) state and HBeAg-negative chronic hepatitis B (HBeAg-negative CHB). AIMS:To assess the long-term outcomes of GZ patients compared to IC in the absence of treatment. METHODS:Retrospective analysis of 287 IC an...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Bonacci M,Lens S,Mariño Z,Londoño MC,Rodríguez-Tajes S,Mas A,García-López M,Pérez-Del-Pulgar S,Sánchez-Tapias JM,Forns X

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A long-term cure is now possible in more than 30% of selected patients with Zollinger-Ellison syndrome who undergo gastrinoma resection. The need, however, for continued gastric acid antisecretory therapy in these patients remains controversial. The current study was designed to determine whether post-operative antise...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Metz DC,Benya RV,Fishbeyn VA,Pisegna JR,Orbuch M,Strader DB,Norton JA,Jensen RT

更新日期：1993-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Treatment with interferon-alpha has been shown to be effective in one-third of hepatitis B e antigen-positive chronic hepatitis B patients, but is clinically associated with relevant adverse events. AIM:To investigate the safety of pegylated interferon alpha-2b in 300 hepatitis B e antigen-positive patients...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： van Zonneveld M,Flink HJ,Verhey E,Senturk H,Zeuzem S,Akarca US,Cakaloglu Y,Simon C,So TM,Gerken G,de Man RA,Hansen BE,Schalm SW,Janssen HL,HBV 99-01 Study Group.

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Steroid-refractory ulcerative colitis (UC) remains a challenging condition warranting surgery upon failure of pharmacological treatment. Calcineurin inhibitors or infliximab are alternatives in this situation. Data on the efficacy and safety of tacrolimus in this setting are limited. AIM:To study the short-...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Schmidt KJ,Herrlinger KR,Emmrich J,Barthel D,Koc H,Lehnert H,Stange EF,Fellermann K,Büning J

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Obscure gastrointestinal bleeding (OGIB) is a commonly encountered clinical problem in gastroenterology and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. The investigation and management of OGIB has changed dramatically over the past decade with the advent of newer gastroenterological and radiologi...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Liu K,Kaffes AJ

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Factors associated with mortality and disease progression in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) are poorly understood. AIMS:To assess the impact of liver disease severity, demographics and comorbidities on all-cause mortality and liver disease progression in a...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Canbay A,Kachru N,Haas JS,Sowa JP,Meise D,Ozbay AB

更新日期：2020-10-01 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:Application of electrical stimulation to the gut, primarily the stomach, has rapidly advanced in the last two decades, from mostly animal studies to the clinical arena. Most studies focused on the use of electrical stimulation for gastroparesis, the only approved indication for such intervention. AIM:To rev...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Soffer E,Abell T,Lin Z,Lorincz A,McCallum R,Parkman H,Policker S,Ordog T

更新日期：2009-10-01 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:Morphological, haemodynamic and clinical stages of cirrhosis have been proposed, although no definite staging system is yet accepted for clinical practice. AIM:To investigate whether clinical complications of cirrhosis may define different prognostic disease stages. METHODS:Analysis of the database from a ...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： D'Amico G,Pasta L,Morabito A,D'Amico M,Caltagirone M,Malizia G,Tinè F,Giannuoli G,Traina M,Vizzini G,Politi F,Luca A,Virdone R,Licata A,Pagliaro L

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chronic constipation may result in disabling symptoms, is often unsatisfactorily treated by laxatives and negatively impacts quality of life (QoL). AIM:A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase III trial to evaluate the efficacy and safety of a selective, high-affinity 5-HT(4) receptor agonist, ...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Quigley EM,Vandeplassche L,Kerstens R,Ausma J

更新日期：2009-02-01 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