Review article: management of chronic hepatitis C in patients with contraindications to anti-viral therapy.

abstract：AIM:To evaluate the Helicobacter pylori stool antigen (HpSA) test in the assessment of H. pylori infection and the effect of omeprazole treatment on its accuracy. METHODS:Study 1: 140 dyspeptic patients were enrolled in the study and defined as H. pylori positive if histology and rapid urease test, or culture alone we...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Manes G,Balzano A,Iaquinto G,Ricci C,Piccirillo MM,Giardullo N,Todisco A,Lioniello M,Vaira D

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Epidemiological, experimental, and clinical studies have demonstrated that colon carcinogenesis may be prevented by nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Although controversy remains, recent studies, including ours, have revealed that NSAIDs suppress colon carcinogenesis at the adenoma stage where cyclooxygen...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Ota S,Bamba H,Kato A,Kawamoto C,Yoshida Y,Fujiwara K

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:It has been suggested that coeliac disease (CD) is associated with several neurological diseases. However, the evidence of such an association is inconclusive as earlier research has often been based on small numbers with retrospective data collection. AIM:To use Cox regression to examine the risk of neurol...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Ludvigsson JF,Olsson T,Ekbom A,Montgomery SM

更新日期：2007-06-01 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:It is not clear whether the incidence or early mortality related to peptic ulcer perforation has changed. AIM:To evaluate the incidence and mortality related to peptic ulcer perforation while considering the intake of low-dose aspirin and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). METHODS:We recorded t...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Taha AS,Angerson WJ,Prasad R,McCloskey C,Gilmour D,Morran CG

更新日期：2008-10-01 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:Direct-acting antiviral (DAA) regimens have shown high efficacy and tolerability for patients with HCV genotype 1/1b (GT1/1b) in clinical trials. However, robust real-world evidence of interferon (IFN)-free DAA treatment for HCV GT1-infected patients in Asia is still lacking. AIM:To systematically review an...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Ji F,Wei B,Yeo YH,Ogawa E,Zou B,Stave CD,Li Z,Dang S,Furusyo N,Cheung RC,Nguyen MH

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The knowledge of the natural history of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma is important to estimate the prognosis at diagnosis and indicate the best therapy. Prognosis is related to tumour stage at diagnosis, degree of liver function impairment induced either by the tumour itself or by the underlying cirrhosis, ge...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Varela M,Sala M,Llovet JM,Bruix J

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Both duodenal and gastric ulcer disease are closely associated with Helicobacter pylori infection. An infected individual has an estimated lifetime risk of 10-20% for the development of peptic ulcer disease, which is at least 3-4 fold higher than in non-infected subjects. H. pylori infection can be diagnosed in 90-100...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Kuipers EJ,Thijs JC,Festen HP

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) comprising ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn's disease (CD) is multigenic disorder. Tremendous progress has been achieved in unravelling the genetic background of IBD. It has led to the discovery of mutations in NOD2 associated with ileal CD and numerous other genes have be...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Weersma RK,van Dullemen HM,van der Steege G,Nolte IM,Kleibeuker JH,Dijkstra G

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Physicians occasionally embark on a work-up that, after a lengthy path, leads them to a clinical situation similar to that from which they started their original pursuit. This article aims to describe the characteristics of circular medical management and means for its avoidance. The underlying medical problem often p...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Sonnenberg A

更新日期：2004-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Nocturnal gastro-oesophageal reflux diseases (GERD) can lead to oesophageal mucosal injury and extra-oesophageal complications. AIM:To compare distribution of oesophageal acid exposure during sleep time among patients with non-erosive reflux disease and abnormal pH test (NERD-positive), erosive oesophagitis...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Dickman R,Parthasarathy S,Malagon IB,Jones P,Han B,Powers J,Fass R

更新日期：2007-07-01 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:Malnutrition and jaundice are independent prognostic factors in cirrhosis. AIM:To assess the impact of enteral nutrition on the survival of alcoholic cirrhotic patients with jaundice but without acute alcoholic hepatitis. METHODS:The study was a multicentre prospective randomised controlled trial comparing...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Dupont B,Dao T,Joubert C,Dupont-Lucas C,Gloro R,Nguyen-Khac E,Beaujard E,Mathurin P,Vastel E,Musikas M,Ollivier I,Piquet MA

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Guidelines recommend withholding sofosbuvir (SOF) in patients with an estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) of less than 30 mL/min. AIM:To assess the risk of acute kidney injury (AKI) in patients with no renal contraindications for SOF-based treatment. METHODS:This multicenter retrospective observati...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Maan R,Al Marzooqi SH,Klair JS,Karkada J,Cerocchi O,Kowgier M,Harrell SM,Rhodes KD,Janssen HLA,Feld JJ,Duarte-Rojo A

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Gut microflora-mucosal interactions may be involved in the pathogenesis of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). AIM:To investigate the efficacy of a novel prebiotic trans-galactooligosaccharide in changing the colonic microflora and improve the symptoms in IBS sufferers. METHODS:In all, 44 patients with Rome II...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Silk DB,Davis A,Vulevic J,Tzortzis G,Gibson GR

更新日期：2009-03-01 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:Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) may occur after transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPSS) placement. Multimodal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), combining anatomical sequences, diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) and 1 H magnetic resonance spectroscopy, is modified in cirrhotic patients. AIMS:To describ...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Rudler M,Weiss N,Perlbarg V,Mallet M,Tripon S,Valabregue R,Marjańska M,Cluzel P,Galanaud D,Thabut D

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Regulatory requirements for claims of mucosal healing in ulcerative colitis (UC) will require demonstration of both endoscopic and histologic healing. Quantifying these rates is essential for future drug development. AIMS:To meta-analyse endoscopic and histologic placebo response and remission rates in UC r...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Ma C,Guizzetti L,Panaccione R,Fedorak RN,Pai RK,Parker CE,Nguyen TM,Khanna R,Vande Casteele N,D'Haens G,Sandborn WJ,Feagan BG,Jairath V

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and irritable bowel syndrome may occur more often than expected by chance, but little community data exists and risk factors are unknown. AIM:To determine prevalence and risk factors for overlap of GERD and irritable bowel disease. METHODS:Population-based, cross-se...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Jung HK,Halder S,McNally M,Locke GR 3rd,Schleck CD,Zinsmeister AR,Talley NJ

更新日期：2007-08-01 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：BACKGROUND:Idiopathic noncirrhotic portal hypertension (INCPH) has been reported increasingly in patients with HIV infection. AIM:To evaluate the number of nationwide diagnosed HIV-associated INCPH cases and to assess its clinical features, risk factors and outcome. METHODS:All HIV centres in the Netherlands were con...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Schouten JN,Van der Ende ME,Koëter T,Rossing HH,Komuta M,Verheij J,van der Valk M,Hansen BE,Janssen HL

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Visceral hypersensitivity is highly prevalent in all functional bowel disorders. Most also demonstrate wider patterns of somatic referral of intestinal pain or discomfort. This hypersensitivity may explain the symptoms as the sensitive gut can be more easily provoked by normal or abnormal motor events in the gut. Visc...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Mertz H

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:One-week triple therapy consisting of omeprazole 20 mg b.d., clarithromycin 250 mg b.d. and tinidazole 500 mg b.d. is an effective therapy for H. pylori infection with a cure rate of 93%. We therefore compared two similar 1-week regimens consisting of a lansoprazole, clarithromycin and either metronidazole o...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Jaup BH,Norrby A

更新日期：1996-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Abnormal gall-bladder motility has been reported in diabetics. The objective was to evaluate the effect of chronic D2-dopamine receptor inhibition on gall-bladder emptying in diabetic patients. METHODS:Under double-blind placebo-controlled conditions and according to a crossover design, patients were random...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Mansi C,Savarino V,Vigneri S,Sciabà L,Perilli D,Mele MR,Celle G

更新日期：1995-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Risk benefit strategies in managing inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) are dependent upon understanding the risks of uncontrolled inflammation vs those of treatments. Malignancy and mortality in IBD have been associated with disease-related inflammation and immune suppression, but data are limited due to thei...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Joosse ME,Aardoom MA,Kemos P,Turner D,Wilson DC,Koletzko S,Martin-de-Carpi J,Fagerberg UL,Spray C,Tzivinikos C,Sladek M,Shaoul R,Roma-Giannikou E,Bronsky J,Serban DE,Ruemmele FM,Garnier-Lengline H,Veres G,Hojsak I,K

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This randomized, double-blind, multicentre study compared lansoprazole with placebo for symptomatic relief of patients with non-erosive gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD). METHODS:214 patients with symptomatic, non-erosive GERD (moderate to severe daytime and/or night-time heartburn greater than half ...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Richter JE,Kovacs TO,Greski-Rose PA,Huang section sign B,Fisher R

更新日期：1999-06-01 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：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：:Twenty-four-hour intragastric acidity was measured in 10 patients with a past history of duodenal ulcer on the fourth day of dosing with placebo, and either 150 mg ranitidine given twice or four times daily. The order of the treatments was randomized and a double-blind design was employed. Ranitidine (150 mg) b.d. dec...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Howden CW,Tsai HH,Reid JL

更新日期：1989-06-01 00:00:00