Cost-effectiveness of chemoprevention with proton pump inhibitors in Barrett's esophagus.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Colorectal cancer (CRC) screening is a priority for the Veteran's Health Administration (VHA). Optimizing fecal occult blood testing (FOBT) is integral to CRC screening in health care systems. AIMS:The purpose of this study was to characterize the utilization of CRC testing in a large integrated health care...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Long MD,Lance T,Robertson D,Kahwati L,Kinsinger L,Fisher DA

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although the overall incidence of hepatitis B virus (HBV) has declined since the introduction of universal vaccine guidelines, the incidence remains elevated in high risk groups. Recent guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) have underscored the importance of vaccination against HBV in high ri...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Foster T,Hon H,Kanwal F,Han S,Spiegel B

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Postoperative infection is not uncommon after hepatectomy. This study assessed the effectiveness of preoperative antibiotic prophylaxis in elective hepatectomy in a randomized clinical trial setting. METHODS:A total of 120 patients who were scheduled to undergo elective hepatectomy were equally rand...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Zhou YM,Chen ZY,Li XD,Xu DH,Su X,Li B

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twelve partially gastrectomized subjects who have consecutively undergone total biliary diversion for severe bilious vomiting were studied before and after operation in order to assess the effects of surgery on gastric histology and enterogastric reflux. Before and six months after operation, the following protocol wa...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Bechi P,Amorosi A,Mazzanti R,Buccarelli A,Pantalone D,Cortesini C

更新日期：1988-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We examined the effect of sildenafil, an inhibitor of phosphodiesterase subtype 5, that catalyzes hydrolysis of 3',5'-cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP), on indomethacin-induced small-intestinal ulceration in rats and investigated the mechanism of this action, especially in relation to endogenous nitric oxide (NO)....

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Kato N,Mashita Y,Kato S,Mitsufuji S,Yoshikawa T,Takeuchi K

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The value of a "bread-barium" swallow for diagnosis of disordered esophageal motility was examined in 53 patients, 20 of whom complained of dysphagia, 20 retrosternal chest pain, and 13 heartburn; a further 19 subjects served as controls. Esophageal manometry in the patients with dysphagia and chest pain revealed majo...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Davies HA,Evans KT,Butler F,McKirdy H,Williams GT,Rhodes J

更新日期：1983-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A patient with congenital asucrasia was investigated using in vivo differential urinary disaccharide excretion. Impaired hydrolysis of sucrose and isomaltose, but normal lactase activity, were demonstrated and confirmed by in vitro estimation. The technique of differential disaccharide excretion can now be used to ass...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Maxton DG,Catt SD,Menzies IS

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To evaluate the influence of chronic alcoholism on clinical features of chronic pancreatitis in Japan, pain evolution, pancreatic insufficiency, and long-term prognosis were studied by comparing chronic alcoholic pancreatitis (N = 88) with idiopathic pancreatitis (N = 67). The 155 patients with known course of the dis...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Hayakawa T,Kondo T,Shibata T,Sugimoto Y,Kitagawa M

更新日期：1989-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although the use of cold snare polypectomy (CSP) has spread rapidly, its safety for pedunculated (Ip) polyps remains controversial. In particular, the outcomes of hot snare polypectomy (HSP) and CSP for Ip polyps have not been previously compared. AIMS:This study evaluated whether the rate of delayed postpo...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Arimoto J,Chiba H,Ashikari K,Fukui R,Tachikawa J,Okada N,Suto T,Kawano N,Niikura T,Kuwabara H,Nakaoka M,Ida T,Goto T,Nakajima A

更新日期：2020-07-04 00:00:00

abstract：:Aging and gastrointestinal malignancies, including that of the stomach are associated with increased activation of EGF-receptor (EGFR). Although the intracellular events that regulate this process are poorly understood, we hypothesize that loss of ERRP (EGFR-related protein; GenBank accession number AF187818), a recen...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Majumdar AP,Du J,Hatfield JS,Levi E,Adsay V,Schmelz EM,Nagothu KK,Jaszewski R,Kucuk O,Sarkar FH

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:An imbalance in gut microbiota seems to contribute to the development of chronic inflammatory disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, such as ulcerative colitis (UC). Although it has been suggested that probiotic supplementation is an effective approach to colitis, its effects on intestinal flora and on muc...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： D'Incà R,Barollo M,Scarpa M,Grillo AR,Brun P,Vettorato MG,Castagliuolo I,Sturniolo GC

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND STUDY AIMS:Bowel-cleansing studies are frequently underpowered, poorly designed, and with subjective assessments. Consensus on tolerability of the bowel-cleansing agents is thus lacking. This study developed and validated a bowel-preparation tolerability questionnaire and used it to assess the tolerabili...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Lawrance IC,Willert RP,Murray K

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To identify the clinical and biochemical predictors of histologic disease severity in patients with non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). METHOD:Clinical, anthropometric and biochemical data of 71 consecutive patients with a histological diagnosis of NASH were retrieved from the medical database. The histologic cr...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Singh DK,Sakhuja P,Malhotra V,Gondal R,Sarin SK

更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Oxygen radicals are important regulators in Helicobacter pylori-induced gastric ulceration and carcinogenesis. IL-8 may be regulated by oxidant-sensitive transcription factors, NF-kappaB, and AP-1. The present study aims to investigate whether H. pylori-induced IL-8 expression is regulated by NF-kappaB and AP-1 in gas...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Chu SH,Kim H,Seo JY,Lim JW,Mukaida N,Kim KH

更新日期：2003-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effects of vasoactive intestinal polypeptide (VIP), glucagon, and secretin on lower esophageal sphincter pressure were investigated in awake baboons. The three hormones were compared with respect to effect on (1) resting lower esophageal sphincter pressure and (2) maximal stimulatory response to pentagastrin. VIP ...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Siegel SR,Brown FC,Castell DO,Johnson LF,Said SI

更新日期：1979-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effects of sennosides on colonic myoelectrical activity were investigated in man. Spiking activity of the left and sigmoid colons was continuously recorded in seven constipated patients during two sessions from 5:00 PM to 9:00 AM. Each patient received orally at 7:00 PM on two consecutive days 30 mg of sennosides ...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Frexinos J,Staumont G,Fioramonti J,Bueno L

更新日期：1989-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hepatopulmonary syndrome has yet not been sufficiently assessed in noncirrhotic portal hypertension. The prevalence of hepatopulmonary syndrome was determined in 31 consecutive patients with noncirrhotic portal hypertension (19 idiopathic portal hypertension, 7 portal vein thrombosis, 5 congenital hepatic fibrosis) an...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Kaymakoglu S,Kahraman T,Kudat H,Demir K,Cakaloglu Y,Adalet I,Dincer D,Besisik F,Boztas G,Sözen AB,Mungan Z,Okten A

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Controlled attenuation parameter (CAP) has been developed to estimate the extent of hepatic steatosis. AIMS:The purpose was to evaluate the usefulness of CAP in assessing hepatic steatosis and its change using magnetic resonance imaging proton density fat fraction (MRI-PDFF) as reference standard. METHODS:...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Wang JH,Ou HY,Yen YH,Chen CH,Lu SN

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Our aims were to measure antral axial forces in patients with suspected upper gut dysmotilities and to compare the number of antral contractions detected by an axial force catheter and by manometric sensors in the distal antrum and pylorus. Fifteen patients (2 men, 13 women; mean age 42 years) underwent studies for 3 ...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Surrenti E,Camilleri M,Kammer PP,Prather CM,Schei AJ,Hanson RB

更新日期：1996-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Despite national campaigns and other efforts to improve colorectal cancer (CRC) screening, participation rates remain below targets set by expert panels. We hypothesized that availability and practice patterns of healthcare providers may contribute to this gap. METHOD:Using data of the Medical Expenditure P...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Gawron AJ,Staub J,Bielefeldt K

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two baboons receiving intramuscular injections of ferric nitrilotriacetate over a two-year period were compared with two control baboons. The results indicate that in iron-overloaded animals: liver iron excess was major (maximal liver iron concentration values of 42 mumol/100 mg dry weight for both animals vs 1.3 +/- ...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Brissot P,Farjanel J,Bourel D,Campion JP,Guillouzo A,Rattner A,Deugnier Y,Desvergne B,Ferrand B,Simon M

更新日期：1987-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Low or minimal doses of aspirin are widely used for prevention of cardiovascular diseases. Aspirin is known to produce severe adverse gastrointestinal effects, such as bleeding and perforation. Less is known about the risk associated with minidose aspirin. Our aim was to assess the possible association of upper gastro...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Sapoznikov B,Vilkin A,Hershkovici M,Fishman M,Eliakim R,Niv Y

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:IL-1β is a cytokine involved in mediating epithelial barrier dysfunction in the gut. It is known that IL-1β mediates activation of non-muscle myosin light chain kinase in epithelial cells, but the precise mechanism by which epithelial barrier dysfunction is induced by IL-1β is not understood. METHODS AND RE...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Haines RJ,Beard RS Jr,Chen L,Eitnier RA,Wu MH

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Four patients treated with the herbal medicine syo-saiko-to (xiao-chai-hu-tang) exhibited acute drug-induced liver injury. The latent period was one and a half to three months. All of the patients showed a rise in aminotransferases after readministration or challenge test. The liver histology revealed centrilobular co...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Itoh S,Marutani K,Nishijima T,Matsuo S,Itabashi M

更新日期：1995-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gastric antral vascular ectasia was endoscopically diagnosed in seven patients. Pathologic characteristics of this entity were defined retrospectively, by studying endoscopic pinch biopsy slides from these seven patients and antrectomy specimens from five patients. A scoring system was developed, and the seven patient...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Gilliam JH 3rd,Geisinger KR,Wu WC,Weidner N,Richter JE

更新日期：1989-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The current cost of endoscopically screening patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and Barrett's esophagus (BE) is considerable. A nonendoscopic device that allows for screening of these patients would offer significant cost savings. This pilot study evaluates the utility of cytologically diagnosing BE ...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Rader AE,Faigel DO,Ditomasso J,Magaret N,Burm M,Fennerty MB

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Antibiotic prophylaxis can reduce the incidence of the first episode and recurrent episodes of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) in high-risk cirrhotic patients. However, recent data suggest that SBP prophylaxis may be underused. It is unclear how many cases of cirrhosis that develop SBP might actually...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Ngamruengphong S,Nugent K,Rakvit A,Parupudi S

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Anorexia nervosa is considered one type of eating disorder that may result in severe malnutrition. Patients with this disorder commonly complain of postprandial nausea, abdominal pain, and distension. We describe the radiologic and motility abnormalities associated with anorexia nervosa in a 21-year-old female. Barium...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Buchman AL,Ament ME,Weiner M,Kodner A,Mayer EA

更新日期：1994-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Partially covered metal stents (PCMS) have been increasingly used for both malignant and benign biliary indications. This study reports their complications and subsequent management. METHODS:Over 5 years, all patients receiving biliary PCMS were followed prospectively until stent-related dysfunction or deat...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Ho H,Mahajan A,Gosain S,Jain A,Brock A,Rehan ME,Ellen K,Shami VM,Kahaleh M

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Apoptosis is an important process in a wide variety of different biological systems. In addition to caspases, recently, calpains, another family of proteases, have been found to be involved in apoptosis of many cell systems. This study is designed with the aims to evaluate the possible effect of Z-LLY-FMK (a calpain i...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Sheen-Chen SM,Ho HT,Eng HL

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00