Effectiveness of Multistrain Versus Single-strain Probiotics: Current Status and Recommendations for the Future.

abstract：:Esophageal manometry is a specialized procedure used to evaluate lower and upper esophageal sphincter pressure, esophageal body contraction amplitude, and peristaltic sequence. The procedure is clinically useful in evaluation of a patient with nonstructural dysphagia, unexplained or noncardiac chest pain, a compendium...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Katz PO,Menin RA,Gideon RM

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Clostridium difficile is a bacterial pathogen associated with significant morbidity and mortality in patients with cirrhosis. GOALS:Our primary aim is to identify variables that are predictive of poor outcomes in cirrhosis patients with C. difficile infection (CDI). We also aim to further characterize the r...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Smith EZ,Northup PG,Argo CK

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twelve patients with obstruction of the extrahepatic portal venous system were seen at the Tufts-New England Medical Center between 1970 and 1979; a cause for the portal vein thrombosis was detected in 11. These included pancreatic disease (4); hematologic disorders (2); postoperative complications of laparotomy (3); ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Brown KM,Kaplan MM,Donowitz M

更新日期：1985-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) commonly affects women of childbearing age, leading to concerns about the effects of the disease on fertility and pregnancy, the effect of pregnancy on the disease, and the diagnosis and treatment of IBD in the pregnancy women. The literature regarding these issues is reviewed, and a r...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Vender RJ,Spiro HM

更新日期：1982-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To define whether human colonic mucosa exposure to Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG), American Type Culture Collection (ATCC) 53103, may influence intestinal muscle cell contractility. METHODS:Human colon specimens were obtained from disease-free margins of resected segments for cancer. The mucosa and submucosa, af...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Guarino MP,Altomare A,Stasi E,Marignani M,Severi C,Alloni R,Dicuonzo G,Morelli L,Coppola R,Cicala M

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) is an immune mediated chronic liver disease with a prevalence of 17 cases/100,000. Resistance to the standard treatment of AIH (prednisone and azathioprine) occurs in 15% to 20%. There is currently no standard treatment of patients with steroid refractory AIH. GOALS:Determine the ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Aqel BA,Machicao V,Rosser B,Satyanarayana R,Harnois DM,Dickson RC

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：GOAL:To assess the number of chronic hepatitis C patients eligible for therapy. BACKGROUND:Recent studies have shown improved response rates to treatment of chronic hepatitis C infection. However, treatment with interferon alfa has major side effects, and many patients may not be eligible for therapy. STUDY:One hundr...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Muir AJ,Provenzale D

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Isolated granulomatous disease was identified in a gastrectomy specimen after a gastrointestinal hemorrhage in a 61-year-old white woman. She died postoperatively. No other areas of granulomatous tissue were identified at autopsy. Ten years previously, pulmonary sarcoidosis was proven on lung biopsy. Conceivable, othe...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Panella VS,Katz S,Kahn E,Ulberg R

更新日期：1988-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Tormentil extracts (TE) have antioxidative properties and are used as a complementary therapy for chronic inflammatory bowel disease. In individual patients with ulcerative colitis (UC) positive effects have been observed. GOALS:To assess the safety, pharmacology, and clinical effects of different doses of ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Huber R,Ditfurth AV,Amann F,Güthlin C,Rostock M,Trittler R,Kümmerer K,Merfort I

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:One patient's story is recounted. Relatively asymptomatic for 20 years, the patient reflects on factors that contributed to his healing. Psychosocial and spiritual dimensions are described as well as biomedical aspects. The story concludes that dealing with Crohn's disease triggered a spiritual quest which in turn con...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Sheehan DR

更新日期：1998-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 67-year-old woman presented with hematochezia and an episode of transient expressive dysphasia. She was found to have multiple colonic polyps with adenocarcinomatous changes. Computed tomography brain scan and computed tomography-guided biopsy revealed a left frontoparietal glioblastoma multiforme. This case illustr...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Castillo R,Wilson MM

更新日期：2002-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present study was designed to assess histologic and ultrastructural features of gastric mucosa in the areas of grossly healed ulcers (acetic acid-induced gastric ulcers) in rats. The specific question we studied was whether the structure and cellular composition of the gastric mucosa in an area of grossly healed u...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Tarnawski A,Hollander D,Krause WJ,Dabros W,Stachura J,Gergely H

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a 29-year-old woman with a 20-year history of Crohn's disease and neutropenia. Because of repeated complications of Crohn's disease, she has undergone three intestinal resections and also has had recurrent skin abscesses, sinusitis, and pneumonia. Persistent neutropenia has been noted throughout the course o...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Stevens C,Peppercorn MA,Grand RJ

更新日期：1991-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A bronchobiliary fistula is a rare entity that manifests as bilioptysis. We report a 73-year-old woman with a hepato-cellular carcinoma who developed a bronchobiliary fistula. Endoscopic biliary sphincterotomy and insertion of a prosthesis led to successful resolution of symptoms and restoration of normal bile flow. W...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Khandelwal M,Inverso N,Conter R,Campbell D

更新日期：1996-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Technetium-99m-diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid-galactosyl-human serum albumin (Tc-GSA) is a receptor binding agent, specific for asialoglycoprotein receptor, that resides exclusively on the plasma membrane of mammalian hepatocytes. The usefulness of Tc-GSA for estimating the hepatic functional reserve was retrospec...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Fujioka H,Kawashita Y,Kamohara Y,Yamashita A,Mizoe A,Yamaguchi J,Azuma T,Furui J,Kanematsu T

更新日期：1999-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Over a 3-year period, arteriovenous malformations (angiodysplasia) were identified at upper gastrointestinal endoscopy in 41 patients. The lesions were multiple in one-third of patients and were predominantly situated in the proximal stomach. We considered angiodysplasia to be the cause of upper gastrointestinal bleed...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Marwick T,Kerlin P

更新日期：1986-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two cases of multiple lymphomatous polyposis (MLP) are presented, involving different segments of the gastrointestinal tract. Both cases display the characteristic clinical and pathologic features of MLP. In addition, we were able to document, for the first time, the endoscopic ultrasonographic findings in this diseas...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Viana HL,Henrique RM,Ferreira ES,Correia AM,Silva RA,Dias LM,Viana RL

更新日期：2002-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To avoid the two pitfalls of medicine, it is essential to maintain the distinction between "functional disorders" and "organic diseases." Medicalization consists in forgetting the suffering of a patient and focusing on a sick organ. This is incorrect scientifically, because it dismisses the complexity of science by de...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Devroede G

更新日期：1991-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A randomized, multicenter, double-blind, placebo-controlled study was conducted to determine whether ranitidine 150 mg b.i.d. for 6 weeks would expedite endoscopic healing or relief of symptoms in patients with benign gastric ulcer. Of 203 patients enrolled, 101 received ranitidine and 102 received placebo. Endoscopic...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Hirschowitz BI,DeLuca V,Graham D,Lorber S,Bright-Asare P,Katon R

更新日期：1986-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：GOAL:To identify patients likely to fail metronidazole as initial treatment of C. difficile infection. BACKGROUND:For moderate to severe Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea, metronidazole is the drug of choice for treatment. Oral vancomycin is given to patients who fail metronidazole or have intolerable side eff...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Fernandez A,Anand G,Friedenberg F

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：GOALS:To investigate the association between treatment nonadherence and patients' knowledge of the prescribed medication among individuals with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and evaluate the impact of nonadherence on relapse. BACKGROUND:The patient's knowledge of the prescribed medication has been identified as an...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Tae CH,Jung SA,Moon HS,Seo JA,Song HK,Moon CM,Kim SE,Shim KN,Jung HK

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Leaky gut, or intestinal permeability, is the phenomenon of the gut wall exhibiting increased absorbency. It is pretty well recognised that an altered or damaged bowel lining or gut wall may result from unbalanced diet, parasites, infection, or medications and that this allows substances such as toxins, micr...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Del Piano M,Balzarini M,Carmagnola S,Pagliarulo M,Tari R,Nicola S,Deidda F,Pane M

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Jejunal varices were a cause of recurrent gastrointestinal hemorrhage in an 18-year-old man with common variable immunodeficiency and nodular lymphoid hyperplasia of the small intestine. Despite numerous procedures, including upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, colonoscopy, arteriography, and exploratory laparotomy no a...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Freiman JS,Gallagher ND

更新日期：1985-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Eighty-four patients who were endoscopically confirmed to have healed duodenal ulcers were entered into this 1-year, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of sucralfate, 1g twice daily, in the prevention of duodenal ulcer recurrence. Patients remained in the study until recurrence of ulceration was endoscopically con...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Behar J,Roufail W,Thomas E,Keller F,Dernbach W,Tesler MA

更新日期：1987-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:After radiation treatment of head and neck cancer, placement of gastrostomy feeding tubes can be technically difficult. The practice of placing tubes before treatment is probably justified if the tube is used for more than 4 weeks and if complications are infrequent. The aim of this study was to determine th...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Scolapio JS,Spangler PR,Romano MM,McLaughlin MP,Salassa JR

更新日期：2001-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Microbial signals stimulate development and maintenance of the neonatal immune system. The process begins in utero, with limited exposure to microbes in the intrauterine environment, as well as maternal immune signals priming the developing immune system. After birth and initial colonization, the immune system must be...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Houghteling PD,Walker WA

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Poor preparation for elective colonoscopy is exceedingly common in persons with spinal cord injury (SCI). This unsatisfactory outcome is likely due to long-standing difficulty with evacuation and decreased colonic motility, which may result in inadequate responses to conventional bowel preparation regimens. ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Korsten MA,Spungen AM,Radulovic M,Rosman AS,Hunt K,Galea MD,Kornfeld SD,Lyons BL,Yen C,Bauman WA

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The role of the anorectal band in the genesis of hemorrhoids is studied. The anorectal band is a fibroepithelial tube which is a remnant of the anorectal sinus. Seventy-six hemorrhoid patients and 32 controls were studied. Rectal neck pressure recording was done for all subjects. Two biopsies were taken from the lower...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Shafik A

更新日期：1984-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The statements produced by the Chairmen of the 2nd International Symposium on Diverticular Disease, held in Rome on April 8th to 9th, 2016, are reported. Topics such as epidemiology, risk factors, diagnosis, medical and surgical treatment of diverticular disease in patients with uncomplicated and complicated diverticu...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Tursi A,Picchio M,Elisei W,Di Mario F,Scarpignato C,Brandimarte G

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Adhesive tape wound around the shaft of an upper GI endoscope serves as a simple method to dilate upper GI strictures under endoscopic control. This technique avoids the need for guidewires and fluoroscopy. ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical gastroenterology

authors： Lehman GA,O'Connor KW

更新日期：1985-06-01 00:00:00