Frailty Assessment Predicts Acute Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Screening Colonoscopy.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Data on cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS) are limited to studies from tertiary care centers. There is a paucity of information about CVS on a national scale. AIM:To study the clinical characteristics, comorbidities, and hospital outcomes in patients hospitalized with CVS using a nationwide database. METHODS:W...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Bhandari S,Venkatesan T

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effects of 10-day bilateral adrenalectomy on morphometry, proliferation, and apoptosis were determined in the small intestine of 3-month-old Sprague-Dawley rats. The activities of sucrase, lactase, and its respective mRNA, aminopeptidase N, and intestinal alkaline phosphatase were also evaluated. Adrenalectomy lea...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Foligne B,Aissaoui S,Senegas-Balas F,Cayuela C,Bernard P,Antoine JM,Balas D

更新日期：2001-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Gastroparesis is a heterogeneous disorder. Patient characteristics and treatment responsiveness may differ based on the extent of delay in gastric emptying. AIMS:Characterize gastroparesis patients based on the degree of delay in gastric emptying, and assess the relationship of patient demographics, symptom...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Navas CM,Wadas ED,Zbib NH,Crowell MD,Lacy BE

更新日期：2020-04-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Diagnosis of eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) requires quantification of esophageal eosinophilia. AIMS:The aims of this study were to assess inter- and intraobserver reliability for measuring esophageal eosinophil counts and to validate a novel method of determining tissue eosinophil density using digitized h...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Dellon ES,Fritchie KJ,Rubinas TC,Woosley JT,Shaheen NJ

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The pathogenesis of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) remains poorly understood. Since inflammation and fatty changes are associated with hepatitis C (HCV) infection, we have tested the role of HCV in the genesis of NASH. Five consecutive cases of classic NASH were tested by Abbott anti-c100-3 EIA and polymerase cha...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Rogers DW,Lee CH,Pound DC,Kumar S,Cummings OW,Lumeng L

更新日期：1992-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present paper evaluates the efficiency of Nissen fundoplication as an antireflux technique in a series of 51 patients with different grades of esophagitis. Follow-up time averaged 6.6 years. The evaluation includes a clinical assessment, endoscopic study, and 24-hr pH monitoring. The results reveal an acceptable r...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Martinez de Haro LF,Ortiz A,Parrilla P,Garcia Marcilla JA,Aguayo JL,Morales G

更新日期：1992-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Macro-creatine-kinases are isoenzymes of creatinine-kinases (CK). They have been classified in two types: type 1 (CK bound to an immunoglobulin) and type 2 (an oligomeric mitochondrial CK). CK type 1 has been found in patients with ulcerative colitis (UC) but not in Crohn's disease (CD). However, there are no studies ...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Perez-Calle JL,Marin-Jimenez I,Lopez-Serrano P,Gisbert JP,Pena AS,Fernandez-Rodriguez C

更新日期：2008-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was conducted to determine the ion transport mechanisms in the normal mouse cecum and compare them to an inbred mouse model of colitis. The Ussing chamber-voltage clamp technique was used to monitor the short circuit current (I(sc)). The basal I(sc) in the normal cecum was 82.6 +/- 5.8 microA/cm2. It was no...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Homaidan FR,Tripodi J,Cheng P,Donovan V,Burakoff R

更新日期：1999-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:If an effective hepatic assist system existed, it could serve as a bridge to transplantation. Most of the patients waiting for liver transplantation have chronic liver insufficiency but are not in hepatic coma. Various hepatic assist systems have been used to salvage patients with acute liver insufficiency. Most attem...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Takahashi T,Malchesky PS,Nosé Y

更新日期：1991-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To investigate whether a diagnostic delay is associated with a poor outcome in Crohn's disease (CD). METHODS:Medical and socioeconomic characteristics as well as medications and need for surgery of consecutive CD adults patients followed in three referral centers were prospectively recorded using an electronic dat...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Nahon S,Lahmek P,Paupard T,Lesgourgues B,Chaussade S,Peyrin-Biroulet L,Abitbol V

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The outcomes of infliximab dose escalation in ulcerative colitis (UC) have not been well evaluated. AIMS:To assess the short- and long-term outcomes of infliximab dose escalation in a cohort of patients with UC. METHODS:This was a multicenter, retrospective, cohort study. All consecutive UC patients who ha...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Taxonera C,Barreiro-de Acosta M,Calvo M,Saro C,Bastida G,Martín-Arranz MD,Gisbert JP,García-Sánchez V,Marín-Jiménez I,Bermejo F,Chaparro M,Ponferrada Á,Martínez-Montiel MP,Pajares R,de Gracia C,Olivares D,Alba C,Mendoza

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The authors have developed a primate model for evaluating cytoprotection against alcohol-induced injury in gastric mucosa pretreated with antiulcer agents. In the present study, groups of squirrel monkeys received either a single oral dose of misoprostol (500 or 200 micrograms/kg), cimetidine (3 or 6 mg/kg), placebo, ...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Liss RH,Letourneau RJ,Schepis JP

更新日期：1986-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are widely prescribed to treat gastrointestinal diseases. However, concerns have been raised regarding their long-term use. Gastric acid suppression may decrease iron absorption, and it remains uncertain whether iron-deficiency anemia may result from chronic PPI therapy. AIMS:W...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Sarzynski E,Puttarajappa C,Xie Y,Grover M,Laird-Fick H

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In view of the increased anticoagulant effect of acetaldehyde-treated heparin, other glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) such as chondroitin sulfates A and C, dermatan sulfate (chondroitin sulfate B), heparan sulfate, and hyaluronic acid were tested for anticoagulant activity before and after exposure to acetaldehyde. Clotting ...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Brecher AS,Adamu MT

更新日期：2001-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Systemic and splanchnic hemodynamics in experimental liver cirrhosis in rats induced by thioacetamide were evaluated by the radioactive microsphere method. Cardiac output and regional blood flow were measured in conscious and anesthetized control and cirrhotic rats. The conscious thioacetamide-treated rats had hyperdy...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Hori N,Okanoue T,Sawa Y,Mori T,Kashima K

更新日期：1993-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hyperglycemia slows gastric emptying and increases the intensity of perception of gastric distension during fasting and small intestinal nutrient stimulation. In order to examine the possibility that abnormalities of gastric electrical rhythm may be associated with the effects of hyperglycemia, the gastric electrical ...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Hebbard GS,Samson M,Andrews JM,Carman D,Tansell B,Sun WM,Dent J,Horowitz M

更新日期：1997-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Plasma lipids, apoprotein A-I and B in serum and in lipoprotein fractions (VLDL + LDL, HDL2, and HDL3) obtained by preparative ultracentrifugation, as well as postheparin lipoprotein lipase activity (H-TGL and LPL) were evaluated in 17 subjects with primary biliary cirrhosis (stage II and III) subdivided into two grou...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Baldo-Enzi G,Baiocchi MR,Grotto M,Floreani AR,Zagolin M,Chiaramonte M,Cera F,Fellin R

更新日期：1988-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The high mobility group protein A2 (HMGA2) is an architectural transcription factor that plays an important role in the development and progression of many malignant neoplasms. High expression of HMGA2 in gastric cancer correlates with invasiveness of cancer and is an independent prognostic factor. The reaso...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Zha L,Zhang J,Tang W,Zhang N,He M,Guo Y,Wang Z

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Biliary mucin was regarded as a major contributing factor in formation of pigment stones as well as cholesterol ones. The aim of this study was to elucidate the mechanism of biliary mucin secretion in canine gallbladder epithelial (CGBE) cells treated by lipopolysaccharides (LPS) with special reference to cyclooxygena...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Kim HJ,Lee SK,Kim MH,Seo DW,Min YI

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Both 22- and 25-gauge needles are used for endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided fine-needle aspiration (FNA) of lesions, yet limited data exist on whether either offers an advantage over the other in terms of specimen cellularity and quality. AIM:The aim of this study was to compare sample quality for 22- and...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Lee JH,Stewart J,Ross WA,Anandasabapathy S,Xiao L,Staerkel G

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:The aim of this study was to assess whether patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) are aware of the risk to family members and to test an educational intervention. METHODS:CRC patients were surveyed regarding their cancer, family history, understanding of familial risk of CRC, and knowledge of existing screening gu...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Rubin DT,Gandhi RK,Hetzel JT,Kinnear SH,Aronsohn A,Wood G,Yadron N

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vitamin D deficiency is frequently observed in patients with Crohn's disease and may be associated with an increased risk of development of metabolic bone disease. To estimate the incidence of metabolic bone disease by noninvasive methods, 31 patients (17-75 years old) with Crohn's disease and low 25-hydroxyvitamin D ...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Vogelsang H,Ferenci P,Woloszczuk W,Resch H,Herold C,Frotz S,Gangl A

更新日期：1989-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hepatic steatosis is a recognized feature of hepatitis C viral infection, particularly in genotype 3. The demographics and the associations contributing to moderate to severe steatosis in genotype 3 are not very well studied. The aim of this study is to determine the demographics and association of steatosis with fibr...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Sharma P,Balan V,Hernandez J,Rosati M,Williams J,Rodriguez-Luna H,Schwartz J,Harrison E,Anderson M,Byrne T,Vargas HE,Douglas DD,Rakela J

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The role of carbonic anhydrase in the process of proximal duodenal mucosal bicarbonate secretion was investigated in the guinea pig. In a series of experiments in vivo, the duodenum was perfused with 24 mmol/liter NaHCO3 solution (+ NaCl for isotonicity) to ensure that active duodenal HCO3- secretion against a concent...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Muallem R,Reimer R,Odes HS,Schwenk M,Beil W,Sewing KF

更新日期：1994-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We studied the prevalence as well as the sociodemographic characteristics and QOL of older adults (> 50 years) with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) among the population at large and compared it to their younger counterparts'. We hypothesized that IBS is less prevalent among older persons and they suffer poorer QOL comp...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Minocha A,Johnson WD,Abell TL,Wigington WC

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The involvement of oxygen free radicals in the development of the ethanol-induced gastric mucosal damage has been investigated. We found that oral administration of superoxide dismutase reduced the incidence of ethanol-induced mucosal lesions. Reduction of superoxide dismutase activity by diethyldithiocarbamate led to...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Szelenyi I,Brune K

更新日期：1988-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Thrombocytopenia is a hallmark of advanced liver disease. Platelets, growth factors (GFs), and vascular integrity are closely linked factors in disease pathogenesis, and their relationship, particularly in early disease stages, is not entirely understood. The aim was to compare circulating platelets, growth ...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Ali RO,Moon MS,Townsend EC,Hill K,Zhang GY,Bradshaw A,Guan H,Hamilton D,Kleiner DE,Auh S,Koh C,Heller T

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effects of intestinal resection on several intestinal parameters have been studied in the large intestine of rats one month after the surgical operation. The results show that both 50% and 80% distal small bowel resection increased net fluid absorption and mucosal permeability and caused expansion of the intercell...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Vázquez CM,Molina MT,Ilundaín A

更新日期：1989-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The gold standard for measuring gastric emptying is scintigraphy, either with digestible solids or liquids. Unfortunately, this method is expensive and of limited availability. An alternative could be to use radiopaque markers (ROMs). Our aim was to compare these two tests in healthy volunteers and in patients to see ...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Stotzer PO,Fjälling M,Grétarsdóttir J,Abrahamsson H

更新日期：1999-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with pernicious anemia have an estimated risk of gastric adenocarcinoma that ranges from three- to fivefold greater than that of the general population. It has been reported that NK cells may be involved in immunosurveillance against tumor spread. The natural killer cell activity of peripheral blood mononucle...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Vargas JA,Alvarez-Mon M,Manzano L,Albillos A,Fernández-Corugedo A,Gea-Banacloche JC,Gonzalez FM,Durántez A

更新日期：1995-07-01 00:00:00