Systematic review with meta-analysis: liver transplant provides survival benefit in patients with acute on chronic liver failure.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Intra-oesophageal impedance monitoring can be used to assess the clearance of a swallowed bolus (oesophageal transit) and to detect gastro-oesophageal reflux independent of its acidity. AIM:To discuss the clinical application of the impedance technique for the assessment of bolus transit and gastro-oesophag...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Conchillo JM,Smout AJ

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Bovine colostrum is a rich source of nutrients, antibodies and growth factors. AIM:To examine the efficacy of colostrum enemas in the treatment of distal colitis using a randomized, double-blind, controlled protocol. METHODS:Fourteen patients (eight female), with a mean age of 45 years (range, 16-75 years)...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Khan Z,Macdonald C,Wicks AC,Holt MP,Floyd D,Ghosh S,Wright NA,Playford RJ

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Helicobacter pylori is one of the most prevalent global pathogens and can lead to gastrointestinal disease including peptic ulcers, gastric marginal zone lymphoma and gastric carcinoma. AIM:To review recent trends in H. pylori antibiotic resistance rates, and to discuss diagnostics and treatment paradigms. ...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Thung I,Aramin H,Vavinskaya V,Gupta S,Park JY,Crowe SE,Valasek MA

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Acute liver failure is a rare and devastating clinical condition resulting from sudden loss of hepatic parenchyma and metabolic function. The Scottish Liver Transplant Unit (SLTU) offers specialist management and emergency liver transplantation to patients with acute liver failure from across Scotland. AIM:...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Donnelly MC,Davidson JS,Martin K,Baird A,Hayes PC,Simpson KJ

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Interferon therapy has been shown to induce lipid abnormalities. AIM:We assessed the effects of interferon-beta on the lipoprotein profile and post-heparin lipase activities in 26 normolipaemic patients with chronic hepatitis C. METHODS:Interferon-beta was administered subcutaneously at doses of 6 x 106 U ...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Andrade RJ,García-Escaño MD,Valdivielso P,Alcántara R,Sánchez-Chaparro MA,González-Santos P

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Proton pump inhibitors may interfere with the accuracy of the (13)C-urea breath test, but little information is available on the effect of standard doses of various proton pump inhibitors on this test. AIM:To evaluate the effect of short-term standard doses of omeprazole, lansoprazole and pantoprazole on th...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Parente F,Sainaghi M,Sangaletti O,Imbesi V,Maconi G,Anderloni A,Bianchi Porro G

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Comparative long-term efficacy of entecavir (ETV) and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF) for prevention of disease progression to hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) among high-risk patients with chronic hepatitis B (CHB)-related compensated cirrhosis is controversial. AIMS:To compare the long-term efficacy of ...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Hu TH,Yueh-Hsia Chiu S,Tseng PL,Chen CH,Lu SN,Wang JH,Hung CH,Kee KM,Lin MT,Chang KC,Lin MC,Chien RN

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recently, there have been increasingly frequent reports on the occurrence of macrophage activation syndrome (MAS) in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Clinically, MAS is characterized mainly by fever, hepatosplenomegaly, cytopenia, and elevated circulating ferritin and CD25. Mortality, even if ...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Fries W,Cottone M,Cascio A

更新日期：2013-06-01 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：:We report a patient who developed sulphasalazine-related hepatitis with a subsequent adverse reaction to rectal 5-amino salicylic acid, in the form of pain and fever without associated liver dysfunction, suggesting reactions to both components of sulphasalazine. Included is a review of the literature. Caution should b...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Burke DA,Manning AP,Williamson JM,Axon AT

更新日期：1987-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Autoimmune atrophic gastritis (AAG) is characterised by a wide clinical spectrum that could delay its diagnosis. AIMS:To quantify the diagnostic delay in patients suffering from AAG and to explore possible risk factors for longer diagnostic delay. METHODS:Consecutive patients with AAG evaluated at our gast...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Lenti MV,Miceli E,Cococcia S,Klersy C,Staiani M,Guglielmi F,Giuffrida P,Vanoli A,Luinetti O,De Grazia F,Di Stefano M,Corazza GR,Di Sabatino A

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of mefenamic acid on bowel transit time was investigated. Seven healthy adult male subjects of age 39 +/- 2.4 years (mean +/- S.E.M.) received placebo or mefenamic acid (500 mg t.d.s) orally in randomized order for five days, with a 7-day washout between studies. On the third morning after starting the drug...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Rashid MU,Bateman DN

更新日期：1990-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Irritable bowel syndrome is a widespread disorder with a marked socioeconomic burden. Previous studies support the proposal that a subset of patients with features compatible with diarrhoea-predominant IBS (IBS-D) have bile acid malabsorption (BAM). AIM:To perform a systematic review and meta-analysis to as...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Slattery SA,Niaz O,Aziz Q,Ford AC,Farmer AD

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) provide the most effective pharmacotherapy for treating acid-related disorders. However, PPIs do not completely control acid over 24 h with once-daily dosing. AIMS:To discuss limitations inherent in the pharmacokinetics (PK) and pharmacodynamics of conventional PPI formulations...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Metz DC,Vakily M,Dixit T,Mulford D

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Maintenance of adequate nutrition is of obvious importance in the management of patients with Crohn's disease. Exclusive parenteral nutrition can achieve high rates of remission, but this is not usually necessary since exclusive elemental and polymeric enteral regimes can yield similarly good results. Comparison of ex...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Forbes A

更新日期：2002-07-01 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:Non-ulcer dyspepsia is predominantly a self-managed condition, although it accounts for a significant number of general practitioner consultations and hospital referrals. Herbal medicinal products are often used for the relief of dyspeptic symptoms. AIMS:: To critically assess the evidence for and against h...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Thompson Coon J,Ernst E

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The colonic mucosa is highly dependent upon the presence of luminal nutrients. This dependence is most marked in the distal colon. The major luminal nutrients are short chain fatty acids that are produced as a by-product of colonic fermentation of carbohydrates. Butyrate appears to be the short chain fatty a...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Steinhart AH,Hiruki T,Brzezinski A,Baker JP

更新日期：1996-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Gastroparesis is a chronic disorder caused by stomach pump failure and characterized by profound nausea, vomiting and epigastric pain. Most often, the cause is unapparent and of the known associations, diabetes is the most common. Diagnosis is usually made using an isotope-labelled test meal. Treatment is in...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Patrick A,Epstein O

更新日期：2008-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In a double-blind crossover study, lower oesophageal sphincter pressure (LOSP) and distal oesophageal motility were studied in eight healthy volunteers following a single intravenous dose of omeprazole or placebo. Lower oesophageal sphincter pressure was determined before and at intervals up to 120 min after intraveno...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Chakraborty TK,De Caestecker JS,Pryde A,Heading RC

更新日期：1987-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is no consensus on the standard treatment of gastric mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) lymphoma for Helicobacter pylori-negative patients and for patients with persistent disease despite H. pylori eradication. AIM:To evaluate the comparative efficacy and safety of alkylating agents and rituxima...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Amiot A,Lévy M,Copie-Bergman C,Dupuis J,Szablewski V,Le Baleur Y,Baia M,Belhadj K,Sobhani I,Leroy K,Haioun C,Delchier JC

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Local delivery of therapeutic agents to the stomach may be a useful strategy in the treatment of Helicobacter pylori infection. We aimed to see whether the intragastric distribution and gastric retention of a therapeutic agent could be improved, either by giving omeprazole or by dosing after a meal. METHODS...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Atherton JC,Washington N,Bracewell MA,Sutton LJ,Greaves JL,Perkins AC,Hawkey CJ,Spiller RC

更新日期：1994-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite implementation of screening and surveillance strategies, a significantly large number of patients with Barrett's oesophagus remain undiagnosed. In those who are identified, the management options include acid reduction therapies with proton pump inhibitors or anti-reflux surgery. Endoscopic ablative therapies ...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Jankowski J,Sharma P

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The gastric juice concentration of vitamin C is reduced in subjects with elevated intragastric pH. This is probably because of the fact that the vitamin is unstable at non-acidic pH and undergoes irreversible denaturation. AIM:To determine whether elevation of intragastric pH reduces the bioavailability of ...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Henry EB,Carswell A,Wirz A,Fyffe V,McColl KE

更新日期：2005-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Oral ulceration is a common complaint of patients attending out-patient clinics. The aim of this review is to provide the gastroenterologist with a differential diagnosis of oral ulceration, and a practical guide for the management of recurrent aphthous stomatitis, including topical and systemic therapy. The associati...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Field EA,Allan RB

更新日期：2003-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The diagnosis of covert hepatic encephalopathy (CHE) by means of portosystemic encephalopathy syndrome (PSE) test is costly and therefore infrequently performed. AIM:To determine the ability of critical flicker frequency (CFF) alone or in combination with laboratory findings, as an initial test to pre-selec...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Greinert R,Ripoll C,Hollenbach M,Zipprich A

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Secretin-producing enteroendocrine cells arise from a multipotential endocrine progenitor in the crypts of the small intestine. As these cells migrate up the crypt-villus axis, they produce secretin and stop dividing as they terminally differentiate and die. Transcription of the secretin gene is controlled by a comple...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Mutoh H,Ratineau C,Ray S,Leiter AB

更新日期：2000-04-01 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：AIM:To identify optimal antibiotics for second-line quadruple therapy of Helicobacter pylori after failed 1-week triple therapy. METHODS:One hundred patients were enrolled in this study after the failure of 1-week triple therapy. They were randomized to receive 1-week quadruple therapy consisting of amoxicillin, omepr...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Chi CH,Lin CY,Sheu BS,Yang HB,Huang AH,Wu JJ

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In cirrhosis, portal hypertension is associated with a spectrum of renal dysfunction that has significant implications for morbidity and mortality. AIM:To discuss recent progress in the patho-physiological mechanisms and therapeutic options for portal hypertension-related renal dysfunction. METHODS:A liter...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Leithead JA,Hayes PC,Ferguson JW

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00