Unanswered questions about Helicobacter pylori.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Non-cardiac chest pain is a common condition affecting approximately one-quarter of the population during their lifetime, but the long-term economic costs of non-cardiac chest pain are poorly defined. METHODS:A MEDLINE and Current Contents search was performed from 1991 to 2002 using specific keywords. All ...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Eslick GD,Coulshed DS,Talley NJ

更新日期：2002-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Activation of human and non-human colonic beta(beta)3-adrenoceptors causes smooth muscle relaxation. beta3-Adrenoceptor agonists protect against experimental indomethacin-induced jejunal ulceration. The mechanism of protection may involve spasmolytic/vasodilatory agonist activity. The precise localization of...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Anthony A,Schepelmann S,Guillaume JL,Strosberg AD,Dhillon AP,Pounder RE,Wakefield AJ

更新日期：1998-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Refractory sprue with malabsorption carries a risk of lymphoma. AIM:To examine whether a good clinical but poor histological response during a strict gluten-free diet predicts a poor outcome. METHODS:The study involved all coeliac patients who showed no histological recovery within 2 years on a strict glut...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Kaukinen K,Peräaho M,Lindfors K,Partanen J,Woolley N,Pikkarainen P,Karvonen AL,Laasanen T,Sievänen H,Mäki M,Collin P

更新日期：2007-05-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:It is controversial whether chronic hepatitis B (CHB) patients have more non-liver comorbidities than non-CHB subjects. AIM:To characterise the demographics, comorbidity and health utilisation of CHB patients in South Korea and compare them to matched controls. METHODS:Using the Health Insurance Review & A...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Oh H,Jun DW,Lee IH,Ahn HJ,Kim BO,Jung S,Nguyen MH

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Direct comparisons are lacking between vedolizumab and tumour necrosis factor (TNF)-antagonist therapy in Crohn's disease (CD). AIM:To compare safety and effectiveness of vedolizumab and TNF-antagonist therapy in adult CD patients. METHODS:Retrospective observational cohort (May 2014-December 2017) propens...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Bohm M,Xu R,Zhang Y,Varma S,Fischer M,Kochhar G,Boland B,Singh S,Hirten R,Ungaro R,Shmidt E,Lasch K,Jairaith V,Hudesman D,Chang S,Lukin D,Swaminath A,Sands BE,Colombel JF,Kane S,Loftus EV Jr,Shen B,Siegel CA,

更新日期：2020-08-01 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：BACKGROUND:There are patients with chronic hepatitis C who are not eligible for the current interferon-based therapies or refuse to be treated due to secondary effects. AIM:To provide information on alternative treatments for the management of these patients. METHODS:A PubMed search was performed to identify relevant...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Carreño V

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Erythromycin is a prokinetic agent for the lower oesophageal sphincter, the stomach, the gallbladder and the small bowel, acting directly on motilin receptors. Its effect on pressure activity of the human colon has not been investigated. Eight healthy volunteers were studied on 2 occasions and given intravenous or ora...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Jameson JS,Rogers J,Misiewicz JJ,Raimundo AH,Henry MM

更新日期：1992-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lansoprazole is a new proton pump inhibitor which produces prolonged decrease of gastric acidity. The aim of this study was to compare lansoprazole to a standard dose of ranitidine in the treatment of patients with reflux oesophagitis. METHODS:Two hundred and forty-seven patients with erosive oesophagitis w...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Robinson M,Sahba B,Avner D,Jhala N,Greski-Rose PA,Jennings DE

更新日期：1995-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Long-acting somatostatin analogues have been suggested as an alternative to propranolol for the prevention of variceal rebleeding. AIM:To compare the effectiveness of lanreotide SR, a new depot formulation injected once-weekly, and propranolol in reducing circadian portal blood flow (PVF) and meal-stimulate...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Schiedermaier P,Koch L,Stoffel-Wagner B,Layer G,Sauerbruch T

更新日期：2003-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Coeliac disease is associated with an increased risk of lymphoma and small bowel malignancy, but most studies have found no increased risk of colorectal cancer. AIM:To compare the prevalence of colorectal adenomas in coeliac disease patients with that in non-coeliac disease controls. METHODS:We identified ...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Lebwohl B,Stavsky E,Neugut AI,Green PH

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Validated non-invasive measures of fatty liver are needed that can be applied across populations and over time. A fatty liver index (FLI) including body mass index, waist circumference, triglycerides and gamma glutamyltransferase (GGT) activity was developed in an Italian municipality, but has not been valid...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Ruhl CE,Everhart JE

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To review evidence for the effectiveness of Lactobacillus GG (LGG) in treating acute infectious diarrhoea in children. METHODS:The following electronic databases were searched through August 2006 for studies relevant to acute infectious diarrhoea and LGG: MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL and The Cochrane Library; additiona...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Szajewska H,Skórka A,Ruszczyński M,Gieruszczak-Białek D

更新日期：2007-04-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cannabinoid (CB) receptors have been located in brain areas involved in the triggering of TLESRs as well as in the nodose ganglion from which vagal afferents emanate. The distribution of CB(1) receptors has been investigated in the human gastrointestinal mucosa, as expression of inflammatory process. AIM:To...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Calabrese C,Spisni E,Liguori G,Lazzarini G,Valerii MC,Strillacci A,Gionchetti P,Pagotto U,Campieri M,Rizzello F

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Real-world data quantifying the costs of increasing use of biologics in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are unknown. AIM:To determine the outpatient IBD drug utilization trends, relative market share, and costs in the USA during a 9-year period. METHODS:The Truven MarketScan® Database was analysed for pat...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Yu H,MacIsaac D,Wong JJ,Sellers ZM,Wren AA,Bensen R,Kin C,Park KT

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although up to 50% of patients diagnosed with nonulcer dyspepsia (NUD) have Helicobacter pylori infection and underlying chronic gastritis, it remains controversial whether any causal relationship exists. The results of worldwide epidemiological studies have been unconvincing. No clear-cut link has been documented bet...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Talley NJ,Quan C

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate (i) the diagnostic usefulness of a delayed test in initially negative patients; and (ii) the reliability of the rapid urease test, histology or a combination of the two to diagnose Helicobacter pylori during emergency endoscopy in a large clinical practice series. PATIENTS AND METHODS:Records of patien...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Güell M,Artigau E,Esteve V,Sánchez-Delgado J,Junquera F,Calvet X

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lymphocytic gastritis (LG) is an uncommon entity with varying symptoms and endoscopic appearances. This condition, as well as two forms of H. pylori-negative gastritis [chronic active gastritis (CAG) and chronic inactive gastritis (CIG)], appears to be more common in patients with coeliac disease (CD) based ...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Lebwohl B,Green PH,Genta RM

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Idiopathic mesenteric phlebosclerosis (IMP) is a rare disease, characterised by thickening of the wall of the right hemicolon with calcification of mesenteric veins. However, the aetiology remains unknown. AIM:To investigate the possible association of herbal medicines with IMP. METHOD:The clinical data of...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Hiramatsu K,Sakata H,Horita Y,Orita N,Kida A,Mizukami A,Miyazawa M,Hirai S,Shimatani A,Matsuda K,Matsuda M,Ogino H,Fujinaga H,Terada I,Shimizu K,Uchiyama A,Ishizawa S,Abo H,Demachi H,Noda Y

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Occult biliary stones escape detection on conventional investigations, and clinico-biochemical systems proposed for predicting biliary pancreatitis has low predictive values. AIM:To evaluate the accuracy of clinico-biochemical parameters for prediction of biliary pancreatitis in patients undergoing endoscop...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Liu CL,Fan ST,Lo CM,Tso WK,Wong Y,Poon RT,Lam CM,Wong BC,Wong J

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Morphological, haemodynamic and clinical stages of cirrhosis have been proposed, although no definite staging system is yet accepted for clinical practice. AIM:To investigate whether clinical complications of cirrhosis may define different prognostic disease stages. METHODS:Analysis of the database from a ...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： D'Amico G,Pasta L,Morabito A,D'Amico M,Caltagirone M,Malizia G,Tinè F,Giannuoli G,Traina M,Vizzini G,Politi F,Luca A,Virdone R,Licata A,Pagliaro L

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Even in the biologic era, corticosteroid dependency in IBD patients is common and causes a lot of morbidity, but methods of withdrawal are not well described. AIM:To assess the effectiveness of a corticosteroid withdrawal method. METHODS:Twelve patients (10 men, 2 women; 6 ulcerative colitis, 6 Crohn's dis...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Murphy SJ,Wang L,Anderson LA,Steinlauf A,Present DH,Mechanick JI

更新日期：2009-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In patients with idiopathic non-cirrhotic portal hypertension (INCPH), the usual recommended strategy for management of variceal bleeding is the same as that in cirrhosis. However, this policy has been challenged by the different natural history between INCPH and cirrhosis. AIM:To compare outcomes after tra...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Lv Y,Li K,He C,Luo B,Zhang B,Liu H,Wang Z,Guo W,Wang Q,Chen H,Bai W,Yuan X,Yu T,Li X,Yuan J,Han N,Zhu Y,Niu J,Xie H,Wang J,Chen L,Yin Z,Fan D,Li Z,Han G

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Metoclopramide is a dopamine receptor antagonist which has been used for treatment of a variety of gastrointestinal symptoms over the last thirty years. In 2009, the FDA issued a black box warning regarding long-term or high-dose use of this medication because of the risk of developing tardive dyskinesia. A...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Rao AS,Camilleri M

更新日期：2010-01-01 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：BACKGROUND:Deregulation of mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) signalling is common in human hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). AIM:To determine the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) of the oral mTOR inhibitor everolimus in advanced HCC patients. METHODS:Patients with locally advanced or metastatic HCC (Child-Pugh class A o...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Shiah HS,Chen CY,Dai CY,Hsiao CF,Lin YJ,Su WC,Chang JY,Whang-Peng J,Lin PW,Huang JD,Chen LT

更新日期：2013-01-01 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:The best technique to estimate portal hypertension (PHT) is to measure the hepatic venous pressure gradient (HVPG), which is an invasive method. AIM:To assess the relationship between the Fibrotest (Biopredictive, Paris, France) and the presence and degree of PHT in patients with liver disease, and to deter...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Thabut D,Imbert-Bismut F,Cazals-Hatem D,Messous D,Muntenau M,Valla DC,Moreau R,Poynard T,Lebrec D

更新日期：2007-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotype 6 is common among patients from Southeast Asia and the surrounding regions, where HCV prevalence is also high. HCV genotype 6 has great genetic diversity and different response to antiviral therapy compared with the more commonly known genotype 1. AIM:Our goal was to provide...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Chao DT,Abe K,Nguyen MH

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The nonselective 5-HT(4) receptor agonists, cisapride and tegaserod have been associated with cardiovascular adverse events (AEs). AIM:To perform a systematic review of the safety profile, particularly cardiovascular, of 5-HT(4) agonists developed for gastrointestinal disorders, and a nonsystematic summary ...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Tack J,Camilleri M,Chang L,Chey WD,Galligan JJ,Lacy BE,Müller-Lissner S,Quigley EM,Schuurkes J,De Maeyer JH,Stanghellini V

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00