Review article: irritable bowel syndrome.

abstract：:The cotton top tamarin is a unique model of human ulcerative colitis. This disease is clinically and histologically similar. It is also complicated in some cases by colon cancer. The cotton top tamarin provides an appropriate animal model for assessing new treatments in inflammatory bowel disease. ...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Warren BF

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Population-based data on gastro-oesophageal reflux in Latin America are lacking. AIM:To assess gastro-oesophageal reflux symptom prevalence, clinical spectrum and association with the atypical symptoms in our country. METHODS:Gastro-oesophageal reflux self-report questionnaires validated at Mayo Clinic, US...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Chiocca JC,Olmos JA,Salis GB,Soifer LO,Higa R,Marcolongo M,ARGENTINEAN GASTRO-OESOPHAGEAL REFLUX STUDY GROUP.

更新日期：2005-08-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients with reflux disease often complain of heartburn after ingestion of coffee. Induction of gastro-oesophageal reflux has been demonstrated by pH-metry following the intake of coffee in healthy volunteers. The reflux was reduced when the coffee had undergone a decaffeination process. The aim of this stu...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Pehl C,Pfeiffer A,Wendl B,Kaess H

更新日期：1997-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The incidence of 'true' re-infection with Helicobacter pylori after successful eradication remains uncertain. AIM:To determine the worldwide rates, risk factors and clinical implications of 'true' re-infection of Helicobacter pylori. 'True' re-infection of H. pylori is defined as the situation where tests f...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Zhang YY,Xia HH,Zhuang ZH,Zhong J

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:No prognostic tools are established for alcohol-related liver disease (ALD). Collagen proportionate area (CPA) measurement is a technique that quantifies fibrous tissue in liver biopsies using digital image analysis. AIM:To assess the predictive value of CPA on hepatic decompensation and liver-related morta...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Israelsen M,Guerrero Misas M,Koutsoumourakis A,Huang Y,Thiele M,Hall A,Rasmussen D,Covelli C,Buzzetti E,Prat LI,Roccarina D,Detlefsen S,Luong TV,Quaglia A,Krag A,Jeffrey G,Pinzani M,Tsochatzis EA

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present study examined whether histamine could affect the growth of the enterochromaffin-like (ECL) cell and the parietal cell. The effects of the unsurmountable histamine H2-receptor antagonist loxtidine (80 mg/kg) and the H+, K(+)-ATPase inhibitor omeprazole (100 mumol/kg) were compared in female Sprague-Dawley ...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Brenna E,Waldum HL,Sandvik AK,Schulze Søgnen B,Kristensen A

更新日期：1992-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sphincter of Oddi dysfunction is a benign, functional gastrointestinal disorder for which invasive endoscopic therapy with potential complications is often recommended. AIMS:To review the available evidence regarding the diagnostic accuracy of non-invasive methods that have been used to establish the diagno...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Sgouros SN,Pereira SP

更新日期：2006-07-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Proton pump inhibitor (PPI)-refractory heartburn may be due to persistent gastro-oesophageal reflux, oesophageal hypersensitivity or functional heartburn (FH). The differentiation between non-erosive reflux disease (NERD) and FH may be very difficult. However, this differentiation is important for appropriat...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Kandulski A,Jechorek D,Caro C,Weigt J,Wex T,Mönkemüller K,Malfertheiner P

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Functional dyspepsia is a heterogeneous condition and a uniform response to drug treatment is not likely. This may be the reason for the general failure of acid suppression in clinical trials in these patients. It may be more rewarding to identify true responders to drug treatment by a single subject trial. ...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Bytzer P,Hansen JM,Rune S,Bonnevie O,Breinstrup H,Funch-Jensen P,Matzen P,Meineche-Schmidt V,Schaffalitzky De Muckadell OB

更新日期：2000-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The treatment of severe and active Crohn's disease is currently based on immunosuppression, but also involves the management of nutrition, appropriate selection of patients for surgery, and maintenance of remission in the long term. Corticosteroids remain the drug of the first choice, particularly in the acute setting...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Parkes M,Jewell DP

更新日期：2001-05-01 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：BACKGROUND:Budd-Chiari syndrome (BCS) is a rare but fatal disease caused by obstruction in the hepatic venous outflow tract. AIM:To provide an update of the pathophysiology, aetiology, diagnosis, management and follow-up of BCS. METHODS:Analysis of recent literature by using Medline, PubMed and EMBASE databases. RES...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Khan F,Armstrong MJ,Mehrzad H,Chen F,Neil D,Brown R,Cain O,Tripathi D

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Up to 80% of patients with Crohn's disease require an abdominal operation in their lifetime. As the use of vedolizumab is increasing for the treatment of Crohn's disease, it is important to understand its potential association with post-operative complications. AIM:We sought to compare 30-day postoperative ...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Lightner AL,McKenna NP,Tse CS,Raffals LE,Loftus EV Jr,Mathis KL

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ingested peanut agglutinin stimulates colonic proliferation in humans. In rats, ingested peanut agglutinin stimulates hormone release and proliferation in the small and large intestines. Peanut agglutinin is absorbed into the circulation but little is known about the systemic effect of this lectin. Therefore...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Jordinson M,Fitzgerald AJ,Goodlad RA,Brynes A,Grant G,Pignatelli M,Calam J

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients with thalassaemia major depend on blood transfusions. In Italy, up to 80% of thalassaemia patients bear HCV antibodies due to HCV contaminated transfusions before 1990. Thalassaemia patients with HCV infection have high risk of developing HCC. Treatment based on Pegylated-IFN (Peg-IFN) and Ribavirin...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Mangia A,Sarli R,Gamberini R,Piga A,Cenderello G,Piazzolla V,Santoro R,Caruso V,Quarta A,Ganga R,Copetti M,Forni G

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To evaluate and compare two 1-week low-dose triple therapies based on lansoprazole, amoxycillin and a macrolide in eradicating Helicobacter pylori. METHODS:Seventy consecutive patients, suffering from dyspeptic symptoms with H. pylori infection, were randomly allocated to one of two treatment groups: (A) (LAC; n =...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Cammarota G,Tursi A,Papa A,Montalto M,Veneto G,Cuoco L,Fedeli G,Gasbarrini G

更新日期：1996-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Following a nil per os (NPO) regimen, most patients with acute pancreatitis (AP) can resume normal oral intake within 1 week. If not tolerated, it is recommended to initiate artificial feeding, preferably by the enteral route. AIM:To evaluate the nutritional management of patients with AP in a Dutch cohort ...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Spanier BW,Mathus-Vliegen EM,Tuynman HA,Van der Hulst RW,Dijkgraaf MG,Bruno MJ,EARL Study Group.

更新日期：2008-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hepatocellular carcinoma is the leading cause of death in cirrhosis. A majority of patients present at an advanced stage with poor prognosis. AIM:To review the current screening, diagnosis and management strategies involved in hepatocellular carcinoma. METHODS:A literature search was performed using PubMed...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Cabrera R,Nelson DR

更新日期：2010-02-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the causative pathogen of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), became a global threat to human health. Liver impairment has been frequently reported as a common manifestation, although its clinical significance is still unclear, particularly in pa...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Garrido I,Liberal R,Macedo G

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It is not known whether hypoxia, associated with upper gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures when midazolam sedation is used without narcotics, persists into the post-procedure recovery period. Thirty consecutive patients aged over 60 years, undergoing ERCP using midazolam sedation alone, were monitored clinically an...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Haines DJ,Bibbey D,Green JR

更新日期：1992-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:To assess the pathophysiology and treatment of neurogenic dysphagia. METHODS:46 patients with brain damage, 46 with neurodegenerative diseases and eight healthy volunteers were studied by videofluoroscopy while swallowing 3-20 mL liquid (20.4 mPa s), nectar (274.4 mPa s) and pudding (3931.2 mPa s) boluses. RESULT...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Clavé P,de Kraa M,Arreola V,Girvent M,Farré R,Palomera E,Serra-Prat M

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is known to be associated with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). However, most studies investigated the prevalence of NAFLD in obese PCOS patients. AIM:To compare the prevalence of non-obese NAFLD in women with or without PCOS, and to assess an independent associati...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Kim JJ,Kim D,Yim JY,Kang JH,Han KH,Kim SM,Hwang KR,Ku SY,Suh CS,Kim SH,Choi YM

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Trials of thymosin treatment in chronic hepatitis B virus infection have been small and the results have been inconsistent. AIM:To conduct a meta-analysis to evaluate the efficacy of thymosin treatment in chronic hepatitis B virus infection. METHODS:Randomized controlled trials comparing thymosin for over ...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Chan HL,Tang JL,Tam W,Sung JJ

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In patients with chronic hepatitis C virus infection and persistently normal alanine aminotransferase levels, liver fibrosis has been reported in 0-22% of cases and advanced liver disease in 5-10% of cases. AIM:To determine whether patients with persistently normal alanine aminotransferase levels clear infe...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Mangia A,Spinzi G,Vuturo O,Pazienza V,Iacobellis A,Piattelli M,Giacobbe A,Leandro G,Piermanni V,Minoli G,Montalto G,Andriulli A

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Clinical features of hepatocellular carcinoma patients are changing because of screening. AIM:To examine the clinical features of hepatocellular carcinoma patients in Hong Kong and validity of different staging systems. METHODS:A total of 223 Chinese patients with hepatocellular carcinoma were studied. RE...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Cheung TK,Lai CL,Wong BC,Fung J,Yuen MF

更新日期：2006-08-15 00:00:00

abstract：:An elevated platelet count is well recognized as a marker of inflammatory bowel disease activity. There is an increased incidence of systemic thromboembolism in this disease. Recent work indicates that platelets exhibit several proinflammatory properties including release of inflammatory mediators, and recruitment, ch...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Collins CE,Rampton DS

更新日期：1997-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Abnormal barrier function may be genetically determined in Crohn's disease. AIM:To examine the role of abnormal intestinal permeability in genetic predisposition in multiplex vs. sporadic Crohn's disease families. METHODS:Intestinal permeability was measured in patients, relatives and partners by means of ...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： D'Incà R,Annese V,di Leo V,Latiano A,Quaino V,Abazia C,Vettorato MG,Sturniolo GC

更新日期：2006-05-15 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In 1997-1998, 6127 asymptomatic children aged 2-4 years were screened for coeliac disease (CD) by anti-endomysium (EmA) testing in the Netherlands. After 6 (+/-2) months, biopsies were performed in 57 seropositive children; 31(54%) had villous atrophy, but 26 (46%), all HLA-DQ2/DQ8 positive, had normal histo...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Hogen Esch CE,Csizmadia GD,van Hoogstraten IM,Schreurs MW,Mearin ML,von Blomberg BM

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:No definitive method for quantitative evaluation of hepatic function has as yet been established. AIM:To investigate whether the (13)C-phenylalanine breath test would be useful for the evaluation of hepatic function in patients with liver cirrhosis and acute hepatitis. METHODS:L-[1-(13)C]-phenylalanine was...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Koeda N,Iwai M,Kato A,Suzuki K

更新日期：2005-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Many patients are not symptom-free after eradication therapy for Helicobacter pylori and continue to use proton pump inhibitors or H2-receptor antagonists (H2-RAs). AIM:To ascertain whether a cohort of patients treated for H. pylori were still taking either proton pump inhibitors or H2-RAs more than 4 years...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Tan AC,Hartog GD,Mulder CJ

更新日期：1999-11-01 00:00:00