Intragastric alcohol causes endothelin release from feline pancreas.

abstract：:Diagnosis of severe fibrosis (stages III and IV) in hepatitis C has clinical implications. Our objective was to distinguish independent predictors of severe fibrosis and use them to identify patients with severe fibrosis without a liver biopsy. One hundred ninety-nine hepatitis C patients were included in the initial ...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Metwally MA,Zein CO,Zein NN

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Glucagon-like peptide-2 (GLP-2) is an enteroendocrine hormone which is uniquely trophic for the intestine; a physiological role in regulating nutrient absorptive capacity is becoming apparent. GLP-2, independent of enteral feeding, stimulates a classical pattern of intestinal adaptation in terminal ileum following res...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Sigalet DL,Bawazir O,Martin GR,Wallace LE,Zaharko G,Miller A,Zubaidi A

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Data about colonic mucosa transport of short-chain fatty acids in cirrhotic patients are still lacking. The aim of the present study was to compare the rectal mucosa transport of n-butyrate and its effect on transport of other electrolytes and endoluminal pH in normal subjects and in cirrhotic patients by using a rect...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Onori L,Pimpo MT,Palumbo GC,Gili L,Marchetti G,Saltarelli P,Aggio A,Frieri G

更新日期：2001-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Concerns over the hypothetical adverse effects of water absorption and the disturbance of serum sodium and potassium levels prompted a quality assurance evaluation of water exchange (WE) colonoscopy. AIM:The purpose of this study was to evaluate the balance of water infused and suctioned in WE colonoscopy, ...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Leung JW,Siao-Salera R,Abramyan O,Mann SK,Ward G,Yen A,Gutierrez R,Leung FW

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We studied intraesophageal pressure changes in patients with symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux and an abnormal 24-hr pH monitoring record (N = 52). Our method was simultaneous esophageal manometry and pH monitoring. We observed a three-component esophageal manometric sequence (EMS). When this sequence recurred over ...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Shay SS,Eggli D,Oliver G,Peura DA,Johnson LF

更新日期：1989-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Dietary fiber shortens gut transit time, but data on the effects of fiber components (including resistant starch, RS) on intestinal contractility are limited. We have examined RS effects in male Sprague-Dawley rats fed either a high-amylose maize starch (HAMS) or a wholemeal made from high-amylose wh...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Patten GS,Kerr CA,Dunne RA,Shaw JM,Bird AR,Regina A,Morell MK,Lockett TJ,Molloy PL,Abeywardena MY,Topping DL,Conlon MA

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acid inhibition increases gastric mucosal susceptibility to damage by luminal acid. This might be due to reduced metabolic CO2 and bicarbonate whereas, during normal acid, secretion cytoprotective CO2/HCO3- production parallels acid production. Metabolic activity and mucosal damage caused by luminal acid perfusion was...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Glauser M,Bauerfeind P,Feil W,Riegler M,Fraser R,Blum AL

更新日期：1996-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Of 112 patients with peptic ulcer disease examined for oral carriage of Candida, 66 (59%) were carriers. Candida carriage was associated with blood group O (P < 0.05) and, independently, with nonsecretion of blood group antigens (P < 0.01). For each subject, the presence or absence of yeasts was found to be a constant...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Burford-Mason AP,Willoughby JM,Weber JC

更新日期：1993-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In order to assess the effects of free or resin-bound bile acids on colonic topography, adult rats were surgically provided with an indwelling infusion catheter in the proximal cecum, which exited at the neck behind the head. Conscious, unrestrained rats were allowed chow ad libitum and were administered 1 ml of an in...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Vahouny GV,Satchithanandam S,Lightfoot F,Grau L,Haas-Smith S,Kritchevsky D,Cassidy MM

更新日期：1984-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Increased nonacid reflux is diagnosed in a subgroup of patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease who often present with reflux symptoms refractory to proton-pump inhibitor therapy. Despite the prevalence of this condition, the management approach for patients with increased nonacid reflux can often be ...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Reddy CA,Watts L,Baker JR,Chen JW

更新日期：2020-05-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Reflux-like dyspepsia (RLD), where predominant epigastric pain is associated with heartburn and/or regurgitation, is a common clinical syndrome in both primary and specialty care. Because symptom frequency and severity vary, overlap among gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), non-erosive reflux disease (NE...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Roorda AK,Marcus SN,Triadafilopoulos G

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the period 1985-1988, 62 focal liver lesions in 58 cirrhotic patients were studied by ultrasonography; 12 of these focal lesions were documented to be regenerating lesions by echo-guided fine-needle biopsy. During an average follow-up period of 10.2 months (range 3-22 months), hepatocellular carcinoma was subsequen...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Rapaccini GL,Pompili M,Caturelli E,Anti M,Aliotta A,Cedrone A,Amadei E,Grattagliano A,Squillante MM,Rabitti C

更新日期：1990-04-01 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：:Heme oxygenase (HO)-1, the rate-limiting enzyme in heme degradation, is induced by oxidative stress and its major end product, bilirubin, is a potent physiological antioxidant. We studied the induction of HO-1 and bilirubin production in intestinal mucosa using a rat model of sepsis. E. coli lipopolysaccharide was adm...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Otani K,Shimizu S,Chijiiwa K,Morisaki T,Yamaguchi T,Yamaguchi K,Kuroki S,Tanaka M

更新日期：2000-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The living conditions of many aboriginal communities in Canada may place their residents at risk for H. pylori infection. Our aims were to determine: (1) the seroprevalence of H. pylori in a traditional Indian community, (2) the clinical relevance of H. pylori infection in this population, and (3) if H. pylori could b...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Bernstein CN,McKeown I,Embil JM,Blanchard JF,Dawood M,Kabani A,Kliewer E,Smart G,Coghlan G,MacDonald S,Cook C,Orr P

更新日期：1999-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:On-demand therapy is effective for maintaining symptoms control in nonerosive gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Our aim was to assess the clinical effectiveness of on-demand therapy with a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) in mild GERD (nonerosive and low-grade esophagitis), its impact on health-related quality of lif...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Ponce J,Argüello L,Bastida G,Ponce M,Ortiz V,Garrigues V

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chemiluminescence (CL) analysis of monocytes and polymorphonuclear cells (PMNs) was performed on 13 patients with Crohn's disease (CD) and 10 healthy volunteers. The percentages of monocyte populations in mononuclear cells obtained from the patients with CD were greater than those from the healthy volunteers, but the ...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Kitahora T,Suzuki K,Asakura H,Yoshida T,Suematsu M,Watanabe M,Aiso S,Tsuchiya M

更新日期：1988-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sorafenib, a drug that inhibits Raf serine/threonine kinases mediating cell proliferation and receptor tyrosine kinases involved in angiogenesis, is approved for treatment of advanced hepatocellular carcinoma. AIMS:To explore the efficacy and safety of sorafenib for treating advanced HCC, and to identify cl...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Xie B,Wang DH,Spechler SJ

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effects of vasoactive intestinal polypeptide (VIP), glucagon, and secretin on lower esophageal sphincter pressure were investigated in awake baboons. The three hormones were compared with respect to effect on (1) resting lower esophageal sphincter pressure and (2) maximal stimulatory response to pentagastrin. VIP ...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Siegel SR,Brown FC,Castell DO,Johnson LF,Said SI

更新日期：1979-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Prior studies have shown poor compliance with quality measures for IBD at academic and private practices. We sought to provide focused interventions to improve compliance and documentation with the IBD measures. METHODS:Two centers, academic practice (AP) and private practice (PP), initially reviewed their ...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Feuerstein JD,Papamichael K,Popejoy S,Nadelson A,Lewandowski JJ,Geissler K,Martinez-Vazquez M,Leffler DA,Ariyabuddhiphongs K,Thukral C,Cheifetz AS

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/AIM:Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF), the most frequent periodic fever syndrome, is an autosomal recessive inherited disease that predominantly affects eastern Mediterranean populations. Fetuin-A is a well known negative acute-phase protein. Studies of this glycoprotein as a marker of inflammation in FMF a...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Oncu K,Yazgan Y,Tanoglu A,Kaplan M,Ermis F,Ipcioglu OM,Kara M,Kucuk I,Ozari HO

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Altered peripheral neutrophil function is a feature of IBD that may contribute to the chronicity and extragastrointestinal manifestations of this disease, but clinical evidence for such alterations is confounded by variations in patient characteristics, disease onset, and use of therapeutics that can influence neutrop...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Carter L,Wallace JL

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To determine whether Helicobacter pylori has an effect on gastroduodenal mucosal prostaglandin generation, mucosal biopsies were obtained from the gastric body, antrum, and duodenal bulb of 30 patients who were undergoing upper gastrointestinal endoscopy for clinical indications. One biopsy from the gastric body and o...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Avunduk C,Suliman M,Gang D,Polakowski N,Eastwood GL

更新日期：1991-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Following surgical operations, opiate analgesics are widely used to control pain. This situation was used to investigate patterns of human gastroduodenal motility and the effect of opiate analgesics on this motility during the early postoperative period. Gastric contractions were absent for 6--12 hr following surgery ...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Ingram DM,Catchpole BN

更新日期：1981-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Misoprostol, a synthetic prostaglandin E1 methyl ester analog with gastric antisecretory and cytoprotective properties, prevents the development of acute experimental gastric and duodenal ulcers in various animal models. This study was designed as a multicenter randomized double-blind parallel-group comparison of the ...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Agrawal NM,Saffouri B,Kruss DM,Callison DA,Dajani EZ

更新日期：1985-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Intravenous administration of platelet-activating factor (PAF) induces extensive damage in rat gastric mucosa. The aim of the present study was to examine whether the presence or absence of acid in the gastric lumen could modify the PAF-induced gastric damage. The effects of inhibition of basal and pentagastrin-stimul...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Piqué JM,Pérez Ayuso RM,Bilbao J,Terés J

更新日期：1991-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Our aim was to compare standard liver function tests (serum bilirubin, serum albumin and prothrombin concentration), with lidocaine and monoethylglycinexylidide pharmacokinetic parameters, after oral lidocaine administration, to assess hepatic function of cirrhotic individuals. Twenty-one consecutive cirrhotic patient...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Muñoz AE,Miguez C,Rubio M,Bartellini M,Levi D,Podestá A,Niselman V,Terg R

更新日期：1999-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The role of mast cells, potential mediators of mucosal immunity and inflammation, was studied morphologically in the rectal mucosa in two acute diarrheal diseases, cholera and shigellosis. Quantitation of mucosal mast cells showed that they were significantly higher in the deeper lamina propria where blood vessels and...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Pulimood AB,Mathan MM,Mathan VI

更新日期：1998-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although the association between acute pancreatitis and pleuropulmonary damage is well documented, so far no information on lung function in patients with chronic pancreatitis is available. In this study functional, radiological, and clinical investigations have been carried out in 42 patients affected by chronic calc...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Masoero G,Spinaci S,Arossa W,Andriulli A,Gaia E,De Pretis G,Dobrilla G,De la Pierre M

更新日期：1984-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:Recent evidence suggests a role for gut bacteria and antibiotics in the pathophysiology and treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), respectively. While the benefits of the antibiotic rifaximin have demonstrated efficacy and durable improvement in symptoms over 3 months, the long-term need for retreatmen...

journal_title：Digestive diseases and sciences

authors： Pimentel M,Morales W,Chua K,Barlow G,Weitsman S,Kim G,Amichai MM,Pokkunuri V,Rook E,Mathur R,Marsh Z

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00