abstract：BACKGROUND:A simulated upper gastrointestinal (UGI) bleed in cirrhotic patients has been shown to induce hyperammonaemia. The kidney was the site of this exaggerated ammoniagenesis with alanine as substrate. Administration of alanine to decompensated cirrhotic patients did not change hepatic gluconeogenesis, but result...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Mpabanzi L,Deutz N,Hayes PC,Dejong CH,Olde Damink SW,Jalan R

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Infliximab (IFX) therapy escalation during maintenance treatment occurs frequently in clinical practice in patients with ulcerative colitis (UC). Outcomes for these patients have not been described. AIM:To describe the prevalence of, and outcomes after, IFX escalation during maintenance therapy in patients ...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Rostholder E,Ahmed A,Cheifetz AS,Moss AC

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Irritable bowel syndrome is characterised by chronic abdominal pain and frequent comorbid anxiety. The substance P ⁄ neurokinin-1 receptor system is implicated in the regulation of both pain and anxiety, suggesting a potential therapeutic target in IBS. AIM:To determine whether inhibition of the neurokinin-...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Tillisch K,Labus J,Nam B,Bueller J,Smith S,Suyenobu B,Siffert J,McKelvy J,Naliboff B,Mayer E

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Duodenal villous atrophy (DVA) is a key diagnostic finding in coeliac disease (CD). However, the differential diagnosis for this finding is broad. AIM:To identify conditions causing noncoeliac enteropathy (NCE) with villous atrophy and methods to differentiate between CD and NCE in clinical practice. METHO...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Pallav K,Leffler DA,Tariq S,Kabbani T,Hansen J,Peer A,Bhansali A,Najarian R,Kelly CP

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The eradication rates following standard triple therapy for Helicobacter pylori infection are declining worldwide. Recent studies have shown that sequential therapy for H. pylori infection yields high cure rates. AIM:To compare the efficacy and tolerability of a sequential regimen as first-line treatment of...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Park HG,Jung MK,Jung JT,Kwon JG,Kim EY,Seo HE,Lee JH,Yang CH,Kim ES,Cho KB,Park KS,Lee SH,Kim KO,Jeon SW

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pneumatic dilation has re-emerged as a first line treatment for achalasia, but conclusions are limited by the relatively small numbers of patients studied and the lack of long term follow-up. AIM:To summarise and analyse 29 available studies evaluating pneumatic dilation for achalasia with focus on efficacy...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Katzka DA,Castell DO

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pregabalin has a broad spectrum of analgesic and antihyperalgesic activity in both basic and clinical studies. However, its mechanisms and sites of action have yet to be determined in humans. AIMS:To assess the antinociceptive effect of pregabalin on experimental gut pain in patients with visceral hyperalge...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Olesen SS,Graversen C,Olesen AE,Frøkjaer JB,Wilder-Smith O,van Goor H,Valeriani M,Drewes AM

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) frequently affects women during their reproductive years. Pregnancy outcome in women with IBD is well described, particularly in retrospective studies. AIM:To evaluate the pregnancy outcome in patients with IBD in a prospective European multicentre case-control study. METHO...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Bortoli A,Pedersen N,Duricova D,D'Inca R,Gionchetti P,Panelli MR,Ardizzone S,Sanroman AL,Gisbert JP,Arena I,Riegler G,Marrollo M,Valpiani D,Corbellini A,Segato S,Castiglione F,Munkholm P,European Crohn-Colitis Organisat

更新日期：2011-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Radiotherapy is an established treatment modality for prostate cancer; however, up to a third of patients develops a radiation-induced proctopathy. AIM:To assess the effect of topical beclomethasone dipropionate (BDP) in the prevention of radiation-induced proctopathy in patients undergoing radiotherapy for...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Fuccio L,Guido A,Laterza L,Eusebi LH,Busutti L,Bunkheila F,Barbieri E,Bazzoli F

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Antibiotic prophylaxis seems to decrease the incidence of bacterial infections in patients with cirrhosis and upper gastrointestinal bleeding and is considered standard of care. However, there is no updated information regarding the effects of this intervention. AIM:To assess the benefits and harms of antib...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Chavez-Tapia NC,Barrientos-Gutierrez T,Tellez-Avila F,Soares-Weiser K,Mendez-Sanchez N,Gluud C,Uribe M

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The presence of active brown adipose tissue (BAT) has been associated with a reduced risk of obesity in adult humans. AIM:To examine whether the presence and activity of BAT in patients undergoing PET-CT examinations is related to the presence of fatty liver. METHOD:We retrospectively analysed 3666 consecu...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Yilmaz Y,Ones T,Purnak T,Ozguven S,Kurt R,Atug O,Turoglu HT,Imeryuz N

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Faecal calprotectin is a reliable tool for predicting Crohn's disease (CD) relapse in patients with sustained remission. Prediction of relapse with faecal calprotectin has been less studied in patients with severe CD treated with anti-TNF. AIM:To identify an association between faecal calprotectin concentra...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Laharie D,Mesli S,El Hajbi F,Chabrun E,Chanteloup E,Capdepont M,Razaire S,de Lédinghen V,Zerbib F

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Obscure gastrointestinal bleeding (OGIB) is a commonly encountered clinical problem in gastroenterology and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. The investigation and management of OGIB has changed dramatically over the past decade with the advent of newer gastroenterological and radiologi...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Liu K,Kaffes AJ

更新日期：2011-08-01 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:In behavioural economics, a 'nudge' describes configuration of a choice to encourage a certain action without taking away freedom of choice. AIM:To determine the impact of a 'nudge' strategy - prefilling either 3mL or 5mL syringes with midazolam - on endoscopic sedation practice. METHODS:Consecutive patien...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Harewood GC,Clancy K,Engela J,Abdulrahim M,Lohan K,O'Reilly C

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cross-sectional imaging techniques, including ultrasonography (US), computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), are increasingly used for evaluation of Crohn's disease (CD). Aim  To perform an assessment of the diagnostic accuracy of cross-sectional imaging techniques for diagnosis of CD, ...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Panés J,Bouzas R,Chaparro M,García-Sánchez V,Gisbert JP,Martínez de Guereñu B,Mendoza JL,Paredes JM,Quiroga S,Ripollés T,Rimola J

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Surveillance colonoscopy is recommended for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients with longstanding extensive colitis (LEC). AIMS:To assess modalities and results of colonoscopic surveillance in a subset of CESAME cohort patients at high risk of colorectal cancer (CRC) and followed in university French ...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Vienne A,Simon T,Cosnes J,Baudry C,Bouhnik Y,Soulé JC,Chaussade S,Marteau P,Jian R,Delchier JC,Coffin B,Admane H,Carrat F,Drouet E,Beaugerie L

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Endocytoscopy (EC) enables in vivo microscopic imaging at 1400-fold magnification, thereby allowing the analysis of mucosal structures at the cellular level. In contrast to fluorescence imaging with confocal laser endomicroscopy which allows analysis of mucosal structures up to 250 μm in depth, EC is based o...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Neumann H,Fuchs FS,Vieth M,Atreya R,Siebler J,Kiesslich R,Neurath MF

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Clostridium difficile (C. difficile) infection in hospitals in developed countries continues to be a major public health hazard despite increased control measures including review of antibiotic policies and hygiene measures. Patients with colitis are thought to be particularly vulnerable to C. difficile asso...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Jen MH,Saxena S,Bottle A,Aylin P,Pollok RC

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are at increased risk of osteoporosis. A number of studies have emerged in recent years indicating that tumour necrosis factor (TNF) blockade appears to have a beneficial effect on bone mineral density (BMD) in IBD patients. AIMS:To provide a review of the avai...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Veerappan SG,O'Morain CA,Daly JS,Ryan BM

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A lack of reliable treatments for abdominal pain-related functional gastrointestinal disorders prompts interest in new therapies. AIM:To evaluate systematically the effect of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG) for treating abdominal pain-related functional gastrointestinal disorders in children. METHODS:MEDL...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Horvath A,Dziechciarz P,Szajewska H

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There has been increasing interest in small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) after reports of a link with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), yet our understanding of this entity is limited. AIM:Our aim was to estimate the yield of patients undergoing duodenal aspirate culture, and to identify symptoms an...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Choung RS,Ruff KC,Malhotra A,Herrick L,Locke GR 3rd,Harmsen WS,Zinsmeister AR,Talley NJ,Saito YA

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (PERT) is necessary to prevent severe maldigestion and unwanted weight loss associated with exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) due to chronic pancreatitis (CP) or pancreatic surgery (PS). AIM:To assess the long-term safety and efficacy of pancrelipase (pancreatin) ...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Gubergrits N,Malecka-Panas E,Lehman GA,Vasileva G,Shen Y,Sander-Struckmeier S,Caras S,Whitcomb DC

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Little is known about the contribution of bile and acid reflux to night-time symptoms generation in patients who failed PPI treatment. AIM:To compare the degree of night-time oesophageal acid and bile [by the surrogate duodenogastroesophageal reflux (DGER)] exposure between gastro-oesophageal reflux disease...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Hershcovici T,Jha LK,Cui H,Powers J,Fass R

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is one of the commonest diseases of Western populations, affecting 20 to 30% of adults. GERD is multifaceted and the classical oesophageal symptoms such as heartburn and regurgitation often overlap with atypical symptoms that impact upon the respiratory system and air...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Pearson JP,Parikh S,Orlando RC,Johnston N,Allen J,Tinling SP,Johnston N,Belafsky P,Arevalo LF,Sharma N,Castell DO,Fox M,Harding SM,Morice AH,Watson MG,Shields MD,Bateman N,McCallion WA,van Wijk MP,Wenzl TG,Karkos

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The treatment of acute coronary syndromes involves a combination of antiplatelet therapies. Proton pump inhibitors are frequently recommended for patients receiving clopidogrel in addition to aspirin, to minimise the risk of bleeding. Several studies have shown that proton pump inhibitors can affect the plat...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Disney BR,Watson RD,Blann AD,Lip GY,Anderson MR

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Minimal hepatic encephalopathy (MHE) is characterised by subtle neurocognitive deficits without overt clinical manifestations. Although several trials have individually evaluated the role of prebiotics, probiotics and synbiotics, there is yet no consensus on the management of MHE. AIM:To estimate the effica...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Shukla S,Shukla A,Mehboob S,Guha S

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Accuracy of intraepithelial lymphocytes counts for diagnosing mild enteropathy coeliac disease in absence of villous atrophy can be limited by inappropriate controls included in the studies. AIM:To determine the diagnostic accuracy of intraepithelial lymphocytes counts utilising controls lacking HLA coeliac...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Pellegrino S,Villanacci V,Sansotta N,Scarfì R,Bassotti G,Vieni G,Princiotta A,Sferlazzas C,Magazzù G,Tuccari G

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Limited therapeutic options exist for severe gastroparesis, where severe nausea and vomiting can lead to weight loss, dehydration and malnutrition due to inadequate caloric and fluid intake. TZP-101 (ulimorelin) is a ghrelin receptor agonist that accelerates gastric emptying and improves upper gastrointestin...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Wo JM,Ejskjaer N,Hellström PM,Malik RA,Pezzullo JC,Shaughnessy L,Charlton P,Kosutic G,McCallum RW

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Dexlansoprazole MR is a Dual Delayed Release formulation of dexlansoprazole, an enantiomer of lansoprazole, designed to extend the duration of acid suppression. AIM:To assess the 12-month safety of dexlansoprazole MR in patients with symptomatic gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD). METHODS:In this ran...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Dabholkar AH,Han C,Paris MM,Perez MC,Atkinson SN,Peura DA

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ulcerative colitis with diverticulosis (UCD), segmental colitis associated with diverticulosis (SCAD) and acute uncomplicated diverticulitis (AUD) may affect the same colonic regions, but the real incidence of these entities in clinical practice is unknown. AIM:To assess the incidence and the endoscopic fin...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Tursi A,Elisei W,Giorgetti GM,Aiello F,Brandimarte G

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The association between myocardial infarction (MI) and co-administration of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and clopidogrel remains controversial. AIM:To quantify the association between concomitant use of PPIs and clopidogrel and occurrence of recurrent MI. METHODS:We conducted a case-control study within a...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Valkhoff VE,'t Jong GW,Van Soest EM,Kuipers EJ,Sturkenboom MC

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Response to proton pump inhibitor (PPI) treatment in dyspepsia is unpredictable. AIM:To identify symptoms associated with response to esomeprazole in order to target patients for empirical treatment. METHODS:Eight hundred and five uninvestigated, primary care patients with upper GI symptoms that were consi...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Meineche-Schmidt V,Christensen E,Bytzer P

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although consensus guidelines for eosinophilic oesophagitis have been published, it remains unclear whether gastroenterologists follow these recommendations. AIM:To assess academic and community practice patterns for the evaluation and treatment of eosinophilic oesophagitis and to compare these practices wi...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Peery AF,Shaheen NJ,Dellon ES

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hepatic encephalopathy has a negative effect on patient health-related quality of life (HRQOL). Zinc supplementation has been effective with regard to altered nitrogen metabolism. AIM:To investigate the effectiveness of oral zinc supplementation on hepatic encephalopathy and HRQOL. METHODS:Seventy-nine cir...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Takuma Y,Nouso K,Makino Y,Hayashi M,Takahashi H

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease generally has a benign course; however, patients with non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) may progress to cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. Currently, there is a lack of consensus about optimal NASH treatment. AIM:To assess the efficacy of insulin-sensitizing agents ...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Rakoski MO,Singal AG,Rogers MA,Conjeevaram H

更新日期：2010-11-01 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:Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are the preferred agents for the prevention of aspirin-associated upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB). Data are limited to determine whether PPIs are being used to reduce UGIB risk. AIM:To evaluate the implementation of PPI treatment to reduce the GI risk in two cardiology c...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Casado-Arroyo R,Scheiman JM,Polo-Tomas M,Saini SD,Del Rio A,Guastello E,Lanas A

更新日期：2010-09-01 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:Guidelines and practice standards for sedation in endoscopy have been developed by various national professional societies. No attempt has been made to assess consensus among internationally recognized experts in this field. AIM:To identify areas of consensus and dissent among international experts on a bro...

journal_title：Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics

authors： Cohen LB,Ladas SD,Vargo JJ,Paspatis GA,Bjorkman DJ,Van der Linden P,Axon AT,Axon AE,Bamias G,Despott E,Dinis-Ribeiro M,Fassoulaki A,Hofmann N,Karagiannis JA,Karamanolis D,Maurer W,O'Connor A,Paraskeva K,Schreiber F,

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00