We found that patients who had SBO episodes which were treated medically were more likely to have a higher number of total bowel movements in a day compared to patients without postoperative SBO. Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Since increased intestinal permeability and immune activation are consequences of an altered host-gut microbial relationship, what are the clinical effects of this shift in relationship? Current Opinion in Gastroenterology
In this review and commentary: new guideline from the American College of Gastroenterology on the diagnosis and treatment of Helicobacter pylori infection. Medscape Infectious Diseases
Narrow band imaging (electronic chromoendoscopy) appears particularly useful in colonoscopic surveillance for hereditary non-polyposis colorectal cancer (HNPCC), UK researchers report. Reuters Health Information
Can some people with lactose intolerance consume milk and dairy foods without developing symptoms? Is it true that intolerance could be genetic? Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics
Approximately 50% of irritable bowel syndrome patients with bloating also experience an increase in abdominal girth. Are there specific reasons for this? Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics
Do HCV-RNA positive patients with recent diagnosis of their HCV infection who have not yet undergone antiviral therapy display significantly different QOL scores? Journal of Viral Hepatitis
Extrahepatic manifestations are prevalent in Bulgarian patients with chronic hepatitis C infection, particularly in those with long-standing infections and those with advanced liver fibrosis, according to a recent study. Reuters Health Information
Elderly patients with metastatic colon cancer, those between 76 and 80 years of age, have response and survival rates similar to their younger counterparts when given a treatment approach that includes stop-and-go oxaliplatin. Reuters Health Information
