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Bifidobacterium longum NCC3001 inhibits AH neuron excitability
Conclusions & InferencesThe probiotic B. longum reduces excitability of AH sensory neurons likely via opening of potassium channels and closing of hyperpolarization‐activated cation channels. (Source: Neurogastroenterology and Motility)
Source: Neurogastroenterology and Motility - May 14, 2013 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: A. Khoshdel, E. F. Verdu, W. Kunze, P. McLean, G. Bergonzelli, J. D. Huizinga Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Post-polypectomy Bleeding in Patients on ClopidogrelPost-polypectomy Bleeding in Patients on Clopidogrel
Are patients taking clopidogrel undergoing polypectomy at a greater risk for bleeding after the procedure and, if so, how could it be prevented? Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - May 14, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Gastroenterology Journal Article Source Type: news

Expression of Toll-like Receptors 2 and 9 in cells of dog jejunum and colon naturally infected with Leishmania infantum
Conclusions: There was no correlation between clinical signs and pathological changes and immunological and parasitological findings in the gastrointestinal tract in canine visceral leishmaniasis. However, jejunum showed a lower parasite load with increased frequency and expression of CD11b, TLR9, CD14/CD11b/TLR9 receptors and IL-10 and TNF-alpha cytokines. Conversely, the colon showed a higher parasite load along with increased frequency and expression of TLR2, CD11c receptors, and IL-4 cytokine. Thus, Leishmania infantum is able to interfere in jejunum increased expression of TLR2, TLR9, CD11b, CD14, CD14/CD11b/TLR9 rece...
Source: BMC Immunology - May 14, 2013 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Maria FigueiredoIzabela AmorimAldair PintoVítor BarbosaLucélia de Jesus PinheiroBeatriz DeotiAna FariaWagner Tafuri Source Type: research

Food protein induced enterocolitis syndrome caused by rice beverage
Food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome (FPIES) is an uncommon and potentially severe non IgE-mediated gastrointestinal food allergy. It is usually caused by cow's milk or soy proteins, but may also be triggered by ingestion of solid foods. The diagnosis is made on the basis of clinical history and symptoms. Management of acute phase requires fluid resuscitation and intravenous steroids administration, but avoidance of offending foods is the only effective therapeutic option.Infant with FPIES presented to our emergency department with vomiting, watery stools, hypothension and metabolic acidosis after ingestion of rice ...
Source: Italian Journal of Pediatrics - May 14, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Lucia CaminitiGiuseppina SalzanoGiuseppe CrisafulliFederica PorcaroGiovanni Pajno Source Type: research

Anti-cancer effects of newly developed chemotherapeutic agent, glycoconjugated palladium (II) complex, against cisplatin-resistant gastric cancer cells
Conclusion: These results indicate that [PdCl2 (L)] is a potent chemotherapeutic agent for CDDP-resistant gastric cancer and may have clinical applications. (Source: BMC Cancer)
Source: BMC Cancer - May 14, 2013 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Mamoru TanakaHiromi KataokaShigenobu YanoHiromi OhiKeisuke KawamotoTakashi ShibaharaTsutomu MizoshitaYoshinori MoriSatoshi TanidaTakeshi KamiyaTakashi Joh Source Type: research

Temporomandibular disorder in a patient with pseudoxanthoma elasticum: a case report and review
We present a case of a 46‐year‐old female with PXE diagnosed with temporomandibular disorder (TMD). To our knowledge, this is the first report of a patient with TMD coexisting with PXE in the scientific literature. (Source: Special Care in Dentistry)
Source: Special Care in Dentistry - May 14, 2013 Category: Dentistry Authors: Christine Nadeau, Arthur S. Kuperstein, Muralidhar Mupparapu, Eric T. Stoopler Tags: Case History Report Source Type: research

Combined use of AFP, CEA, CA125 and CAl9-9 improves the sensitivity for the diagnosis of gastric cancer
In this study we aimed to determine whether the combined use of tumor markers may increase the sensitivity for the diagnosis of gastric cancer. Methods: Serum AFP, CEA, CA125 and CA19-9 levels were measured in 149 patients with gastric cancer, 111 patients with benign gastric diseases and 124 healthy people, who visited the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University from May 2011 to May 2012. Statistical analysis including receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve, the area under the curve (AUC), and logistic regression analysis was performed to evaluate the diagnostic value of these markers on gastric cancer. Re...
Source: BMC Gastroenterology - May 14, 2013 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Chao-Zhu HeKun-He ZhangQing LiXiao-Hua LiuYan HongNong-Hua Lv Source Type: research

Psychiatric treatment considerations with direct acting antivirals in hepatitis C
Conclusions: Although DAAs do not add significant neuropsychiatric risk, the potentialfor DDIs is high. Consideration of DDIs is paramount to improving medication adherence and mitigating adverse effects during HCV therapy. (Source: BMC Gastroenterology)
Source: BMC Gastroenterology - May 14, 2013 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Sanjeev SockalingamAlice TsengPierre GiguereDavid Wong Source Type: research

Preventive effect of irsogladine or omeprazole on non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug-induced esophagitis, peptic ulcers, and small intestinal lesions in humans, a prospective randomized controlled study
Irsogladine provides better protection against NSAID-induced small-intestinal injuries than the PPI Omeprazole in healthy subjects assessed by biochemical approaches and capsule endoscopy, suggesting it could provide protection against NSAID-induced injuries to the entire digestive tract (Source: BMC Gastroenterology)
Source: BMC Gastroenterology - May 14, 2013 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Takanori KuramotoEiji UmegakiSadaharu NoudaKen NarabayashiYuichi KojimaYukiko YodaKumi IshidaKen KawakamiYosuke AbeToshihisa TakeuchiTakuya InoueMitsuyuki MuranoSatoshi TokiokaKazuhide Higuchi Source Type: research

A Rome III survey of functional dyspepsia among the ethnic Malays in a primary care setting
Conclusions: FD was more common than one had expected among Malays attending primary care clinic in an area with low prevalence of H. pylori. (Source: BMC Gastroenterology)
Source: BMC Gastroenterology - May 14, 2013 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Yeong LeeNoriza WahabNazri MustaffaNorwati DaudNoorhayati Mohd NoorJuwita ShaabanAndrew Chua Source Type: research

FDA and EMA end points: which outcome end points should we use in clinical trials in patients with irritable bowel syndrome?
Abstract Trial design and endpoints for the evaluation of drug efficacy in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) underwent major changes over the last two decades. A systematic review in the early 1990s concluded that there were few well‐designed and well‐executed treatment trials in IBS. Over the next decade, the so‐called binary endpoints were used in several clinical trials in IBS in the US, Europe and other parts of the world. In 2006, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published a general guidance for the evaluation of symptom benefit in clinical trials based on patient‐reported outcome (PRO) measures, which had ...
Source: Neurogastroenterology and Motility - May 14, 2013 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: M. Corsetti, J. Tack Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

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Source: Neurogastroenterology and Motility - May 14, 2013 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Corrigendum Source Type: research

Cure for Immune-Tolerant Hepatitis B in ChildrenCure for Immune-Tolerant Hepatitis B in Children
What drugs in combination work best in the treatment of immune-tolerant hepatitis B in children? Journal of Viral Hepatitis (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - May 13, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Gastroenterology Journal Article Source Type: news

Obesity Trumps Alcohol in Liver DamageObesity Trumps Alcohol in Liver Damage
Obesity is even more dangerous than alcohol consumption in terms of liver-related morbidity and mortality. The effects of both together are more than additive in the damage they cause. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - May 13, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Gastroenterology News Source Type: news

Gut Development Studied Through Cannibal Tadpoles
A carnivorous, cannibalistic tadpole may play a role in understanding the evolution and development of digestive organs, according to research from North Carolina State University. These findings may also shed light on universal rules of organ development that could lead to better diagnosis and prevention of intestinal birth defects. NC State developmental biologist Nanette Nascone-Yoder, graduate student Stephanie Bloom, and postdoctoral researcher Cris Ledon-Rettig looked at Xenopus laevis (African clawed frog) and Lepidobatrachus laevis (Budgett's frog) tadpoles... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - May 13, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: GastroIntestinal / Gastroenterology Source Type: news

Good Diet Helps People Manage Celiac Disease
Title: Good Diet Helps People Manage Celiac DiseaseCategory: Health NewsCreated: 5/10/2013 2:35:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 5/13/2013 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Crohn's Disease General)
Source: MedicineNet Crohn's Disease General - May 13, 2013 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: news

Growth characteristics of human parechovirus 1 to 6 on different cell lines and cross- neutralization of human parechovirus antibodies: a comparison of the cytopathic effect and real time PCR
Conclusion: When replication is monitored by PCR, growth of HPeV genotypes 1 to 6 is supported by most of the cell lines tested, where viral replication is measured before appearance of CPE. A combination of HT29 and Vero cells would therefore support replication of all culturable HPeV types, so viral replication could be detected by PCR within 3 days for all genotypes.In addition, we showed efficient neutralization for HPeV1, 2, 4, 5, while cross- neutralization was shown between these types, indicating possible common neutralizing epitopes. For HPeV3 no efficient (cross-) neutralization was shown, indicating different ne...
Source: Virology Journal - May 13, 2013 Category: Virology Authors: Brenda WesterhuisSara JonkerSandhia MattaoKimberley BenschopKatja Wolthers Source Type: research

Are arterial grafts superior to vein grafts for revascularisation of the right coronary system? A systematic review
Conclusions Arterial grafts do not demonstrate a beneficial reduction of angiographic graft failure when compared with SV grafts on the RCA with the exception of RA to the proximal RCA. Future research should focus on clinical and patient-reported endpoints to identify any benefits of RCA arterial revascularisation. (Source: Heart)
Source: Heart - May 13, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Athanasiou, T., Ashrafian, H., Mukherjee, D., Harling, L., Okabayashi, K. Tags: Clinical diagnostic tests Systematic review Source Type: research

Robust closed‐loop control of induction and maintenance of propofol anesthesia in children
ConclusionsA robust closed‐loop system can provide effective propofol administration during induction and maintenance of anesthesia in children. Wide variation in the calculated Ce highlights the limitation of open‐loop regimes based on pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic models. (Source: Pediatric Anesthesia)
Source: Pediatric Anesthesia - May 13, 2013 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Nicholas West, Guy A. Dumont, Klaske Heusden, Christian L. Petersen, Sara Khosravi, Kristian Soltesz, Aryannah Umedaly, Eleanor Reimer, J. Mark Ansermino Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Tension gastrothorax: a rare cause of breathlessness
A 67-year-old lady presented to the emergency department with a 4 day history of breathlessness for which she had started clarithromycin. She had a history of a hiatal hernia repair in 1996 and had recently started inhalers for presumed chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Her pulse was 101 bpm, blood pressure 174/120 mm Hg, respiratory rate 36 and O2 saturations 88% on air. She was clammy, dyspnoeic and auscultation of her chest revealed global wheeze. She was treated for an exacerbation of COPD. A chest radiograph showed a massive gastrothorax with mediastinal shift (figure 1). Attempts to pa...
Source: Emergency Medicine Journal - May 13, 2013 Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Gagg, J. W., Savva, A. Tags: Oesophagus, Drugs: infectious diseases, Hypertension, Radiology, Surgical diagnostic tests, Clinical diagnostic tests, Radiology (diagnostics), Ethics Images in emergency medicine Source Type: research

Evaluation of the Hepa Wash(R) treatment in pigs with acute liver failure
Conclusions: Hepa Wash was a safe procedure and improved multiorgan system failure in pigs with ALF. The survival benefit could be the result of ameliorating different organ functions in association with the detoxification capacity of water soluble and protein-bound toxins. (Source: BMC Gastroenterology)
Source: BMC Gastroenterology - May 13, 2013 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Ahmed Al-ChalabiEdouard MatevossianAnne-K v. ThadenPeter LuppaAlbrecht NeissTibor SchusterZejian YangCatherine SchreiberPatrick SchimmelEwald NairzAurel PerrenPeter RadermacherWolfgang HuberRoland SchmidBernhard Kreymann Source Type: research

Role of proton pump inhibitors in the occurrence and the prognosis of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis in cirrhotic patients with ascites
ConclusionsPPIs were more frequently used in SBP patients than in controls, but did not influence the prognosis in SBP. Overuse of PPIs was encountered in one‐third of cirrhotic patients and should be avoided.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. (Source: Liver International)
Source: Liver International - May 13, 2013 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Marie Vos, Bénédicte Vroey, Béatrice Garcia Garcia, Clothilde Roy, François Kidd, Jean Henrion, Pierre Deltenre Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Epidemiological Characteristics of Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Egypt: A Retrospective Analysis of 1313 Cases
This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. (Source: Liver International)
Source: Liver International - May 13, 2013 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Mohamed Kamal Shaker, Heba Mohamed Abdella, Mohamed Omar Khalifa, Ahmed Kamal El Dorry Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Re: Luo et al, Diabetes mellitus and the incidence and mortality of colorectal cancer: a meta‐analysis of 24 cohort studies
This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. (Source: Colorectal Disease)
Source: Colorectal Disease - May 13, 2013 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: D Mansouri, DC McMillan, EM Crighton, PG Horgan Tags: Correspondence Source Type: research

Extensively hydrolyzed protein formula reduces acid gastro-esophageal reflux in symptomatic preterm infants
Abstract: Background: Gastro-esophageal reflux (GER) is diagnosed frequently in preterm infants. Pharmacological treatment of GER has some potential side effects. Conservative treatment of GER should be the first-line approach and should include body positioning and diet modifications.Formula-fed preterm infants experience frequently symptoms of feeding intolerance. Hydrolyzed protein formula (HPF) is often used in these infants due to their effects on gastrointestinal motility.Aims: To investigate the role of an extensively HPF (eHPF) on GER indexes in formula-fed preterm infants with symptoms of both GER and feeding into...
Source: Early Human Development - May 12, 2013 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Luigi Corvaglia, Elisa Mariani, Arianna Aceti, Silvia Galletti, Giacomo Faldella Source Type: research

Endothelin-2 deficiency causes growth retardation, hypothermia, and emphysema in mice
To explore the physiological functions of endothelin-2 (ET-2), we generated gene-targeted mouse models. Global Et2 knockout mice exhibited severe growth retardation and juvenile lethality. Despite normal milk intake, they suffered from internal starvation characterized by hypoglycemia, ketonemia, and increased levels of starvation-induced genes. Although ET-2 is abundantly expressed in the gastrointestinal tract, the intestine was morphologically and functionally normal. Moreover, intestinal epithelium–specific Et2 knockout mice showed no abnormalities in growth and survival. Global Et2 knockout mice were also profo...
Source: Journal of Clinical Investigation - May 12, 2013 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Inik Chang, Alexa N. Bramall, Amy Greenstein Baynash, Amir Rattner, Dinesh Rakheja, Martin Post, Stephen Joza, Colin McKerlie, Duncan J. Stewart, Roderick R. McInnes, Masashi Yanagisawa Source Type: research

Impact of intestinal electrical stimulation on nutrient‐induced GLP‐1 secretion in vivo
Abstract BackgroundIncreases in L‐cell release of GLP‐1 are proposed to serve as a negative feedback signal for postprandial changes in gastric emptying and/or motility. Previous ex vivo data suggests that direct electrical stimulation (E‐stim) of ileal segments stimulates secretion of GLP‐1. This suggests potential feed‐forward increases in GLP‐1 driven by intestinal neuronal and/or motor activity. MethodsTo determine if E‐stim could increase GLP‐1 levels in an in vivo setting, we administered E‐stim and nutrients to male Long‐ Evans rats (300–350 g) under general anesthesia. Key ResultsNutrient infu...
Source: Neurogastroenterology and Motility - May 12, 2013 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: D. Sandoval, A. Dunki‐Jacobs, J. Sorrell, R. J. Seeley, D. D. D'Alessio Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Glucose‐induced incretin hormone release and insulin sensitivity are impaired in patients with idiopathic gastroparesis: results from a pilot descriptive study
Conclusions & InferencesPatients with idiopathic gastroparesis exhibit abnormal GIP levels associated with impaired insulin sensitivity during oral glucose load. Further studies are needed to establish the involvement of these defects in the pathophysiology of gastroparesis. (Source: Neurogastroenterology and Motility)
Source: Neurogastroenterology and Motility - May 12, 2013 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: G. Prévost, P. Ducrotté, A. Cailleux, K. Khalfi, J. P. Basuyau, H. Lefebvre, J. M. Kuhn Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Enteral nutritional therapy in septic patients in the intensive care unit: compliance with nutritional guidelines for critically ill patients
CONCLUSION: Although the number of septic patients under early enteral nutrition was significant, caloric and protein goals at day 3 of intensive care unit stay were met by only half of them, a percentage that decreased at day 7. (Source: Revista Brasileira de Terapia Intensiva)
Source: Revista Brasileira de Terapia Intensiva - May 11, 2013 Category: Intensive Care Source Type: research

The role of ranitidine in the enhancement of imaging quality in magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography
CONCLUSION: The use of ranitidine does not seem justified in the evaluation of the biliopancreatic tree at MRCP, since 2D MRCP with fasting allows the visualization of ductal structures with high quality and reproducibility in the majority of cases. (Source: Radiologia Brasileira)
Source: Radiologia Brasileira - May 11, 2013 Category: Radiology Source Type: research

Reproductive strategies in hermaphroditic gastropods: conceptual and empirical approaches
Canadian Journal of Zoology, Volume 0, Issue 0, Page 1-15, e-First articles. (Source: Canadian Journal of Zoology)
Source: Canadian Journal of Zoology - May 11, 2013 Category: Zoology Tags: article Source Type: research

"Stitch-Free" Surgical 'Laser Welding' Of Tissue In Intestinal Surgery Improved
A new "solder" for laser welding of tissue during surgical operations has the potential to produce stronger seals and expand use of this alternative to conventional sutures and stapling in intestinal surgery, scientists are reporting. Their study, which involves use of a gold-based solder, or sealing material, appears in the journal ACS Nano. Kaushal Rege and colleagues explain that laser tissue welding (LTW) is a "stitch-free" surgical method for connecting and sealing blood vessels, cartilage in joints, the liver, the urinary tract and other tissues... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - May 11, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: GastroIntestinal / Gastroenterology Source Type: news

The Pancreas Is The Focus Of Gastroenterology's Special Issue
The editors of Gastroenterology, the official journal of the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Institute, are pleased to announce the publication of this year's highly anticipated special 13th issue. Published each May, the 13th issue is devoted to a particular gastroenterological topic of broad interest; this year's topic is the biology, diseases and therapy of the pancreas. To access the 13th issue in its entirety, please click here. In conjunction with Editor-in-Chief M... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - May 11, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: GastroIntestinal / Gastroenterology Source Type: news

Gastrointestinal motility disorder assessment in systemic sclerosis
Conclusion. GI involvement is very frequent in SSc patients. Oesophagus and small bowel are more frequently impaired, whereas delayed gastric emptying is less common. (Source: Rheumatology)
Source: Rheumatology - May 11, 2013 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Savarino, E., Mei, F., Parodi, A., Ghio, M., Furnari, M., Gentile, A., Berdini, M., Di Sario, A., Bendia, E., Bonazzi, P., Scarpellini, E., Laterza, L., Savarino, V., Gasbarrini, A. Tags: Systemic Sclerosis CLINICAL SCIENCE Source Type: research

Evaluation of pharmacological activities, cytotoxicity and phenolic composition of four Maytenus species used in southern African traditional medicine to treat intestinal infections and diarrhoeal diseases
Conclusion: This study justifies the traditional use of leaf crude extracts and fractions from these four plants to remedy gastrointestinal disorders resulting from infection, inflammation and oxidative stress complications. The study also provides rationale for the use of leaf extracts with same beneficial effects in place of unsustainable root and bark harvest. (Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine - May 11, 2013 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Aroke AhmedLyndy McGawJacobus Eloff Source Type: research

Barrett's esophagus and the risk of obstructive sleep apnea: a case--control study
Conclusions: In this pilot study, a high proportion of Barrett's esophagus subjects scored at high risk for obstructive sleep apnea. Having Barrett's esophagus was associated with more severe gastroesophageal reflux symptoms, and nocturnal reflux symptoms were associated with scoring at high risk for obstructive sleep apnea. The need for obstructive sleep apnea screening in Barrett's esophagus patients with nocturnal gastroesophageal reflux symptoms should be further evaluated. (Source: BMC Gastroenterology)
Source: BMC Gastroenterology - May 11, 2013 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Linda CummingsNinad ShahSanto MaimoneWajeeh SalahVijay KhianiAmitabh Chak Source Type: research

Outcome of 12 month surveillance colonoscopy in high risk patients in the NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme
Conclusion12 month surveillance colonoscopy is necessary in this group of patients. The presence of villous or proximal lesions at baseline is associated with increased risk of ACN at surveillance. Site and histological type of baseline lesions may be relevant to determining the surveillance interval.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. (Source: Colorectal Disease)
Source: Colorectal Disease - May 11, 2013 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Thomas JW Lee, Claire Nickerson, Andrew F Goddard, Colin J Rees, Richard JQ McNally, Matthew D Rutter Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Colorectal neoplasia in longstanding ulcerative colitis ‐ a prospective study from a low prevalence area
ConclusionsHGD and subsequent adenocarcinoma can be detected with careful follow up in Indian patients with longstanding UC but acceptance of surveillance and subsequent therapy are suboptimal. We found evidence that screening and surveillance programmes are useful for detecting neoplasias in UC, and need to be customized for this region.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. (Source: Colorectal Disease)
Source: Colorectal Disease - May 11, 2013 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Bhadravathi Marigowda Shivakumar, Balasubramanian Lakshmankumar, Lakshmi Rao, Ganesh Bhat, Deepak Suvarna, C Ganesh Pai Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

The results of surgery for colorectal hepatic metastases following expansion of the indications in 2005
ConclusionExpanding the indications for surgical resection of hepatic metastases increased the resection rate but had no significant effect on survival.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. (Source: Colorectal Disease)
Source: Colorectal Disease - May 11, 2013 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Yunshi Zhong, Dexiang Zhu, Li Liang, Qinghai Ye, Ye Wei, Li Ren, Xiangou Pan, Jia Fan, Jianmin Xu, Xinyu Qin Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Gastric Band Not Best Choice for Christie?
(MedPage Today) -- Gastric banding is the easiest bariatric procedure to fit into a patient's schedule, which may be why it was N.J. governor Chris Christie's stomach-shrinking procedure of choice, but it may not have been the best choice, experts told MedPage Today. (Source: MedPage Today Pediatrics)
Source: MedPage Today Pediatrics - May 10, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: news

Digestive Disease Week Covers Landscape of GI DisordersDigestive Disease Week Covers Landscape of GI Disorders
DDW 2013 will explore the mysteries of the gut microbiome in health and disease, and will unveil new technologies for the diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal disorders. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - May 10, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Gastroenterology News Source Type: news

Neonatal stomach volume and physiology suggest feeding at one hour intervals
Conclusion: A stomach capacity of 20 mls translates to a feeding interval of approximately one hour for a term neonate. This corresponds to the gastric emptying time for human milk, as well as the normal neonatal sleep cycle. Larger feeding volumes at longer intervals may therefore be stressful, and the cause of spitting up, reflux and hypoglycemia. Outcomes for low birth weight infants could possibly be improved if stress from overfeeding was avoided, while supporting the development of normal gastrointestinal physiology. Cycles between feeding and sleeping at one hour intervals likely meet the evolutionary expectations o...
Source: Acta Paediatrica - May 10, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: N J Bergman Tags: Viewpoint Article Source Type: research