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Latest (179) Full Text Articles (5432) Focus on Neurologic Disorders

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1 Impact of Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy on Upper Gastrointestinal Symptoms Obesity Surgery, June 13, 2013 Clinical Article

2 A Randomized Trial on Endoscopic Full-Thickness Gastroplication Versus Laparoscopic Antireflux Surgery in GERD Patients Without Hiatal Hernias Surgical Laparoscopy, Endoscopy & Percutaneous Techniques, June 13, 2013 Clinical Article

3 Gastroesophageal Reflux: Management Guidance for the Pediatrician Pediatrics, June 13, 2013 Review Article

4 Impact of transoral incisionless fundoplication (TIF) on subjective and objective GERD indices: a systematic review of the published literature Surgical Endoscopy, June 13, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine Review Article

5 Atrial fibrillation ablation in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease or irritable bowel syndrome--the heart to gut connection! Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology , June 13, 2013 Clinical Article

6 Randomised clinical trial: arbaclofen placarbil in gastro-oesophageal reflux disease – insights into study design for transient lower sphincter relaxation inhibitors Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics, June 13, 2013 Clinical Article

7 Efficacy and safety of proton pump inhibitors in the management of pediatric gastroesophageal reflux disease Pharmacotherapy: The Journal of Human Pharmacology and Drug Therapy, June 13, 2013 Review Article

8 Endoscopic stapling in comparison to laparoscopic fundoplication for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease Digestive Endoscopy, June 13, 2013 Clinical Article

9 Association of MDM2 T309G and p53 Arg72Pro polymorphisms and gastroesophageal reflux disease with survival in esophageal adenocarcinoma Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, June 13, 2013 Review Article

10 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 Full Text BMC Gastroenterology, June 13, 2013 Clinical Article

11 Age at Onset of GERD Symptoms Predicts Risk of Barrett's Esophagus The American Journal of Gastroenterology, May 22, 2013 Clinical Article

12 Cigarette smoking and the risk of barrett's esophagus: a systematic review and meta-analysis Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, May 22, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine Review Article

13 The Acid Pocket: A Target for Treatment in Reflux Disease? The American Journal of Gastroenterology, May 22, 2013 Review Article

14 Gastroesophageal reflux disease after diagnostic endoscopy in the clinical setting Full Text World Journal of Gastroenterology, May 22, 2013 Review Article

15 Oesophageal bacterial biofilm changes in gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, Barretts and oesophageal carcinoma: association or causality Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics, May 22, 2013 Clinical Article

16 A new method for determining gastric acid output using a wireless pH-sensing capsule Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics, May 22, 2013 Review Article

17 Clinical characteristics and effectiveness of lansoprazole in Japanese patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease and dyspepsia Journal of Gastroenterology, May 22, 2013 Clinical Article

18 High Economic Burden of Caring for Patients With Suspected Extraesophageal Reflux The American Journal of Gastroenterology, May 22, 2013 Clinical Article

19 Effect of Mosapride Combined with Esomeprazole Improves Esophageal Peristaltic Function in Patients with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: A Study Using High Resolution Manometry Digestive Diseases and Sciences, April 21, 2013 Clinical Article

20 Pre and post-operative evaluation of gastroesophageal reflux and esophageal motility in neurologically impaired children using combined pH–multichannel intraluminal impedance measurements Pediatric Surgery International, April 21, 2013 Clinical Article

21 Impact of persistent, frequent regurgitation on quality of life in heartburn responders treated with acid suppression: a multinational primary care study Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics, April 21, 2013 Clinical Article

22 Reflux episodes detected by impedance in patients on and off esomeprazole: a randomised double-blinded placebo-controlled crossover study Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics, April 21, 2013 Clinical Article

23 Weight loss can lead to resolution of gastroesophageal reflux disease symptoms: A prospective intervention trial Obesity, March 31, 2013 Clinical Article

Clinical Pearls in Family Medicine

No relations were found between abdominal adipose tissue and bone mass, fat mass, blood pressure or triglyceride level in overweight adolescents
According to the Cleveland Clinic, the primary risk factors for coronary artery disease (CAD) are diabetes mellitus, family history, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, tobacco use and male gender
Untreated nocturnal gastroesophageal reflux has been demonstrated to be strongly associated with both respiratory and obstructive sleep apnea symptoms as well as airflow obstruction

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Highlights in Family Medicine

Vitamin D supplementation decreases systemic inflammation in T2DM

In a 12-week randomized, controlled trial, ingestion of a vitamin D-fortified yogurt (170 mg calcium + 500 IU vitamin D/250 mL; n=50) twice daily decreased markers of inflammation compared with placebo yogurt (170 mg calcium; n=50). Compared with baseline measures, the 25(OH)D levels were increased and the TNF-alpha, IL-6, hsCRP, SAA, and IL-10 levels were decreased in the group supplemented with vitamin D compared with the group that received placebo.

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Mediterranean diet associated with decreased diabetes, cardiovascular events, and all-cause mortality

Researchers at the University of Palermo conducted a study involving 9109 subjects with a mean follow-up of 6.2 years which showed that the subjects who adhered to a Mediterranean diet had increased dietary fiber, decreased total dietary fat, and an increased intake of monosaturated-to-saturated fats. Further, the incidence of diabetes, cardiovascular events, and all-cause mortality was lower in the subjects who followed a Mediterranean diet.

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Natalizumab superior to IFN-? 1a in MS patients

Based on a retrospective study conducted at the Federico II University (Naples), researchers have concluded that treatment of patients (n=84) with relapsing-remitting MS natalizumab for 12-24 months resulted in a greater reduction in disease activity (annualized relapse rate, .24 vs. .55, respectively) and disability progression than patients treated with INF-? 1a. The number of contrast-enhancing lesions was also less in the natalizumab-treated group.

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1 Diet beverages and the risk of obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease: a review of the evidence Nutrition Reviews, May 7, 2013 Review Article

2 Egg consumption and risk of cardiovascular diseases and diabetes: A meta-analysis Atherosclerosis, May 8, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine Review Article

3 Cruciferous vegetables consumption and gastric cancer risk: a meta-analysis of epidemiological studies Cancer Science, May 17, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine

4 Effects of watermelon supplementation on arterial stiffness and wave reflection amplitude in postmenopausal women Menopause, April 29, 2013

5 White rice consumption and risk of type 2 diabetes Clinical Nutrition, May 8, 2013

6 A Controlled Trial of Gluten-Free Diet in Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome-Diarrhea: Effects on Bowel Frequency and Intestinal Function Gastroenterology, May 1, 2013

7 LDL cholesterol-lowering effects of grape extract used as a dietary supplement on healthy volunteers International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition, May 22, 2013

8 Low-carbohydrate, high-protein diet score and risk of incident cancer; a prospective cohort study Nutrition Journal, May 16, 2013 Free full text

9 Vitamin D effects in atopic dermatitis Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, May 8, 2013

10 Garlic for peripheral arterial occlusive disease Cochrane Reviews, May 3, 2013 Review Article

11 Egg consumption in relation to risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes: a systematic review and meta-analysis American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, May 21, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine Review Article

12 Vitamin D and depression in geriatric primary care patients Clinical Interventions in Aging, May 6, 2013 Free full text

13 Complementary and Alternative Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease: An Evidence-Based Review Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine , May 1, 2013 Free full text Evidence Based Medicine Review Article

14 Role of Garlic Usage in Cardiovascular Disease Prevention: An Evidence-Based Approach Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine , April 24, 2013 Free full text Evidence Based Medicine

15 A randomized trial of fish oil omega-3 fatty acids on arterial health, inflammation, and metabolic syndrome in a young healthy population Nutrition Journal, April 15, 2013 Free full text

16 Associations of tea and coffee consumption with prostate cancer risk Cancer Causes and Control, April 22, 2013

17 Relationship between 25-Hydroxyvitamin D and All-cause and Cardiovascular Disease Mortality American Journal of Medicine, May 24, 2013 Review Article

18 A high-fibre bean-rich diet versus a low-carbohydrate diet for obesity Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, May 3, 2013 Review Article

19 Associations Between Vitamin D and Self-Reported Respiratory Disease in Older People from a Nationally Representative Population Survey Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, May 14, 2013

20 Coffee and caffeine intake and breast cancer risk: An updated dose-response meta-analysis of 37 published studies Gynecologic Oncology, May 10, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine

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Family Medicine News & Articles

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Clinical Pearls in Family Medicine

Highlights in Family Medicine

Vitamin D supplementation decreases systemic inflammation in T2DM

Mediterranean diet associated with decreased diabetes, cardiovascular events, and all-cause mortality

Natalizumab superior to IFN-? 1a in MS patients

Most Popular Family Med Articles

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