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1 The efficacy and safety study of electro-acupuncture for severe chronic functional constipation: study protocol for a multicenter, randomized, controlled trial Full Text Trials, June 17, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine Clinical Article
2 Intermittent treatment with mesalazine in the prevention of diverticulitis recurrence: a randomised multicentre pilot double-blind placebo-controlled study of 24-month duration International Journal of Colorectal Disease, June 17, 2013 Clinical Article
3 Protection against avian necrotic enteritis after immunisation with NetB genetic or formaldehyde toxoids Vaccine , June 17, 2013 Review Article
4 Incidental focal colorectal 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose uptake on positron emission tomography/computed tomography Full Text World Journal of Gastroenterology, June 17, 2013 Review Article
5 Disruption of interstitial cells of Cajal networks after massive small bowel resection Full Text World Journal of Gastroenterology, June 17, 2013 Review Article
6 Impact of preoperative organ failures on survival in intensive care unit patients with colectomy World Journal of Surgery, June 17, 2013 Clinical Article
7 Msh3 mismatch repair protein regulates sensitivity to cytotoxic drugs and a histone deacetylase inhibitor in human colon carcinoma cells PLOS ONE, June 17, 2013 Review Article
8 Lactobacillus acidophilus CRL 1014 improved gut health in the SHIME(R) reactor Full Text BMC Gastroenterology, June 17, 2013 Review Article
9 Minimally invasive surgery using intraoperative real-time capsule endoscopy for small bowel lesions Surgical Endoscopy, June 17, 2013
10 Risk factor profiles, drug usage, and prevalence of aspirin-associated gastroduodenal injuries among high-risk cardiovascular Japanese patients: the results from the MAGIC study Journal of Gastroenterology, June 14, 2013 Clinical Article
11 Phase I and phase IB clinical trials for the noninvasive evaluation of intestinal lactase with 4-galactosylxylose (gaxilose) Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology, June 14, 2013 Clinical Article
12 Prevalence of serum celiac antibody in patients with IBD in Japan Journal of Gastroenterology, June 14, 2013 Clinical Article
13 Nutrition management of infants with surgical short bowel syndrome and intestinal failure Nutrition in Clinical Practice, June 14, 2013 Review Article
14 Rapid anti-transglutaminase assay and patient interview for monitoring dietary compliance in celiac disease Scandinavian Journal of Gastroenterology, June 14, 2013 Review Article
15 Transversus abdominis plane blocks and enhanced recovery pathways: making the 23-h hospital stay a realistic goal after laparoscopic colorectal surgery Surgical Endoscopy, June 14, 2013 Clinical Article
16 Scalloping is a reliable endoscopic marker for celiac disease Digestive Endoscopy, June 14, 2013 Clinical Article
17 Effect of CO2 cholangiography on post-ERCP cholangitis in patients with unresectable malignant hilar obstruction a prospective, randomized controlled study Scandinavian Journal of Gastroenterology, June 14, 2013 Review Article
18 Transabdominal preperitoneal versus totally extraperitoneal repair of inguinal hernia: a meta-analysis of randomized studies The American Journal of Surgery, June 14, 2013 Clinical Article
19 Post-transcriptional dysregulation by mirnas is implicated in the pathogenesis of gastrointestinal stromal tumor PLOS ONE, June 14, 2013 Review Article
20 Massive hyperphosphatemia in a patient with neuronal intestinal dysplasia after bowel preparation with oral sodium phosphate Renal Failure, June 14, 2013
As published in the NEJM, researchers in the COLONPREV study (Spain) have reported that fecal immunochemical testing (FIT) is as effective as colonoscopy in the detection of colorectal cancer (CRC). The study population was 50-69 years of age and comprised of 26,703 subjects who underwent a one-time colonoscopy and 26,599 subjects who underwent FIT every 2 years. The primary outcome measure was CRC deaths at 10 years. Participation in screening was greater in the FIT group than the colonoscopy group (34.2% vs. 24.6%). Detection of CRC was similar between the two groups (0.1%). Advanced and non-advanced adenomas were detected more frequently in the colonoscopy group than the FIT group (1.9% vs. 0.9% [OR=2.3] and 4.2% vs. 0.4% [OR=9.8], respectively).
Read the article summaryBased on a meta-analysis involving 30 observational studies and 202,965 patients, proton pump inhibitor therapy has been shown to significantly increase the risk of infection with Clostridium difficile (OR = 2.15).
Read the article summaryIn a single institution study involving 424 patients with DM and CRC, those patients treated with metformin had a 30% improvement in OS compared with patients not treated with metformin. Specifically, the metformin-treated patients had a mean survival of 76.9 months compared to 56.9 months.
Read the article summary1 Prevalence and causes of abnormal liver function in patients with celiac disease Liver International, April 15, 2013 Review Article
2 Sham Feeding With Chewing Gum After Elective Colorectal Resectional Surgery: A Randomized Clinical Trial Annals of Surgery, May 20, 2013
3 Prevalence of Irritable Bowel Syndrome-type Symptoms in Patients With Celiac Disease: A Meta-analysis Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology , April 4, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
4 Mechanical analysis of insertion problems and pain during colonoscopy: Why highly skill-dependent colonoscopy routines are necessary in the first place... and how they may be avoided Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology, May 20, 2013 Review Article
5 A systematic review and meta-analysis of probiotics for the management of radiation induced bowel disease Clinical Nutrition, May 13, 2013 Review Article
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 Computed tomography enterography versus balloon-assisted enteroscopy for evaluation of small bowel lesions in Crohns disease Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, May 9, 2013
8 Fate of the Rectal Stump After Subtotal Colectomy for Ulcerative Colitis in the Era of Ileal Pouch-Anal Anastomosis Fate of the Retained Rectum JAMA Surgery, May 20, 2013 Review Article
9 Efficacy and safety of endoscopic treatment for nonampullary sporadic duodenal adenomas Digestive Diseases and Sciences, May 22, 2013
10 CT colonography for investigation of patients with symptoms potentially suggestive of colorectal cancer: a review of the UK SIGGAR trials British Journal of Radiology, May 21, 2013 Review Article
11 Prevalence of celiac disease in Germany: A prospective follow-up study World Journal of Gastroenterology, May 8, 2013 Free full text
12 Atypical antipsychotics as a possible treatment option for irritable bowel syndrome Expert Opinion on Investigational Drugs, May 20, 2013
13 Association between operative approach and complications in patients undergoing Hartmanns reversal British Journal of Surgery, May 22, 2013
14 Breath methane positivity is more common and higher in patients with objectively proven delayed transit constipation European Journal of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, May 7, 2013
15 Advanced adenoma detection rate is independent of nonadvanced adenoma detection rate The American Journal of Gastroenterology, May 29, 2013
16 Abdominal pain is associated with anxiety and depression scores in a sample of the general adult population with no signs of organic gastrointestinal disease Neurogastroenterology & Motility, May 23, 2013
17 Cyclo-oxygenase-2 inhibitors or nonselective NSAIDs plus gastroprotective agents: what to prescribe in daily clinical practice Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics, May 29, 2013
18 Autologous intestinal reconstructive surgery to reduce bowel dilatation improves intestinal adaptation in children with short bowel syndrome Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, May 30, 2013 Review Article
19 Appraisal of the LIFT and BIOLIFT procedure: initial experience and short-term outcomes of 33 consecutive patients International Journal of Colorectal Disease, May 3, 2013
20 Intestinal Microbiota and its Role in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Current Gastroenterology Reports, May 1, 2013 Review Article
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