Colonic diverticular disease, especially diverticulitis constitutes a major cause of hospitalization and an economic burden in developed countries. Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are among the commonest drugs used to treat several diseases affecting the ...
W. Sbeit+13 more
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The DIVIPACT cohort profile: Evaluating the impact of colonic diverticulosis on daily life
Abstract Aim Colonic diverticulosis is asymptomatic in most subjects but can impact daily life. The DIVIPACT study comprehensively explores the impact of diverticulosis on daily life. The aim of this publication is to introduce the DIVIPACT cohort, present self‐reported data from a cross‐sectional survey and outline the potential for further research ...
Helene R. Dalby+3 more
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Smoking and the risk of hospitalization for symptomatic diverticular disease: a population-based cohort study from Sweden [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Current studies reporting on the risk of smoking and development of symptomatic diverticular disease have reported conflicting results. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to investigate the association between smoking and symptomatic ...
Humes, David+2 more
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Comparison of Non-Contrast CT vs. Contrast-Enhanced CT with Both Intravenous and Rectal Contrast Application for Diagnosis of Acute Colonic Diverticulitis: A Multireader, Retrospective Single-Center Study. [PDF]
Objectives: To evaluate the non-inferiority of non-contrast CT compared to contrast-enhanced CT with both intravenous and rectal contrast application for the diagnosis of acute colonic diverticulitis.
Móré D+9 more
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ABSTRACT Gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms are common in patients with Williams–Beuren syndrome (WBS), but their prevalence and possible causes are not yet fully known. This study assessed GI symptoms' prevalence and their possible origin by performing a predefined set of tests in adult WBS patients.
Maria Francesca Bedeschi+10 more
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Bioavailability and Bioaccessibility of Grain Polyphenols: A Comprehensive Review
ABSTRACT Phenolic compounds are highly abundant, heterogeneous substances in plant food sources, especially grains. Wheat contains chlorogenic acid, syringic acid, ferulic acid, and gallic acid, and oats contain polyphenolic compounds such as p‐hydroxybenzoic acid, caffeic acid, syringic acid, vanillic acid, and p‐coumaric acid. Corn also consists of p‐
Fatima Tariq+9 more
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Colonic diverticular disease has been increasing in prevalence in Japan due to the rapidly aging population. Colonic diverticular bleeding can result in hemorrhagic shock requiring blood transfusion, and it carries a high risk of recurrence within 1 year.
N. Nagata+7 more
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The Surgical Infection Society revised guidelines on the management of intra-abdominal infection [PDF]
Background: Previous evidence-based guidelines on the management of intra-abdominal infection (IAI) were published by the Surgical Infection Society (SIS) in 1992, 2002, and 2010. At the time the most recent guideline was released, the plan was to update
Chang, Phillip K+11 more
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Computed Tomographic Findings in Differentiating between Diverticulitis and Colon Cancer
Objective: To determine the computed tomographic (CT) findings associated with diverticulitis or colonic cancer, and to evaluate the CT signs that may help in distinguishing between these two diseases.
Aphinya Charoensak+2 more
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Management of Diverticulitis and Prevention of Recurrence [PDF]
Acute diverticulitis is an acute inflammation of colonic diverticulae that is associated with an episode of severe, prolonged, lower abdominal pain (usually on the left side), changes in bowel movements, low-grade fever, and leukocytosis.
Paolo Andreozzi+3 more
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