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Relationship of coffee consumption with colonic diverticulosis [PDF]

BMC Gastroenterology
Background Diverticulosis is the most common benign pathology of the colon. Genetics, inflammation, neuromuscular abnormalities, colonic motility and lifestyle including dietary habits play roles in disease pathogenesis.
Osman Cagin Buldukoglu, Serkan Ocal, Serdar Akca, Galip Egemen Atar, Ferda Akbay Harmandar, Ayhan Hilmi Cekin   +5 more
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Association between serum uric acid levels and colonic diverticulosis in terms of sex.

PLoS ONE, 2022
BackgroundThe association between elevated serum uric acid (UA) levels and the risk of developing colonic diverticulosis has not yet been investigated.
Je-Ming Hu, Yu-Tien Chang, Chi-Wei Shih, Chih-Hsiung Hsu, Tzu-Chiao Lin, Chung-Yu Lai, Ming-Hsun Lin, Wei-Liang Chen   +7 more
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Genetic Variants in Matrix Metalloproteinases MMP3 (rs3025058) and MMP9 (rs3918242) Associated with Colonic Diverticulosis

Medicina, 2023
Background and Objectives: Diverticulosis affects a significant portion of the elderly population, with age and lifestyle being established risk factors. Additionally, genetic predisposition is gaining recognition as a contributing factor.
Piotr Nehring, Grażyna Gromadzka, Miłosz Jastrzębski, Adam Przybyłkowski   +3 more
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The Epidemiology and Etiology of Right-Sided Colonic Diverticulosis: A Review [PDF]

Annals of Coloproctology, 2021
Diverticulosis of the colon is a common condition in Western countries and most patients will remain asymptomatic, but some will present with symptoms of acute diverticulitis or bleeding.
Greg A. Turner, Michael J. O’Grady, Rachel V. Purcell, Frank A. Frizelle   +3 more
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Bowel Transit Time May Be Accelerated in Colonic Diverticulosis Independent of Mucosal Serotonin Signaling. [PDF]

J Clin Med
Background/Objectives: Colonic diverticulosis is a common condition in the elderly population and may affect bowel habits and reduce quality of life. Intestinal peristalsis is regulated by bioamines, which can influence bowel transit time.
Nehring P, Jastrzębski M, Joniec-Maciejak I, Wawer A, Przybyłkowski A.   +4 more
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Colonic Diverticulosis and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: Is There a Connection?

Medicina, 2021
Background and Objectives: The development and severity of colonic diverticulosis and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has been associated with several components of metabolic syndrome (MetS).
Ivana Pantic, Sofija Lugonja, Nina Rajovic, Igor Dumic, Tamara Milovanovic   +4 more
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Genetic Determinants of Colonic Diverticulosis-A Systematic Review. [PDF]

Genes (Basel)
Background: Colonic diverticulosis is a common condition, particularly in the elderly population. While dietary habits, obesity, smoking, and physical inactivity contribute to its pathogenesis, emerging evidence highlights a genetic predisposition ...
Nehring P, Przybyłkowski A.
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The DIVIPACT cohort profile: Evaluating the impact of colonic diverticulosis on daily life. [PDF]

Colorectal Dis
Colonic diverticulosis is asymptomatic in most subjects but can impact daily life. The DIVIPACT study comprehensively explores the impact of diverticulosis on daily life.
Dalby HR, Erichsen R, Gotschalck KA, Emmertsen KJ.   +3 more
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Fibers and Polyphenols in Diverticular Disease: From Pathophysiology to Management. [PDF]

Neurogastroenterol Motil
ABSTRACT Backgrounds Diverticular disease, particularly symptomatic uncomplicated diverticular disease (SUDD), significantly impacts patient quality of life and is increasing in prevalence, especially in Western countries. While its pathophysiology is multifactorial, diet—specifically low fiber intake—has been implicated as a key modifiable factor in ...
Marinaccio C, Altomare A, Neri B, Restaneo L, Biasutto D, Carotti S, Cicala M, Fanali C, Guarino MPL.   +8 more
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Proton pump inhibitor use is not independently associated with colonic diverticulosis in an asymptomatic screening population [PDF]

Scientific Reports
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are widely used medications that alter gut microbiota. Given the high prevalence of colonic diverticulosis and its increasing incidence in younger populations, we investigated whether PPI use is associated with ...
Andreas Völkerer, Sarah Wernly, Georg Semmler, Maria Flamm, Mathias Ausserwinkler, Gabriele Koch, Nikolaus Götz, Hannah Hofer, Elmar Aigner, Christian Datz, Bernhard Wernly   +10 more
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