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Pseudomembranosa colitis: apropos of a case
Background: pseudomembranous colitis is a disease caused by Clostridium difficile in recent times has attracted the attention of the medical community, due to an increase in the incidence in health institutions, as well as in the community, motivated by ...
Kiopper Tartabull-Poutriel +2 more
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Pneumatosis Coli Associated with Pseudomembranous Colitis in a Patient following Colonic Surgery [PDF]
Pneumatosis intestinalis is a rare disorder characterized by gas-filled cysts within the subserosal and/or submucosal regions of the intestinal wall. The source of this gas and its translocation across the mucosa is incompletely understood.
Bailey, Jennifer, Shaffer, Eldon A.
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Microbiota–Host Interactions: Exploring Their Dynamics and Contributions to Human Diseases
Bacterial dysbiosis results from microbiota imbalances, diet, lifestyle, and other factors that lead to conditions such as IBS, IBD, acne, dermatitis, and dental diseases. The current therapeutic approaches include probiotics, prebiotics, synbiotics, microbiota transplantation, and phage therapy.
Siau Wui Chin +3 more
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Background/AimsAs the incidence rate of and mortality from pseudomembranous colitis (PMC) are increasing worldwide, it is important to study the simple predictive risk factors for PMC among patients with hospital-acquired diarrhea (HAD).
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Multi-detector computed tomography of acute abdomen [PDF]
Acute abdominal pain is one of the most common causes for referrals to the emergency department. The sudden onset of severe abdominal pain characterising the "acute abdomen” requires rapid and accurate identification of a potentially life-threatening ...
Alkadhi, Hatem +3 more
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Gastrointestinal Complications Following Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation in Children [PDF]
Gastrointestinal system involvement is one of the principal complications seen in the recipients of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT), and it is also a major cause of morbidity and death in these patients.
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Initially, 166 subjects aged 65 years or older with severe LRTIs met the diagnostic criteria, but 30 cases were excluded due to incomplete clinical data, and 17 cases were excluded due to the presence of malignancies, connective tissue diseases, or long‐term use of immunosuppressive agents. Ultimately, 119 patients were included in the study. The study
Tianqi Qi +8 more
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European consensus conference on faecal microbiota transplantation in clinical practice [PDF]
Faecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) is an important therapeutic option for Clostridium difficile infection. Promising findings suggest that FMT may play a role also in the management of other disorders associated with the alteration of gut microbiota.
Aloi, Marina +28 more
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Targeting gut microbiota as a therapeutic approach for neurodegenerative diseases
The abstract depicts the gut‐brain axis, illustrating the bidirectional communication between the gastrointestinal tract and the central nervous system. Probiotics can induce the production of neurotrophins, neurotransmitters, SCFAs, and contribute to increased antioxidant levels, which can benefit brain health. In contrast, antibiotics can disrupt the
Tobiloba S. Olajide +1 more
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A Report of a patient with Diarrhea: Pseudomembranous Colitis
Background and Objectives: Pseudomembranous colitis is an advanced form of infection with clostridium difficile, which damage epithelial cells following colonization in the intestine and production of toxins A and B.
Ahmad Hormati +5 more
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