Glucose sensor-augmented continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion in patients with diabetic gastroparesis: An open-label pilot prospective study. [PDF]
Erratic blood glucose levels can be a cause and consequence of delayed gastric emptying in patients with diabetes. It is unknown if better glycemic control increases risks of hypoglycemia or improves hemoglobin A1c levels and gastrointestinal symptoms in
Jorge Calles-Escandón +29 more
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An exploratory study comparing psychological profiles and its congruence with clinical performance among patients with functional or motility digestive disorders [PDF]
Functional gastrointestinal disorders have been related with different psychological conditions. On the contrary, the role of psychological factors within gastrointestinal motor disorders remains unclear.
Accarino Garaventa, Anna Maria +5 more
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Incongruence between Clinicians' Assessment and Self-Reported Functioning Is Related to Psychopathology among Patients Diagnosed with Gastrointestinal Disorders [PDF]
In a previous exploratory study we observed no relevant differences in psychopathology, personality and functioning between inpatients diagnosed with gastrointestinal motor disorders (GMDs) or functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGDs)[1].
Accarino Garaventa, Anna Maria +4 more
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Feasibility and clinical value of pyloric functional luminal imaging probe in an infant
Abstract Pyloric dysfunction is becoming increasingly recognized as a cause of gastroparesis, but its diagnostic and therapeutic role in infants has not been well studied. Identification and treatment of pyloric dysfunction with functional luminal imaging probe (FLIP) technology or use of pyloric inhibition are not routinely used in infants due to lack
Ariel Porto +3 more
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Effect of oral erythromycin on gastric and small bowel transit time of capsule endoscopy [PDF]
Aim: To determine the effect of oral erythromycin on gastric and small bowel transit time of capsule endoscopy. Methods: Consecutive patients who underwent capsule endoscopy during the 16-mo study period were either given 250 mg oral erythromycin, 1 h ...
Chan, FKL +4 more
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Abstract Background Pregnancy after a Parkinson's diagnosis presents complex challenges. Due to the paucity of literature, there is no evidence‐based guidelines and protocols for preconception care, management of pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period in women with early‐onset Parkinson's disease (PD).
Alexander C. Lehn +18 more
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Relation between clinical features and gastric emptying time in diabetic patients [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Gastroparesis is characterized by delayed gastric emptying. This pathology is usually observed in patients with diabetes. One standard approach to quantitative assessment of gastric emptying is scintigraphic study.
Alipour, Z. +7 more
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Gastric Electrical Stimulation: Role and Clinical Impact on Chronic Nausea and Vomiting
Gastric electrical stimulation (GES) is currently used as an alternative treatment for medically refractory gastroparesis. GES has been initially developed to accelerate gastric motility, in order to relieve the symptoms of the patients.
Heithem Soliman +2 more
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Abstract Objectives The use of potentially inappropriate medications (PIMs) in older adults in the emergency department (ED) is associated with increased risk of readmissions and adverse drug reactions. We sought to assess the impact of electronic health record (EHR)‐based geriatric clinical decision support (CDS) on adherence to geriatric ...
Gina A. Elder +6 more
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One in five people with Rome IV irritable bowel syndrome use opioids on a regular basis. Compared with non‐users, opioid users had worse quality of life, greater psychological impairment, and higher direct healthcare costs. ABSTRACT Background The United Kingdom (UK) has one of the highest worldwide opioid prescription rates per capita.
Mohsin F. Butt +6 more
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