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Constipation outcomes in children with and without autism spectrum disorder: Insights from a tertiary motility service

Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, EarlyView.
Abstract Objectives Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is commonly associated with gastrointestinal comorbidities, particularly chronic constipation. Despite high clinical burden and frequent tertiary referrals, comparative data describing clinical characteristics, management and outcomes between children with and without ASD—and across ASD severity levels—
Umair Khalid, Rishi Bolia, Joshua Bunt, Ray Lang, Nikhil Thapar   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Lactulose production from kashk whey utilizing eggshell as an eco-friendly catalyst

Food Chemistry: X
Kashk whey, high in lactose, offers a sustainable approach to managing whey waste by enabling the production of valuable products. This study focused on the isomerization of kashk whey lactose into lactulose.
Ali Moayedi, Zahra Zareie, Fatemeh Rahmani, Majid Nooshkam, Aman-Mohammad Ziaiifar, Neda Akbari   +5 more
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Low-Dose Lactulose as a Prebiotic for Improved Gut Health and Enhanced Mineral Absorption

Frontiers in Nutrition, 2021
Although medium and high doses of lactulose are used routinely for the treatment of constipation and hepatic encephalopathy, respectively, a wealth of evidence demonstrates that, at low doses, lactulose can also be used as a prebiotic to stimulate the ...
Tarkan Karakan, Kieran Michael Tuohy, Gwendolyn Janssen-van Solingen   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Gut function among children treated for severe acute malnutrition: A cohort study in Uganda

JPGN Reports, EarlyView.
Abstract Objectives Impaired gut function in children with severe acute malnutrition (SAM) is associated with morbidity. We aimed to assess changes in six biomarkers representing different domains of gut function among children with complicated SAM during nutritional rehabilitation, and to identify predictors of these changes.
Betty Lanyero, Nicolette Nabukeera–Barungi, Ezekiel Mupere, Bikila S. Megersa, Iris Weidema, Pingping Jiang, Maria Wiese, Musemma K. Muhammed, Henrik Friis, Hanne Frøkiær, Dennis S. Nielsen, Vibeke Brix Christensen, Benedikte Grenov   +12 more
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Biochemical testing and pathology reveal rare cause of pediatric acute liver failure: Hyperornithinemia‐hyperammonemia‐homocitrullinuria syndrome

JPGN Reports, EarlyView.
Abstract Hyperornithinemia‐hyperammonemia‐homocitrullinuria (HHH) syndrome is a rare metabolic condition that can cause lethargy, ataxia, tachypnea, nausea, vomiting, seizures, coma, and acute liver failure. We present a 26‐month‐old female with acute liver failure who was diagnosed with HHH 1 week after admission. Histology revealed an acute hepatitic
Tierra L. Mosher, Kathryn S. Czepiel, Matthew B. Neu, Andrea Carolina Cortes Fernandez, L. Walden Browne, Annie D. Niehaus, Roberto Gugig   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Medication prescription patterns in cancer rehabilitation physiatry outpatients: A multicenter retrospective study

PM&R, EarlyView.
Abstract Background and Objective Previous work from this dataset found 45% prescribing frequency of any medications (35.1%, 33.5%, and 56.8% at institutions 1, 2, and 3 respectively), without significant difference between in‐person and telemedicine.
Matthew Chen, Nafis Eghrari, David Leong, Philip Chang, Jasmine Zheng, Amy Ng, Richard Wilson, Mary Vargo   +7 more
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Polypharmacy among adolescents and adults with cerebral palsy in a clinical setting

PM&R, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Adolescents and adults with cerebral palsy often experience multimorbidity related to their condition, which primarily affects movement and posture but is also associated with pain, epilepsy, mood disorders, and other conditions. As such, these patients are often prescribed a range of medications to manage symptoms, thereby putting ...
Caitlin Cassidy, Joshua C. Wiener, Karen Pratt, Laura Brunton   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Clinical benefit of oral lactulose for postoperative care of pateints with complicated appendicitis using propensity score matching analysis

BMC Gastroenterology, 2019
Objective The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of oral lactulose for pediatric patients with complicated appendicitis, who underwent appendectomy. Background Oral lactulose was widely used for gastrointestinal function regulation. However,
Xin Ding, Jiaming Lan, Bailin Chen, Lin Qiu, Chunbao Guo   +4 more
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Preclinical Efficacy and Safety Evaluation of a Novel Controlled‐Expansion ePTFE‐Covered TIPS Stent in a Swine Model

Portal Hypertension &Cirrhosis, EarlyView.
This preclinical study evaluated a novel controlled‐expansion expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE)‐covered transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) stent in 11 swine, demonstrating 100% technical success, excellent deployability, and durable 6‐month angiographic patency without thrombosis, migration, fracture, or device‐related toxicity.
Yi Xiang, Qi Zhang, Chuan Liu, Jiawei Zhang, Qingqiao Zhang, Changsheng Shi, Chunze Zhou, Yudong Zhang, Hongliang He, Hao Xie, Hui Shi, Haijian Guo, Wenjing Liu, Muqing Lin, Huajie Yu, Xiaolong Qi   +15 more
wiley   +1 more source

Small Bowel Permeability in Diagnosis of Celiac Disease and Monitoring of Compliance of a Gluten-Free Diet (Gut Permeability in Celiac Disease)

Acta Medica, 2001
Background & Aim: Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease with the damage of the intestinal barrier. The aim of study was to measure gut permeability in patients with untreated celiac disease and during treatment with a gluten free diet.
Pavel Kohout
doaj   +1 more source