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Toward an Integrated Clinical, Molecular and Serological Classification of Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Report of a Working Party of the 2005 Montreal World Congress of GastroenterologyThe discovery of a series of genetic and serological markers associated
with disease susceptibility and phenotype in inflammatory bowel disease
has led to the prospect of an integrated classification system
involving clinical, serological and genetic parameters. The Working
Party has reviewed current clinical classification systems in Crohn’s
disease, ulcerative colitis and indeterminate c... ... hiện toàn bộ
Tập 19 Số suppl a - Trang 5A-36A - 2005
Ursodeoxycholic Acid and Atorvastatin in the Treatment of Nonalcoholic SteatohepatitisBACKGROUND/AIMS: Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is a serious disorder with the potential to gradually progress to cirrhosis. It is generally associated with obesity, diabetes and hyperlipidemia. Currently, there is no established therapy for NASH. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effectiveness of atorvastatin and ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) in the treatment of NASH.... hiện toàn bộ
Tập 17 Số 12 - Trang 713-718 - 2003
Incidence of Duodenal Ulcers and Gastric Ulcers in a Western Population: Back to Where It StartedBACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: As recently as 40 years ago, a decline in the incidence of peptic ulcers was observed. The discovery of Helicobacter pylori had a further major impact on the incidence of ulcer disease. Our aim was to evaluate the trends in the incidence and bleeding complications of ulcer disease in the Netherlands. METHODS: From a computer... ... hiện toàn bộ
Tập 23 Số 9 - Trang 604-608 - 2009
Endoscopic Mucosal Resection Using a Cap: Techniques for Use and Preventing PerforationEndoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) is one of several local treatments that provide a specimen for histopathological analysis. The authors developed a technique of EMR using a transparent plastic cap (EMRC) in 1992. By using the EMRC procedure, any part of the gastrointestinal tract mucosa can be easily accessed. The technical details of EMRC are described. The authors have performed EMR in... ... hiện toàn bộ
Tập 13 Số 6 - Trang 477-480 - 1999
Evidence-Based Recommendations for Short- and Long-Term Management of Uninvestigated Dyspepsia in Primary Care: An Update of the Canadian Dyspepsia Working Group (CanDys) Clinical Management ToolThe present paper is an update to and extension of the previous systematic review on the primary care management of patients with uninvestigated dyspepsia (UD). The original publication of the clinical management tool focused on the initial four- to eight-week assessment of UD. This update is based on new data from systematic reviews and clinical trials relevant to UD. There is now direct ... ... hiện toàn bộ
Tập 19 Số 5 - Trang 285-303 - 2005
Musculoskeletal Injuries among ERCP Endoscopists in CanadaBACKGROUND: There are few reports in the literature describing musculoskeletal complaints among endoscopists, and none are specific to those who perform endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). PURPOSE: To examine the current practices of ERCP endoscopists and the prevalence of musculoskeletal injuries. METHODS: A self-report survey was sent to... ... hiện toàn bộ
Tập 16 Số 6 - Trang 369-374 - 2002
A Survey of Sedation Practices for Colonoscopy in CanadaBACKGROUND: There are limited data regarding the use of sedation for colonoscopy and concomitant monitoring practices in different countries. METHODS: A survey was mailed to 445 clinician members of the Canadian Association of Gastroenterology and 80 members of the Canadian Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons in May and June 2009. RESULTS: Sixty-five per ce... ... hiện toàn bộ
Tập 25 Số 5 - Trang 255-260 - 2011
Keeping an Eye on Crohn’s Disease: Orbital Myositis as the Presenting SymptomEpisodic periorbital swelling due to presumed orbital inflammation and myositis caused intermittent apparent proptosis and was the presenting symptom of ileocecal Crohn's disease (CD) in a teenage female with a family history of autoimmune disorders and CD. Orbital myositis, a very rare extraintestinal manifestation of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), likely represents a process of impair... ... hiện toàn bộ
Tập 11 Số 6 - Trang 497-500 - 1997
Who Provides Gastrointestinal Endoscopy in Canada?PURPOSE: To determine who provides gastrointestinal endoscopy in Canada and to understand provincial and regional differences in endoscopy providers. METHODS: Aggregate physician sociodemographic and activity data for 2002 were obtained from the Canadian Institute of Health Information’s National Physician Database. Physicians were classified as gastroenterologists, general... ... hiện toàn bộ
Tập 21 Số 12 - Trang 843-846 - 2007
Low Risk of Irritable Bowel Syndrome afterClostridium difficileInfectionOBJECTIVE: The incidence of postinfectious irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) ranges between 4% and 32% of individuals after bacterial or parasitic infection. This study analyzed IBS symptoms in hospitalized patients three months after a symptomaticClostridium difficile infection. PATIENTS AND METHODS: All patients with a proven, symptomatic... hiện toàn bộ
Tập 21 Số 11 - Trang 727-731 - 2007