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View article: Dyssynergic Defecation Is Associated With Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth
Dyssynergic Defecation Is Associated With Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth Open
Background Microbial overgrowth (MO) in the small intestine can cause gastrointestinal symptoms and may arise from stasis, such as dysmotility. Microtypes of MO include small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) and intestinal methanogen…
View article: Gastric Accommodation and Impact on Emptying of Solids in Gastroparesis
Gastric Accommodation and Impact on Emptying of Solids in Gastroparesis Open
Background In healthy controls, higher gastric accommodation (GA) was associated with slower gastric emptying (GE) of solids. Aims In patients with gastroparesis: (1) To investigate the association between GA and GE of solids. (2) To asses…
View article: Intestinal Barrier Impairment, Preservation, and Repair: An Update
Intestinal Barrier Impairment, Preservation, and Repair: An Update Open
Background/Objectives: Our objective was to review published studies of the intestinal barrier and permeability, the deleterious effects of dietary components (particularly fat), the impact of altered intestinal permeability in disease mod…
View article: Prevalence of Preexisting Cardiovascular Diseases in Prostate Cancer Patients and Cardiac Risks of Hormonal Therapy
Prevalence of Preexisting Cardiovascular Diseases in Prostate Cancer Patients and Cardiac Risks of Hormonal Therapy Open
Background: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are a prominent cause of mortality in prostate cancer patients. However, it has been reported that patients with preexisting CVDs are at greater risk. Literature on the magnitude of this problem i…