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View article: Alterations in Gut Microbiota After Antibacterial Treatment Due to Concomitant Disease Among Ambulatory Paediatric Patients
Alterations in Gut Microbiota After Antibacterial Treatment Due to Concomitant Disease Among Ambulatory Paediatric Patients Open
Antibacterial treatment is an important factor in shaping gut microbiota in children. The study aims to assess the effects of antibacterial therapy on microbiota composition. Parents of children with antibacterial treatment due to a concom…
View article: Reply to Kocsmár, É.; Lotz, G. Comment on “Skrebinska et al. Who Could Be Blamed in the Case of Discrepant Histology and Serology Results for Helicobacter pylori Detection? Diagnostics 2022, 12, 133”
Reply to Kocsmár, É.; Lotz, G. Comment on “Skrebinska et al. Who Could Be Blamed in the Case of Discrepant Histology and Serology Results for Helicobacter pylori Detection? Diagnostics 2022, 12, 133” Open
Dr. Kocsmár and Dr. Lotz have made important comments [...]
View article: Dominating taxonomic composition of the early life gut microbiota and influencing factors in infants up to seven months of age in Latvia
Dominating taxonomic composition of the early life gut microbiota and influencing factors in infants up to seven months of age in Latvia Open
It has been hypothesised that the establishment of stable adult microbiota is programmed in infancy, and therefore early life gut colonisation may lead to a lifelong microbiota pattern with significant effects on health. The aim of the stu…
View article: Factors Associated with False Negative Results in Serum Pepsinogen Testing for Precancerous Gastric Lesions in a European Population in the GISTAR Study
Factors Associated with False Negative Results in Serum Pepsinogen Testing for Precancerous Gastric Lesions in a European Population in the GISTAR Study Open
The accuracy of plasma pepsinogen (Pg) as a marker for precancerous gastric lesions (PGL) has shown variable results. We aimed to identify factors associated with false negative (FN) cases in Pg testing and to adjust cut-off values for the…
View article: Who Could Be Blamed in the Case of Discrepant Histology and Serology Results for Helicobacter pylori Detection?
Who Could Be Blamed in the Case of Discrepant Histology and Serology Results for Helicobacter pylori Detection? Open
Background. Discrepancies between histology and serology results for Helicobacter pylori detection could be caused by a variety of factors, including a biopsy sampling error, expertise of the pathologist, natural loss of infection due to a…
View article: Prevalence and Potential Risk Factors of Helicobacter pylori Infection among Asymptomatic Individuals in Kazakhstan
Prevalence and Potential Risk Factors of Helicobacter pylori Infection among Asymptomatic Individuals in Kazakhstan Open
More than half of the study subjects were infected with H. pylori in Kazakhstan. The prevalence of H. pylori infection was independently associated with older age and regular high salt consumption.
View article: Pathogenic <i>Escherichia coli</i> Among Asymptomatic Children and Associated Factors
Pathogenic <i>Escherichia coli</i> Among Asymptomatic Children and Associated Factors Open
Although Escherichia coli is a part of the commensal flora of the gastrointestinal tract, pathogenic types of E. coli can cause diarrhea, especially in children. Pathogenic types are found also in healthy individuals, but prevalence of pat…
View article: Low Prevalence of Celiac Disease among Patients with Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders in Latvia
Low Prevalence of Celiac Disease among Patients with Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders in Latvia Open
Background and Aims: Studies suggest that the prevalence of celiac disease (CD) is increased in individuals with functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs), in particular, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS); however, the evidence is conflic…
View article: Physiological Weight Loss Among Neonates: Associated Factors and Compliance with Normative Charts
Physiological Weight Loss Among Neonates: Associated Factors and Compliance with Normative Charts Open
Neonates typically have a physiological weight loss (PWL) during the first days of life. Several studies about PWL and its influencing factors have been performed worldwide, resulting in the development of normative charts to identify high…
View article: <i>Helicobacter pylori</i>and some aspects of gut microbiota in children
<i>Helicobacter pylori</i>and some aspects of gut microbiota in children Open
Helicobacter pylori infection in children differs from infection in adults in many aspects. The rate of infection, epidemiology, clinical presentations and complications, the applicability of diagnostic tests, antibiotic resistance, treatm…
View article: Non-Invasive Diagnosis of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Using Gastrin- and Pepsinogen-Based Tests
Non-Invasive Diagnosis of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Using Gastrin- and Pepsinogen-Based Tests Open
Gastrin-17 (G-17), pepsinogen-1 (Pg1) and pepsinogen-2 (Pg2) reflect the functional state of gastric mucosa and are used for non-invasive diagnosis and screening of atrophic gastritis. The aim of the study was to clarify if erosive reflux …
View article: Pepsinogen Test for the Evaluation of Precancerous Changes in Gastric Mucosa: a Population-Based Study
Pepsinogen Test for the Evaluation of Precancerous Changes in Gastric Mucosa: a Population-Based Study Open
Aims: The aim of the study was to evaluate the rationale of blood pepsinogen (PG) testing in population based screening settings.Methods: Participants from a cross-sectional population-based study of cardiovascular risk factors in Latvia w…
View article: International Scientific Conference on Medicine : 76th Conference of the University of Latvia : Book of Abstracts
International Scientific Conference on Medicine : 76th Conference of the University of Latvia : Book of Abstracts Open
View article: Multicentric randomised study of<i>Helicobacter pylori</i>eradication and pepsinogen testing for prevention of gastric cancer mortality: the GISTAR study
Multicentric randomised study of<i>Helicobacter pylori</i>eradication and pepsinogen testing for prevention of gastric cancer mortality: the GISTAR study Open
Introduction Population-based eradication of Helicobacter pylori has been suggested to be cost-effective and is recommended by international guidelines. However, the potential adverse effects of widespread antibiotic use that this would en…
View article: <i>Helicobacter pylori</i> Infection and Risk Factors in Relation to Allergy in Children
<i>Helicobacter pylori</i> Infection and Risk Factors in Relation to Allergy in Children Open
Prevalence of H. pylori infection did not differ significantly between children with and without allergy. Significant association of allergy with delivery by Caesarean section and antibacterial therapy possibly suggests the role of …
View article: International Medical Section : 75th Conference of the University of Latvia : Book of Abstracts
International Medical Section : 75th Conference of the University of Latvia : Book of Abstracts Open
Supported by: Faculty of Medicine, University of Latvia, Latvijas Inovatīvās medicīnas fonds, Latvijas Invazīvās kardioloģijas attīstības biedrība, AS “Sistēmu Inovācijas”, Doktorantūras skola “Translācijas izpētē medicīnā”
View article: Comparison of breast milk composition among lactating women in Latvia
Comparison of breast milk composition among lactating women in Latvia Open
Although benefits of breast-feeding have been known for a long time and breast milk is considered as ideal nutrition for infants, the composition of breast milk is still being studied, since breast milk differs among mothers and population…
View article: Prevalence estimation of celiac disease in the general adult population of Latvia using serology and HLA genotyping
Prevalence estimation of celiac disease in the general adult population of Latvia using serology and HLA genotyping Open
Background Prevalence estimates for celiac disease (CD) depend on the method used. The role of deamidated gliadin peptide (DGP) and genetic testing in epidemiological studies and diagnostic settings of celiac disease (CD) has still to be e…
View article: <i>Helicobacter pylori</i> and allergy: Update of research
<i>Helicobacter pylori</i> and allergy: Update of research Open
Recently a lot of literature has been published about the possible preventive action of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) against allergy. The present review summarizes research data about the association between H. pylori and allergic disea…