Hepatic fibrosis is an integral part in the progression of chronic liver disease, ultimately
leading to cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. Globally, alcohol consumption, hepatitis …

Genetic factors are recognized to contribute to peptic ulcer disease (PUD) and other
gastrointestinal diseases, such as gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD), irritable …

Chronic pancreatitis is typically a painful condition and it can be associated with a severe
burden of disease. The pathogenesis of pain in this disorder is poorly understood and its …

Background and Aims The American College of Gastroenterology recommends early risk
stratification in patients presenting with upper GI bleeding (UGIB). The AIMS65 score is a …

Background Acute lower gastrointestinal bleeding is a common reason for emergency
hospital admission, and identification of patients at low risk of harm, who are therefore …

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is one of the most prevalent inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD)
worldwide, while oat β-glucan has been shown to suppress the progress of colitis in UC …

Objective: We conducted a nationwide survey to determine the prevalence of common
gastrointestinal and nutritional disorders in Rett syndrome (RTT) based on parental …

Objective To determine the relation between body mass index (BMI) and liver cirrhosis and
the contribution that BMI and alcohol consumption make to the incidence of liver cirrhosis in …

Diagnosing irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can be a challenge; many clinicians resort to
invasive investigations in order to rule out other diseases and reassure their patients …

Aliment Pharmacol Ther 2011; 33: 64–76 Summary Background Upper gastrointestinal (GI)
bleeding is the most common emergency managed by gastroenterologists. Aim To establish …