Evaluation of the Clinical Efficacy of Prednisolone in the Treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases with Different Dosage Methods by O. P. Alekseeva, S. V. Krishtopenko, A. A. Alekseeva

“…In this study were included 86 patients aged from 18 to 65 years with moderate or severe active inflammatory bowel disease (61 — UC, 25 — CD). All patients were treated with prednisolone at an initial daily dose from 30 to 60 mg with a subsequent tapering of dose. …”
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Quality improvement exercises in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) services: A scoping review. by Katie Ridsdale, Kajal Khurana, Azizat Temidayo Taslim, Jessica K Robinson, Faith Solanke, Wei Shao Tung, Elena Sheldon, Daniel Hind, Alan J Lobo

“…<h4>Objective</h4>Quality Improvement initiatives aim to improve care in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). These address a range of aspects of care including adherence to published guidelines. …”
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Small Bowel Endoscopy Diagnostic Yield and Reasons of Obscure GI Bleeding in Chinese Patients by Ya-Fei He, Ning-Bo Hao, Wu-Chen Yang, Li Yang, Zhong-Li Liao, Chao-Qiang Fan, Jin Yu, Jian-Ying Bai, Shi-Ming Yang, Hong Guo

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Initial Development and Validation of a Transition Readiness Scale for Adolescents with Inflammatory Bowel Disease by Oded Hammerman, Areej Bayatra, Dan Turner, Arie Levine, Raanan Shamir, Amit Assa, Michael Wilschanski, Yaacov G. Bachner, Eran Israeli

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Small Bowel Obstruction due to Mesodiverticular Band of Meckel's Diverticulum: A Case Report by Aziz Sumer, Ozgur Kemik, Aydemir Olmez, A. Cumhur Dulger, Ismail Hasirci, Umit Iliklerden, Erol Kisli, Cetin Kotan

“…Herein, we report the diagnosis and management of a small bowel obstruction occurring due to mesodiverticular band of a Meckel's diverticulum.…”
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Ischemic Colitis after Colonoscopy with Bisacodyl Bowel Preparation: A Report of Two Cases by Chris Shamatutu, Daljeet Chahal, Isabella T. Tai, Peter Kwan

“…Due to the risk of ischemic colitis, the FDA has withdrawn bisacodyl bowel preparations from use in the USA. Bisacodyl bowel preparations are still used in Canada. …”
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Prevalence of Self-Reported Spondyloarthritis Features in a Cohort of Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease by Carmen Stolwijk, Marieke Pierik, Robert Landewé, Ad Masclee, Astrid van Tubergen

“…BACKGROUND: Musculoskeletal symptoms belonging to the spectrum of ‘seronegative spondyloarthritis’ (SpA) are the most common extraintestinal manifestations in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and may lead to important disease burden. …”
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The Effect of Prucalopride on Small Bowel Transit Time in Hospitalized Patients Undergoing Capsule Endoscopy by Majid Alsahafi, Paula Cramer, Nazira Chatur, Fergal Donnellan

“…We aimed to evaluate the effect of prucalopride on small bowel transit time for hospitalized patients undergoing VCE. …”
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Thyroid disorders and inflammatory bowel disease: an association present in adults but also in children and adolescents by Valeria Calcaterra, Valeria Calcaterra, Francesca Penagini, Virginia Rossi, Luisa Abbattista, Alice Bianchi, Massimiliano Turzi, Lucia Cococcioni, Gianvincenzo Zuccotti, Gianvincenzo Zuccotti

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Risk Factors for Worsening of Bone Loss in Patients Newly Diagnosed with Inflammatory Bowel Disease by Yi Yin, Xiaofeng Lu, Zhun Li, Song Liu, Lihua Shao, Lei Cao, Rui-Qing Liu, Liang-Yu Huang, Zhen-Xing Zhu, Zhen Guo, Yi Li, Wei-Ming Zhu

“…Bone loss is common in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The aim of the present study was to determine the prevalence of metabolic bone disease in patients newly diagnosed with IBD and to identify the risk factors for bone loss over time. …”
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Resident Education in Principles and Technique of Bowel Surgery Using an Ex-Vivo Porcine Model by M. Bijoy Thomas, V. Dandolu, P. Caputo, R. Milner, E. Hernandez

“…Objective. improve competency of residents with lysis of adhesion (LOA) and bowel surgery using a porcine model. Study Design. …”
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CUZD1 and Anti-CUZD1 Antibodies as Markers of Cancer and Inflammatory Bowel Diseases by Christos Liaskos, Eirini I. Rigopoulou, Timoklia Orfanidou, Dimitrios P. Bogdanos, Christos N. Papandreou

“…CUZD1, the CUB, and zona pellucida-like domains-containing protein 1, is a newly identified antigen of pancreatic autoantibodies (PAB) giving a reticulogranular pattern in patients with inflammatory bowel diseases, and in particular Crohn’s disease. …”
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Characteristics of the Small Bowel Lesions Detected by Capsule Endoscopy in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease by Harunobu Kawamura, Eiji Sakai, Hiroki Endo, Leo Taniguchi, Yasuo Hata, Akiko Ezuka, Hajime Nagase, Takaomi Kessoku, Eiji Yamada, Hidenori Ohkubo, Takuma Higrashi, Yusuke Sekino, Tomoko Koide, Hiroshi Iida, Takashi Nonaka, Hirokazu Takahashi, Masahiko Inamori, Shin Maeda, Atsushi Nakajima

“…However, little is known about the characteristics of the small-bowel lesions in these patients, or of the factors that could predict the presence of such lesions. …”
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Eating Habits, Anxiety and Depression in Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Clinical and Laboratory Comparisons by O. V. Gaus, M. A. Livzan

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A Novel Cause of Bowel Obstruction in a Patient with Long-Standing Crohn’s Disease by Satya V. Vedula, T. Paul Nickerson, Douglas J. Grider

“…In this case, the SFT infiltrating into the muscularis propria and subserosa caused the stricture and bowel obstruction. This illustrates that while fibrosing strictures are usually the etiology of bowel obstruction in the setting of Crohn’s disease, other rare possible causes should be considered.…”
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Mental Strain and Chronic Stress among University Students with Symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome by Marco D. Gulewitsch, Paul Enck, Juliane Schwille-Kiuntke, Katja Weimer, Angelika A. Schlarb

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The Frequency of Clinic Visits Was Not Associated with Medication Adherence or Outcome in Children with Inflammatory Bowel Diseases by Cheryl Kluthe, Jenkin Tsui, Donald Spady, Matthew Carroll, Eytan Wine, Hien Quoc Huynh

“…Medication nonadherence is a challenge in pediatric patients with inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). Poor adherence can result in disease flare-ups, disease complicationstherapy escalation, and the need for corticosteroids. …”
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Correlation of Cleanliness among Different Bowel Segments during Colonoscopy: A Retrospective Study by Zhou Haibin, Zhang Xiaofeng, Yang Jianfeng

“…The difference between the regions was statistically significant (P<0.05). The bowel cleanliness showed a gradual deterioration trend, and there was a positive correlation between colon cleanliness in each region. …”
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Comparative of relation of American, German, French and Russian guidelines on irritable bowel syndrome management by Arkady A. Sheptulin, M. A. Vize-Khripunova

“…Presented guidelines are similar to each other in respect of their plot; however significantly differ in diagnostic approach to IBS and assessment of efficacy of series of drugs. Key words: irritable bowel syndrome, diagnosis, treatment.…”
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A Case of Small Bowel Obstruction Caused by Bezoars Diagnosed with Double Balloon Enteroscopy by Masayuki Saita, Hiroshi Maekawa, Koichi Sato, Hajime Orita, Mutsumi Sakurada, Tomoaki Ito, Kunihiro Sinjoh, Yoshihiro Komatsu, Shigeo Nohara

“…Primary small bowel bezoars are rare and cause acute abdomen due to small bowel obstruction (SBO). …”
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