Fabrication of pH-Responsive Chitosan/Polyvinylpyrrolidone Hydrogels for Controlled Release of Metronidazole and Antibacterial Properties by Zerihun Feyissa, Gemechu Deressa Edossa, Tariku Bayisa Bedasa, Leta Guta Inki

“…This research focused on preparing hydrogels with controlled drug release properties to control gastrointestinal tract bacterial infection. Chitosan (CS) and polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) were used as the base polymers, with the CS component crosslinked by glutaraldehyde for hydrogel preparation using the solution casting technique. …”
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Potential of nutraceutical products for irritable bowel syndrome remission maintenance by A. I. Ulyanin, Ye. A. Poluektova, Ch. S. Pavlov, V. T. Ivashkin

“…Long-term inflammation may result in nociceptor hypersensitivity i.e. peripheral sensitization that in turn, lead to the central sensitization and indirectly - to gastrointestinal tract (GIT) motility disorders. Besides, change of intestinal microbiota may impact the development of emotional disorders (e.g.: impaired capacity of affected intestinal microbiota to produce neurotransmitters). …”
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Preconditioning Serum Levels of Endothelial Cell-Derived Molecules and the Risk of Posttransplant Complications in Patients Treated with Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplantation by Roald Lindås, Tor Henrik Andersson Tvedt, Kimberley Joanne Hatfield, Håkon Reikvam, Øystein Bruserud

“…Furthermore, low endocan levels were significantly associated with acute GVHD in the liver and gastrointestinal tract, whereas high VCAM-1 levels were associated with acute GVHD in the skin only. …”
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Magnetically Guided Capsule Endoscopy in Pediatric Patients with Abdominal Pain by Mingping Xie, Yuting Qian, Shidan Cheng, Lifu Wang, Ruizhe Shen

“…Eighteen (37.5%) patients had 19 gastrointestinal tract lesions: one esophageal, three in the gastric cavity, and 15 in the small intestine. …”
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Endoscopic Mucosal Resection of a Proximal Esophageal Pyogenic Granuloma by Elias Estifan, Varun Patel, Matthew Grossman

“…Pyogenic Granuloma (PG), also known as lobular capillary hemangioma, is usually seen as a polypoid red lesion found on the skin or the mucosal surface of the oral cavity. PG of the gastrointestinal tract is rare, in particular involving the esophagus, only 14 cases have been reported in the English literature. …”
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Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review of the Role of Appendectomy in the Pathogenesis of Colorectal Cancer by M.I. A. Nezhad, N. P. Yabandeh

“…Given the potential for physiological alterations in the gastrointestinal tract following appendix removal, which may influence carcinogenesis, we embarked on a systematic review and meta-analysis to explore the possible association between appendectomy and the subsequent risk of colorectal cancer (CRC).Methods. …”
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The “Endothelialized Muscularis Mucosae”: A Case Report Describing a Large Cavernous Hemangioma at the Terminal Ileum and a New Histologic Clue for Preoperative Diagnosis from Endo... by Erin K. Purdy-Payne, Jean F. Miner, Brandon Foles, Tien-Anh N. Tran

“…Cavernous hemangiomas of the gastrointestinal tract are quite rare and, until now, have been difficult to diagnose preoperatively due their nonspecific presentations and imaging features, as well as a lack of histologic description pertaining to small superficial biopsies such as those obtained endoscopically. …”
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Cystic Endometriosis in a Huge Degenerated Subserous Leiomyoma Mimicking Bilateral Multicystic Endometriomas in an Infertile Woman with Diminished Ovarian Reserve: A Rare Endometri... by Safak Hatirnaz, Sabri Colak, Abdulkadir Reis

“…As a peritoneal disease, the locations of endometriotic lesions are predominantly the ovaries (96.4%), followed by the soft tissue (2.8%), gastrointestinal tract (0.3%), and urinary tract (0.2%) and other rare locations. …”
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How to Differentiate Sites of Gastrointestinal Bleeding in Patients with Hematochezia by Using Clinical Factors? by Yuwares Sittichanbuncha, Suthasinee Senasu, Theerayut Thongkrau, Chaiyapon Keeratikasikorn, Kittisak Sawanyawisuth

“…Causes may be due to upper (UGIB) or lower (LGIB) gastrointestinal tract bleeding. Here, clinical factors were studied to differentiate sites of bleeding in patients with hematochezia. …”
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Isolation of Prebiotics from Artocarpus integer’s Seed by Joel-Ching-Jue Wong, Siew-Ling Hii, Chen-Chung Koh

“…Prebiotics contain nondigestible compounds that allow specific changes, both in the growth and in the activity of bacteria in the host gastrointestinal tract, that provide benefits upon the host by promoting a healthy digestive system and preventing disease. …”
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In-Depth Exploration of Human Gut Microbiota: A Review by Maliha Rashid, Dwaipayaan Sinha, Muhammad Usama, Mariam Badam, Maryam Idrees, Saiqa Noureen, Reem Nadeem, Muhammad Mustajab Khan, Shakira Ghazanfar

“…Balanced diet, genetic makeup, and use of antibiotics highly influence the microbial population in the gastrointestinal tract. This review article presents a detailed background on the gut microbiota, including its composition and the various factors influencing its diversity and stability. …”
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The NIMO Scandinavian Study: A Prospective Observational Study of Iron Isomaltoside Treatment in Patients with Iron Deficiency by Svein Oskar Frigstad, Anne Haaber, Antal Bajor, Jan Fallingborg, Per Hammarlund, Ole K. Bonderup, Håkan Blom, Terje Rannem, Per M. Hellström

“…Intravenous iron allows for efficient and well-tolerated treatment in iron deficiency and is routinely used in diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. Objective. The aims of this study were to determine the probability of relapse of iron deficiency over time and to investigate treatment routine, effectiveness, and safety of iron isomaltoside. …”
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Cardiovascular Manifestations of Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Preventive Strategies by Diana-Maria Bunu, Cristian-Eugen Timofte, Manuela Ciocoiu, Mariana Floria, Claudia-Cristina Tarniceriu, Oana-Bogdana Barboi, Daniela-Maria Tanase

“…Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) refers to a group of chronic inflammatory diseases that targets mainly the gastrointestinal tract. The clinical presentation of IBD includes both gastrointestinal manifestations and extraintestinal manifestations (EIM). …”
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Safety of mineral salt containing potassium and magnesium as a novel food pursuant to Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 by EFSA Panel on Nutrition, Novel Foods and Food Allergens (NDA), Dominique Turck, Torsten Bohn, Montaña Cámara, Jacqueline Castenmiller, Stefaan De Henauw, Ángeles Jos, Helle Katrine Knutsen, Alexandre Maciuk, Inge Mangelsdorf, Breige McNulty, Harry J. McArdle, Androniki Naska, Kristina Pentieva, Alfonso Siani, Frank Thies, Margarita Aguilera‐Gómez, Francesco Cubadda, Thomas Frenzel, Marina Heinonen, Monika Neuhäuser‐Berthold, Morten Poulsen, Miguel Prieto Maradona, Josef Rudolf Schlatter, Alexandros Siskos, Henk vanLoveren, Emanuela Turla, Karen Ildico Hirsch‐Ernst

“…Based on its physicochemical characteristics and solubility data, the NF is expected to be dissociated in the gastrointestinal tract. Taking into account the composition and the nature of the NF, the Panel considers that no toxicological studies with the NF are required. …”
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THE ROLE OF BLACK TEA AND PINEAPPLE JUICE AS NEGATIVE ORAL CONTRASTS ON MAGNETIC RESONANCE CHOLANGIOPANCREATOGRAPHY (MRCP) EXAMINATION by Shinta J. Hapsari, Risalatul Latifah, Muhaimin Muhaimin

“…Materials that can be used as oral contrast contrast must be able to survive for a long time in the gastrointestinal tract and contain elements of iron (Fe) and Manganese (Mn). …”
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Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors and Associated Bleeding Risks: A Narrative and Clinical Review by Amber N. Edinoff, Keerthiga Raveendran, Marc A. Colon, Bennett H. Thomas, Katie A. Trettin, Grace W. Hunt, Adam M. Kaye, Elyse M. Cornett, Alan D. Kaye

“…Sites of increased bleeding related to SSRI use have been reported to occur in the upper gastrointestinal tract, as well as intracranially. Based on the current literature, three studies have found that SSRIs are not associated with increased bleeding and/or increased perioperative risk, while others have demonstrated that SSRIs are associated with an increased risk in perioperative use. …”
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Spontaneous Uterine Perforation of Pyometra Presenting as Acute Abdomen by Toshihiro Kitai, Kentaro Okuno, Hiromi Ugaki, Yoshiko Komoto, Satoshi Fujimi, Masahiko Takemura

“…Under a diagnosis of generalized peritonitis secondary to perforation of the gastrointestinal tract or uterus, supravaginal hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy were performed. …”
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CT Findings of Patients with Small Bowel Obstruction due to Bezoar: A Descriptive Study by Fatih Altintoprak, Bumin Degirmenci, Enis Dikicier, Guner Cakmak, Taner Kivilcim, Gokhan Akbulut, Osman Nuri Dilek, Yasemin Gunduz

“…Sixteen (41.0%) patients had multiple bezoar locations in the gastrointestinal tract. Common CT findings in all patients were a mottled gas pattern and a focal ovoid or round intraluminal mass with regular margins and a heterogeneous internal structure. …”
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Small Bowel Obstruction Secondary to a Metamucil Bezoar: Case Report and Review of the Literature by Sara Abou Azar, Mohammad Rachad Wehbe, Sarah Jamali, Ali Hallal

“…Metamucil bezoars are due to the solidification of psyllium-based substances in the gastrointestinal tract. The usual management of small bowel obstruction induced by a bezoar is exploratory laparotomy with enterotomy and primary anastomosis. …”
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Exploring the interplay between Eimeria spp. infection and the host: understanding the dynamics of gut barrier function by Pan Chen, Mujeeb Ur Rehman, Yanfeng He, Aoyun Li, Fuchun Jian, Longxian Zhang, Shucheng Huang

“…The intestinal barrier, which consists of chemical, mechanical, biological, and immune defences, plays a crucial role in protecting the host against pathogens, xenobiotics, and toxins present in the gastrointestinal tract. When animals ingest sporulated Eimeria spp. oocysts, these parasites primarily reproduce in the intestinal tract, causing damage to the structure and function of the intestine. …”
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