OBJECTIVE We aimed at investigating the relationship between Helicobacter pylori infection and in vivo lipid peroxidation and platelet activation, as reflected by urinary 8-iso-prostaglandin (PG)F(2alpha) and 11-dehydro-thromboxane (TX)B2, respectively, in otherwise healthy dyspeptic subjects. METHODS AND RESULTS We measured urinary 8-iso-PGF2alpha and 11-dehydro-TXB2 excretion in 40 dyspepti...

BACKGROUND Non-ulcer dyspepsia is predominantly a self-managed condition, although it accounts for a significant number of general practitioner consultations and hospital referrals. Herbal medicinal products are often used for the relief of dyspeptic symptoms. AIMS : To critically assess the evidence for and against herbal medicinal products for the treatment of non-ulcer dyspepsia. METHODS...

OBJECTIVE To compare the effects of drinking white wine or black tea with Swiss cheese fondue followed by a shot of cherry schnapps on gastric emptying, appetite, and abdominal symptoms. DESIGN Randomised controlled crossover study. PARTICIPANTS 20 healthy adults (14 men) aged 23-58. INTERVENTIONS Cheese fondue (3260 kJ, 32% fat) labelled with 150 mg sodium (13)Carbon-octanoate was consum...

Aim: Long term persistently high blood glucose levels result in various complications and conditions diabetic patients. One of them is gastrointestinal disorders the other increased risk infectious diseases like parasitosis. The aim study to demonstrate intestinal parasites with techniques patients confirm frequency parasites.Methods: A total 65 type 2 Diabetes Mellitus were included study. Lab...

OBJECTIVE In this study, the results of upper gastrointestinal system endoscopy in women with dyspeptic symptoms were evaluated retrospectively. MATERIALS AND METHODS Two hundred thirty seven women with dyspeptic symptoms were evaluated with diagnostic endoscopy. An area from the oropharynx to the second part of the duodenum was inspected during endoscopic examination. RESULTS The mean age ...

AIM The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of celiac disease (CD) in dyspeptic patients. BACKGROUND Although severe mucosal abnormality with villous atrophy (lesions Marsh III) is the histology gold standard for the diagnosis of CD, non-specific microenteropathy (Marsh I-II) with positive serology is also common Patients with dyspepsia, specific CD antibodies and microenteropathy,...

Frequently reported H. pylori antimicrobial therapy failures suggest that there might be a different niche where the bacteria can stay safe. Current study aims to examine potential role of oral colonization of H. pylori to feed reinfection after primary therapy. However, patients who were admitted to the gastroscopy section were chosen and gastric biopsy and dental plaque specimens were collect...