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Possible therapeutic role of a highly standardized mixture of active compounds derived from cultured Lentinula edodes mycelia (AHCC) in patients infected with 2019 novel coronavirus.
Authors: Di Pierro F, Bertuccioli A, Cavecchia I Abstract The outbreak of SARS-CoV-2 disease (COVID-19) is currently, March 2020, affecting more than 100000 people worldwide and, according to the WHO (World Health Organization), a pandemic is shortly expected. The virus infects the lower respiratory tract and causes severe pneumonia and mortality in approximately 10% and 3-5%, respectively, of cases, mainly among the elderly and/or people affected by other diseases. AHCC is an α-glucan-based standardized mushroom extract that has been extensively investigated as an immunostimulant both in animals and/or i...
Source: Minerva Gastroenterologica e Dietologica - March 14, 2020 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Minerva Gastroenterol Dietol Source Type: research

Differential diagnosis of solid pancreatic masses.
Authors: Iglesias-Garcia J, de la Iglesia-Garcia D, Olmos-Martinez JM, Lariño-Noia J, Dominguez-Muñoz JE Abstract Solid pancreatic lesions include mainly adenocarcinoma, neuroendocrine tumor pancreatic cystic neoplasms with solid component, solid pseudopapillary tumor, pancreatoblastoma, pancreatic lymphoma, and pancreatic metastasis. The most frequent pancreatic lesion is the adenocarcinoma, which represents between 70 to 95% of all solid pancreatic neoplasm. The diagnosis of these lesions can be a challenge and currently, there are different imaging techniques such as CT scan, EUS and MRI with high sen...
Source: Minerva Gastroenterologica e Dietologica - January 30, 2020 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Minerva Gastroenterol Dietol Source Type: research

The anti-spasmodic effect of peppermint oil during colonoscopy: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
CONCLUSIONS: Peppermint oil resulted in relaxation of colon during colonoscopy with decrease incidence of spasticity, severe spasticity, peristalsis and improved ADR. These results are encouraging however results are limited due to significant heterogeneity found in the outcomes. Larger studies with standardized dosing are needed to evaluate this effect. Furthermore, studies evaluating additional colonoscopy outcomes such as polyp detection rate, advanced adenoma detection rate, and serrated adenoma detection are needed. PMID: 31994371 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Minerva Gastroenterologica e Dietologica)
Source: Minerva Gastroenterologica e Dietologica - January 30, 2020 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Minerva Gastroenterol Dietol Source Type: research

Eosinophilic colitis: clinical review and update 2020.
Authors: Giudici G, Ribaldone DG, Astegiano M, Saracco GM, Pellicano R Abstract Eosinophilic colitis (EC) is a rare inflammatory disease included in the chapter of eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders (EGIDs), diagnosed by the presence of primary eosinophilic infiltrate in the colon wall in symptomatic patients. While the aetiology of primary colonic eosinophilia is unknown, several conditions are involved in the pathogenesis of secondary eosinophilic colonic infiltrate (food allergens, parasitic infections, drugs), which have to be excluded in order to correctly diagnose the primary form of the disease...
Source: Minerva Gastroenterologica e Dietologica - January 30, 2020 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Minerva Gastroenterol Dietol Source Type: research

Transaminases: oldies but goldies. A narrative review.
CONCLUSIONS: Beside the role in the first diagnostic step of liver injuries, the utility of liver transaminases is also maintained during the follow-up of liver diseases and in their prognostic assessment. PMID: 31994373 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Minerva Gastroenterologica e Dietologica)
Source: Minerva Gastroenterologica e Dietologica - January 30, 2020 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Minerva Gastroenterol Dietol Source Type: research

A pilot study on the efficacy of a rational combination of artichoke and ginger extracts with simethicone in the treatment of gastrointestinal symptoms in endurance athletes.
CONCLUSIONS: The supplementation of standardized artichoke and ginger extracts, combined with simethicone, may be effective in decreasing digestive discomfort and alteration of gastric motility not only in healthy subjects but also in endurance athletes. PMID: 31994374 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Minerva Gastroenterologica e Dietologica)
Source: Minerva Gastroenterologica e Dietologica - January 30, 2020 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Minerva Gastroenterol Dietol Source Type: research

Irritable bowel syndrome: diagnosis and management.
Authors: Masuy I, Pannemans J, Tack J Abstract Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is one of the most common functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) encountered in clinical practice. In the absence of an accurate biomarker for the disorder, IBS is mainly diagnosed based symptomology using the Rome criteria. Due to the heterogeneity of the disorder, finding the correct treatment option is often challenging. In general, lifestyle and dietary changes, including the low-FODMAP of gluten-free diet, are the first-in-line treatment for all patients. Issues with dietary changes are the strict elimination of multi...
Source: Minerva Gastroenterologica e Dietologica - December 11, 2019 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Minerva Gastroenterol Dietol Source Type: research

Stenting in esophageal perforations: almost always a winning move.
Authors: Luigiano C, Iabichino G, Palamara MA, Eusebi LH PMID: 31820884 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Minerva Gastroenterologica e Dietologica)
Source: Minerva Gastroenterologica e Dietologica - December 11, 2019 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Minerva Gastroenterol Dietol Source Type: research

Gluten-sensitive enteropathy of the Irish Setter and similarities with human celiac disease.
Authors: Biagi F, Maimaris S, Vecchiato CG, Costetti M, Biagi G Abstract Gluten-sensitive enteropathy of the Irish Setter is an immune-mediated intolerance to gluten, the protein found in wheat, barley, rye, and oats, reminiscent of human celiac disease. Intestinal histological lesions include partial villous atrophy, infiltration of the lamina propria by lymphocytes and plasma cells, and an increased intraepithelial lymphocyte count. Gluten-sensitive enteropathy is transmitted via autosomal recessive inheritance and its pathogenesis appears to involve cell-mediated immunity but not humoral immunity. In co...
Source: Minerva Gastroenterologica e Dietologica - December 11, 2019 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Minerva Gastroenterol Dietol Source Type: research

Comparing the dietary habits and social-health behaviors among university students living at or away from home: a cross-sectional study.
Authors: Rondanelli M, Perna S, Tagliacarne SC, Valsecchi C, Nicosanti G, Peroni G, Rossi F, Iannello G, Azzolini E, Ghiselli A, Morelli L, Castellazzi AM PMID: 31760733 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Minerva Gastroenterologica e Dietologica)
Source: Minerva Gastroenterologica e Dietologica - November 27, 2019 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Minerva Gastroenterol Dietol Source Type: research

Gastrointestinal physiopatological testing: what's new?
Authors: Battaglia E, Boano V, Sguazzini CE, Elia CM, Grassini M PMID: 31760734 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Minerva Gastroenterologica e Dietologica)
Source: Minerva Gastroenterologica e Dietologica - November 27, 2019 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Minerva Gastroenterol Dietol Source Type: research

Oral supplementation with lactobacilli to prevent colorectal cancer in preclinical models.
Authors: Settanni CR, Quaranta G, Bibbò S, Gasbarrini A, Cammarota G, Ianiro G Abstract Colorectal cancer (CRC) is still a major threat for public health, as it is the third most common cancer in men and the second in women and it ranks second among tumors in terms of mortality. Evidence from the last decades emphasizes the complex role of gut microbial composition in CRC development. Historically, it is believed that dairy products, a source of lactobacilli and other lactic acid bacteria, are beneficial for human health and help in preventing CRC. We searched online literature for trials evaluating the p...
Source: Minerva Gastroenterologica e Dietologica - November 27, 2019 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Minerva Gastroenterol Dietol Source Type: research

Nissen fundoplication and dyspeptic symptoms: is the water load test useful?
CONCLUSIONS: In patients with reflux-related symptoms, with or without esophagitis, the water load test is frequently abnormal, suggesting an altered gastric function. Nissen fundoplication is associated with a relatively higher incidence of bloating, epigastric pain and fullness. These preliminary data could explain the incomplete resolution of symptoms after surgery in some patients, and suggest the use of additional studies to explore the gastric function in pre-surgical evaluation. PMID: 31760736 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Minerva Gastroenterologica e Dietologica)
Source: Minerva Gastroenterologica e Dietologica - November 27, 2019 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Minerva Gastroenterol Dietol Source Type: research

Treatment of eosinophilic esophagitis with diets: an update.
Authors: Lucendo AJ, Molina-Infante J Abstract Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a chronic inflammatory esophageal disease triggered and maintained predominantly by food antigens. It represents a unique form of non-IgE mediated food allergy, largely dependent upon delayed, cell-mediated hypersensitivity. First-line therapies for EoE consist on drugs with anti-inflammatory effect (mainly including topic steroids and proton pump inhibitors) and dietary therapy. An elimination diet that avoids the consumption of food triggers currently remains the only therapy targeting the cause of EoE. Currently, available ...
Source: Minerva Gastroenterologica e Dietologica - November 27, 2019 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Minerva Gastroenterol Dietol Source Type: research

Pancreatic exocrine insufficiency and Crohn's disease.
CONCLUSIONS: Fecal elastase-1 level was normal in all patients with CD strongly indicated absence of PEI in this group of patients. PMID: 31760738 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Minerva Gastroenterologica e Dietologica)
Source: Minerva Gastroenterologica e Dietologica - November 27, 2019 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Minerva Gastroenterol Dietol Source Type: research