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Leading researchers of gastrointestinal motility in childhood have gathered together in this comprehensive volume the most important topics in the rapidly growing area of paediatric gastroenterology. These divide into four sections, the first of which examines the current understanding of the ontogeny of motility, particularly the oesphagus and small intestine. The development of smooth muscle and enteric nerves are considered together with their interrelationship with the neuro endocrine environment. The second section deals with disordered oesophageal function, particularly gastro-oesophageal reflux and its role in a variety of clinical conditions including chronic broncho pulmonary disease and sudden infant death syndrome. The third section considers disordered motility of the small intestine and colon. Disease of the smooth muscle and enteric nerves in the small and large intestine are discussed along with function disorders associated with cystic fibrosis irritable bowel syndrome and constipation in childhood.The last section focusses on therapeutics and is devoted mainly to the development and the role of gastrointestinal prokinetic agents with regard to established agents, new developments and future directions. ... Read more

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Abstract:Sports medicine clinicians may encounter a wide variety of activity-related gastrointestinal (GI) disorders. The advancing ages and burgeoning obesity rates of the US population have generally increased the prevalence of GI conditions among adults. However, conditioned younger athletes with normal body mass indices also may experience disquieting activity-related GI disorders. While often mild and transient, some of these GI conditions may disrupt exercise routines or pose significant health risks to affected individuals. Gastroesophageal reflux occurs frequently during physical activity and should be empirically treated with activity reduction and dietary modifications in conjunction with antisecretory agents. Persistent or worrisome symptoms merit upper endoscopy, a thorough evaluation for non-GI causes and, rarely, surgery. Altered GI motility commonly occurs during vigorous activities that use dynamic or fluctuating body positions. Dietary and exercise modifications are usually enough to resolve these symptoms. Physical activity may also precipitate GI bleeding from upper and/or lower sources. Although mild or occult bleeding is most common, significant bleeding merits a thorough diagnostic evaluation after stabilization and treatment. Adequate hydration and gradual exercise progression may be particularly helpful to prevent the recurrence of bleeding. The judicious use of medications in conjunction with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug avoidance may also be necessary. Fortunately, most activity-related GI disorders are self-limited and can be managed conservatively. After a brief period of modified activity, clinically stable individuals may progress their activity levels as symptoms allow. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Journal of Heart Centered Therapies, published by Wellness Institute on March 22, 2010. The length of the article is 309 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Symptomatology, Quality of Life and Economic Features of Irritable Bowel Syndrome--The Effect of Hypnotherapy.(Gastrointestinal disorders)(Brief article)(Clinical report)
Author: David Hartman
Publication: Journal of Heart Centered Therapies (Magazine/Journal)
Date: March 22, 2010
Publisher: Wellness Institute
Volume: 13Issue: 1Page: 95(1)

Article Type: Brief article, Clinical report

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This digital document is an article from Family Practice News, published by Thomson Gale on September 1, 2006. The length of the article is 527 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Opioid-induced GI problems counteracted by novel agent.(Digestive Disorders)(Gastrointestinal disorders)
Author: Roxanne Nelson
Publication: Family Practice News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: September 1, 2006
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 36Issue: 17Page: 46(1)

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The present study is an elucidation of differentgenetic markers like dermatoglyphics, ABO and Rhblood groups, ABH secretion status among thepatients of gastrointestinal diseases (G.I.) andcontrols. Significant relationship between alcoholdrinking and ulcerative colitis (UC) (p<0.05) andgallstone (GS) (p<0.01) diseases is established inthe study. The number of smokers is relatively highin alcoholic pancreatitis (AP) and chronicalcoholic groups (CA). A considerable connectionexists between non-vegetarian diet, alcoholiccirrhosis (AC), alcoholic pancreatitis and chronicalcoholic patients. The frequent incidence of bloodgroup A in CA, AC and GS is noticed. In case of APand UC high prevalence of blood group B isobserved. The occurrence of non-secretors issignificantly high in UC, GS and celiac disease ascompared with that of controls. All the G.I.diseases show preponderance of loops followed bywhorls. Arches and composites are almost equallydistributed. It is also established that bilateralvariation for dermatoglyphic characters iscomposite, i.e. determined by genes and influencedby environment depending upon the characters inquestion ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Family Practice News, published by International Medical News Group on February 1, 2004. The length of the article is 429 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Functional GI disorders tied to fatigue, poor sleep: anxiety and depression.(Women's Health)(gastrointestinal disorders )
Author: Damian McNamara
Publication: Family Practice News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: February 1, 2004
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 34Issue: 3Page: 78(1)

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This digital document is an article from Family Practice News, published by Thomson Gale on August 15, 2007. The length of the article is 654 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: New advances extend survival in GIST patients.(Digestive Disorders)(gastrointestinal stromal tumors)
Author: Betsy Bates
Publication: Family Practice News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: August 15, 2007
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 37Issue: 16Page: 35(1)

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