Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics
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Aliment. Pharmacol. Ther. · Apr 2009
Randomized Controlled TrialClinical trial: a randomized, study comparing meperidine (pethidine) and fentanyl in adult gastrointestinal endoscopy.
There is little evidence to guide choice between meperidine (pethidine) and fentanyl for sedation for gastrointestinal endoscopy. ⋯ Fentanyl shortened total procedure time by reducing recovery time. A simple change in narcotic choice could increase endoscopy unit efficiency.
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Aliment. Pharmacol. Ther. · Apr 2009
Time trends in peptic ulcer, erosive reflux oesophagitis, gastric and oesophageal cancers in a multiracial Asian population.
Dramatic changes in the prevalence and pattern of gastrointestinal disease has taken place in Asia in recent years. ⋯ Peptic ulcers and H. pylori infection had declined over a 10-year period of time and showed an opposing time trend with EO, which had increased dramatically. Both GCA and OCA had declined in prevalence.