The American journal of gastroenterology
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Am. J. Gastroenterol. · Feb 2013
Increased risk of pneumonia among patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) may be at increased risk for infections. We aimed to determine the pneumonia risk in IBD and how specific medications affect this risk. ⋯ Patients with IBD are at increased risk for pneumonia. Medications such as corticosteroids and narcotics are particularly associated with pneumonia in this population. An emphasis upon primary prevention of pneumonia through vaccination and reduction of risk factors is warranted.
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Am. J. Gastroenterol. · Feb 2013
White-matter microstructural changes in functional dyspepsia: a diffusion tensor imaging study.
Recent neuroimaging studies have identified brain microstructural changes in patients with functional gastrointestinal disorders, especially in irritable bowel syndrome. However, whether the microstructure is changed in patients with postprandial distress syndrome (PDS) remains elusive. Therefore, the present study was aimed to examine the white-matter (WM) microstructural changes in patients with PDS. ⋯ Our findings have provided preliminary evidence of WM microstructural changes in patients with PDS. Part of the changes could be accounted for by a higher level of psychosocial distress in the patient group.