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Association Between Proton Pump Inhibitor Use and Risk of  Stroke
We read with interest the article by Nguyen et  al1 evaluating the association between proton pump inhibitor (PPI) use and ischemic stroke. The authors found that PPI use was associated with a significant increase in the risk of ischemic stroke after adjustment for established risk factors for stroke including smoking status, body mass index, p hysical activity, dietary quality, alcohol use, menopausal hormone use in women, multivitamin use, regular aspirin use, regular nonaspirin nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, use and personal history of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, coronary artery disease, or diabetes.
Source: Gastroenterology - August 6, 2018 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Cong Dai, Min Jiang, Ming-Jun Sun Tags: Correspondence Source Type: research

Dysphagia and laryngeal pathology in post-surgical cardiothoracic patients
Conclusion Early endoscopic assessment for identification of dysphagia and laryngeal injury in patients following cardiothoracic surgery may allow early management and prevention of secondary complications.
Source: Journal of Critical Care - February 27, 2018 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research

Liver Injury Associated with Sporting Activities
Semin Liver Dis 2018; 38: 357-365 DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1670656Exertional heat stroke most commonly develops following prolonged levels of aerobic activity in a warm or humid environment. Hypoperfusion of the vital organs along with activation of the inflammasome can lead to progressive and potentially fatal multiorgan failure including acute liver failure. In the United States, herbal and dietary supplements that are marketed to improve performance, strength, and weight loss are increasingly being used by both amateur and professional athletes. Consumption of bodybuilding supplements that contain androgenic anabolic steroid...
Source: Seminars in Liver Disease - October 24, 2018 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Hassan, Ammar Fontana, Robert J. Tags: Review Article Source Type: research

Gut microbiota in common elderly diseases affecting activities of daily living.
Abstract Gut microbiota are involved in the development or prevention of various diseases such as type 2 diabetes, fatty liver, and malignancy such as colorectal cancer, breast cancer and hepatocellular carcinoma. Alzheimer's disease, osteoporosis, sarcopenia, atherosclerotic stroke and cardiovascular disease are major diseases associated with decreased activities of daily living (ADL), especially in elderly people. Recent analyses have revealed the importance of gut microbiota in the control of these diseases. The composition or diversity of these microbiota is different between patients with these conditions and...
Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG - November 14, 2018 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Shimizu Y Tags: World J Gastroenterol Source Type: research