Importance People diagnosed with psoriasis have an increased risk of premature mortality,
but the underlying reasons for this mortality gap are unclear. Objective To investigate …

Background & Aims Rifaximin‐α reduces the risk of recurrence of overt hepatic encephalopathy.
However, there remain concerns regarding the financial cost of the drug. We aimed to …

Alcohol consumption affects the risks of approximately 230 three-digit disease and injury
codes in the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems-…

… Michael R Lucey professor of hepatology3, Kieran J Moriarty consultant gastroenterologist4
… 3 Ratib S, Fleming KM, Crooks CJ, Walker AJ, West J. Causes of death in people with liver …

The distribution and referral of abdominal pain in 21 patients with functional abdominal pain
were investigated by performing balloon distension of the ileum, proximal jejunum, second …

Functional dyspepsia is a common condition, but as yet, the underlying etiology is unclear.
In this article, upper gastrointestinal motor and sensory physiology are reviewed and the …

Lourdes, France, is a major site of pilgrimage, particularly for Roman Catholics with illness.
The direct impact of pilgrimage on pilgrim quality of life (QOL) has not previously been …

Objectives Chronic diarrhoea resulting from primary idiopathic bile acid malabsorption (IBAM)
is common, but its aetiology is largely unknown. We investigated possible mechanisms, …

Highly purified ω-gliadins from wheat were used to challenge gluten-sensitized individuals.
Characteristic responses by mucosal CD3+ and γδ+ lymphocytes were demonstrated. Each …

By implementing collaborative care for patients with alcohol misuse and alcohol-related liver
disease, the Royal Bolton Hospital aimed to improve and coordinate their care by recruiting …