Purpose: Both isoforms of cyclo-oxygenase, COX-1 and COX-2, are inhibited to varying
degrees by all of the available nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Because …

Now in its 10th edition, Sleisenger and Fordtran? s Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease
remains your indispensable source for definitive, state-of-the-art answers on every aspect of …

THIS article reviews the clinical pharmacology of histamine 2 -receptor antagonist drugs (H
2 blockers) and their usefulness in the treatment and prevention of acid-peptic disorders — …

Most companies make charitable donations, but few approach their contributions with an
eye toward enhancing their brands. Those that do take such an approach commit talent and …

Gastrointestinal symptoms such as vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, and fecal incontinence
occur frequently in patients with diabetes mellitus. In a survey of 136 diabetic outpatients, 76…

Background In spite of the evidence supporting the importance of breastfeeding during the
first year of life, data on breastfeeding practices remain limited in Canada. The study aimed to …

Background & Aims: The safety of low-dose daily aspirin therapy in the gastrointestinal tract
is uncertain. Our objectives were to evaluate the long-term effects of very low daily aspirin …

In economies where agents bear some risk, the analysis would often be facilitated by the
assumption that the risks are iid and disappear in the aggregate. A formal appeal to the law of …

Two forms of cyclooxygenase, cyclooxygenase-1 (COX-1) and cyclooxygenase 2 (COX-2),
act as rate-limiting enzymes in prostaglandin and thromboxane synthesis. Discovery of these …

The relative importance of thought, sight, smell, and taste of food in the cephalic phase of
gastric acid secretion has not been studied systematically. We found that discussing appetizing …