Publications by authors named "Ana Garayoa"
Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) arises from dysbiosis in the small intestine, manifesting with abdominal symptoms. This study aims to assess the efficacy of combined antibiotic therapy, herbal supplements, probiotics, and dietary modifications in SIBO management. A total of 179 SIBO-diagnosed patients underwent clinical evaluation and breath testing.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Previous publications have reported an association between hypertriglyceridemia (HTG) and severity of acute pancreatitis, but this relationship remains somewhat controversial.
Objective: To evaluate the outcome of acute pancreatitis according to serum triglyceride levels on admission.
Methods: Retrospective analysis of prospectively collected data, which included all consecutive cases of acute pancreatitis admitted to a tertiary hospital (January 2002-December 2014).
Effect of aspirin on the diagnostic accuracy of the faecal immunochemical test for colorectal advanced neoplasia.
United European Gastroenterol J
February 2018
Background: Aspirin (ASA) is a drug that can cause gastrointestinal lesions and symptoms. Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the most prevalent type of cancer in Western countries. We assessed the effect of aspirin on the diagnostic accuracy of the faecal immunochemical test (FIT) for CRC and/or advanced neoplasia (AN) in patients undergoing colonoscopy for gastrointestinal symptoms.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFArticle Synopsis
- Researchers created the FAST Score, a prediction model for colorectal cancer (CRC) that uses simple factors like fecal haemoglobin concentration, age, and sex to enhance diagnosis in symptomatic patients.
- The model was validated through extensive studies involving over 5,500 patients, showing strong diagnostic accuracy with an AUC of 0.88 in the initial group and 0.91 in the validation group.
- The FAST Score effectively categorizes patients into high, intermediate, and low-risk groups for CRC, making it a practical tool for clinicians in assessing symptoms and prioritizing colonoscopy referrals.