Publications by authors named "J F Tack"

Introduction: Chronic nausea and vomiting are symptoms of a wide range of gastrointestinal and non-gastrointestinal conditions. Diagnosis can be challenging and requires a systematic and well-structured approach. If the initial investigation for structural, toxic and metabolic disorders is negative, digestive motility and gut-brain interaction disorders should be assessed.

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  • A study was conducted to understand the symptom patterns and natural history of cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS) in adults over a 6-month period using daily electronic diaries.
  • The research involved 93 enrolled patients, with 88 providing data; a significant number experienced CVS episodes, with a median of 0.6 episodes per month, lasting around 3 days on average.
  • The findings indicate variability in episode patterns and emphasize the need for more precise definitions and characterizations of CVS episodes for better understanding and management of the condition.
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To establish a consensus on the definition and management of idiopathic gastroparesis, international experts (selected by neurogastroenterology and motility societies and initiated by the Rome Foundation) devised 144 statements using the Delphi method, with at least 80% agreement required. This consensus defined idiopathic gastroparesis as the presence of symptoms associated with delayed gastric emptying in the absence of mechanical obstruction. Nausea and vomiting were identified as cardinal symptoms.

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Introduction: Patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) often attribute the onset or worsening of gastrointestinal symptoms to intake of food. Hence, to alleviate symptoms, patients with IBS may avoid triggering foods, potentially impacting their dietary intake and diet quality. This study aimed to compare the habitual diet intake and quality of patients with IBS with controls and to explore the association between dietary habits and symptoms in patients with IBS.

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The gut microbiota constitutes a complex microorganism community that harbors bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa, and archaea. The human gut bacterial microbiota has been extensively proven to participate in human metabolism, immunity, and nutrient absorption. Its imbalance, namely "dysbiosis", has been linked to disordered metabolism.

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