Gastrointestinal symptoms in NSAID users in an 'average risk population': results of a large population-based study in randomly selected Dutch inhabitants.

Aim: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) use is widespread and associated with gastrointestinal symptoms and complications. The aims of this study were to assess (i) gastrointestinal symptoms in users of prescribed and over-the-counter (OTC) NSAIDs and (ii) proton pump inhibitor (PPI) co-prescription rates in NSAID users at increased risk for gastrointestinal complications.

Methods: Surveys were sent to a randomly selected sample of the adult Dutch general population in December 2008.

Antidepressants and gastrointestinal symptoms in the general Dutch adult population.

Background: Gastrointestinal symptoms are frequently reported adverse effects of antidepressants, but antidepressants are also a treatment modality in functional gastrointestinal disorders. We aimed to assess the association between antidepressant use and gastrointestinal symptoms in the general adult population.

Methods: We assessed gastrointestinal symptoms, medication use, and comorbidity through structured questionnaires in randomly selected individuals.

Assessment of plasma aminothiol levels and the association with recurrent atherothrombotic events in patients hospitalized for an acute coronary syndrome: a prospective study.

Background: The aminothiols homocysteine and, to a lesser extent, cysteine have been associated with adverse cardiovascular outcome, whereas glutathione, as an antioxidant, may protect against atherosclerosis and thrombosis. Potentially, the combined assessment of these aminothiols may provide a more accurate association with future cardiovascular outcome. We evaluated the association between recurrent atherothrombotic events and the concentration of total plasma cysteine, homocysteine, and glutathione and their combination.