Body composition of adults with chronic intestinal failure receiving home parenteral nutrition: A descriptive cohort study.

Background: Chronic intestinal failure (CIF) refers to the long-lasting reduction of gut function below the minimum necessary to absorb macronutrients, water, and/or electrolytes. Patients with CIF likely develop various forms of malnutrition and dehydration, yet studies that focus primarily on body composition are lacking. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the body composition of adult patients with CIF.

Ninety-Six Hour Wireless Esophageal pH Study in Patients with GERD Shows that Restrictive Diet Reduces Esophageal Acid Exposure.

Background: Prolonged (96 h) pH monitoring may explore the effect of diet on pH and symptoms in patients with GERD.

Aims: To assess the usefulness of a 96 h esophageal pH study in patients with GER symptoms under different diets (pro- and anti-GER).

Methods: Prospective study of 66 patients with GERD undergoing wireless 96 h pH monitoring.