Publications by authors named "L Bertolusso"
Background: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) may affect the upper digestive tract; up to 20% of population in Western nations are affected by GERD. Antacids, histamine H2-receptor antagonists, and Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) are considered the referring medications for GERD. Nevertheless, PPIs must be managed carefully because their use, especially chronic, could be linked with some adverse effects.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe burden of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), including Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC), is increasing worldwide. The aim of the present study was to investigate the clinical characteristics and the changing in epidemiology of IBD in the Healthcare District Bra, an area of North-West Italy accounting for 57,615 inhabitants as of 31 December 2021. Clinical and demographic data were retrieved from administrative databases and the medical records of general practitioners ( = 39) at Verduno Hospital.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: Symptomatic uncomplicated diverticular disease of the colon (SUDD) is generally managed by gastroenterologists rather than General Practitioners (GPs). The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy of the treatment of SUDD with rifaximin, a non-absorbable antibiotic, in a primary care setting by GPs.
Patients And Methods: This retrospective, observational study investigated the use of rifaximin at a dose of 400 mg b.
Background: Studies assessing the association between coeliac disease (CD) and psoriasis show conflicting results.
Objective: To assess in the primary care setting the prevalence of CD in patients with psoriasis and the response to a gluten-free diet (GFD) in subjects with psoriasis and CD.
Methods: We enrolled 218 patients with psoriasis and 264 controls.