Publications by authors named "M A Valdovinos-Diaz"
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- Antibiotics are essential for treating infections and preventing illness, but their use, especially in infants, can lead to long-term health issues due to changes in gut microbiota.
- The disruption of gut microbiota, known as gut dysbiosis, is linked to various chronic diseases like obesity, diabetes, autoimmune disorders, and some cancers.
- Probiotics may help counteract the negative effects of gut dysbiosis in patients with chronic diseases, potentially improving their health and inflammation markers.
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- High-resolution esophageal manometry (HRM) is the preferred method for diagnosing esophageal motility disorders, but little is known about how geographic location might affect its diagnostic outcomes.
- A study involving 2293 patients from four major referral centers in Mexico found significant variations in diagnostic results, with more abnormalities reported in the central region compared to the north and south.
- The research highlighted specific trends, such as a higher prevalence of achalasia in the south and hypercontractile disorders in the north, suggesting that local factors may influence the diagnosis and prevalence of these conditions.
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- GERD is a common and diverse condition that requires precise diagnosis and tailored treatment.
- A group of experts created 27 recommendations to improve clinical practices related to recognizing symptoms, using diagnostic tests, and managing GERD in various patient populations.
- These guidelines aim to assist healthcare providers in accurately diagnosing and effectively treating patients with GERD, leading to personalized care.
Latin American consensus on diagnosis of gastroesophageal reflux disease.
Neurogastroenterol Motil
March 2024
Article Synopsis
- Diagnosing gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) can be complex due to its varied symptoms and causes, with esophageal acid exposure time (AET) via pH-metry being the gold standard method.
- A group of 15 experts from nine countries reviewed current literature and utilized a structured grading system to recommend which diagnostic tools are most effective for GERD.
- Key findings suggest that a trial with proton pump inhibitors (PPI) is suitable for patients with heartburn but not for those with other symptoms; endoscopic results indicating erosive esophagitis paired with abnormal pH testing are the most reliable methods for confirming GERD.
The Effects of Agave Fructans in a Functional Food Consumed by Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Constipation: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial.
Brenda Hildeliza Camacho-Díaz Martha Lucía Arenas-Ocampo Perla Osorio-Díaz Antonio Ruperto Jiménez-Aparicio Guadalupe Monserrat Alvarado-Jasso
Nutrients
August 2023
Irritable bowel syndrome displays three different subtypes: constipation (IBS-C), diarrhea (IBS-D), and mixed (IBS-M). Treatment with dietary fiber is used, with consideration given both to the chemical composition of the fiber and to the different subtypes of IBS. The IBS-D subtype is usually treated with a low-FODMAPs diet, whereas the IBS-C subtype suggests prebiotics and probiotics to promote microbiota restoration.
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