Publications by authors named "M Vazquez-Roque"
Background: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) patients often experience meal-associated symptoms. However, the underlying mechanisms are unclear.
Aim: To determine small intestinal mechanisms of lipid-induced symptoms and rectal hypersensitivity in IBS METHODS: We recruited 26 IBS patients (12 IBS-C, 14 IBS-D) and 15 healthy volunteers (HV).
Background: Accurately diagnosing gastroparesis relies upon gastric emptying scintigraphy (GES) being performed correctly. Jointly published protocol guidelines have long been available; however, the extent to which practitioners adhere to these guidelines is unknown.
Aims: This study aimed to assess national compliance with established GES protocol guidelines.
Article Synopsis
- The COVID-19 pandemic drastically reduced endoscopy procedures, prompting a study on integrating PCR testing to safely resume these practices.
- A retrospective analysis compared three strategies for endoscopy utilization: urgent-only procedures, semiurgent testing, and testing all patients, focusing on their effectiveness and costs amidst varying COVID-19 prevalence.
- Results showed that strategies involving testing allowed for a significant increase in procedures done, with PCR testing emerging as a vital approach to restarting endoscopic services safely while considering both economic and health impacts.
Abdominal bloating and distension are 2 of the most commonly reported gastrointestinal symptoms. Abdominal bloating is characterized by symptoms of trapped gas, abdominal pressure, and fullness. Abdominal distension is defined as a measurable increase in abdominal girth.
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