Publications by authors named "N Litwin"

The goal of the treatment is to relieve symptoms, achieve duodenal mucosal healing, avoid long term complications, and ensure children´s appropriate growth, for which it´s necessary to follow a lifelong, nutritionally complete and healthy gluten free diet (GFD). The Celiac Disease Working Group of the Gastroenterology Committee of the Sociedad Argentina de Pediatría developed this guide based on expert consensus, aimed at gastroenterologists, pediatricians and primary care physicians with the objective of updating the following topics: Treatment. Definition of gluten free food.

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Celiac disease is a chronic condition that affects approximately 1% of the world's population, becoming a public health problem. The numerous publications and international guides published in recent years make it necessary to update aspects related to its diagnosis. Highly sensitive and specific serological determinations have allowed the identification of the clinical polymorphism.

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Article Synopsis
  • * Current gaps in IBD research include understanding the needs of underserved patient groups, validating biomarkers for early diagnosis, and optimizing treatment sequences for better patient outcomes.
  • * Implementing inclusive pragmatic research is essential to close these gaps and improve overall care and outcomes for all individuals affected by IBD.
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Estrogen-deficient postmenopausal women have oxidative stress-mediated suppression of endothelial function that is exacerbated by high blood pressure. Previous research suggests blueberries may improve endothelial function through reductions in oxidative stress, while also exerting other cardiovascular benefits. The objective of this study was to examine the efficacy of blueberries to improve endothelial function and blood pressure in postmenopausal women with above-normal blood pressure, and to identify potential mechanisms for improvements in endothelial function.

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Background And Aims: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is one of the most frequent disorders in clinical practice, with a mean 7.6-10.8% worldwide prevalence.

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