Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome in an Adolescent Female with Anorexia Nervosa.

Superior mesenteric artery syndrome (SMAS) is a rare condition that develops from compression of the duodenum between the superior mesenteric artery (SMA) and abdominal aorta. SMAS is an atypical complication of restrictive eating disorders. The SMA is supported by adipose tissue to create an aortomesenteric angle that varies from 25-60 degrees.

Indolent T-Cell Lymphoproliferative Disease: A Rare Case of a Benign Lymphoma of the Gastrointestinal Tract With Extra-Gastrointestinal Involvement.

Indolent T-cell lymphoproliferative disease of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract is an exceedingly rare benign proliferation of clonal and mature-appearing lymphoid cells originating from the GI tract. We discuss the case of a 52-year-old woman with indolent T-cell lymphoproliferative disease of the GI tract manifesting as chronic diarrhea and profound weight loss. Interestingly, the patient also had extra-GI involvement of her disease process, which has not been previously reported.

The effect of gastric acid suppression on probiotic colonization in a double blinded randomized clinical trial.

Background & Aims: Probiotics contain living microorganisms consumed for their putative benefits on the intestinal microbiota and general health and a concept is emerging to use probiotic as a therapeutic intervention to reduce proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) negative effects, but data is lacking. The use of PPIs can result in disordered gut microbiota, leading to a risk of enteric infections. PPIs are frequently prescribed in the general practice setting for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), peptic ulcer disease, and related conditions.

Thiopurine Monotherapy Is Effective in Maintenance of Mild-Moderate Inflammatory Bowel Disease.

Background: Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC) are complex, inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) with debilitating complications. While severe IBD typically requires biologic agents, the optimal therapy for mild-moderate IBD is less clear.

Aims: To assess the efficacy of thiopurine monotherapy for maintenance of mild-moderate IBD and clinical variables associated with treatment outcome.

Reduced Exhaled Breath Condensate pH and Severity of Allergic Sensitization Predict School Age Asthma.

Background: We previously reported that deaerated breath condensate pH (dEBC pH) can identify preschool children with recurrent wheezing at high asthma risk.

Objective: To assess the ability of preschool dEBC pH to predict asthma risk at school age.

Methods: Children of the baseline cohort were recontacted for follow-up.