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Tract20
- Swallowing is a complex fundamental motor activity that subserves, in mammals, an alimentary function and the protection of the upper respiratory tract. (nature.com)
- Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are the most common mesenchymal neoplasms of the gastrointestinal tract. (wikipedia.org)
- Crohn's disease is an inflammatory bowel disease with variable clinical symptoms, it can affect the whole gastrointestinal tract from the oral cavity to the anus and lead to lower quality of life and greater social and economicloss. (intechopen.com)
- CD is a proliferative disease that runs through all layers of the intestinal wall and it can occur anywhere in the gastrointestinal tract, the most common being the terminal ileum and colon [ 2 , 3 ]. (intechopen.com)
- My personal expertise is in imaging the human gastrointestinal (GI) tract using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). (nottingham.ac.uk)
- The gastrointestinal tract is controlled by the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems and, additionally, the enteric nervous system which, through Meissner's and Auerbach's plexuses, control motility and secretion in the small and large intestines. (bmj.com)
- The gastrointestinal (GI) tract is innervated both intrinsically by the enteric nervous system (ENS), and extrinsically by visceral sensory afferent and visceral motor efferent (sympathetic and parasympathetic) fibers. (jneurosci.org)
- What do ion channels do in the gastrointestinal tract? (mayo.edu)
- The lab develops novel techniques for studying mechanosensitive ion channels in the gastrointestinal tract. (mayo.edu)
- Alvimopan is a novel agent in which competitively binds to peripheral mu-opioid receptor in the gastrointestinal tract. (sages.org)
- The gastrointestinal tract has the vital task to digest and absorb ingested food, a complex process requiring coordinated integration of motility, secretion, vascularization and absorption. (europa.eu)
- Thereto the gastrointestinal tract is equipped with its own nervous system, the enteric nervous system (ENS), capable of controlling gut function independently of input from brain or spinal cord. (europa.eu)
- We offer a variety of high-resolution manometry procedures, which serve to test sensory and motor function within the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. (akronchildrens.org)
- Understanding the function of nerves and muscles within the GI tract and their impact on symptoms allows us to provide better treatment options to our patients," said Dr. Gupta. (akronchildrens.org)
- Steinsvik EK, Hatlebakk JG, Hausken T, Nylund K, Gilja OH Ultrasound imaging for assessing functions of the GI tract. (helse-bergen.no)
- How often people move the bowels is important for wellbeing, and reflects correct functioning of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract in digesting and absorbing nutrients, while excreting waste products of digestion and toxic substances. (eurekalert.org)
- From the data, researchers conclude that prebiotics encourage the growth of beneficial bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract. (worldhealth.net)
- The findings offer hope to patients suffering from paralysis of either the gastrointestinal tract or the bladder who could one day be fitted with wearable or smartphone-enabled implants that would allow them to regain normal functioning of impaired anatomy. (smu.edu)
- Soluble fiber gets digested, whereas insoluble fiber moves through the gastrointestinal tract, bringing components of water absorption and promoting gut motility, particularly in the colon. (medscape.com)
- A variety of foreign bodies may enter the gastrointestinal (GI) tract intentionally or accidentally. (msdmanuals.com)
Secretion5
- Tissue function profiling is accomplished utilizing Ussing chambers for secretion and muscle bath for contractions. (mayo.edu)
- The principal focus is on the recent literature pertaining to cell and molecular mechanisms underlying the motility secretory process, absorption and secretion. (mcgill.ca)
- Serotonin is involved in regulating gastrointestinal motility and fluid secretion. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- Enteric RET inhibition attenuates gastrointestinal secretion and motility via cholinergic signaling in rat colonic mucosal preparations. (ouhsc.edu)
- We know that short-chain fatty acids increase secretion of immunoglobulins, induce regulatory T-cell tissue repair, promote antimicrobial peptides and mucus production, and basically optimize intestinal function and the intestinal barrier integrity. (medscape.com)
Irritable bowel sy7
- Functional gastrointestinal diseases, such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and functional dyspepsia, are common but difficult to diagnose and treat because the mechanisms are poorly understood. (mayo.edu)
- Gastrointestinal motility disorders , including irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), gastroparesis , and chronic functional constipation , can have a significant impact on a person's health and quality of life. (familycarers.org.uk)
- Pancreatic disease, celiac disease, and conditions such as diabetes, hypothyroidism, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can all affect the normal functioning of the digestive system. (familycarers.org.uk)
- The long-term goal of Dr. Kashyap's research is to develop new biomarkers and microbiota-targeted therapies for treatment of functional gastrointestinal disorders, including irritable bowel syndrome associated with altered gastrointestinal motility. (mayo.edu)
- Irregular bowel habits and altered gut motility, including constipation and diarrhoea, are often observed in common gastrointestinal conditions like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a disorder that affects up to 10% of the population worldwide. (eurekalert.org)
- GWAS of stool frequency provides insights into gastrointestinal motility and irritable bowel syndrome. (eurekalert.org)
- Modified gut bacteria can also lead to gastrointestinal conditions like inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). (worldhealth.net)
Disorders of Gastrointestinal Motility1
- They are often used in treating disorders of gastrointestinal motility including gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD). (nih.gov)
Constipation4
- I lead the NIHR-funded MAGIC project developing a new MRI medical device to measure gastrointestinal transit in paediatric constipation. (nottingham.ac.uk)
- Reduction in number or dysfunction of the neurons within the gut wall, also referred to as enteric neuropathy, significantly impacts on gut function, resulting in stasis of luminal contents and malabsorption, chronic pain, vomiting, bloating and severe constipation. (europa.eu)
- Sangnes DA, Lundervold K, Bekkelund M, von Volkmann HL, Berentsen B, Gilja OH, Dimcevski G, Søfteland E Gastrointestinal transit and contractility in diabetic constipation: A wireless motility capsule study on diabetes patients and healthy controls. (helse-bergen.no)
- In the United States, constipation accounts for 7 million physician visits per year [ 24 ] and is among the top 5 outpatient gastrointestinal diagnoses. (medscape.com)
Gastric Motility1
- however, this effect is not mediated through gastric motility. (bvsalud.org)
Neurogastroenterology and Motility Disorders1
- Dr. Gupta joined Akron Children's in 2022 upon completion of her pediatric gastroenterology fellowship, as well as advanced training in neurogastroenterology and motility disorders at Nationwide Children's Hospital. (akronchildrens.org)
Gastroenterology4
- In my clinical practice, I diagnose motility disorders, teach children and their families how to cope with chronic illness and prepare them for the eventual transition from pediatric to adult gastroenterology care. (cincinnatichildrens.org)
- Outside of my clinical, scientific and teaching duties, I'm a member of the Center for Understanding Pediatric Pain, the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (NASPGHAN), and the American Neurogastroenterology and Motility Society (ANMS). (cincinnatichildrens.org)
- If a patient presents with concerns for an underlying motility disorder or need for further testing, referrals should first be made to Pediatric Gastroenterology . (akronchildrens.org)
- Tufts MC's department of gastroenterology and hepatology is highly experienced in diagnosing and treating a wide range of gastrointestinal and liver conditions. (tuftsmedicalcenter.org)
Intestinal7
- It may be due to the complex interaction between genetic susceptibility, environmental factors, and changes in intestinal microflora, resulting in mucosal immune response abnormalities and impaired epithelial barrier function, giving rise to congenital and adaptive immune response disorders [ 1 , 2 ]. (intechopen.com)
- I have a particular interest in in-body imaging of foods, beverages, dosage forms and formulations, intestinal fluid distribution and the development of medical devices and novel MRI tests for GI motility and transit. (nottingham.ac.uk)
- A series of three experiments were performed on healthy adult volunteers to investigate the possible role played by beta-adrenoreceptor mediated pathways in the disturbance of human upper intestinal motor function by hand immersion in cold water. (bmj.com)
- We help treat symptoms commonly associated with intestinal motility disorders such as bloating, nausea, abdominal discomfort, weight loss, and diarrhea. (ucsd.edu)
- Zinc is also an essential nutrient in gut barrier function, ensuring that the intestinal wall is strong and non-porous. (drhoffman.com)
- Melatonin helps to support healthy gastric pH levels, to support normal pepsin production in the stomach, and to regulate intestinal motility. (drhoffman.com)
- Insoluble fiber has a variety of ascribed benefits, particularly related to the changes in the gut production of short-chain fatty acids, which are incredibly important for optimizing intestinal function. (medscape.com)
Esophageal4
- Esophageal neuromuscular function and motility disorders. (medlineplus.gov)
- can affect swallowing but are not typically classified as esophageal motility disorders because they largely cause oropharyngeal dysphagia and not esophageal dysphagia. (merckmanuals.com)
- Symptoms of esophageal motility disorders depend on the cause but typically include difficulty swallowing (dysphagia), chest pain, and/or heartburn. (merckmanuals.com)
- Physical obstruction or disorders that interfere with motor function ( esophageal motility disorders) can affect the system. (msdmanuals.com)
Gastroparesis4
- There are several types of motility disorders that can occur in the stomach, such as gastroparesis and dumping syndrome. (ucsd.edu)
- I am currently applying my knowledge of neuroimmunology and inflammation to advancing our understanding of gastroparesis and other functional motility disorders. (stanford.edu)
- Gastroparesis Patients and Healthy Controls ages 20-49 will be asked to participate in an observational study measuring vagal activity following food ingestion in order to establish parameters of autonomic nerve/vagal function in healthy human subjects compared to those with gastroparesis. (stanford.edu)
- therefore, investigators hypothesize that increasing vagal tone through a hand-held vagal nerve simulator will reduce inflammation and gastrointestinal motility problems in gastroparesis patients. (stanford.edu)
Colonic3
- Stimulation of colonic motility by oral PEG electrolyte bowel preparation assessed by MRI: comparison of split vs single dose. (nottingham.ac.uk)
- Electrical neuromodulation at acupoint ST36 normalizes impaired colonic motility induced by rectal distension in dogs. (ouhsc.edu)
- Activation of colonic mucosal 5-HT(4) receptors accelerates propulsive motility and inhibits visceral hypersensitivity. (ouhsc.edu)
Symptoms4
- Gastrointestinal motility disorders (GIMDs) refer to abnormalities of the movement of the digestive system, which can cause a range of digestive symptoms. (familycarers.org.uk)
- The varied influences of environmental stress, thought, and emotions on gut function help explain the variation in symptoms of patients with these disorders. (hig.se)
- Gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms and disorders are quite common. (msdmanuals.com)
- Patients were excluded from the study if cal and behavioural strategies based on they had a history of abdominal surgery for the psychosocial factors influencing the gastrointestinal diseases other than appen- patients' pattern of symptoms. (who.int)
Physiology and pathology1
- My research focuses on gastrointestinal physiology and pathology using MRI methods in combination with other physiological and behavioural techniques. (nottingham.ac.uk)
Enteric nervou1
- That's because the brain can influence the function of your enteric nervous system, which is your gastrointestinal tract's own independent nervous system . (greatist.com)
Esophagus4
- It constitutes one of the most elaborate motor functions, even in humans, because it requires the coordination of an extraordinary bilateral sequence of activation and inhibition of more than 25 pairs of muscles in the mouth, pharynx, and larynx, plus the esophagus. (nature.com)
- The ManoScan™ ESO high resolution manometry system enables healthcare providers to assess the pressure and motor function of a patient's esophagus. (medtronic.com)
- The ManoScan™ ESO high resolution manometry system enables full evaluation of the motor functions of the esophagus. (medtronic.com)
- Gastrointestinal (GI) motility refers to the movement of food from the mouth through the pharynx (throat), esophagus, stomach, small and large intestines, and out of the body. (ucsd.edu)
Bowel4
- The postoperative course was followed and return of bowel function and length of stay was recorded. (sages.org)
- The return of bowel function with regards to passage of flatus was 1-4 days (ave 1.4d). (sages.org)
- Conclusion: Alvimopan can be employed as an effective agent to significantly reduce incidence of POI with return of bowel function as quickly as postoperative day 1. (sages.org)
- Like patients with other medical disorders patients with FGID, specially Irritable bowel disease (IBS) have higher trait anxiety and neuroticism scores than people without health problems or the non-clinical population with similar gastrointestinal complaints. (hig.se)
Autonomic function3
- Sangnes DA, Dimcevski G, Frey J, Søfteland E Diabetic diarrhoea: A study on gastrointestinal motility, pH levels and autonomic function. (helse-bergen.no)
- Assessment of heart rate variability (HRV), orthostatic hypotension, and 24 h blood pressure profiles provide indices of both parasympathetic and sympathetic autonomic function and can be used in clinical settings. (hindawi.com)
- Twenty-four-hour ECG recordings allow calculation of more complex statistical time-domain measures and together with spectral analysis of HRV allow for a better delineation of cardiac autonomic function [ 8 ]. (hindawi.com)
Oesophageal and gastric2
- Considerable progress has been made in the understanding of complex motility disorders involving pharyngeal, laryngeal, oesophageal and gastric function. (exeteruppergi.co.uk)
- These agents have variable effects on oesophageal and gastric motor function and are fraught with side-effects. (nih.gov)
FGID1
- Functional gastrointestinal diseases (FGID) comprise a major portion of gastrointestinal practice and primary care, and are associated with significant absenteeism from work, impaired health-related quality of life, and increased medical costs. (hig.se)
Mucosal1
- When the body experiences stressful stimuli, it can trigger changes in secretions, motility, and mucosal function. (worldhealth.net)
Clinical5
- Exeter Upper GI Surgeon Mr Saj Wajed and Clinical Scientist Theresa Royles were amongst some 180 specialists attending the International Congress for Advances in Clinical Measurement of Gastrointestinal Motility and Function held in Ascona, Switzerland. (exeteruppergi.co.uk)
- I'm a physician and scientist whose clinical and research activities focus on neurogastroenterology, including motility and functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs). (cincinnatichildrens.org)
- Our dedication to research in GI motility ensures that our patients have access to the most advanced diagnostic technologies and innovative clinical therapies for these disorders. (ucsd.edu)
- These changes, found in 14 regions of the human genome, involved several genes that were studied more in detail: "We were surprised how much sense these new findings make, highlighting multiple molecules whose role in gut motility was already known from clinical studies, including the communication between the brain and the gut" says Ferdinando Bonfiglio, first author of the study. (eurekalert.org)
- Through translational clinical trials and laboratory research, my long-term career goal is to understand the neuroimmune basis of functional motility gut disorders and provide improved diagnostics and treatments to patients. (stanford.edu)
Diseases3
- Acupuncture has been applied in the treatment of gastrointestinal (GI) dysmotility diseases worldwide for decades. (wjgnet.com)
- Thanks to a Wellcome Trust VIP Fellowship and a RCUK Academic Fellowship I then moved to the School of Medicine, where I am now Professor in Gastrointestinal Imaging at the Nottingham Digestive Diseases Centre (NDDC) within the Translational Medical Sciences academic unit. (nottingham.ac.uk)
- It is well-known that mechanical forces affect GI function and that in many patients with functional GI diseases, mechanical sensitivity is abnormal. (mayo.edu)
Inhibition1
- These studies indicate the presence of a beta-adrenoreceptor mediated pathway in the cold water induced delay of orocaecal transit but not in the inhibition of gastroduodenal motility. (bmj.com)
Liver4
- GISTs may present with trouble swallowing, gastrointestinal bleeding, or metastases (mainly in the liver). (wikipedia.org)
- Sleisenger and Fordtran's Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease. (medlineplus.gov)
- I serve as Industrial Strategy and Business Engagement Lead of the Precision Imaging Beacon of Excellence, on the Nottingham NIHR Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) Gastrointestinal & Liver theme Strategy Board and on the Sir Peter Mansfield Imaging Centre Science Committee. (nottingham.ac.uk)
- Exclusion criteria were patients ity could protect the patient from pain [ 6 ], suffering from obesity, diabetes or liver while preserved gall-bladder motility in cirrhosis. (who.int)
Stimulation3
- In the third experiment seven individuals underwent repeated studies of antroduodenal pressure activity comparing the effects of cold and warm water stimulation with and without beta blockade to determine whether the observed transit effect could be related to an action on gastrointestinal motility. (bmj.com)
- Cold water stimulation reduced antroduodenal motility, but no consistent effects of previous beta blockade were noted. (bmj.com)
- Therapeutic potential of spinal cord stimulation for gastrointestinal motility disorders: a preliminary rodent study. (ouhsc.edu)
Stomach2
- The cells of the stomach are highly specialized with different and varied functions. (medicalnewstoday.com)
- From dialing back debilitating pain on a smartphone screen to automatically regulating stomach motility, the low-cost, wireless and battery-free devices Chiao's team is designing can intervene in the body's organ-to-brain feedback loop and restore healthy organ functions in patients suffering from a wide variety of chronic medical conditions that are currently difficult, costly or impossible to manage. (smu.edu)
Mechanisms5
- This review discusses the mechanisms of acupuncture on GI motility from various perspectives including the afferent signals, autonomic nervous system, as well as central nervous system based on its physical/pathological neural control. (wjgnet.com)
- This lab studies the molecular mechanisms of gastrointestinal (GI) function in health and disease. (mayo.edu)
- Dr. Beyder and his colleagues focus on the molecular mechanisms of gastrointestinal motility. (mayo.edu)
- The Gastrointestinal Mechanotransduction Laboratory provides career opportunities for researchers interested in molecular mechanisms of mechanosensation. (mayo.edu)
- For individuals eager to maintain a healthy gastrointestinal lining, PepZin GI™ and melatonin represent great dietary ingredients that work in tandem through different mechanisms to support gastric health and comfort. (drhoffman.com)
Nervous system4
- The neural regulation of GI function depends on its endogenous and exogenous nervous system. (wjgnet.com)
- 1 This is consistent with the Braak hypothesis suggesting that PD patients have Lewy body pathology in autonomic centres and nerves that include the dorsal motor nucleus of the glossopharyngeal and vagal nerves, gastrointestinal submucosal plexus and postganglionic sympathetic nervous system, which is present in the pre-motor stage before nigral involvement. (bmj.com)
- The role of serotonin in the peripheral nervous system includes the regulation of bronchoconstriction, vasoconstriction, uterine contraction, and gastrointestinal motility. (lww.com)
- The Aim of the present study was to examine whether there is a relationship between autonomic nervous system function and glycemic variability (GV) in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D). (hindawi.com)
Physiological3
- In these missions, physiological adaptation to the new environment leads to changes in different body systems, such as the cardiovascular and musculoskeletal systems, metabolic and neurobehavioral health and immune function. (frontiersin.org)
- Experimental Medicine : Course deals with various aspects of gastrointestinal and hepatic function in health and altered physiological states. (mcgill.ca)
- Purna C. Kashyap, MBBS, studies the complex interactions between gut bacteria and dietary carbohydrates and their influence on host physiological function, such as gastrointestinal motility. (mayo.edu)
Vagal1
- The vagal nerve is a large nerve originating from the brain that regulates digestive function. (stanford.edu)
Evaluation1
- Critical Evaluation of Animal Models of Gastrointestinal Disorders. (ouhsc.edu)
Patients with functional1
- We have also added a GI psychologist to our team to address the behavioral and psychological aspect of patients with functional GI and motility disorders. (akronchildrens.org)
Hypothesis1
- A unifying hypothesis to explain the FGIDs is that they result from dysregulation of brain-gut neuroenteric systems, much like anovulatory bleeding is a dysregulation of hypothalamic- pituitary-ovarian function rather than a disease of these structures. (hig.se)
Immune function2
- Zinc plays a major role in a variety of functions within the body such as wound healing, immune function, growth and development, and the regulation of various endocrine functions. (drhoffman.com)
- they have varied influences on gastrointestinal, endocrine and immune function, and human behavior. (hig.se)
Laboratory3
- Because there is a great need for improved methods of diagnosis and treatment, Arthur Beyder, M.D., Ph.D., leads the National Institutes of Health-funded Gastrointestinal Mechanotransduction Laboratory at Mayo Clinic. (mayo.edu)
- Therefore, the work in Dr. Beyder's laboratory is specifically focused on understanding how mechanical forces impact cellular function both in health and disease. (mayo.edu)
- In laboratory experiments, it has been shown to function as a free radical scavenger. (drhoffman.com)
Neurons1
- In line, depletion of these neuron-associated macrophages (NA-MF) results in apoptosis and a reduction in number of enteric neurons leading to severely impaired gastrointestinal motility. (europa.eu)
Serotonin2
Regulates1
- PK2 regulates various biological functions, including gastrointestinal motility, angiogenesis and circadian rhythms. (peprotech.com)
Molecular1
- Quantification of Gastrointestinal Liquid Volumes and Distribution Following a 240 mL Dose of Water in the Fasted State MOLECULAR PHARMACEUTICS. (nottingham.ac.uk)
Psychosocial1
- Research has shifted from etiology that is a unidirectional relationship between psychosocial events and gastrointestinal function to the reciprocal interaction of physiologic and psychosocial processes in these conditions. (hig.se)
Fluid2
- Fluid shifts from the lower into the upper part of the body and might alongside other factors, cause changes in gastrointestinal function. (frontiersin.org)
- In combination with reduced fluid intake often seen in space travelers, this might cause reduced gastrointestinal motility. (frontiersin.org)