P Vernia

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Affiliation: University of Rome La Sapienza
Country: Italy

Publications

  1. ncbi Topical butyrate improves efficacy of 5-ASA in refractory distal ulcerative colitis: results of a multicentre trial
    P Vernia
    Dipartmento Scienze Cliniche, Universita di Roma La Sapienza, Rome, Italy
    Eur J Clin Invest 33:244-8. 2003
  2. ncbi Lactose malabsorption, irritable bowel syndrome and self-reported milk intolerance
    P Vernia
    Chair of Gastroenterology 1, La Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
    Dig Liver Dis 33:234-9. 2001
  3. ncbi Diagnosis of lactose intolerance and the "nocebo" effect: the role of negative expectations
    Piero Vernia
    Gastroenterologia A, Dipartimento di Scienze Cliniche, Sapienza Universita di Roma, Viale del Policlinico, 00161 Roma, Italy
    Dig Liver Dis 42:616-9. 2010
  4. ncbi Leukocytapheresis in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease: Current position and perspectives
    Piero Vernia
    GI Unit Department of Clinical Sciences, Sapienza Universita di Roma, V le del Policlinico 155, 00161 Rome, Italy
    Transfus Apher Sci 43:227-9. 2010
  5. ncbi Is Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome necessarily a late-onset disease?
    Piero Vernia
    Gastroenterology Unit, Department of Clinical Science, University of Rome La Sapienza, Rome, Italy
    Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol 17:1139-41. 2005
  6. ncbi Self-reported milk intolerance in irritable bowel syndrome: what should we believe?
    Piero Vernia
    Dipartimento di Scienze Cliniche, Cattedra di Gastroentrologia, Universita di Roma La Sapienza, Policlinico Umberto I, 00161 Rome, Italy
    Clin Nutr 23:996-1000. 2004
  7. ncbi Effect of predominant methanogenic flora on the outcome of lactose breath test in irritable bowel syndrome patients
    P Vernia
    Cattedra di Gastroenterologia 1, Dipartimento Scienze Cliniche, Universita di Roma La Sapienza, Rome, Italy
    Eur J Clin Nutr 57:1116-9. 2003
  8. ncbi Hydrogen breath test--diet and basal H2 excretion: a technical note
    E V Avallone
    Department of Clinical Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
    Digestion 82:39-41. 2010
  9. ncbi Methodology and indications of H2-breath testing in gastrointestinal diseases: the Rome Consensus Conference
    A Gasbarrini
    Department of Internal Medicine, Gemelli Hospital, Catholic University, Rome, Italy
    Aliment Pharmacol Ther 29:1-49. 2009
  10. ncbi Hydrogen breath test for the diagnosis of lactose intolerance, is the routine sugar load the best one?
    Fiorenza Argnani
    Gastroenterologia A e Scienza dell Alimentazione, Sapienza Universita di Roma, Roma 00161, Italy
    World J Gastroenterol 14:6204-7. 2008

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Publications14

  1. ncbi Topical butyrate improves efficacy of 5-ASA in refractory distal ulcerative colitis: results of a multicentre trial
    P Vernia
    Dipartmento Scienze Cliniche, Universita di Roma La Sapienza, Rome, Italy
    Eur J Clin Invest 33:244-8. 2003
    ..The present study aimed at confirming, with adequate statistical power, previous data indicating the usefulness of topical butyrate and 5-ASA in the treatment of this condition...
  2. ncbi Lactose malabsorption, irritable bowel syndrome and self-reported milk intolerance
    P Vernia
    Chair of Gastroenterology 1, La Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
    Dig Liver Dis 33:234-9. 2001
    ..Thus, the role of hydrogen breath testing in the diagnostic work-up of patients with nonspecific intestinal symptoms is still debated...
  3. ncbi Diagnosis of lactose intolerance and the "nocebo" effect: the role of negative expectations
    Piero Vernia
    Gastroenterologia A, Dipartimento di Scienze Cliniche, Sapienza Universita di Roma, Viale del Policlinico, 00161 Roma, Italy
    Dig Liver Dis 42:616-9. 2010
    ..The present study established to what extent the occurrence of symptoms during a "negative" H(2) breath test may result from a "nocebo effect" instead of lack of sensitivity of the procedure...
  4. ncbi Leukocytapheresis in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease: Current position and perspectives
    Piero Vernia
    GI Unit Department of Clinical Sciences, Sapienza Universita di Roma, V le del Policlinico 155, 00161 Rome, Italy
    Transfus Apher Sci 43:227-9. 2010
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  5. ncbi Is Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome necessarily a late-onset disease?
    Piero Vernia
    Gastroenterology Unit, Department of Clinical Science, University of Rome La Sapienza, Rome, Italy
    Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol 17:1139-41. 2005
    ..The concept that Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome is a late-onset disease should probably be reconsidered as it may remain asymptomatic, and thus not diagnosed, for a long a time...
  6. ncbi Self-reported milk intolerance in irritable bowel syndrome: what should we believe?
    Piero Vernia
    Dipartimento di Scienze Cliniche, Cattedra di Gastroentrologia, Universita di Roma La Sapienza, Policlinico Umberto I, 00161 Rome, Italy
    Clin Nutr 23:996-1000. 2004
    ..The aim is to define the relationship between patient perception of milk tolerance/intolerance, lactose malabsorption and abdominal symptoms in IBS...
  7. ncbi Effect of predominant methanogenic flora on the outcome of lactose breath test in irritable bowel syndrome patients
    P Vernia
    Cattedra di Gastroenterologia 1, Dipartimento Scienze Cliniche, Universita di Roma La Sapienza, Rome, Italy
    Eur J Clin Nutr 57:1116-9. 2003
    ..The present study was designed to evaluate the effect of predominant fasting methane CH(4) or H(2) production on the outcome of lactose HBT, in a large, homogeneous series of adult patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)...
  8. ncbi Hydrogen breath test--diet and basal H2 excretion: a technical note
    E V Avallone
    Department of Clinical Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
    Digestion 82:39-41. 2010
    ..An additional reduction in the intake of complex carbohydrates in the preceding 24 h is suggested in some centers. The issue, however, has never been directly investigated...
  9. ncbi Methodology and indications of H2-breath testing in gastrointestinal diseases: the Rome Consensus Conference
    A Gasbarrini
    Department of Internal Medicine, Gemelli Hospital, Catholic University, Rome, Italy
    Aliment Pharmacol Ther 29:1-49. 2009
    ..There are many differences in the methodology, and the tests are increasingly popular...
  10. ncbi Hydrogen breath test for the diagnosis of lactose intolerance, is the routine sugar load the best one?
    Fiorenza Argnani
    Gastroenterologia A e Scienza dell Alimentazione, Sapienza Universita di Roma, Roma 00161, Italy
    World J Gastroenterol 14:6204-7. 2008
    ..To evaluate the prevalence of lactose intolerance (LI) following a load of 12.5 g in patients diagnosed as high-grade malabsorbers using the hydrogen breath test (HBT)-25...
  11. ncbi Hydrogen breath test for diagnosis of lactose malabsorption: the importance of timing and the number of breath samples
    Mauro Di Camillo
    Dipartimento di Scienze Cliniche, Universita di Roma, La Sapienza, Italy
    Can J Gastroenterol 20:265-8. 2006
    ..9% and 2.1%, respectively. CONCLUSIONS: A three-sample H(2)BT is time- and cost-sparing without significant loss of sensitivity for the diagnosis both of lactose malabsorption and lactose intolerance...
  12. ncbi Infliximab in refractory pouchitis complicated by fistulae following ileo-anal pouch for ulcerative colitis
    A Viscido
    GI Unit, Department of Clinical Sciences, University of Rome La Sapienza, Rome, Italy
    Aliment Pharmacol Ther 17:1263-71. 2003
    ..To determine the efficacy of infliximab in the treatment of chronic refractory pouchitis complicated by fistulae following ileal pouch-anal anastomosis for ulcerative colitis...
  13. ncbi Can colorectal cancer mass-screening organization be evidence-based? Lessons from failures: the experimental and pilot phases of the Lazio program
    Antonio Federici
    Agency for Public Health, Lazio Region, via di S Costanza 53, 00198, Rome, Italy
    BMC Public Health 8:318. 2008
    ..Screening programmes should be organized to translate theoretical efficacy into effectiveness. An evidence-based organizational model of colorectal cancer screening (CRCS) should assure feasibility and high compliance...
  14. ncbi GI distension in severe ulcerative colitis
    Giovanni Latella
    Gastroenterology Unit I, University La Sapienza, Rome, Italy
    Am J Gastroenterol 97:1169-75. 2002
    ..The development of MODS was the most important predicting factor for fatal outcome...