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The impact of functional constipation on quality of life of middle-aged Black Americans: a prospective case-control studyFrank K Friedenberg
Temple University School of Medicine, Temple University Hospital, 3401 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140, USA
Qual Life Res 21:1713-7. 2012..To quantify the impact of constipation on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in Black Americans...
Trends in gastroesophageal reflux disease as measured by the National Ambulatory Medical Care SurveyFrank K Friedenberg
Department of Medicine, Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, USA
Dig Dis Sci 55:1911-7. 2010..We also sought to determine health-care utilization for GERD indirectly by assessing prescription trends for proton-pump inhibitors and H2 receptor blockers during the period...
Tonic and phasic pyloric activity in response to CCK-octapeptideFrank K Friedenberg
Department of Medicine, Section of Gastroenterology, Temple University Hospital, Temple University School of Medicine, 3401 N Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140, USA
Dig Dis Sci 53:905-11. 2008..The purpose of this study was to determine whether a high-resolution solid-state catheter system could detect regional pressure changes within the antrum and pylorus in response to CCK-octapeptide...
Symptoms of gastroparesis: use of the gastroparesis cardinal symptom index in symptomatic patients referred for gastric emptying scintigraphyDaniel W Cassilly
Gastrointestinal Section, Department of Medicine, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 19140, USA
Digestion 78:144-51. 2008..The aim of this study was to correlate symptoms using the GCSI with delayed gastric emptying (DGE) in symptomatic patients referred for gastric emptying scintigraphy (GES)...
Wireless capsule motility: comparison of the SmartPill GI monitoring system with scintigraphy for measuring whole gut transitSabba Maqbool
Gastroenterology Section, Department of Medicine, 8th Floor Parkinson Pavilion, Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA 19140, USA
Dig Dis Sci 54:2167-74. 2009..The objective of this study was to compare the SmartPill with whole gut transit scintigraphy to determine whether the SmartPill system could serve as a test for measurement of whole gut motility and transit...
Wireless capsules for esophageal pH monitoring: are we placing them correctly?Siva Doma
Gastroenterology Section, Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA 19140, USA
Digestion 82:54-9. 2010..Recommended Bravo capsule placement is 6 cm proximal to the squamocolumnar junction. This is because the junction resides 1 cm distal to the lower esophageal sphincter...
Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndromeJonathan A Galli
Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA 19140, USA
Curr Drug Abuse Rev 4:241-9. 2011..Knowledge of the epidemiology, pathophysiology, and natural course of Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome is limited and requires further investigation...
Prevalence and distribution of adenomas in black Americans undergoing colorectal cancer screeningFrank K Friedenberg
Department of Medicine and Gastroenterology Section, Temple University School of Medicine, 3401 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140, USA
Dig Dis Sci 57:489-95. 2012..Our purpose was to determine the yield of CRC screening in average-risk black Americans including those <age 50. We also aimed to identify whether there was a higher prevalence of proximal adenomas in black Americans...
Predictive factors for clinical improvement with Enterra gastric electric stimulation treatment for refractory gastroparesisJennifer L Maranki
Department of Medicine, Gastroenterology Section, Temple University School of Medicine, Parkinson Pavilion, Philadelphia, PA 19140, USA
Dig Dis Sci 53:2072-8. 2008..The objectives of this study were to determine the clinical response to Enterra gastric electric stimulation (GES) in patients with refractory gastroparesis and to determine factors associated with a favorable response...
Botulinum toxin A for the treatment of delayed gastric emptyingFrank K Friedenberg
Section of Gastroenterology, Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA 19140, USA
Am J Gastroenterol 103:416-23. 2008..Our purpose was to determine whether botulinum toxin improves symptoms to a significantly greater extent than placebo. An additional objective was to determine whether there is an acceleration of gastric emptying after injection...
Anti-hypertensive therapy and risk factors associated with hypotension during colonoscopy under conscious sedationDerek M Tang
Section of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA
J Gastrointestin Liver Dis 21:165-70. 2012..Our aim was to determine the effect of anti-hypertensive medications on blood pressure (BP) and procedural outcomes in gastrointestinal endoscopy...
Rabeprazole: a pharmacologic and clinical review for acid-related disordersAlia Dadabhai
Temple University Hospital, Temple University School of Medicine, Gastroenterology Section, Parkinson Pavilion, 8th Floor, 3401 North Broad Street, PA 19140, Philadelphia, USA
Expert Opin Drug Saf 8:119-26. 2009..Overall, rabeprazole with very few side effects is a safe and efficacious medication for acid suppression therapy...
Predictive value of body mass index at age 18 on adulthood obesity: results of a prospective survey of an urban populationFrank K Friedenberg
Department of Medicine, Gastroenterology Section, Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19140, USA
Am J Med Sci 342:371-82. 2011..A secondary aim was to determine whether gender had an effect on the predictive value of teenage obesity. The final goal was to examine the influence of dietary habits on obesity...
The association between gastroesophageal reflux disease and obesityFrank K Friedenberg
Section of Gastroenterology, Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19140, USA
Am J Gastroenterol 103:2111-22. 2008..Current evidence suggests that laparoscopic adjusted gastric banding should be avoided in these patients as the impact on gastroesophageal reflux disease appears unfavorable...
Colonoscopy preparation: polyethylene glycol with Gatorade is as safe and efficacious as four liters of polyethylene glycol with balanced electrolytesThomas McKenna
Gastroenterology Section, Temple University School of Medicine, 3401 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140, USA
Dig Dis Sci 57:3098-105. 2012..9 L of Gatorade. Despite its widespread use, there are no data on metabolic safety and minimal data on efficacy. Our aim was to assess the efficacy and electrolyte safety of these two PEG-based preparations...
Vitamin, mineral, and drug absorption following bariatric surgeryRonald Andari Sawaya
Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA 19140, USA
Curr Drug Metab 13:1345-55. 2012..Further prospective, randomized research on specific procedures and deficiencies is required...
Trends of Heller myotomy hospitalizations for achalasia in the United States, 1993-2005: effect of surgery volume on perioperative outcomesY Richard Wang
Department of Medicine, Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19140, USA
Am J Gastroenterol 103:2454-64. 2008..We aimed to study the trends of Heller myotomy and the relationship between surgery volume and perioperative outcomes...
Advances in the management of gastroparesisFrank K Friedenberg
Henry P Parkman, MD Gastroenterology Section, Temple University School of Medicine, Parkinson Pavilion, 8th Floor, 3401 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140, USA
Curr Treat Options Gastroenterol 10:283-93. 2007..However, which patients are likely to respond, the optimal electrode position, and the optimal stimulation parameters remain areas that need to be addressed...
