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OBJECTIVE The toxicity profile of fluorouracil (5-FU)-based chemotherapy given on 5 consecutive days at doses of 370 to 450 mg/m(2) has been well documented. A meta-analysis of six North Central Cancer Treatment Group (NCCTG) cancer control trials involving 786 patients indicated that women treated

The purpose of this study was to describe the content of the most popular YouTube videos related to Clostridium difficile. Across all sources, the kinds of content most likely to be included in the videos was general information, overuse of antibiotics, and symptomatic diarrhea. Health professionals

The records of 237 patients treated for benign and malignant villous and tubulovillous adenomas at Roswell Park Memorial Institute from 1963 to 1987 were reviewed. Sixty-five adenomas were greater than or equal to 4 cm and form the basis of this report. Fifteen (23%) were in the cecum, 3 (5%) in the

During November 1992 to March 1993, and November 1993 to February 1994, 106 greater flamingos (Phoenicopterus ruber) were collected dead or moribund in the wetlands of El Fondo and Salinas de Santa Pola, eastern Spain. Birds still alive were emaciated and had a bile-stained diarrhea. On necropsy,

OBJECTIVE We analyzed the long-term results (greater than 10 years) of a continent cutaneous colonic urinary reservoir (Florida pouch), focusing primarily on the incidence of significant complications. METHODS Between January 1986 and October 1991, 179 patients underwent continent cutaneous colonic

OBJECTIVE The of this study was to evaluate functional results in 70 patients operated on for gastroesophageal reflux disease with a follow-up > 2 years, by means of a questionnaire sent to them. METHODS Functional results were evaluated in the 60 patients who answered the questionnaire. The

BACKGROUND Administering probiotics can prevent or cure some forms of diarrhea. The efficacy of probiotic Escherichia coli Nissle 1917 (EcN) in infants and toddlers with diarrhea >4 days was tested by a double-blind trial. METHODS One hundred fifty-one children aged 1-47 months with nonspecific

Early enteral nutrition may preserve gut function and prevent bacterial translocation after trauma. Standard enteral nutrition uses products which contain intact protein and require digestion for absorption. Peptide-based enteral nutritional products are better absorbed and stimulate the release of

OBJECTIVE The purpose of this prospective, randomized, single-blind trial was to assess the clinical efficacy of a single intramuscular dose of ceftriaxone compared with 10 days of oral trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMZ) in treating acute otitis media (AOM). METHODS Children aged 3 months

OBJECTIVE To assess the feasibility, toxicity, pharmacokinetics, and preliminary activity of BMS-184476 administered as a 1-hour intravenous (IV) infusion every 3 weeks. METHODS Patients with advanced solid malignancies were treated with escalating doses of BMS-184476 as a 1-hour IV infusion every 3

Appropriate home management can alleviate many of the consequences of diarrhea including malnutrition, impaired development, growth faltering, and mortality. Maternal cognitive ability, years of schooling, and acquired academic skills are hypothesized to improve child health by improving maternal

OBJECTIVE To determine the prevalence of rotavirus infection in outpatient and child care center (CCC) settings during the seasonal rotavirus outbreak and to describe associated health care utilization. METHODS Prospective, multisite cohort study in various ambulatory settings. METHODS Participants

Clinical features of COVID-19 have been mostly described in hospitalized patients with and without ICU admission. Yet, up to 80% of patients are managed in an outpatient setting. This population is poorly documented. In France, health authorities recommend outpatient management of patients