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Esophageal chemical clearance has been evaluated with the post-reflux swallow-induced peristaltic wave (PSPW) index. The factors triggering PSPW in Gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) have not yet been investigated. This multicenter study was aimed at evaluating the characteristics of reflux episodes associated with PSPW occurrence in patients with typical GERD symptoms.

Impedance-pH tracings from patients with typical reflux symptoms were analyzed. Sixteen healthy subjects were included for comparison. Multivariate analysis was performed to determine predictors of PSPW events.

Impedance-pH tracings from 60 patients and 16 healthy subjects were evaluated. A total of 3454 refluxes were recorded. In patients, comparing reflux episodes followed with those not followed by a PSPW, significantly higher proportions of acid (79% vs. 74%, p 0.02), mixed (47% vs. 32%, p 0.0001) and proximal refluxes (34% vs. 20%, p 0.0001) were observed. A multivariate analysis, acid (OR 1.3, 95% CI 1.05-1.6), mixed (OR 2, 95% CI 1.6-2.3), and proximal (OR 2.1, 95% CI 1.7-2.5) refluxes were independently associated with PSPWs. Reflux episodes followed by a PSPW were characterized by a significantly higher bolus clearing time [(mean±SD) 41s±6s vs. 30s±5s, p<0.05] whereas nadir pH value of reflux events preceding PSPWs was tangentially but not significantly lower [(mean±SD) 2.61±1.22 vs. 2.74±1.26, p 0.057].

Acid, mixed and proximal refluxes, and their duration are key factors in eliciting PSPWs. PSPW represents a response to reflux directly related to the potential harmfulness of reflux contents.

Acid, mixed and proximal refluxes, and their duration are key factors in eliciting PSPWs. PSPW represents a response to reflux directly related to the potential harmfulness of reflux contents.

Tapentadol is a combined opioid agonist and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor with fewer gastrointestinal side effects at equianalgesic doses compared with classical strong opioids. Previous studies on tapentadol have included multi-morbid patients in whom confounders exclude detailed assessment of the mechanistic effects and strict comparison with other opioids or placebo. This study aimed at investigating the effects of tapentadol and oxycodone on gastrointestinal motility and gastrointestinal side effects.

21 healthy males participated in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover study. Tapentadol (50mg twice daily), oxycodone (10mg twice daily), or placebo tablets were administered for 14days. Segmental gastrointestinal transit times and colonic motility parameters were measured with electromagnetic capsules. Gastrointestinal side effects were assessed using questionnaires.

During dosing with tapentadol, gastrointestinal side effects and motility parameters were on placebo level. Compared with tapentadol, oxycodone increased whole gut transit time by 17.9 hours (p=.015) and rectosigmoid transit time by 6.5 hours (p=.005). Compared with tapentadol, oxycodone also reduced long, fast antegrade colonic movements (p=.001). In comparison with placebo, oxycodone prolonged whole gut transit time by 31.6 hours, (p<.001). Moreover, less long, fast antegrade colonic movements (p=.002) were observed during oxycodone. For oxycodone only, slow colonic movements were associated with gastrointestinal side effects.

In this mechanistic study, tapentadol caused significantly less colonic dysmotility and gastrointestinal side effects as compared with oxycodone in equianalgesic doses.

In this mechanistic study, tapentadol caused significantly less colonic dysmotility and gastrointestinal side effects as compared with oxycodone in equianalgesic doses.

To describe the birth prevalence and characteristics of congenital heart defects in a geographically defined Australian population.

This descriptive, population-based study examined congenital heart defects in live births, stillbirths and pregnancy terminations ascertained by the Western Australian Register of Developmental Anomalies, 1990-2016. Birth prevalence (per 1000 births) was stratified by severity, known cause, maternal and birth characteristics, and primary diagnosis; and prevalence ratios were calculated for Aboriginal versus non-Aboriginal births. Temporal trends in prevalence, diagnosis age and infant mortality were examined.

For births 1990-2010 (allowing 6 years for complete case ascertainment by 2016), 6419 cases were identified; prevalence was 11.5 per 1000 births (95% confidence interval (CI), 11.2-11.8). Severe defects were ascertained in 2.5 per 1000 births (95% CI 2.4-2.7). Most cases were liveborn (5842, 91.0%), and 28.9% had other birth defects. Prevalence was slightly higher in Aboriginal births (prevalence ratio 1.1; 95% CI 1.0-1.2); and the infant mortality rate more than doubled (13.4% vs. 5.8%, P< 0.001). Prenatal diagnosis increased over time but, in remote areas, was significantly lower for Aboriginal versus non-Aboriginal cases (3.1% vs. 9.3%; P= 0.008). A cause was identified in 920 cases (14.3%), more often for severe defects (347, 24.4%); 63% of known causes were rare diseases. Congenital heart defects associated with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder were much more common in Aboriginal births (prevalence ratio 82; 95% CI 28-239).

Earlier detection of congenital heart defects and improved survival has occurred over time, although discrepancies between ethnic groups and regions warrant further investigation and strategic action.

Earlier detection of congenital heart defects and improved survival has occurred over time, although discrepancies between ethnic groups and regions warrant further investigation and strategic action.

Biofeedback therapy is useful for treatment of fecal incontinence (FI), but is not widely available and labor intensive. We investigated if home biofeedback therapy (HBT) is non-inferior to office biofeedback therapy (OBT).

Patients with FI (≥1 episode/week) were randomized to HBT or OBT for 6weeks. HBT was performed daily using novel device that provided resistance training and electrical stimulation with voice-guided instructions. OBT consisted of six weekly sessions. Both methods involved anal strength, endurance, and coordination training. Primary outcome was change in weekly FI episodes. read more FI improvement was assessed with stool diaries, validated instruments (FISI, FISS, and ICIQ-B), and anorectal manometry using intention-to-treat analysis.

Thirty (F/M=26/4) FI patients (20 in HBT, 10 in OBT) participated. Weekly FI episodes decreased significantly after HBT (Δ±95% confidence interval 4.7±1.8, compared with baseline, p=0.003) and OBT (3.7±1.6, p=0.0003) and HBT was non-inferior to OBT (p=0.2). The FISI and FISS scores improved significantly in HBT group (p<0.