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waterpipe, water-pipe, nargile, narghile, arguileh, arguile, shisha, sheesha, chichi, hubble bubble, hubbly bubbly, goza, hookah, bong
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| Alcohol types and sociodemographic characteristics as risk factors for Barrett's esophagus | 2009 | Division of Research, Kaiser Permanente, Oakland, California, USA. | Read more... |
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Periodical, Full
Gastroenterology
Periodical, Abbrev.
Gastroenterology
Pub Date Free Form
Mar
Volume
136
Issue
3
Start Page
806
Other Pages
815
Notes
LR: 20140914; GR: F32 DK081271/DK/NIDDK NIH HHS/United States; GR: K08DK002697/DK/NIDDK NIH HHS/United States; GR: R01 DK063616/DK/NIDDK NIH HHS/United States; GR: R01 DK063616-05/DK/NIDDK NIH HHS/United States; GR: R01 DK63616/DK/NIDDK NIH HHS/United Sta
Place of Publication
United States
ISSN/ISBN
1528-0012; 0016-5085
Accession Number
PMID: 19111726
Language
eng
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Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; AIM; IM
DOI
10.1053/j.gastro.2008.11.042 [doi]
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Unknown(0)
PMID
19111726
Abstract
BACKGROUND & AIMS: Little is known about the effects of alcohol use and sociodemographics on the risk of Barrett's esophagus, a precursor to esophageal adenocarcinoma. We evaluated the association between alcohol use, alcohol type, sociodemographic profiles, other lifestyle factors, and the risk of Barrett's esophagus. METHODS: With the use of a case-control study within the Kaiser Permanente Northern California membership, patients with a new diagnosis of Barrett's esophagus (n = 320) diagnosed between 2002 and 2005 were matched to persons with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD; n = 316) and to population controls (n = 317). We collected information using validated questionnaires during direct in-person interviews. Analyses used multivariate unconditional logistic regression. RESULTS: Total alcohol use was not significantly associated with the risk of Barrett's esophagus, although stratification by beverage type showed an inverse association for wine drinkers compared with nondrinkers (>/=7 drinks of wine per week vs none: odds ratio, 0.44; 95% confidence interval, 0.20-0.99; multivariate analysis). Among population controls, those who preferred wine were more likely to have college degrees and regularly take vitamin supplements than those who preferred beer or liquor, although adjustment for these factors or GERD symptoms did not eliminate the inverse association between wine consumption and Barrett's esophagus. Education status was significantly inversely associated with the risk of Barrett's esophagus. CONCLUSIONS: There are associations between alcohol types, socioeconomic status, and the risk of Barrett's esophagus. Although choice of alcoholic beverages was associated with several factors, multiple adjustments (including for GERD) did not eliminate the association between alcohol and Barrett's esophagus. Further research to evaluate the associations among socioeconomic status, GERD, and Barrett's esophagus is warranted.
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Adult, Aged, Alcohol Drinking/epidemiology, Barrett Esophagus/epidemiology, Beer/statistics & numerical data, California/epidemiology, Case-Control Studies, Female, Gastroesophageal Reflux/epidemiology, Humans, Life Style, Male, Middle Aged, Risk Factors, Socioeconomic Factors, Wine/statistics & numerical data, Young Adult
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Kubo,A., Levin,T. R., Block,G., Rumore,G. J., Quesenberry,C. P.,Jr, Buffler,P., Corley,D. A.
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URL
Date of Electronic
20081127
PMCID
PMC2675884
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| Bubbling hookah smoke through heat-solubilized curcumin/turmeric and incorporation of the curry spice as an additive or filter in cigarettes to minimize tobacco smoke-related toxicants | 2009 | Read more... | |
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Journal Article
Periodical, Full
Med Hypotheses
Periodical, Abbrev.
Med.Hypotheses
Pub Date Free Form
Volume
73
Issue
3
Start Page
462
Other Pages
3
Notes
ID: 19435657
Place of Publication
ISSN/ISBN
Accession Number
Language
en
SubFile
DOI
Output Language
Unknown(0)
PMID
Abstract
Descriptors
Curcuma/chemistry, Curcumin/chemistry, Filtration/methods, Smoke, Spices, Tars/chemistry, Tars/isolation & purification, Gases/chemistry, Hot Temperature, Solubility, Ultrafiltration/methods
Links
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2709159/?tool=pubmed; http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.mehy.2009.04.005
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Database
MEDLINE; http://www.globalhealthlibrary.net/
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Authors
Kurien,Biji T., Scofield,R. H.
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| Isolation and characterization of lactic acid bacteria from Yan-dong-gua (fermented wax gourd), a traditional fermented food in Taiwan | 2009 | Department of Biotechnology, Ming Chuan University, No. 5 De-Ming Road, Gui-Shan Township, Taoyuan County 333, Taiwan. | Read more... |
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Periodical, Full
Journal of bioscience and bioengineering
Periodical, Abbrev.
J.Biosci.Bioeng.
Pub Date Free Form
Dec
Volume
108
Issue
6
Start Page
484
Other Pages
487
Notes
LR: 20131121; GENBANK/AB469382; GENBANK/AB469383; GENBANK/AB469384; GENBANK/AB469385; GENBANK/AB469386; GENBANK/AB469387; GENBANK/AB469388; GENBANK/AB469389; GENBANK/AB469390; GENBANK/AB469391; GENBANK/AB469392; GENBANK/AB469393; GENBANK/AB469394; GENBANK
Place of Publication
Japan
ISSN/ISBN
1347-4421; 1347-4421
Accession Number
PMID: 19914580
Language
eng
SubFile
Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM
DOI
10.1016/j.jbiosc.2009.06.009 [doi]
Output Language
Unknown(0)
PMID
19914580
Abstract
Yan-dong-gua (fermented wax gourd; a traditional fermented food in Taiwan) samples were collected at five time intervals from a fixed fermenting bucket. Eighty-five cultures of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) were isolated from Yan-dong-gua samples, and the isolates were divided into classes by phenotype and then groups by restriction fragment length polymorphism analysis and sequencing of 16S ribosomal DNA. Phenotypic and biochemical characteristics identified two bacterial groups (A and B) and showed that the majority of the isolates were heterofermentative LAB. Weissella cibaria was the major LAB found during the initial fermentation of yan-dong-gua. However, it was mostly replaced by W. paramesenteroides after 5 days of fermentation. All isolated LAB were able to grow in MRS broth containing 6% NaCl. Furthermore, the antibacterial activities of the isolates were determined, and five of the isolates showed inhibitory activities against the indicator strain Lactobacillus sakei subsp. sakei JCM 1157(T). These results suggest that W. cibaria and W. paramesenteroides are the main LAB present during the fermentation of yan-dong-gua. This is the first report describing the distribution and varieties of LAB that exist in the yan-dong-gua fermentation process.
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Antibiosis/genetics, Bacteria/classification/genetics/isolation & purification, Biodiversity, Cucurbitaceae/microbiology, DNA, Bacterial/genetics, DNA, Ribosomal/analysis/chemistry, Fermentation/genetics, Food Handling, Food Microbiology, Food Preservation, Lactic Acid/metabolism, Lactobacillales/classification/genetics/isolation & purification, Microbial Viability/genetics, Molecular Sequence Data, Phenotype, Phylogeny, RNA, Ribosomal, 16S/genetics, Sequence Analysis, DNA, Taiwan
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Book Title
Database
Publisher
Data Source
Authors
Lan,W. T., Chen,Y. S., Yanagida,F.
Original/Translated Title
URL
Date of Electronic
20090722
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| Prevalence of cigarette smoking and khat chewing among Aden university medical students and their relationship to BP and body mass index | 2009 | Director General of Health Affairs, Aden, Associate Professor of Surgery, Aden, Yemen. alkhaderlaswar@yahoo.com | Read more... |
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Periodical, Full
Saudi journal of kidney diseases and transplantation : an official publication of the Saudi Center for Organ Transplantation, Saudi Arabia
Periodical, Abbrev.
Saudi J.Kidney Dis.Transpl.
Pub Date Free Form
Sep
Volume
20
Issue
5
Start Page
862
Other Pages
866
Notes
JID: 9436968; 0 (Plant Preparations); ppublish
Place of Publication
Saudi Arabia
ISSN/ISBN
1319-2442; 1319-2442
Accession Number
PMID: 19736493
Language
eng
SubFile
Journal Article; IM
DOI
SaudiJKidneyDisTranspl_2009_20_5_862_55381 [pii]
Output Language
Unknown(0)
PMID
19736493
Abstract
To evaluate the smoking and khat chewing habits in male Aden University medical students and correlate them with blood pressure (BP), body mass index (BMI), and year of training, we randomly selected 100 students of different levels of training and measured their BP, height, and weight, and evaluated their cigarette smoking and khat chewing habits. The mean age of the whole group was 31.8 years. The mean BMI was 23.24 with a range from 22.6 in the in first year medical students to 24.7 (4.4) in 5 th year medical students (P= 0.127). The mean SBP, DBP, and MBP were 120.35, 70.47 and 87.1 mmHg, respectively, and did not change over the years of training. Preva-lence of smoking increased from 20% to 40% and khat chewing from 35% to 90% over the 5 years of training (P= 0.0003). There was a tendency for positive correlation between age and weight, BMI and frequency of khat chewing, and BMI and MBP. We found high prevalence of smoking and khat chewing among the medical students at Aden University and their prevalence increases with student seniority with no significant changes in BMI, SBP, DBP or MBP. There was a weak positive correlation between BMI with SBP, MBP and frequency of Khat chewing.
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Adolescent, Adult, Blood Pressure/drug effects, Body Mass Index, Catha, Cross-Sectional Studies, Habits, Humans, Life Style, Logistic Models, Male, Mastication, Plant Leaves, Plant Preparations/administration & dosage/adverse effects, Prevalence, Smoking/adverse effects/epidemiology, Students, Medical/statistics & numerical data, Universities/statistics & numerical data, Yemen/epidemiology, Young Adult
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Laswar,A. K., Darwish,H.
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| Smoking cessation: intentions, attempts and techniques | 2009 | Department of Population Studies and Surveillance, Cancer Care Ontario, 620 University Avenue Toronto, Ontario M5G 2L7. scott.leatherdale@cancercare.on.ca | Read more... |
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Journal Article
Periodical, Full
Health reports
Periodical, Abbrev.
Health Rep.
Pub Date Free Form
Sep
Volume
20
Issue
3
Start Page
31
Other Pages
39
Notes
LR: 20131213; JID: 9012854; ppublish
Place of Publication
Canada
ISSN/ISBN
0840-6529; 0840-6529
Accession Number
PMID: 19813437
Language
eng
SubFile
Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM
DOI
Output Language
Unknown(0)
PMID
19813437
Abstract
BACKGROUND: A better understanding of charateristics associated with intentions to quit smoking and quit attempts and of the use of various aids is required to develop effective cessation strategies. DATA AND METHODS: Data from the 2006 Canadian Tobacco Use Monitoring Survey were used to examine intentions to quit smoking, quit attempts, use of cessation aids, and receipt of cessation advice from health professionals. RESULTS: One-third of Canadian smokers aged 15 or older reported intentions to quit within the next 30 days, and almost half had tried to quit in the past year. The number of cigarettes smoked per day was associated with intending to quit and quit attempts. The intention to quit was strongly associated with the number of past quit attempts. Half of current smokers who had seen a doctor in the past year had been advised to reduce or quit smoking.
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Adolescent, Adult, Canada, Female, Humans, Intention, Male, Middle Aged, Smoking Cessation/methods/psychology, Young Adult
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Leatherdale,S. T., Shields,M.
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| Strength of smoke-free air laws and indoor air quality | 2009 | Graduate School of Public Health and Institute of Health and Environment, Seoul National University, 28 Yeungun-dong, Jongro-gu, Seoul 110-460, Korea. cleanair@snu.ac.kr | Read more... |
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Periodical, Full
Nicotine & tobacco research : official journal of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco
Periodical, Abbrev.
Nicotine Tob.Res.
Pub Date Free Form
Apr
Volume
11
Issue
4
Start Page
381
Other Pages
386
Notes
LR: 20141210; GR: R01 HL086450-01/HL/NHLBI NIH HHS/United States; JID: 9815751; 0 (Particulate Matter); OID: NLM: PMC2722240; 2009/04/03 [aheadofprint]; ppublish
Place of Publication
England
ISSN/ISBN
1469-994X; 1462-2203
Accession Number
PMID: 19346510
Language
eng
SubFile
Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM
DOI
10.1093/ntr/ntp026 [doi]
Output Language
Unknown(0)
PMID
19346510
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Smoke-free air laws have been implemented in many Kentucky communities to protect the public from the harmful effects of secondhand smoke exposure. The impact of different strengths of smoke-free air laws on indoor air quality was assessed. METHODS: Indoor air quality in hospitality venues was assessed in seven communities before and after comprehensive smoke-free air laws and in two communities only after partial smoke-free air laws. One community was measured three times: before any smoke-free air law, after the initial partial law, and after the law was strengthened to cover all workplaces and public places with few exemptions. Real-time measurements of particulate matters with 2.5 mum aerodynamic diameter or smaller (PM(2.5)) were obtained. RESULTS: When comprehensive smoke-free air laws were implemented, indoor PM(2.5) concentrations decreased significantly from 161 to 20 microg/m3. In one community that implemented a comprehensive smoke-free law after initially passing a partial law, indoor PM(2.5) concentrations were 304 microg/m3 before the law, 338 microg/m3 after the partial law, and 9 microg/m3 after the comprehensive law. DISCUSSION: The study clearly demonstrated that partial smoke-free air laws do not improve indoor air quality. A significant linear trend indicated that PM(2.5) levels in the establishments decreased with fewer numbers of burning cigarettes. Only comprehensive smoke-free air laws are effective in reducing indoor air pollution from secondhand tobacco smoke.
Descriptors
Air Pollution, Indoor/analysis/prevention & control, Humans, Kentucky, Particle Size, Particulate Matter/analysis, Smoking/legislation & jurisprudence
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Book Title
Database
Publisher
Data Source
Authors
Lee,K., Hahn,E. J., Robertson,H. E., Lee,S., Vogel,S. L., Travers,M. J.
Original/Translated Title
URL
Date of Electronic
20090403
PMCID
PMC2722240
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| Prevalence and risk factors for overlaps between gastroesophageal reflux disease, dyspepsia, and irritable bowel syndrome: a population-based study | 2009 | Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, South Korea. | Read more... |
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Journal Article
Periodical, Full
Digestion
Periodical, Abbrev.
Digestion
Pub Date Free Form
Volume
79
Issue
3
Start Page
196
Other Pages
201
Notes
JID: 0150472; 2009/01/12 [received]; 2009/02/25 [accepted]; 2009/04/03 [aheadofprint]; ppublish
Place of Publication
Switzerland
ISSN/ISBN
1421-9867; 0012-2823
Accession Number
PMID: 19342860
Language
eng
SubFile
Comparative Study; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; IM
DOI
10.1159/000211715 [doi]
Output Language
Unknown(0)
PMID
19342860
Abstract
BACKGROUND/AIMS: People may have symptoms of multiple disorders at the same time. We aimed to determine prevalence and risk factors for overlaps between gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), dyspepsia and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in a Korean population. METHODS: A cross-sectional survey was performed on 1,688 randomly selected Korean subjects. Data on 1,443 subjects could be analyzed. Dyspepsia and IBS were diagnosed using modified Rome II criteria. RESULTS: The prevalences of GERD, dyspepsia and IBS were 8.5, 9.5 and 9.6%. Overlaps between GERD and dyspepsia, GERD and IBS, and dyspepsia and IBS were observed in 2.3 (95% CI 1.4-3.0), 2.0 (95% CI 1.2-2.6%) and 1.3% (95% CI 0.6-1.8%) of the population. 27 and 24% of GERD subjects suffered from dyspepsia and IBS. 24 and 14% of dyspeptic subjects had GERD and IBS. 21 and 14% of IBS subjects had GERD and dyspepsia. Anxiety was significantly associated with GERD overlap (OR 2.73, 95% CI 1.13-6.57), dyspepsia overlap (OR 3.19, 95% CI 1.33-7.63) and IBS overlap (OR 4.92, 95% CI 2.04-11.84), compared with GERD alone, dyspepsia alone and IBS alone. CONCLUSIONS: Overlaps between GERD, dyspepsia, and IBS are common in the general population. These overlaps occur predominantly in individuals with anxiety.
Descriptors
Adult, Aged, Cross-Sectional Studies, Dyspepsia/epidemiology, Female, Gastroesophageal Reflux/epidemiology, Humans, Irritable Bowel Syndrome/epidemiology, Male, Middle Aged, Prevalence, Risk Factors
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Book Title
Database
Publisher
Data Source
Authors
Lee,S. Y., Lee,K. J., Kim,S. J., Cho,S. W.
Original/Translated Title
URL
Date of Electronic
20090403
PMCID
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| Case of carbon monoxide poisoning after smoking shisha | 2009 | Read more... | |
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Journal Article
Periodical, Full
Int J Emerg Med
Periodical, Abbrev.
Pub Date Free Form
Volume
2
Issue
2
Start Page
121
Other Pages
2
Notes
ID: 20157455
Place of Publication
ISSN/ISBN
Accession Number
Language
en
SubFile
DOI
Output Language
Unknown(0)
PMID
Abstract
Carbon monoxide poisoning has been reported as a result of exposure to various sources of smoke, such as car exhaust fumes, home water heaters and tobacco smoke. We describe a case of symptomatic, moderately severe carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning in a young Mediterranean man after smoking a waterpipe, or shisha. This case highlights the importance of considering carbon monoxide exposure in patients presenting with non-specific neurological symptoms to the emergency department (ED).
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Links
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2700232/?tool=pubmed; http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12245-009-0097-8
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Database
MEDLINE; http://www.globalhealthlibrary.net/
Publisher
Data Source
Authors
Lim,Beng Leong, Lim,Ghee Hian, Seow,Eillyne
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| A tale of three divers: recompression therapy for divers with severe Type II decompression sickness with neurological deficits | 2009 | Diving Medicine Section, Naval Underwater Medicine Centre, Navy Medical Service, Republic of Singapore Navy, AFPN 6060, 126 Tanah Merah Coast Road, Singapore. lenenkie@gmail.com | Read more... |
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Journal Article
Periodical, Full
Singapore medical journal
Periodical, Abbrev.
Singapore Med.J.
Pub Date Free Form
May
Volume
50
Issue
5
Start Page
e173
Other Pages
5
Notes
JID: 0404516; ppublish
Place of Publication
Singapore
ISSN/ISBN
0037-5675; 0037-5675
Accession Number
PMID: 19495502
Language
eng
SubFile
Case Reports; Journal Article; IM
DOI
Output Language
Unknown(0)
PMID
19495502
Abstract
Decompression sickness (DCS) is manifested in a myriad of symptoms, and can affect any part of the body. It is attributed to the formation of inert gas bubbles in the blood and tissues. Following a diving incident, the pathogenesis of DCS is a result of mechanical obstruction caused by the inert gas bubbles and the body's immunological response to the bubbles. Neurological DCS may present with unusual sensory/motor symptoms that may lead to paralysis. This report describes three divers who suffered severe neurological Type II DCS and underwent recompression therapy at the Naval Hyperbaric Centre in 2007.
Descriptors
Adult, Brain Diseases/etiology/therapy, Decompression Sickness/etiology/therapy, Diving/adverse effects, Humans, Hyperbaric Oxygenation, Male, Middle Aged
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Book Title
Database
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Liow,M. H., Chong,S. J., Kang,W. L.
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URL
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| Quality of life in GERD and Barrett's esophagus is related to gender and manifestation of disease | 2009 | School of Public Health, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599-7080, USA. | Read more... |
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Periodical, Full
The American Journal of Gastroenterology
Periodical, Abbrev.
Am.J.Gastroenterol.
Pub Date Free Form
Nov
Volume
104
Issue
11
Start Page
2695
Other Pages
2703
Notes
LR: 20151119; GR: K23 DK059311/DK/NIDDK NIH HHS/United States; GR: K23 DK059311-05/DK/NIDDK NIH HHS/United States; GR: K23 DK59311-01/DK/NIDDK NIH HHS/United States; GR: P30 DK034987/DK/NIDDK NIH HHS/United States; GR: P30 DK034987-27/DK/NIDDK NIH HHS/Uni
Place of Publication
United States
ISSN/ISBN
1572-0241; 0002-9270
Accession Number
PMID: 19755967
Language
eng
SubFile
Comparative Study; Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; IM
DOI
10.1038/ajg.2009.504 [doi]
Output Language
Unknown(0)
PMID
19755967
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common condition that affects patients' health-related quality of life (HRQoL). The HRQoL of Barrett's esophagus (BE) has been less well studied. Furthermore, it is unknown to what extent BE patients suffer from psychological distress as a result of carrying a diagnosis of a premalignant condition. We sought to compare BE and GERD (stratified by erosive reflux disease (ERD) and non-erosive reflux disease (NERD)) with regard to HRQoL and psychological impact. METHODS: In this single-center study of subjects presenting for elective upper endoscopy, consecutive patients with BE and GERD were enrolled. Participants completed questionnaires assessing generic HRQoL (medical outcomes study short form-36 (SF-36)), disease-specific HRQoL (gastrointestinal quality of life index (GIQLI)), a measure of psychological distress (the Revised Hopkins Symptom Checklist: SCL-90R), and a patient-centered assessment of the impact of disease severity (the GERD health-related quality of life measure (GERD HRQL)). RESULTS: Patients with BE had the lowest symptom severity compared with those suffering from NERD or ERD (GERD HRQL: 13.7 vs. 18 and 15.9, respectively, P<0.01). Those with BE also had better disease-specific quality of life compared with NERD or ERD patients (GIQLI: 137.2 vs. 124.3 and 131.0, respectively, P<0.001). After adjusting for potential confounding variables including symptom severity and gender, BE patients continued to demonstrate better disease-specific HRQoL, scoring 12.2 points higher on the GIQLI than NERD patients (95% confidence interval (CI) 5.1-19.3) and 16.3 points higher than ERD patients (95% CI 5.4-27.3), as well as better generic HRQoL, scoring 4.8 points higher on the SF-36 physical component summary than NERD patients (95% CI 0.8-8.8) and 7.1 points higher than ERD patients (95% CI 1.2-13.1). There were no significant differences between groups in psychological distress, as demonstrated by the SCL-90R global severity index, although BE patients scored lower on the somatization domain compared with NERD and ERD patients. When stratified by gender, females with NERD and BE had worse disease-specific HRQoL than males. CONCLUSIONS: Patients with BE have better generic and disease-specific HRQoL when compared with patients suffering from NERD and ERD. This difference is only partially attributable to lower symptom severity amongs BE patients. Psychological distress did not differ significantly amongs groups. Female gender was associated with worsened HRQoL regardless of GERD disease manifestation. Though more precise instruments may aid in detecting any HRQoL decrements in BE patients because of perceived cancer risk or fear of developing or dying from cancer, we were unable to demonstrate an additional decrement in HRQoL because of cancer risk in subjects with BE.
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Adolescent, Adult, Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Barrett Esophagus/diagnosis/psychology/therapy, Case-Control Studies, Esophagoscopy/methods, Female, Gastroesophageal Reflux/diagnosis/psychology/therapy, Gastroscopy/methods, Humans, Linear Models, Male, Middle Aged, Multivariate Analysis, Quality of Life, Reference Values, Risk Assessment, Severity of Illness Index, Sex Factors, Sickness Impact Profile, Stress, Psychological, Surveys and Questionnaires, Young Adult
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Database
Publisher
Data Source
Authors
Lippmann,Q. K., Crockett,S. D., Dellon,E. S., Shaheen,N. J.
Original/Translated Title
URL
Date of Electronic
20090915
PMCID
PMC3073722
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