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Health issues in the Arab American community. Tobacco use patterns among high school students: do Arab American youth differ?	2007	Weglicki, L.S., Wayne State University College of Nursing, USA.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Ethnicity & disease Periodical, Abbrev. Ethn.Dis. Pub Date Free Form / Volume 17 Issue 2 Suppl 3 Start Page S3; 22-S3-2224 Other Pages S3; 22-S3-2224 Notes Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN 1049-510X Accession Number Language SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract OBJECTIVE: To determine tobacco use rates (cigarette, water pipe smoking [WPS] or narghile) in Arab American compared to non-Arab youth. DESIGN/SETTING: A convenience sample of 2,782 14- to 18-year-old high school students from a midwest community completed a 21-item tobacco use history survey. RESULTS: Seventy-one percent of the participants were ArA. Grades 9 through 12 were equally represented. Results included 'ever tried cigarettes [narghile]' (20%, 39%); 'smoked cigarettes [narghile] in the past 30 days' (7%, 22%); and 'regular smoking [narghile]' (3%, 15%) for ArA and non-Arab youths, respectively. Each was significantly related to grade and ethnicity. WPS for ArA and non-Arab youths was (38%, 21%); (17%, 11%); and (7%, 5%) for 'ever used,' 'used in the past 30 days,' and 'regular use,' respectively. Grade, ethnicity, and sex were significantly related to WPS. CONCLUSIONS: Cigarette smoking rates for non-Arab youth were lower than current national youth smoking rates but significantly higher than ArA youth. Rates for ArA youth were much lower than current national reported data. Rates of WPS for US youth, regardless of race or ethnicity, are not known. Findings from this study indicate that both ArA and non-Arab youth are experimenting and using WPS regularly. These results underscore the importance of assessing novel forms of tobacco use, particularly WPS, a growing phenomenon among US youth. Descriptors adolescent, Arab, article, comparative study, cross-sectional study, ethnology, female, human, male, Middle East, school, smoking, United States Links Book Title Database MEDLINE Publisher Data Source Embase Authors Weglicki,L. S., Templin,T., Hammad,A., Jamil,H., Abou-Mediene,S., Farroukh,M., Rice,V. H. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Variations in 13C discrimination during CO2 exchange by Picea sitchensis branches in the field.	2007	Wingate, L., School of GeoSciences, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH9 3JU, UK.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Plant, Cell & Environment Periodical, Abbrev. Plant Cell Environ. Pub Date Free Form / Volume 30 Issue 5 Start Page 600 Other Pages 616 Notes Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN 0140-7791 Accession Number Language SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract We report diurnal variations in (13)C discrimination ((13)Delta) of Picea sitchensis (Bong.) Carr. branches measured in the field using a branch chamber technique. The observations were compared to predicted (13)Delta based on concurrent measurements of branch gas exchange. Observed (13)Delta values were described well by the classical model of (13)Delta including isotope effects during photorespiration, day respiration and CO(2) transfer through a series of resistances to the sites of carboxylation. A simplified linear of model (13)Delta did not capture the observed diurnal variability. At dawn and dusk, we measured very high (13)Delta values that were not predicted by either of the said models. Exploring the sensitivity of (13)Delta to possible respiratory isotope effects, we conclude that isotopic disequilibria between the gross fluxes of photosynthesis and day respiration can explain the high observed (13)Delta values during net photosynthetic gas exchange. Based on the classical model, a revised formulation incorporating an isotopically distinct substrate for day respiration was able to account well for the high observed dawn and dusk (13)Delta values. Descriptors carbon, carbon dioxide, water, article, cell respiration, circadian rhythm, metabolism, microclimate, physiology, plant leaf, spruce Links Book Title Database MEDLINE Publisher Data Source Embase Authors Wingate,L., Seibt,U., Moncrieff,J. B., Jarvis,P. G., Lloyd,J. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Patterns and predictors of tobacco smoking cessation: A hospital-based study of pregnant women in Lebanon	2007	Yunis, K., Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full International Journal of Public Health Periodical, Abbrev. Int.J.Public Health Pub Date Free Form / Volume 52 Issue 4 Start Page 223 Other Pages 232 Notes Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN 1661-8556; 1420-911X Accession Number Language SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract Objectives: To describe patterns of cigarette and narghile (hubble-bubble or water-pipe) smoking before and during pregnancy and identify predictors of successful smoking cessation. Methods: A survey was conducted on 4 660 pregnant women who delivered single live births between September 1st, 2001 and December 31st, 2002 at five hospitals in Beirut, Lebanon. Women were classified into four groups according to patterns of tobacco use before and during pregnancy: 1) consistent non-users, 2) successful quitters, 3) unsuccessful quitters and 4) consistent users. Results: High education (OR = 2.03, 95 % CI: 0.99-4.15), adequate prenatal care (OR = 1.72, 95 % CI: 1.02-2.91) and mild smoking at baseline (OR = 2.35, 95 % CI: 1.36-4.09) were main determinants of successful cigarette smoking cessation, whereas successful quitters of narghile use were more likely to be nulliparous (OR = 1.80, 95 % CI: 1.08-2.99) or to have a non-smoking partner (OR = 7.57, 95 % CI: 2.31-24.78). Conclusions: Different populations should be targeted when designing smoking cessation interventions for cigarette and narghile users. Â© BirkhÃ¤user Verlag, Basel 2007. Descriptors adult, article, smoking, controlled study, demography, education, female, hospital care, human, Lebanon, logistic regression analysis, major clinical study, nullipara, paternal behavior, prediction, pregnancy, prenatal care, priority journal, smoking cessation, smoking habit, socioeconomics Links Book Title Database Embase; MEDLINE Publisher Data Source Embase Authors Yunis,K., Beydoun,H., Nakad,P., Khogali,M., Shatila,F., Tamim,H. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Precuring of self-etching bonding agents and its effect on bond strength of resin composite to dentin and enamel	2007	Department of Comprehensive Dentistry and Biomaterials, Louisiana State University, School of Dentistry, Baton Rouge, LA 70820, USA. jchapm@lsuhsc.edu	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Quintessence international (Berlin, Germany : 1985) Periodical, Abbrev. Quintessence Int. Pub Date Free Form Sep Volume 38 Issue 8 Start Page 637 Other Pages 641 Notes JID: 0342677; 0 (Acrylic Resins); 0 (Composite Dental Resin); 0 (Composite Resins); 0 (Dentin-Bonding Agents); 0 (Polyurethanes); ppublish Place of Publication Germany ISSN/ISBN 1936-7163; 0033-6572 Accession Number PMID: 17823681 Language eng SubFile Comparative Study; Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial; D DOI 12463 [pii] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 17823681 Abstract OBJECTIVES: To evaluate and compare shear bond strength of 3 self-etching bonding agents to enamel and dentin when the bonding agent is light cured before the application of resin composite or co-cured together with the resin composite. METHOD AND MATERIALS: One hundred twenty extracted teeth were wet ground to create a flat bonding area on enamel and dentin. Three bonding agents (Adper Prompt-L-Pop, Clearfil SE Bond, and Xeno III) were applied to either dentin or enamel according to the manufacturers' directions. In half of the specimens, bonding agents were light cured immediately after their application (Group PRC). The other half were not light cured until resin composite application (Group COC). Resin composite was placed into a Teflon tube and light cured over the adhesive. Specimens were stored in deionized water for 24 hours at room temperature before being loaded in shear until failure with an Instron testing machine. Shear bond strength (in megapascals) was analyzed with 2-factor ANOVA, separate single-factor ANOVA models for cure and material, and Tukey's Honestly Significant Differences multiple comparison procedure. All testing was performed at the 5% significance level (n=10). RESULTS: Light-curing the adhesive separately produced significantly higher bond strengths to dentin (P <.001) than did the co-cure method. Group PRC did not produce significantly different bond strengths to enamel (P = .420). CONCLUSIONS: Pre-curing of self-etching adhesives before curing of the resin composite produces greater bond strength to dentin. The curing technique has no significant effect on enamel bond strength of self-etching adhesives. Descriptors Acid Etching, Dental/methods, Acrylic Resins/chemistry/radiation effects, Analysis of Variance, Composite Resins/chemistry/radiation effects, Dental Bonding/methods, Dentin-Bonding Agents/chemistry/radiation effects, Humans, Polyurethanes/chemistry/radiation effects, Shear Strength, Statistics, Nonparametric Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Chapman,J. L., Burgess,J. O., Holst,S., Sadan,A., Blatz,M. B. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Abdominal obesity and body mass index as risk factors for Barrett's esophagus	2007	Division of Research, Kaiser Permanente, Oakland, California 94612, USA. douglas.corley@kp.org <douglas.corley@kp.org>	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Gastroenterology Periodical, Abbrev. Gastroenterology Pub Date Free Form Jul Volume 133 Issue 1 Start Page 34 Other Pages 41; quiz 311 Notes LR: 20080102; GR: K08 DK02697/DK/NIDDK NIH HHS/United States; GR: R01 DK63616/DK/NIDDK NIH HHS/United States; JID: 0374630; CIN: Gastroenterology. 2007 Jul;133(1):343-5. PMID: 17631153; CIN: Gastroenterology. 2007 Dec;133(6):2075; author reply 2075-6. PMI Place of Publication United States ISSN/ISBN 0016-5085; 0016-5085 Accession Number PMID: 17631128 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; AIM; IM DOI S0016-5085(07)00832-3 [pii] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 17631128 Abstract BACKGROUND: Barrett's esophagus is a strong risk factor for esophageal adenocarcinoma, but little is known about its associations with body mass index (BMI) or abdominal obesity. METHODS: We conducted a case-control study within the Kaiser Permanente Northern California population. Persons with a new diagnosis of Barrett's esophagus (cases) were matched to subjects with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) without Barrett's esophagus and to population controls. Subjects completed questionnaires and an anthropometric examination. RESULTS: We interviewed 320 cases, 316 patients with GERD, and 317 controls. There was a general association between Barrett's esophagus and a larger abdominal circumference (independent of BMI) compared with population controls (odds ratio, 2.24; 95% confidence interval, 1.21-4.15; circumference, >80 cm vs 80 cm and no significant trend for further increases in circumference. There was a trend for association compared with patients with GERD (test for trend, P = .03). There was no association between Barrett's esophagus and BMI. Abdominal circumference was associated with GERD symptom severity (odds ratio, 1.86; 95% confidence interval, 1.03-3.38; risk of severe weekly GERD, per 10-cm circumference); adjustment for GERD partially attenuated the association between Barrett's esophagus and circumference. CONCLUSIONS: Waist circumference, but not BMI, had some modest independent associations with the risk of Barrett's esophagus. The findings provide partial support for the hypothesis that abdominal obesity contributes to GERD, which may in turn increase the risk of Barrett's esophagus. Descriptors Abdominal Fat, Adult, Aged, Barrett Esophagus/epidemiology, Body Mass Index, California/epidemiology, Case-Control Studies, Education, Medical, Continuing, Female, Gastroesophageal Reflux/epidemiology, Humans, Incidence, Male, Middle Aged, Obesity/epidemiology/pathology, Risk Factors, Thigh, Waist-Hip Ratio Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Corley,D. A., Kubo,A., Levin,T. R., Block,G., Habel,L., Zhao,W., Leighton,P., Quesenberry,C., Rumore,G. J., Buffler,P. A. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20070425 PMCID Editors
A taxonomic survey of lactic acid bacteria isolated from wheat (Triticum durum) kernels and non-conventional flours	2007	Dipartimento di Scienze degli Alimenti, Sezione di Microbiologia Agro-Alimentare ed Ambientale, Universita degli Studi di Teramo, V.C.R. Lerici 1, 64023 Mosciano Sant'Angelo (TE), Italy. acorsetti@unite.it	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Systematic and applied microbiology Periodical, Abbrev. Syst.Appl.Microbiol. Pub Date Free Form Nov Volume 30 Issue 7 Start Page 561 Other Pages 571 Notes LR: 20151119; JID: 8306133; 0 (DNA, Bacterial); 0 (DNA, Ribosomal); 0 (RNA, Bacterial); 0 (RNA, Ribosomal, 16S); 33X04XA5AT (Lactic Acid); EC 1.11.1.6 (Catalase); 2007/06/26 [received]; 2007/08/01 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication Germany ISSN/ISBN 0723-2020; 0723-2020 Accession Number PMID: 17683888 Language eng SubFile Journal Article; IM DOI S0723-2020(07)00087-2 [pii] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 17683888 Abstract In order to explore the correspondence between raw material- and mature sourdough-lactic acid bacterial (LAB) communities, 59 Italian wheat (Triticum durum) grain samples, one bran and six non-conventional flour samples were analyzed through a culture-dependent approach. The highest cell count by an agar medium specific for LAB was 2.16 log CFU/g. From about 2300 presumptive LAB (Gram-positive and catalase-negative) colonies collected, a total of 356 isolates were subjected to identification by a genetic polyphasic strategy consisting of RAPD-PCR analysis, partial 16S rRNA gene sequencing, species-specific and multiplex PCRs. The isolates were recognized as 137 strains belonging to Aerococcus, Enterococcus, Lactobacillus, Lactococcus and Pediococcus genera and a phylogram based on partial 16S rRNA genes was constructed. The species most frequently found were Enterococcus faecium, Enterococcus mundtii and Lactobacillus graminis, which are not generally reported to be typical in mature sourdoughs. Descriptors Catalase/analysis, Colony Count, Microbial, DNA Fingerprinting, DNA, Bacterial/chemistry/genetics, DNA, Ribosomal/chemistry/genetics, Dietary Fiber/microbiology, Edible Grain/microbiology, Flour/microbiology, Genes, rRNA, Gram-Positive Bacteria/classification/genetics/isolation & purification, Italy, Lactic Acid/metabolism, Molecular Sequence Data, Phylogeny, RNA, Bacterial/genetics, RNA, Ribosomal, 16S/genetics, Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA Technique, Sequence Analysis, DNA, Sequence Homology, Nucleic Acid, Triticum/microbiology Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Corsetti,A., Settanni,L., Chaves Lopez,C., Felis,G. E., Mastrangelo,M., Suzzi,G. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20070801 PMCID Editors
Survival of complete crowns and periodontal health: 18-year retrospective study	2007	Centre for Special Care, PaeCaMed Research, Unit of Gnathology and Temporomandibular Disorders, Dental School, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ghent University, Belgium. hein.debacker@skynet.be	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full The International journal of prosthodontics Periodical, Abbrev. Int.J.Prosthodont. Pub Date Free Form Mar-Apr Volume 20 Issue 2 Start Page 151 Other Pages 158 Notes JID: 8900938; ppublish Place of Publication United States ISSN/ISBN 0893-2174; 0893-2174 Accession Number PMID: 17455435 Language eng SubFile Comparative Study; Journal Article; D DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 17455435 Abstract PURPOSE: This study investigated the survival of complete crowns in relation to periodontal variables on a long-term basis. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 1,037 complete crowns made in an undergraduate clinic for 456 patients were evaluated over an 18-year period. The study population was a mixture of periodontally affected and non-periodontally affected patients, which is comparable to the population group in a private practice. Patients were offered a supportive maintenance program. Periodontal variables were measured, including Plaque Index (PI), bleeding on probing (BOP), probing pocket depth (PPD), and attachment level. The Community Periodontal Index for Treatment Needs (CPITN) was calculated per sextant in a full-mouth assessment. RESULTS: The estimated survival rate was 78% at year 18. For the surviving restorations, the improved PI over time was statistically significant (P = .001). Odds ratios were 1.00 for both PI and BOP. For the CPITN, odds ratios were 3.00 to 3.83. Caries was the most frequent reason for failure, followed by periodontal disease. CONCLUSION: PI and BOP were not directly related to the frequency of failures. Patients with a high CPITN at baseline had a 3.8 times greater likelihood of losing a complete crown (and abutment tooth) than patients with a low CPITN. The higher failure rate was related not only to periodontal disease, but also to a wide range of biologic and technical problems. In relation to complete crown survival, caution is needed in patients with a high CPITN at baseline. Prosthetic work should be preceded by periodontal examination and prophylactic and periodontal treatment if needed. Descriptors Adolescent, Adult, Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Crowns, Dental Abutments, Dental Caries/complications, Dental Plaque Index, Dental Prosthesis Design, Dental Restoration Failure, Female, Follow-Up Studies, Gingival Hemorrhage/classification, Humans, Longitudinal Studies, Male, Middle Aged, Periodontal Attachment Loss/classification, Periodontal Diseases/classification/complications, Periodontal Index, Periodontal Pocket/classification, Retrospective Studies, Survival Analysis Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors De Backer,H., Van Maele,G., De Moor,N., Van den Berghe,L. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Biofilm production and antifungal susceptibility patterns of Candida species isolated from hospitalized patients	2007	muge@baskent.edu.tr	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full Mikrobiyoloji bulteni Periodical, Abbrev. Mikrobiyol.Bul. Pub Date Free Form Apr Volume 41 Issue 2 Start Page 261 Other Pages 269 Notes LR: 20131121; JID: 7503830; 0 (Antifungal Agents); 0 (Echinocandins); 304NUG5GF4 (Itraconazole); 7XU7A7DROE (Amphotericin B); 8VZV102JFY (Fluconazole); F0XDI6ZL63 (caspofungin); ppublish Place of Publication Turkey ISSN/ISBN 0374-9096; 0374-9096 Accession Number PMID: 17682713 Language tur SubFile English Abstract; Journal Article; IM DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 17682713 Abstract Biofilm producing Candida species are known to be more resistant to immune response and antimicrobial agents which leads to treatment failure. The aim of this study was to investigate the biofilm production among Candida species that were isolated from hospitalized patients and to compare the in vitro activities of antifungal agents with biofilm production. A total of 116 Candida spp. (79 C. albicans and 37 non-albicans Candida spp.) isolated from various specimens (blood, sterile body fluids, mucosal and skin lesion samples) were included to the study. Fluconazole, itraconazole, amphotericin B and caspofungin susceptibilities of the isolates were determined by broth microdilution method according to CLSI M27-A2 standards. Biofilm production of Candida spp. was determined by microplate method, using brain heart infusion broth supplemented with 0.25% glucose as a growth medium. Biofilm formation was detected in 33 of 116 isolates (28%) and 11 of them (33%) were the strains isolated from hemocultures. Biofilm production was determined more commonly in blood isolates than the strains isolated from other samples (p < 0.05). The biofilm production rate of non-albicans Candida species (41%) was found higher than C. albicans (23%), which the difference was statistically significant (p < 0.05). Amphotericin B and caspofungin were found the most effective antifungals with the MIC90 values of 0.06 microg/ml and 0.5 microg/ml for C. albicans, and 0.5 microg/ml and 1 microg/ml for non-albicans Candida species respectively. The observed positive correlation between the biofilm production and amphotericin B MIC values were found significant (p < 0.05). In conclusion, high biofilm production rates of Candida species may explain the increase in the rate of catheter-related Candida infections. Descriptors Amphotericin B/pharmacology, Antifungal Agents/pharmacology, Biofilms/growth & development, Candida/drug effects/physiology, Candidiasis/microbiology, Drug Resistance, Fungal/physiology, Echinocandins/pharmacology, Fluconazole/pharmacology, Fungemia/microbiology, Humans, Itraconazole/pharmacology, Microbial Sensitivity Tests Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Demirbileki,M., Timurkaynak,F., Can,F., Azap,O., Arslan,H. Original/Translated Title Hastane kaynakli Candida turlerinde biyofilm olusumu ve antifungal duyarlilik paternleri URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Irrigation, groundwater exploitation and cult of water in the rural settlements of Sabina, Central Italy, in Roman times	2007	Di Leo, A., Istituto Comprensivo Falcone e Borsellino, 00162 - Roma, Italy	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Generic Periodical, Full Water Science and Technology: Water Supply Periodical, Abbrev. Water Sci. Technol. Water Supply Pub Date Free Form 2007/ Volume 7 Issue 1 Start Page 191 Other Pages 199 Notes Place of Publication ISSN/ISBN 1606-9749 Accession Number Language SubFile DOI Output Language Unknown(0) PMID Abstract Archaeological surveys conducted in Sabina, about 50 km away from Rome, intended to reconstruct the ancient agricultural and pastoral landscape. They identified interesting remains of roman small family farms at Montenero Sabino and Mompeo (province of Rieti), villages located near Via Salaria (the "salt way") and the Farfa stream, a tributary of the Tiber River, which in ancient times, both were the main trade routes of central Italy, linking Rome to the Apennines and to the Adriatic coast. There a network of underground channels and tanks, fictile water pipes and pools, at times connected to one another, was found. Many of them are still used today, given the low population growth and the lack of modern industrial development of this area and to its isolation, in spite of its proximity to Rome. Moreover the study area holds a votive stone dedicated to the Sabine-Roman goddess of water Vacuna, a multiform Sabine and Central-Italic goddess with many characteristics and functions, known also as Minerva-Bellona-Victoria, Feronia, Caerere, or as Angerona-Angitia. It was related to an agricultural-pastoral shrine for the cult of water whose anthropological relevance still survives in yearly livestock fairs and in the local worship of the Holy Mary of parturients. Â© IWA Publishing 2007. Descriptors ground water, agricultural management, archeology, industrial area, irrigation (agriculture), livestock, review, rural area, tillage, water management, water supply Links Book Title Database Embase Publisher Data Source Embase Authors Di Leo,A., Tallini,M. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic PMCID Editors
Prevalence of upper gastrointestinal tract findings in patients with noncardiac chest pain versus those with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)-related symptoms: results from a national endoscopic database	2007	The Neuro-Enteric Clinical Research Group, Section of Gastroenterology, Southern Arizona VA Health Care System and University of Arizona Health Sciences Center, Tucson, Arizona 85723-0001, USA.	Read more...
Source Type Print(0) Ref Type Journal Article Periodical, Full The American Journal of Gastroenterology Periodical, Abbrev. Am.J.Gastroenterol. Pub Date Free Form Jun Volume 102 Issue 6 Start Page 1173 Other Pages 1179 Notes JID: 0421030; 2007/03/22 [aheadofprint]; ppublish Place of Publication United States ISSN/ISBN 0002-9270; 0002-9270 Accession Number PMID: 17378910 Language eng SubFile Comparative Study; Journal Article; IM DOI AJG1117 [pii] Output Language Unknown(0) PMID 17378910 Abstract BACKGROUND: Available data on the prevalence of esophageal and upper gut findings in patients with noncardiac chest pain (NCCP) are scarce and limited to one center's experience. AIM: To determine the prevalence of esophageal and upper gut mucosal findings in patients undergoing upper endoscopy for NCCP only versus those with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) symptoms only, using the national Clinical Outcomes Research Initiative (CORI) database. METHODS: During the study period, the CORI database received endoscopic reports from a network of 76 community, university, and Veteran Administration Health Care System (VAHCS)/military practice sites. All adult patients who underwent an upper endoscopy for NCCP only or GERD-related symptoms only were identified. Demographic characteristics and prevalence of endoscopic findings were compared between the two groups. RESULTS: A total of 3,688 consecutive patients undergoing an upper endoscopy for NCCP and 32,981 for GERD were identified. Normal upper endoscopy was noted in 44.1% of NCCP patients versus 38.8% of those with GERD (Por=65 yr was protective (OR 0.73, 95% CI 0.6-0.89, P=0.002). The NCCP group had a significantly higher prevalence of peptic ulcer in the upper gastrointestinal tract as compared with the GERD group (2.0% vs 1.5%, P=0.01). CONCLUSIONS: In this endoscopic prevalence study, most of the endoscopic findings in NCCP were GERD related, but less common as compared with GERD patients. Descriptors Adolescent, Adult, Age Factors, Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Barrett Esophagus/pathology, Chest Pain/pathology, Databases, Factual, Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal, Esophageal Stenosis/pathology, Esophagitis/pathology, Female, Gastroesophageal Reflux/pathology, Hernia, Hiatal/pathology, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Prevalence, Risk Factors, Sex Factors Links Book Title Database Publisher Data Source Authors Dickman,R., Mattek,N., Holub,J., Peters,D., Fass,R. Original/Translated Title URL Date of Electronic 20070322 PMCID Editors

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