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Di Stefano M, Brondino N, Bonaso V, Miceli E, Lapia F, Grandi G, Pagani E, Corazza GR, Di Sabatino A. The Perception of Lactose-Related Symptoms of Patients with Lactose Malabsorption. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:10234. [PMID: 36011869 PMCID: PMC9407992 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph191610234] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2022] [Revised: 08/12/2022] [Accepted: 08/16/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Background: Dairy products are frequently considered responsible for post-prandial symptoms and are withdrawn from the diet, even against medical advice. We analysed the symptoms patients consider as lactose related; we also evaluated if psychological profile may affect the interpretation of the relationship between lactose and symptoms. Methods: In 268 patients undergoing lactose breath test, symptoms considered evoked by lactose intake were recorded and their severity measured. In the second part, symptom onset of 40 randomly selected patients was detected after both lactose and glucose breath test were blindly performed. Questionnaires evaluating anxiety, suggestibility and personality trait were administered. Key Results: Symptoms depending on functional gastrointestinal disorders or reflux disease were frequent in self-reported lactose-intolerant patients. In comparison with lactose malabsorption, these symptoms proved to be more frequent in patients with negative lactose breath test. The blinded administration of lactose and glucose demonstrated that a correct link between lactose intake and symptom onset was possible, only in 47.5% of the subjects, making this test inaccurate. None of the investigated psychological characteristics were different between patients with a nocebo response and patients not experiencing nocebo. Conclusions: Patients with self-reported lactose intolerance are frequently unaware about clinical presentation of this condition, and correct information is needed. The detection of symptom onset after lactose is an inaccurate test for lactose intolerance. Furthermore, the analysis of psychological characteristics of patients undergoing hydrogen breath test is not useful to select the subgroup at risk for a nocebo response. New strategies to diagnose lactose intolerance are mandatory.
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- Michele Di Stefano
- Department of Internal Medicine, IRCCS “S. Matteo” Hospital Foundation, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Brain and Behavioral Sciences, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Internal Medicine, IRCCS “S. Matteo” Hospital Foundation, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Internal Medicine, IRCCS “S. Matteo” Hospital Foundation, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Internal Medicine, IRCCS “S. Matteo” Hospital Foundation, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Internal Medicine, IRCCS “S. Matteo” Hospital Foundation, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Internal Medicine, IRCCS “S. Matteo” Hospital Foundation, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Internal Medicine, IRCCS “S. Matteo” Hospital Foundation, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Internal Medicine, IRCCS “S. Matteo” Hospital Foundation, University of Pavia, 27100 Pavia, Italy
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Jung H, Hwang J, Choe YS, Lee HS, Lee W. Highly Sensitive and Selective Detection of Hydrogen Using Pd-Coated SnO 2 Nanorod Arrays for Breath-Analyzer Applications. SENSORS 2022; 22:s22052056. [PMID: 35271202 PMCID: PMC8914855 DOI: 10.3390/s22052056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2022] [Revised: 03/01/2022] [Accepted: 03/03/2022] [Indexed: 12/10/2022]
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We report a breath hydrogen analyzer based on Pd-coated SnO2 nanorods (Pd-SnO2 NRs) sensor integrated into a miniaturized gas chromatography (GC) column. The device can measure a wide range of hydrogen (1–100 ppm), within 100 s, using a small volume of human breath (1 mL) without pre-concentration. Especially, the mini-GC integrated with Pd-SnO2 NRs can detect 1 ppm of H2, as a lower detection limit, at a low operating temperature of 152 °C. Furthermore, when the breath hydrogen analyzer was exposed to a mixture of interfering gases, such as carbon dioxide, nitrogen, methane, and acetone, it was found to be capable of selectively detecting only H2. We found that the Pd-SnO2 NRs were superior to other semiconducting metal oxides that lack selectivity in H2 detection. Our study reveals that the Pd-SnO2 NRs integrated into the mini-GC device can be utilized in breath hydrogen analyzers to rapidly and accurately detect hydrogen due to its high selectivity and sensitivity.
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- Hwaebong Jung
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Yonsei University, 50 Yonseiro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Korea; (H.J.); (J.H.)
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Yonsei University, 50 Yonseiro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Korea; (H.J.); (J.H.)
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- Isenlab Inc., Halla Sigma Valley, Dunchon-daero 545, Jungwon-gu, Seongnam-si 13215, Korea;
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Yonsei University, 50 Yonseiro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Korea; (H.J.); (J.H.)
- Correspondence: (H.-S.L.); (W.L.)
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Yonsei University, 50 Yonseiro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03722, Korea; (H.J.); (J.H.)
- Correspondence: (H.-S.L.); (W.L.)
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Congruency of Genetic Predisposition to Lactase Persistence and Lactose Breath Test. Nutrients 2019; 11:nu11061383. [PMID: 31226742 PMCID: PMC6628305 DOI: 10.3390/nu11061383] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2019] [Revised: 06/13/2019] [Accepted: 06/18/2019] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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The physiological decline of lactase production in adulthood, in some individuals, is responsible for the so-called “Lactose Intolerance.” This clinical syndrome presents with gastrointestinal and non-gastrointestinal symptoms following the consumption of dairy containing food. Lactose intolerance can be evaluated by means of the Lactose Breath Test (phenotype) and/or genetic evaluation of lactase-gene polymorphism (genotype). A comparison of the two tests was carried out in a large number of symptomatic adult subjects, which are selected and not representative of the general population. Congruency was as high as 88.6%. Among lactase non-persistent (genotype C/C), 14 subjects showed a negative Lactose Breath Test (LBT), possibly due to young age. Among lactase-persistent (genotype C/T), four subjects showed a positive LBT, which helps to diagnose secondary lactose intolerance. Symptoms, both gastrointestinal and extra-gastrointestinal, were reported by 90% of patients during the breath test. Clinical use of both tests in the same patients could be taken into consideration as a sharp diagnostic tool. We suggest considering the use of the genetic test after LBT administration, when secondary hypolactasia is suspected, for completion of diagnostic procedures.
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Wu AHB. "On Vivo" and Wearable Clinical Laboratory Testing Devices for Emergency and Critical Care Laboratory Testing. J Appl Lab Med 2019; 4:254-263. [PMID: 31639672 DOI: 10.1373/jalm.2018.028654] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2019] [Accepted: 03/26/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND Point-of-care testing (POCT) devices are designed for clinical laboratory testing at the bedside or near the patient and can significantly reduce the turnaround time for laboratory test results. The next generation for clinical laboratory testing may be devices that are worn or attached to the patient. CONTENT POCT devices that are designed where samples are tested directly on the patient include bilirubinometers, pulse oximeters, breathalyzers (for alcohol and, more recently, cannabinoid detection), transcutaneous blood gas analyses, and novel testing applications such as glucose and tumor signatures following surgical excision. The utility of these devices with special reference for use within the intensive care unit and the emergency department is reviewed. SUMMARY It is likely that wearable POCT devices will be developed in the future that can meet current and emerging clinical needs. Advancements in biomedical engineering and information technology will be needed in the creation of next-generation devices.
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- Alan H B Wu
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, University of California, San Francisco, CA.
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Vitellio P, Celano G, Bonfrate L, Gobbetti M, Portincasa P, De Angelis M. Effects of Bifidobacterium longum and Lactobacillus rhamnosus on Gut Microbiota in Patients with Lactose Intolerance and Persisting Functional Gastrointestinal Symptoms: A Randomised, Double-Blind, Cross-Over Study. Nutrients 2019; 11:E886. [PMID: 31010241 PMCID: PMC6520754 DOI: 10.3390/nu11040886] [Citation(s) in RCA: 62] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2019] [Revised: 04/13/2019] [Accepted: 04/16/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Functional gastrointestinal symptoms are frequent, and may be driven by several pathogenic mechanisms. Symptoms may persist in lactose intolerant (LI) patients (i.e., subjects with intestinal lactase deficiency, lactose malabsorption producing symptoms), after a lactose-free diet. Our hypothesis was that probiotic and vitamin B6 treatment may be useful to alleviate symptoms in LI patients through a positive modulation of gut microbial composition and relative metabolism. We aimed to test the efficacy of a novel formulation of Bifidobacterium longum BB536 and Lactobacillus rhamnosus HN001 plus vitamin B6 (ZR) in 23 LI subjects with persistent symptoms during a lactose-free diet. Symptoms, microbiome, and metabolome were measured at baseline and after 30 days in a crossover, randomized, double-blind study of ZR versus placebo (PL). Compared with PL, the administration of probiotics and vitamin B6 significantly decreased bloating (p = 0.028) and ameliorated constipation (p = 0.045). Fecal microbiome differed between ZR and PL. ZR drove the enrichment of several genera involved in lactose digestion including Bifidobacerium. Moreover, the relative abundance of acetic acid, 2-methyl-propanoic acid, nonenal, and indolizine 3-methyl increased, while phenol decreased. Our findings highlight the importance of selected probiotics and vitamin B6 to alleviate symptoms and gut dysbiosis in lactose intolerant patients with persistent functional gastrointestinal symptoms.
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- Paola Vitellio
- Department of Soil, Plant and Food Sciences, University of Bari Aldo Moro, via Amendola 165/a, 70126 Bari, Italy.
- Clinica Medica "A. Murri", Department of Biomedical Sciences and Human Oncology, University of Bari Medical School, 70121 Bari, Italy.
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- Department of Soil, Plant and Food Sciences, University of Bari Aldo Moro, via Amendola 165/a, 70126 Bari, Italy.
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- Clinica Medica "A. Murri", Department of Biomedical Sciences and Human Oncology, University of Bari Medical School, 70121 Bari, Italy.
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- Faculty of Science and Technology, Free University of Bolzano, piazza Università, 5, 39100 Bolzano, Italy.
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- Clinica Medica "A. Murri", Department of Biomedical Sciences and Human Oncology, University of Bari Medical School, 70121 Bari, Italy.
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- Department of Soil, Plant and Food Sciences, University of Bari Aldo Moro, via Amendola 165/a, 70126 Bari, Italy.
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Storhaug CL, Fosse SK, Fadnes LT. Country, regional, and global estimates for lactose malabsorption in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Lancet Gastroenterol Hepatol 2017; 2:738-746. [PMID: 28690131 DOI: 10.1016/s2468-1253(17)30154-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 176] [Impact Index Per Article: 25.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2017] [Revised: 05/14/2017] [Accepted: 05/15/2017] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Studies have shown wide variation in the prevalence of lactose malabsorption across the world, but no systematic reviews or meta-analyses have recently assessed the prevalence of lactose malabsorption in different geographical areas. We aimed to present an updated systematic review and meta-analysis on the prevalence of lactose malabsorption in adults, by countries and regions, and to assess the variation between different testing methods. METHODS Studies reporting on prevalence of lactose malabsorption and lactase persistence were identified by searching MEDLINE and Embase from database inception to Nov 2, 2016. We evaluated studies presenting lactose malabsorption or lactase persistence prevalence data in adults and children aged 10 years or older, including cross-sectional and prospective studies, using genotyping, hydrogen breath tests, lactose tolerance tests, and other testing methods. We excluded studies in children younger than 10 years, studies using self-reported data, and studies including inpatients and outpatients at gastroenterological wards. Studies were screened by two authors (CLS and SKF) and data values were extracted by two authors (CLS and SKF) independently. The primary outcome was the prevalence of lactose malabsorption. This study is registered with PROSPERO, number CRD42017064802. FINDINGS We screened 2665 records, and 306 study populations from 116 full-text articles were included (primary sources); data for 144 additional study populations from 59 articles were obtained from review articles, because full-text primary articles could not be obtained (secondary sources). Of the 450 study populations included, 231 were assessed by genotyping, 83 by hydrogen breath tests, 101 by lactose tolerance tests, and 35 by other methods or methods that were not described sufficiently. The studies included 62 910 participants from 89 countries (covering 84% of the world's population). When standardising for country size, the global prevalence estimate of lactose malabsorption was 68% (95% CI 64-72), ranging from 28% (19-37) in western, southern, and northern Europe to 70% (57-83) in the Middle East. When assessing the global prevalence using genotyping data only, the estimate was 74% (69-80), whereas prevalence was 55% (46-65) using lactose tolerance test data, and 57% (46-67) using hydrogen breath test data. Risk of bias was assessed based on ten indicators; 12 of the articles had a score of ten, indicating low risk of bias, 76 had a score of nine, 26 a score of eight, and two articles a score of seven (indicating higher risk of bias). There was substantial heterogeneity between studies within most of the assessed countries. INTERPRETATION Lactose malabsorption is widespread in most of the world, with wide variation between different regions and an overall frequency of around two-thirds of the world's population. Acknowledging regional patterns of lactose malabsorption is important to guide management of gastrointestinal symptoms. FUNDING None.
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- Christian Løvold Storhaug
- Centre for International Health, Department of Global Public Health and Primary Care, University of Bergen, Norway
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- Centre for International Health, Department of Global Public Health and Primary Care, University of Bergen, Norway
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- Centre for International Health, Department of Global Public Health and Primary Care, University of Bergen, Norway; Department of Clinical Dentistry, University of Bergen, Norway; Department of Addiction Medicine, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway.
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Effects of a probiotic product containing Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. animalis IM386 and Lactobacillus plantarum MP2026 in lactose intolerant individuals: Randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial. J Funct Foods 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2017.05.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Accuracy of a Genetic Test for the Diagnosis of Hypolactasia in Chilean Children: Comparison With the Breath Test. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 2016; 63:e10-3. [PMID: 27035380 DOI: 10.1097/mpg.0000000000001208] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/10/2022]
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BACKGROUND Lactase nonpersistence (LNP) in humans is a genetically determined trait. This age-dependent decrease of lactase expression is most frequently caused by single nucleotide polymorphisms in the regulatory region of the lactase (LCT) gene. The homozygous LCT-13,910C/C genotype (rs 4988235) predominates in Caucasian adults with LNP, and is useful for its diagnosis in this population. The accuracy of this genetic test (GT) has not been completely established in children or in a Latin-American population. OBJECTIVES The aim of the study was to determine diagnostic accuracy of GT for LNP in Chilean children using the lactose breath test (BT) as a reference, and to compare diagnostic yield in preschool- (<6 years) and in school-age (≥6 years) children. METHODS Children referred for BT for diagnosis of lactose malabsorption to the Gastroenterology Laboratory at Clínica Alemana, Santiago, from October 2011 to March 2012 were invited to participate. After informed consent, symptom questionnaires, both historic and post lactose ingestion were completed. H2 and CH4 in expired air and -13,910 C>T single nucleotide polymorphism by polymerase chain reaction, restriction enzyme analysis, and/or Sanger sequencing were determined. GT accuracy was calculated compared to BT as reference method. Diagnostic yield of GT in preschool- and school-age children was compared. RESULTS Lactose malabsorption was detected by BT in 42 of 60 children (70%). Genotype -13,910C/C was identified in 41 of 60 patients (68%). GT showed 80% sensitivity, 63% specificity, and 74% accuracy for LNP in the preschool population. In school-age children values were higher, 85%, 80%, and 84%, respectively. CONCLUSIONS GT results were significantly concordant with BT results for hypolactasia detection in Chilean children, particularly in those of age 6 years and older.
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Wiecek S, Wos H, Horowska-Ziaja S, Flak-Wancerz A, Grzybowska-Chlebowczyk U. Lactose Intolerance in Children with IgE-Dependent Allergy to Milk Proteins. PEDIATRIC ALLERGY IMMUNOLOGY AND PULMONOLOGY 2016; 29:86-90. [DOI: 10.1089/ped.2016.0654] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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- Sabina Wiecek
- Department of Paediatrics, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
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- Department of Paediatrics, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
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- Department of Paediatrics, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
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Effects of dietary education, followed by a tailored fructose-restricted diet in adults with fructose malabsorption. Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2015; 27:785-96. [PMID: 25919770 DOI: 10.1097/meg.0000000000000374] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Fructose is absorbed by GLUT transporters in the small intestine. If this process is inadequate, abdominal symptoms because of fructose intolerance may arise. The effect of a tailored fructose-restricted diet on gastrointestinal complaints was assessed in patients with fructose intolerance. MATERIALS AND METHODS Following an abnormal fructose breath test (50 g), 107 patients (64 also with lactose intolerance) entered three study periods: weeks 0-32 (free diet), weeks 32-36 (progressive increasing amount of fructose up to quantity inducing symptoms, 'trigger dose'), and weeks 36-48 (tailored fructose-restricted diet according to the 'trigger dose'). A subgroup of 15 patients underwent additional fructose breath tests (35, 25 g) to compare three different doses. RESULTS At baseline, the most frequent symptoms were bloating and abdominal pain, and were more severe with combined fructose and lactose intolerance. During the free diet, patients reported eliminating (48%) or reducing (52%) fructose-containing foods, with a significant improvement in symptoms (abdominal pain from 79.7 ± 1.3 to 19.3 ± 1.8 mm; bloating from 83.1 ± 1.3 to 19.4 ± 1.8 mm; number of evacuations/day from 3.9 ± 0.16 to 1.1 ± 0.04; Bristol score from 5.1 ± 0.14 to 3.8 ± 0.1, P < 0.00001). During the tailored fructose-restricted diet, the consistent improvement in symptoms persisted and was similar to the improvement on free diet (abdominal pain 23.6 ± 1.9 mm; bloating 19.4 ± 1.8 mm; number of evacuations/day 1.7 ± 0.07; Bristol score 3.5 ± 0.06, P<0.00001 vs. baseline). A dose-dependent effect of fructose was observed on symptoms during the fructose breath test. CONCLUSION In our setting, individuals with fructose intolerance show an inappropriate dietary self-management. By contrast, a tailored fructose-restricted diet improves gastrointestinal symptoms without senseless food deprivation.
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Wang Y, Xiong L, Gong X, Li W, Zhang X, Chen M. Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth as an uncommon cause of false positive lactose hydrogen breath test among patients with diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome in Asia. J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2015; 30:995-1000. [PMID: 25470082 DOI: 10.1111/jgh.12862] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/08/2014] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIM It has been reported that small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) may lead to false positive diagnoses of lactose malabsorption (LM) in irritable bowel syndrome patients. The aim of this study was to determine the influence of SIBO on lactose hydrogen breath test (HBT) results in these patients. METHODS Diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome patients with abnormal lactose HBTs ingested a test meal containing (99m) Tc and lactose. The location of the test meal and the breath levels of hydrogen were recorded simultaneously by scintigraphic scanning and lactose HBT, respectively. The increase in hydrogen concentration was not considered to be caused by SIBO if ≥ 10% of (99m) Tc accumulated in the cecal region at the time or before of abnormal lactose HBT. RESULTS LM was present in 84% (31/37) of irritable bowel syndrome patients. Twenty of these patients agreed to measurement of oro-cecal transit time. Only three patients (15%) with abnormal lactose HBT might have had SIBO. The median oro-cecal transit time between LM and lactose intolerance patients were 75 min and 45 min, respectively (Z=2.545, P=0.011). CONCLUSIONS Most of irritable bowel syndrome patients with an abnormal lactose HBT had LM. SIBO had little impact on the interpretation of lactose HBTs. The patients with lactose intolerance had faster small intestinal transit than LM patients.
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- Yilin Wang
- Department of Gastroenterology, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China
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A comparison between lactose breath test and quick test on duodenal biopsies for diagnosing lactase deficiency in patients with self-reported lactose intolerance. J Clin Gastroenterol 2013; 47:148-52. [PMID: 22495813 DOI: 10.1097/mcg.0b013e31824e9132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/10/2022]
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BACKGROUND A lactose breath test (LBT) is usually used to diagnose lactase deficiency, and a lactose quick test (LQT) has been proposed as a new test on duodenal biopsies to detect this disorder. GOALS We aimed to assess the diagnostic accuracy of LBT and LQT and their ability to predict the clinical response to a lactose-free diet in patients with self-reported lactose intolerance. STUDY Fifty-five patients (age 47 ± 14 y; M/F 15/36) underwent upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and 25g-LBT. Two duodenal biopsies were taken to determine lactase deficiency (normal, mild, or severe) by LQT and to rule out other causes of secondary lactose malabsorption. Patients with a positive LBT and normal LQT also underwent a glucose breath test to exclude small intestinal bacterial overgrowth as a cause of the former result. The severity of gastrointestinal symptoms was measured with a GSS questionnaire, under basal condition and 1 month after a lactose-free diet. RESULTS Lactose malabsorption was detected in 31/51 patients with LBT and in 37/51 patients with LQT (P = NS). Celiac disease was found in 2 patients. Two LBT+ patients showed a positive glucose breath test for small intestinal bacterial overgrowth. Eight patients had a mild hypolactasia by LQT and a negative LBT, but they had a significant improvement of symptoms after diet. LQT and LBT were concordant in 83% of cases and predicted the response to a lactose-free diet in 98% and 81% of the cases, respectively (P = 0.03). CONCLUSIONS LQT is as sensitive as LBT in detecting lactase deficiency; however, it seems to be more accurate than LBT in predicting the clinical response to a lactose-free diet.
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Jellema P, Schellevis FG, van der Windt DAWM, Kneepkens CMF, van der Horst HE. Lactose malabsorption and intolerance: a systematic review on the diagnostic value of gastrointestinal symptoms and self-reported milk intolerance. QJM 2010; 103:555-72. [PMID: 20522486 DOI: 10.1093/qjmed/hcq082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 76] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND When lactose malabsorption gives rise to symptoms, the result is called 'lactose intolerance'. Although lactose intolerance is often bothersome for patients, once recognized it may be managed by simple dietary adjustments. However, diagnosing lactose intolerance is not straightforward, especially in primary care. AIM To summarize available evidence on the diagnostic performance of gastrointestinal symptoms and self-reported milk (lactose) intolerance in primary care, and the relationship between lactose malabsorption and intolerance. DATA SOURCES PubMed, EMBASE and reference screening. STUDY SELECTION Studies were selected if the design was a primary diagnostic study; the patients were adults consulting because of non-acute abdominal symptoms; the diagnostic test included gastrointestinal symptoms and/or self-reported milk intolerance. A total of 26 primary diagnostic studies were included in the review. DATA EXTRACTION Quality assessment and data extraction were performed by two reviewers independently. They adhered to the most recent guidelines for conducting a diagnostic review as described in the Cochrane Diagnostic Reviewers' Handbook. RESULTS The diagnostic performance of diarrhea, abdominal pain, bloating, flatulence and self-reported milk intolerance was highly variable. A non-Caucasian ethnic origin was associated with the presence of lactose malabsorption. Both lactose malabsorbers and lactose absorbers reported symptoms during the lactose hydrogen breath test. CONCLUSION Our review shows that high-quality studies on the diagnosis of lactose malabsorption and intolerance in primary care are urgently needed. An important prerequisite would be to clearly define the concept of lactose intolerance, as well as how it should be assessed.
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- P Jellema
- Department of General Practice, EMGO Institute for Health and Care research, VU University Medical Centre and NIVEL (Netherlands Institute for Health Services Research), Van der Boechorststraat 7, 1081 BT Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Babu J, Kumar S, Babu P, Prasad JH, Ghoshal UC. Frequency of lactose malabsorption among healthy southern and northern Indian populations by genetic analysis and lactose hydrogen breath and tolerance tests. Am J Clin Nutr 2010; 91:140-6. [PMID: 19889824 DOI: 10.3945/ajcn.2009.27946] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Lactose malabsorption (LM), the inability to break down lactose into glucose and galactose, is due to a deficiency in the small intestinal lactase phlorizin hydrolase enzyme. Ethnic and geographic variations of LM are known. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to compare the frequency of LM in healthy southern and northern Indian populations. DESIGN A total of 153 healthy volunteers (76 from southern and 77 from northern India) were evaluated for LM by using a lactose tolerance test (LTT), a lactose hydrogen breath test (lactose HBT), and polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism to identify the lactase gene C/T-13910 polymorphism (confirmed by sequencing). RESULTS Volunteers from southern and northern India were comparable in age and sex. The LTT result was abnormal in 88.2% of southern Indians and in 66.2% of northern Indians (P = 0.001). The lactose HBT result was abnormal in 78.9% of southern Indians and in 57.1% of northern Indians (P = 0.003). The CC genotype was present in 86.8% and 67.5% (P = 0.002), the CT genotype was present in 13.2% and 26.0% (P = 0.036), and the TT genotype was present in 0% and 6.5% (P = 0.03) of southern and northern Indians, respectively. The frequency of symptoms after the lactose load (47.4% compared with 15.6%; P < 0.001) and peak concentrations of breath hydrogen (88.5 +/- 71.9 compared with 55.4 +/- 61.9 ppm; P = 0.003), both of which might indicate the degree of lactase deficiency, were higher in southern than in northern Indians. CONCLUSION The frequency and degree of LM is higher in southern than in northern Indian healthy populations because of genetic differences in these populations.
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- Janaki Babu
- Department of Gastroenterology, Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, India
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Di Stefano M, Corazza G. Role of hydrogen and methane breath testing in gastrointestinal diseases. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2009. [DOI: 10.1016/s1594-5804(09)60018-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Di Stefano M, Terulla V, Tana P, Mazzocchi S, Romero E, Corazza GR. Genetic test for lactase non-persistence and hydrogen breath test: is genotype better than phenotype to diagnose lactose malabsorption? Dig Liver Dis 2009; 41:474-9. [PMID: 19010095 DOI: 10.1016/j.dld.2008.09.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2008] [Revised: 09/03/2008] [Accepted: 09/23/2008] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND Adult-type hypolactasia is a widespread condition throughout the world, causing lactose malabsorption. The lactose breath test is a simple tool for diagnosis but the need for prolonged monitoring of hydrogen excretion has led to a genetic test proposal. The aim of this study was to compare the genetic test with the lactose breath test in order to give some insights into the clinical value of genetic testing. METHODS Thirty-two consecutive functional patients underwent lactose breath test and lactase genetic polymorphism analysis (C/T 13910 and G/A 22018). Intolerance symptoms after lactose load were also monitored. RESULTS All patients with positive lactose breath test showed homozygosis for both polymorphisms. Among the nine patients with a negative breath test result, six showed heterozygosis while three showed homozygosis. Intolerance symptoms were present in 16 homozygotic patients but also in one heterozygotic patient. The k value for the agreement between the genetic test and the lactose breath test was 0.74. CONCLUSION A positive genetic test for lactase non-persistence indicates whether lactase activity decline may represent a clinical problem for the patient, but does not give information on actual patient symptoms. On the contrary, this information is already available by combining the lactose breath test with intolerance symptom evaluation. Lactose absorption phenotype may be not yet evident until young adult age.
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- M Di Stefano
- 1st Department of Internal Medicine, University of Pavia, Foundation IRCCS San Matteo Hospital, Pavia, Italy
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Shelley H, Brennan M, Heuschkel R. Hydrogen breath testing in children: What is it and why is it performed? ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2009. [DOI: 10.12968/gasn.2009.7.5.42906] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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- Children′s Services, Addenbrooke′s Hospital, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge
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Castiglione F, Di Girolamo E, Ciacci C, Caporaso N, Pasquale L, Cozzolino A, Tortora R, Testa A, Rispo A. Lactose malabsorption: Clinical or breath test diagnosis? ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2008. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eclnm.2008.07.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/09/2023]
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Portincasa P, Di Ciaula A, Vacca M, Montelli R, Wang DQH, Palasciano G. Beneficial effects of oral tilactase on patients with hypolactasia. Eur J Clin Invest 2008; 38:835-44. [PMID: 19021701 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2362.2008.02035.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND A lactose-free diet is commonly prescribed to subjects with hypolactasia. We tested the effectiveness of a single ingestion of tilactase (a beta-D-galactosidase from Aspergillus oryzae) in adults with hypolactasia, previously assessed by lactose H(2)-breath test. MATERIALS AND METHODS After measurement of orocecal transit time (OCTT, by lactulose H(2)-breath test) and lactose H(2)-breath testing plus placebo, a total of 134 subjects were positive to hypolactasia and underwent lactose H(2)-breath testing plus either low (6750 U) or standard (11,250 U) doses of tilactase. The appearance of gastrointestinal symptoms during the tests was monitored. RESULTS OCTT was longer in malabsorbers (subjects without bloating, abdominal pain and/or diarrhoea, n = 25) than in intolerants (bloating, abdominal pain and/or diarrhoea, n = 109, P < 0.02). Malabsorbers had longer time to H(2) peak (P < 0.03), lower H(2) peak levels (P < 0.002) and smaller integrated H(2) excretion levels (P < 0.005) than intolerants. After tilactase ingestion, integrated H(2) levels were decreased by 75% (low dose) and 87% (standard dose) in malabsorbers, and by 74% (low dose) and 88% (standard dose) in intolerants. In the latter group, total symptom score were decreased by 76% (low dose) and by 88% (standard dose) (P < 0.0001). CONCLUSION A single oral administration of tilactase is highly effective in decreasing symptoms and hydrogen excretion of hypolactasia assessed by lactose H(2)-breath test. If confirmed by long-term observations, ingestion of tilactase might be a better option than exclusion diets in intolerant subjects with hypolactasia.
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- P Portincasa
- Department of Internal Medicine and Public Medicine, University Medical School, Bari, Italy
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Argnani F, Camillo MD, Marinaro V, Foglietta T, Avallone V, Cannella C, Vernia P. Hydrogen breath test for the diagnosis of lactose intolerance, is the routine sugar load the best one? World J Gastroenterol 2008; 14:6204-7. [PMID: 18985811 PMCID: PMC2761582 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.14.6204] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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AIM: To evaluate the prevalence of lactose intolerance (LI) following a load of 12.5 g in patients diagnosed as high-grade malabsorbers using the hydrogen breath test (HBT)-25.
METHODS: Ninety patients showing high-grade malabsorption at HBT-25 were submitted to a second HBT with a lactose load of 12.5 g. Peak hydrogen production, area under the curve of hydrogen excretion and occurrence of symptoms were recorded.
RESULTS: Only 16 patients (17.77%) with positive HBT-25 proved positive at HBT-12.5. Hydrogen production was lower as compared to HBT-25 (peak value 21.55 parts per million (ppm) ± 29.54 SD vs 99.43 ppm ± 40.01 SD; P < 0.001). Symptoms were present in only 13 patients. The absence of symptoms during the high-dose test has a high negative predictive value (0.84) for a negative low-dose test. The presence of symptoms during the first test was not useful for predicting a positive low-dose test (positive predictive value 0.06-0.31).
CONCLUSION: Most patients with a positive HBT-25 normally absorb a lower dose of lactose and a strict lactose restriction on the basis of a “standard” HBT is, in most instances, unnecessary. Thus, the 25 g lactose tolerance test should probably be substituted by the 12.5 g test in the diagnosis of LI, and in providing dietary guidelines to patients with suspected lactose malabsorption/intolerance.
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Waud JP, Matthews SB, Campbell AK. Measurement of breath hydrogen and methane, together with lactase genotype, defines the current best practice for investigation of lactose sensitivity. Ann Clin Biochem 2008; 45:50-8. [PMID: 18275674 DOI: 10.1258/acb.2007.007147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Currently, there is no 'gold standard' for detecting patients with sensitivity to lactose. Biochemical investigation by a breath hydrogen test alone detects <50% cases. Breath methane and symptoms are not recorded as standard practice. The clinical value of analysing C/T(13910) and G/A(22018) polymorphisms, strongly associated with lactose sensitivity, has not been established. METHODS Two hundred and ten patients with unexplained gut and systemic symptoms and controls were challenged with 50 g lactose. Breath hydrogen and methane were measured and symptoms recorded. All were genotyped for two polymorphisms, C/T(13910) and G/A(22018). RESULTS CC(13910)/GG(22018) in 14.5%, CT(13910)/GA(22018) in 39% and TT(13910)/AA(22018) in 46.5%. One hundred percent of CC(13910)/GG(22018) were lactose sensitive having a breath hydrogen >20 ppm within 6 h and symptoms. But the breath hydrogen test lacked sensitivity and specificity in the other groups. There was elevated breath hydrogen in 21% of CT(13910)/GA(22018) and 15% of TT(13910)/AA(22018) by 6 h, whereas 17 and 30.9% had elevated breath methane alone. Breath methane and breath hydrogen with clinical symptoms improved sensitivity and specificity, increasing detection of lactose sensitivity in genotypes CT/GA and TT/AA from <50 to >75%. CONCLUSIONS The data presented define the current best practice for the clinical identification of lactose sensitivity. Patients were first genotyped. Those identified as CC with symptoms should immediately undertake a 12-week lactose-free diet. Those identified as CT or TT should undertake a breath hydrogen and methane test. Those positive for hydrogen or methane along with symptoms or with symptoms only, should also undertake a lactose-free diet. Those with high hydrogen without symptoms should be investigated for causes other than lactose sensitivity.
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- Jonathan P Waud
- Department of Medical Biochemistry and Immunology, Llandough Hospital, Cardiff and Vale NHS Trust, Llandough, Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales, Cardiff, UK
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Prophylactic octreotide and delayed gastric emptying after pancreaticoduodenectomy: results of a prospective randomized double-blinded placebo-controlled trial. Eur J Surg Oncol 2008; 34:868-875. [PMID: 18299182 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2008.01.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 75] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2007] [Accepted: 01/15/2008] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
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AIMS To evaluate the impact of prophylactic octreotide on gastric emptying in patients undergoing pancreaticoduodenectomy. Postoperative pancreatic fistula (POPF) and delayed gastric emptying (DGE) are common complications after pancreaticoduodenectomy. Whereas several prospective randomized trials propose the prophylactic use of octreotide to prevent pancreatic fistula formation, somatostatin has, however, been associated with delayed gastric emptying after partial duodenopancreatectomy. METHODS In this prospective, randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial we analyzed the influence of prophylactic octreotide on delayed gastric empting after pancreaticoduodenectomy. Patients were randomized to the placebo group (n=32) and the octreotide group (n=35). Primary endpoint was the incidence of delayed gastric emptying, secondary endpoints included perioperative morbidity other than DGE. DGE was measured by clinical signs, gastric scintigraphy and the hydrogen breath test. Risk factors for DGE other than octreotide were analyzed by univariate and multivariate analyses. RESULTS DGE measured by clinical signs was similar between both groups studied ( approximately 20% of the patients). Gastric scintigraphy (T(1/2)) was 76.3+/-15.2 min in the octreotide group and 86.7+/-18.0 min in controls at day 7, respectively. The H(2) breath test was 65.0+/-6.5 min in octreotide treatment group and 67.0+/-5.7 min in controls at day 8. POPF grade C occurred in approximately 3% of the patients, although prophylactic treatment of octreotide did not reduce the incidence of POPF. Multivariate analysis showed that postoperative intraabdominal bleeding and infection were independent risk factors for DGE. Furthermore preoperative biliary stenting reduced postoperative DGE after partial duodenopancreatectomy. CONCLUSION Prophylactic octreotide has no influence on gastric emptying and does not decrease the incidence of postoperative pancreatic fistula after pancreaticoduodenectomy.
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Mottes M, Belpinati F, Milani M, Saccomandi D, Petrelli E, Calacoci M, Chierici R, Franco Pignatti P, Borgna-Pignatti C. Genetic testing for adult-type hypolactasia in Italian families. Clin Chem Lab Med 2008; 46:980-4. [DOI: 10.1515/cclm.2008.189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Di Stefano M, Miceli E, Mazzocchi S, Tana P, Moroni F, Corazza GR. Visceral hypersensitivity and intolerance symptoms in lactose malabsorption. Neurogastroenterol Motil 2007; 19:887-95. [PMID: 17973635 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2982.2007.00973.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Lactose malabsorption is not always associated with intolerance symptoms. The factors responsible for symptom onset are not yet completely known. As differences in visceral sensitivity may play a role in the pathogenesis of functional symptoms, we evaluated whether an alteration of visceral sensitivity is present in subjects with lactose intolerance. Thirty subjects, recruited regardless of whether they were aware of their capacity to absorb lactose, underwent an evaluation of intestinal hydrogen production capacity by lactulose breath test, followed by an evaluation of lactose absorption by hydrogen breath test after lactose administration and subsequently an evaluation of recto-sigmoid sensitivity threshold during fasting and after lactulose administration, to ascertain whether fermentation modifies intestinal sensitivity. The role of differences in gastrointestinal transit was excluded by gastric emptying and mouth-to-caecum transit time by (13)C-octanoic and lactulose breath tests. Lactulose administration induced a significant reduction of discomfort threshold in subjects with lactose intolerance but not in malabsorbers without intolerance symptoms or in subjects with normal lactose absorption. Perception threshold showed no changes after lactulose administration. Severity of symptoms in intolerant subjects was significantly correlated with the reduction of discomfort thresholds. Visceral hypersensitivity should be considered in the induction of intolerance symptoms in subjects with lactose malabsorption.
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- M Di Stefano
- Department of Medicine, IRCCS S.Matteo Hospital, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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Vincent KA, Parkin A, Armstrong FA. Investigating and Exploiting the Electrocatalytic Properties of Hydrogenases. Chem Rev 2007; 107:4366-413. [PMID: 17845060 DOI: 10.1021/cr050191u] [Citation(s) in RCA: 554] [Impact Index Per Article: 32.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Kylie A Vincent
- Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, University of Oxford, South Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3QR, United Kingdom
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Di Camillo M, Marinaro V, Argnani F, Foglietta T, Vernia P. Hydrogen breath test for diagnosis of lactose malabsorption: the importance of timing and the number of breath samples. CANADIAN JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY = JOURNAL CANADIEN DE GASTROENTEROLOGIE 2006; 20:265-8. [PMID: 16609755 PMCID: PMC2659903 DOI: 10.1155/2006/715459] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND The hydrogen breath test (H(2)BT) is the most widely used procedure in the diagnostic workup of lactose malabsorption and lactose intolerance. AIM To establish whether a simplified two- or three-sample test may reduce time, costs and staff resources without reducing the sensitivity of the procedure. PATIENTS AND METHODS Data from 1,112 patients (292 men, 820 women) with a positive 4 h, nine-sample H(2)BT were retrospectively analyzed. Patients were stratified according to the degree of lactose malabsorption, the occurrence and type of symptoms. Loss of sensitivity in the procedure was evaluated taking into account two-sample tests (0 min and 120 min or 0 min and 210 min) or three-sample tests (0 min, 120 min and 180 min or 0 min, 120 min and 210 min). RESULTS Using a two-sample test (0 min and 120 min or 0 min and 210 min) the false-negative rate was 33.4% and 22.7%, respectively. With a three-sample test (0 min, 120 min and 180 min or 0 min, 120 min or 210 min), lactose malabsorption was diagnosed in 91.2% (1,014 of 1,112) patients and in 96.1% (1,068 of 1,112) patients, respectively. Of 594 patients with abdominal symptoms, 158 (26.6%) and 73 (12.2%) would have false-negative results with 0 min and 120 min or 0 min and 210 min two-sample tests, respectively. The three-sample tests, 0 min, 120 min and 180 min or 0 min, 120 min and 210 min, have a false-negative rate of 5.9% and 2.1%, respectively. CONCLUSIONS A three-sample H(2)BT is time- and cost-sparing without significant loss of sensitivity for the diagnosis both of lactose malabsorption and lactose intolerance.
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- Correspondence: Dr Piero Vernia, Dipartimento di Scienze Cliniche, Universita di Roma, La Sapienza, Policlinico Umberto I, Viale del Policlinico 155, 00161 Rome, Italy. Telephone 39-06-49972360, fax 39-06-4463737, e-mail
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N/A, 黄 承, 阴 文. N/A. Shijie Huaren Xiaohua Zazhi 2005; 13:1618-1620. [DOI: 10.11569/wcjd.v13.i13.1618] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/26/2023] Open
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