Research Article

	Why is epidermal growth factor present in the gut lumen? R J Playford and N A Wright Gut 1996; 38: 303-305. doi:10.1136/gut.38.3.303 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Age related changes in gut physiology and nutritional status. L B Lovat Gut 1996; 38: 306-309. doi:10.1136/gut.38.3.306 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Effects of cisapride on gastric emptying of oil and aqueous meal components, hunger, and fullness. K L Jones, M Horowitz, B I Carney, W M Sun, and B E Chatterton Gut 1996; 38: 310-315. doi:10.1136/gut.38.3.310 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Risk assessment after acute upper gastrointestinal haemorrhage. T A Rockall, R F Logan, H B Devlin, and T C Northfield Gut 1996; 38: 316-321. doi:10.1136/gut.38.3.316 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Reversal of osteopenia with diet in adult coeliac disease. T Valdimarsson, O Löfman, G Toss, and M Ström Gut 1996; 38: 322-327. doi:10.1136/gut.38.3.322 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Local entrapment of interferon gamma in the recovery from Shigella dysenteriae type 1 infection. R Raqib, A Ljungdahl, A A Lindberg, U Andersson, and J Andersson Gut 1996; 38: 328-336. doi:10.1136/gut.38.3.328 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Effect of Clostridium difficile toxin A on human intestinal epithelial cells: induction of interleukin 8 production and apoptosis after cell detachment. Y R Mahida, S Makh, S Hyde, T Gray, and S P Borriello Gut 1996; 38: 337-347. doi:10.1136/gut.38.3.337 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	In vivo IgA coating of anaerobic bacteria in human faeces. L A van der Waaij, P C Limburg, G Mesander, and D van der Waaij Gut 1996; 38: 348-354. doi:10.1136/gut.38.3.348 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Platelet activating factor: release from colonic mucosa in patients with ulcerative colitis and its effect on colonic secretion. T D Wardle, L Hall, and L A Turnberg Gut 1996; 38: 355-361. doi:10.1136/gut.38.3.355 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Smoking may prevent pouchitis in patients with restorative proctocolectomy for ulcerative colitis. M N Merrett, N Mortensen, M Kettlewell, and D O Jewell Gut 1996; 38: 362-364. doi:10.1136/gut.38.3.362 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Mucosal antibodies in inflammatory bowel disease are directed against intestinal bacteria. A Macpherson, U Y Khoo, I Forgacs, J Philpott-Howard, and I Bjarnason Gut 1996; 38: 365-375. doi:10.1136/gut.38.3.365 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Seasonal variations in the onset of ulcerative colitis. B Moum, E Aadland, A Ekbom, and M H Vatn Gut 1996; 38: 376-378. doi:10.1136/gut.38.3.376 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	High frequency of helicobacter negative gastritis in patients with Crohn's disease. L Halme, P Kärkkäinen, H Rautelin, T U Kosunen, and P Sipponen Gut 1996; 38: 379-383. doi:10.1136/gut.38.3.379 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Importance of antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies in primary sclerosing cholangitis and ulcerative colitis: prevalence, titre, and IgG subclass. D S Bansi, K A Fleming, and R W Chapman Gut 1996; 38: 384-389. doi:10.1136/gut.38.3.384 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Characterisation of inorganic microparticles in pigment cells of human gut associated lymphoid tissue. J J Powell, C C Ainley, R S Harvey, I M Mason, M D Kendall, E A Sankey, A P Dhillon, and R P Thompson Gut 1996; 38: 390-395. doi:10.1136/gut.38.3.390 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Effect of longterm placebo controlled calcium supplementation on sigmoidal cell proliferation in patients with sporadic adenomatous polyps. U M Weisgerber, H Boeing, R W Owen, R Waldherr, R Raedsch, and J Wahrendorf Gut 1996; 38: 396-402. doi:10.1136/gut.38.3.396 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	p53 tumour suppressor gene expression in pancreatic neuroendocrine tumour cells. C Bartz, C Ziske, B Wiedenmann, and K Moelling Gut 1996; 38: 403-409. doi:10.1136/gut.38.3.403 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Folate status of gastrointestinal epithelial cells is not predicted by serum and red cell folate values in replete subjects. J Meenan, E O'Hallinan, S Lynch, A Molloy, J McPartlan, J Scott, and D G Weir Gut 1996; 38: 410-413. doi:10.1136/gut.38.3.410 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Induction of NGAL synthesis in epithelial cells of human colorectal neoplasia and inflammatory bowel diseases. B S Nielsen, N Borregaard, J R Bundgaard, S Timshel, M Sehested, and L Kjeldsen Gut 1996; 38: 414-420. doi:10.1136/gut.38.3.414 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Family based colorectal cancer screening in a district hospital. N P Cripps and R J Heald Gut 1996; 38: 421-425. doi:10.1136/gut.38.3.421 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	K-ras gene mutation in gall bladder carcinomas and dysplasia. T Ajiki, T Fujimori, H Onoyama, M Yamamoto, S Kitazawa, S Maeda, and Y Saitoh Gut 1996; 38: 426-429. doi:10.1136/gut.38.3.426 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Somatostatin analogue octreotide and inhibition of tumour growth in metastatic endocrine gastroenteropancreatic tumours. R Arnold, M E Trautmann, W Creutzfeldt, R Benning, M Benning, C Neuhaus, R Jürgensen, K Stein, H Schäfer, C Bruns, and H J Dennler Gut 1996; 38: 430-438. doi:10.1136/gut.38.3.430 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Metabolism of orally administered tauroursodeoxycholic acid in patients with primary biliary cirrhosis. K D Setchell, C M Rodrigues, M Podda, and A Crosignani Gut 1996; 38: 439-446. doi:10.1136/gut.38.3.439 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Increased concentrations of tumour necrosis factor (TNF) and soluble TNF receptors in biliary obstruction in mice; soluble TNF receptors as prognostic factors for mortality. M H Bemelmans, J W Greve, D J Gouma, and W A Buurman Gut 1996; 38: 447-453. doi:10.1136/gut.38.3.447 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Acute liver damage and ecstasy ingestion. A J Ellis, J A Wendon, B Portmann, and R Williams Gut 1996; 38: 454-458. doi:10.1136/gut.38.3.454 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	A national training programme for gastroenterology and hepatology. M J Farthing, R P Walt, R N Allan, C H Swan, I T Gilmore, C N Mallinson, J R Bennett, C J Hawkey, W R Burnham, A I Morris, C J Tibbs, T E Bowling, C Cobb, S Catnach, C Farrell, and A Towle Gut 1996; 38: 459-470. doi:10.1136/gut.38.3.459 [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	The quiet pleasure of browsing through vital statistics. M J Langman Gut 1996; 38: 471-472. doi:10.1136/gut.38.3.471 [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Letter

	Why use Buscopan during diagnostic upper gastrointestinal endoscopy? K Chopra, D Westaby, and I Murray-Lyon Gut 1996; 38: 473. doi:10.1136/gut.38.3.473 [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	The nurse endoscopist. A P Griffiths Gut 1996; 38: 473. doi:10.1136/gut.38.3.473-b [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Measurement of morphokinetic status in experiments on intestinal adaptation. N A Wright and R A Goodlad Gut 1996; 38: 474-475. doi:10.1136/gut.38.3.474 [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Experimental colitis is ameliorated by inhibition of nitric oxide synthase activity. P J Neilly, K R Gardiner, and B J Rowlands Gut 1996; 38: 475. doi:10.1136/gut.38.3.475 [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Heartburn in patients with achalasia. G S Robertson, P S Veitch, and A C Wicks Gut 1996; 38: 475. doi:10.1136/gut.38.3.475-a [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Letters to the Editor

	Reply A Quine Gut 1996; 38: 473. doi:10.1136/gut.38.3.473-a [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Reply M D Hellier Gut 1996; 38: 473-474. doi:10.1136/gut.38.3.473-c [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Reply K J Reilly, W L Frankel, A M Bain, and J L Rombeau Gut 1996; 38: 474-475. doi:10.1136/gut.38.3.474-a [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Book Review

	Atlas of Clinical Hepatology J O'Grady Gut 1996; 38: 475-476. doi:10.1136/gut.38.3.475-b [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Textbook on Interventional Radiology of the hepatobiliary system and gastrointestinal tract R F Dondelinger Gut 1996; 38: 476. doi:10.1136/gut.38.3.476 [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Clinician's Manual on Helicobacter Pylori R Jones Gut 1996; 38: 476. doi:10.1136/gut.38.3.476-a [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Gastroenterology and Liver Disease S Bridger Gut 1996; 38: 476. doi:10.1136/gut.38.3.476-b [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Role of Gut Bacteria in Human Toxicology and Pharmacology D V Parke Gut 1996; 38: 476-477. doi:10.1136/gut.38.3.476-c [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	The Practice of Liver Transplantation H Bismuth Gut 1996; 38: 477. doi:10.1136/gut.38.3.477 [PDF] [Request Permissions]