Research Article

	Vitamin C and gastric cancer: supplements for some or fruit for all? P O'Toole and M Lombard Gut 1996; 39: 345-347. doi:10.1136/gut.39.3.345 [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Prostaglandin E2 and prostaglandin F2 alpha biosynthesis in human gastric mucosa: effect of chronic alcohol misuse. C Bode, G Maute, and J C Bode Gut 1996; 39: 348-352. doi:10.1136/gut.39.3.348 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Abundance of surfactant-like particles reflects mucosal integrity in patients with peptic ulcer disease. R Eliakim, D H Alpers, R Oren, A Fich, and K DeSchryver-Kecskemeti Gut 1996; 39: 353-359. doi:10.1136/gut.39.3.353 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Assessment of residual gastric volume and thirst in patients who drink before gastroscopy. S M Greenfield, G J Webster, A S Brar, K Ah Mun, E R Beck, and F R Vicary Gut 1996; 39: 360-362. doi:10.1136/gut.39.3.360 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Gastric mucosal contraction and vascular injury induced by indomethacin precede neutrophil infiltration in the rat. A Anthony, R Sim, A P Dhillon, R E Pounder, and A J Wakefield Gut 1996; 39: 363-368. doi:10.1136/gut.39.3.363 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Doppler ultrasonographic evaluation of splanchnic blood flow in coeliac disease. V Arienti, C Califano, G Brusco, L Boriani, F Biagi, M Giulia Sama, S Sottili, A Domanico, G R Corazza, and G Gasbarrini Gut 1996; 39: 369-373. doi:10.1136/gut.39.3.369 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Evaluation of differential disaccharide excretion in urine for non-invasive investigation of altered intestinal disaccharidase activity caused by alpha-glucosidase inhibition, primary hypolactasia, and coeliac disease. I Bjarnason, R Batt, S Catt, A Macpherson, D Maxton, and I S Menzies Gut 1996; 39: 374-381. doi:10.1136/gut.39.3.374 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Infertility and coeliac disease. P Collin, S Vilska, P K Heinonen, O Hällström, and P Pikkarainen Gut 1996; 39: 382-384. doi:10.1136/gut.39.3.382 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Local production of corticotropin releasing hormone is increased in experimental intestinal inflammation in rats. E A van Tol, P Petrusz, P K Lund, M Yamauchi, and R B Sartor Gut 1996; 39: 385-392. doi:10.1136/gut.39.3.385 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Plasma nitrate concentration in infective gastroenteritis and inflammatory bowel disease. R S Dykhuizen, J Masson, G McKnight, A N Mowat, C C Smith, L M Smith, and N Benjamin Gut 1996; 39: 393-395. doi:10.1136/gut.39.3.393 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Increased HLA-DR and decreased CD3 on human intestinal intraepithelial lymphocytes: evidence of activation? M Abuzakouk, D Kelleher, C Feighery, and C O'Farrelly Gut 1996; 39: 396-400. doi:10.1136/gut.39.3.396 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	6-Mercaptopurine metabolism in Crohn's disease: correlation with efficacy and toxicity. C Cuffari, Y Théorêt, S Latour, and G Seidman Gut 1996; 39: 401-406. doi:10.1136/gut.39.3.401 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Evaluating the antioxidant potential of new treatments for inflammatory bowel disease using a rat model of colitis. A D Millar, D S Rampton, C L Chander, A W Claxson, S Blades, A Coumbe, J Panetta, C J Morris, and D R Blake Gut 1996; 39: 407-415. doi:10.1136/gut.39.3.407 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Intestinal paracellular permeability during malnutrition in guinea pigs: effect of high dietary zinc. P Rodriguez, N Darmon, P Chappuis, C Candalh, M A Blaton, C Bouchaud, and M Heyman Gut 1996; 39: 416-422. doi:10.1136/gut.39.3.416 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	An association between maternal diet and colonic diverticulosis in an animal model. L Wess, M Eastwood, A Busuttil, C Edwards, and A Miller Gut 1996; 39: 423-427. doi:10.1136/gut.39.3.423 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Nucleoside-nucleotide free diet protects rat colonic mucosa from damage induced by trinitrobenzene sulphonic acid. A A Adjei, T Morioka, C K Ameho, K Yamauchi, A D Kulkarni, H M Al-Mansouri, A Kawajiri, and S Yamamoto Gut 1996; 39: 428-433. doi:10.1136/gut.39.3.428 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Global DNA hypomethylation occurs in the early stages of intestinal type gastric carcinoma. M Cravo, R Pinto, P Fidalgo, P Chaves, L Glória, C Nobre-Leitão, and F Costa Mira Gut 1996; 39: 434-438. doi:10.1136/gut.39.3.434 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Risk of colorectal cancer and other cancers in patients with gall stones. C Johansen, W H Chow, T Jørgensen, L Mellemkjaer, G Engholm, and J H Olsen Gut 1996; 39: 439-443. doi:10.1136/gut.39.3.439 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Matrix metalloproteinase-7 expression in gastric carcinoma. M Honda, M Mori, H Ueo, K Sugimachi, and T Akiyoshi Gut 1996; 39: 444-448. doi:10.1136/gut.39.3.444 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Growth of colorectal polyps: redetection and evaluation of unresected polyps for a period of three years. B Hofstad, M H Vatn, S N Andersen, H S Huitfeldt, T Rognum, S Larsen, and M Osnes Gut 1996; 39: 449-456. doi:10.1136/gut.39.3.449 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Intraductal papillary mucinous tumours of the pancreas. Clinical and therapeutic issues in 32 patients. C Azar, J Van de Stadt, F Rickaert, M Devière, M Baize, G Klöppel, M Gelin, and M Cremer Gut 1996; 39: 457-464. doi:10.1136/gut.39.3.457 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Pathophysiological aspects and clinical outcome of intra-anal application of isosorbide dinitrate in patients with chronic anal fissure. W R Schouten, J W Briel, M O Boerma, J J Auwerda, E B Wilms, and B H Graatsma Gut 1996; 39: 465-469. doi:10.1136/gut.39.3.465 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Inhibition of acetylcholine induced intestinal motility by interleukin 1 beta in the rat. A C Aubé, H M Blottière, C Scarpignato, C Cherbut, C Rozé, and J P Galmiche Gut 1996; 39: 470-474. doi:10.1136/gut.39.3.470 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Effect of deoxycholic acid and ursodeoxycholic acid on lipid peroxidation in cultured macrophages. P Ljubuncic, B Fuhrman, J Oiknine, M Aviram, and A Bomzon Gut 1996; 39: 475-478. doi:10.1136/gut.39.3.475 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Longterm follow up of transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic stent shunt (TIPSS) for the treatment of portal hypertension: results in 130 patients. A J Stanley, R Jalan, E H Forrest, D N Redhead, and P C Hayes Gut 1996; 39: 479-485. doi:10.1136/gut.39.3.479 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	What has happened to the cathartic colon? S Müller-Lissner Gut 1996; 39: 486-488. doi:10.1136/gut.39.3.486 [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Diverticular disease and your mother's diet. J H Cummings Gut 1996; 39: 489-490. doi:10.1136/gut.39.3.489 [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Gall stones, colorectal and other cancers. A Ekbom Gut 1996; 39: 491. doi:10.1136/gut.39.3.491 [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Redetection and growth of colorectal polyps. I C Talbot Gut 1996; 39: 492. doi:10.1136/gut.39.3.492 [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Beware of TIPPSters. A Gimson Gut 1996; 39: 493-494. doi:10.1136/gut.39.3.493 [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Articles

	BSG President's biography Gut 1996; 39: 495. doi:10.1136/gut.39.3.495 [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Letter

	Osteopenia in adult coeliac disease. M Di Stefano, R Jorizzo, and G R Corazza Gut 1996; 39: 496. doi:10.1136/gut.39.3.496 [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Acute idiopathic pancreatitis. B Maes, P Hastier, and J P Delmont Gut 1996; 39: 496-497. doi:10.1136/gut.39.3.496-b [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Screening for familial colorectal cancer. J R Jass Gut 1996; 39: 497. doi:10.1136/gut.39.3.497-a [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Screening for colorectal cancer. A Anand, N Anand, and A Anand Gut 1996; 39: 497-498. doi:10.1136/gut.39.3.497-b [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Letters to the Editor

	Reply T Valdimarsson Gut 1996; 39: 496. doi:10.1136/gut.39.3.496-a [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Reply Anne Ballinger, Eleanor Barnes, Elspeth Alstead, and Peter Fairclough Gut 1996; 39: 497. doi:10.1136/gut.39.3.497 [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Reply N P J Cripps and R J Heald Gut 1996; 39: 498. doi:10.1136/gut.39.3.498 [PDF] [Request Permissions]

Book Review

	Comparative Physiology of the Digestive System of Vertebrates Richard Naftalin Gut 1996; 39: 498. doi:10.1136/gut.39.3.498-a [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	The Kidney in Liver Disease S P Wilkinson Gut 1996; 39: 498-499. doi:10.1136/gut.39.3.498-b [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Pediatric Gastrointestinal Disease I W Booth Gut 1996; 39: 499. doi:10.1136/gut.39.3.499 [PDF] [Request Permissions]