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LEADING ARTICLES

	Hepatopulmonary syndromes M J KROWKA Gut 2000; 46: 1-4. doi:10.1136/gut.46.1.1 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

COMMENTARIES

	Informed consent G NEALE Gut 2000; 46: 5-6. doi:10.1136/gut.46.1.5 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Immunological and genetic links in Crohn's disease F SHANAHAN Gut 2000; 46: 6-7. doi:10.1136/gut.46.1.6 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	IBS: prime problem in primary care R JONES Gut 2000; 46: 7-8. doi:10.1136/gut.46.1.7 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	UDCA, PBC and biochemistry: what does normal mean? K D LINDOR Gut 2000; 46: 8. doi:10.1136/gut.46.1.8 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

OESOPHAGUS

	Relative risk of dysplasia for patients with intestinal metaplasia in the distal oesophagus and in the gastric cardia P Sharma, A P Weston, T Morales, M Topalovski, M S Mayo, and R E Sampliner Gut 2000; 46: 9-13. doi:10.1136/gut.46.1.9 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Expression of CD44 variants and prognosis in oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma T Gotoda, Y Matsumura, H Kondo, H Ono, A Kanamoto, H Kato, H Watanabe, Y Tachimori, Y Nakanishi, and T Kakizoe Gut 2000; 46: 14-19. doi:10.1136/gut.46.1.14 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

STOMACH

	Changes in gastric acid secretion assayed by endoscopic gastrin test before and after Helicobacter pylori eradication K Iijima, S Ohara, H Sekine, T Koike, K Kato, S Asaki, T Shimosegawa, and T Toyota Gut 2000; 46: 20-26. doi:10.1136/gut.46.1.20 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Peptic ulcer bleeding: accessory risk factors and interactions with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs J Weil, M J S Langman, P Wainwright, D H Lawson, M Rawlins, R F A Logan, T P Brown, M P Vessey, M Murphy, and D G Colin-Jones Gut 2000; 46: 27-31. doi:10.1136/gut.46.1.27 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Sensations induced by medium and long chain triglycerides: role of gastric tone and hormones R Barbera, M Peracchi, F Brighenti, B Cesana, P A Bianchi, and G Basilisco Gut 2000; 46: 32-36. doi:10.1136/gut.46.1.32 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

ENDOSCOPY

	Postal consent for upper gastrointestinal endoscopy H A Shepherd, D Bowman, B Hancock, J Anglin, and D Hewett Gut 2000; 46: 37-39. doi:10.1136/gut.46.1.37 [Abstract] [Full text] [Information Booklet and Consent Form] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

SMALL INTESTINE

	Diversion of intestinal flow decreases the numbers of interleukin 4 secreting and interferon  secreting T lymphocytes in small bowel mucosa A Schmit, A Van Gossum, M Carol, J-J Houben, and F Mascart Gut 2000; 46: 40-45. doi:10.1136/gut.46.1.40 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Production of a panel of recombinant gliadins for the characterisation of T cell reactivity in coeliac disease E H Arentz-Hansen, S N McAdam, Ø Molberg, C Kristiansen, and L M Sollid Gut 2000; 46: 46-51. doi:10.1136/gut.46.1.46 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	13C-egg white breath test: a non-invasive test of pancreatic trypsin activity in the small intestine P Evenepoel, M Hiele, B Geypens, K P Geboes, P Rutgeerts, and Y Ghoos Gut 2000; 46: 52-57. doi:10.1136/gut.46.1.52 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE

	Familial expression of anti-Saccharomyces cerevisiae mannan antibodies in affected and unaffected relatives of patients with Crohn's disease C L Sutton, H Yang, Z Li, J I Rotter, S R Targan, and J Braun Gut 2000; 46: 58-63. doi:10.1136/gut.46.1.58 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	The contribution of sulphate reducing bacteria and 5-aminosalicylic acid to faecal sulphide in patients with ulcerative colitis M C L Pitcher, E R Beatty, and J H Cummings Gut 2000; 46: 64-72. doi:10.1136/gut.46.1.64 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	In vivo measurement of colonic butyrate metabolism in patients with quiescent ulcerative colitis E J Simpson, M A S Chapman, J Dawson, D Berry, I A Macdonald, and A Cole Gut 2000; 46: 73-77. doi:10.1136/gut.46.1.73 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

FUNCTIONAL BOWEL DISORDERS

	Irritable bowel syndrome in general practice: prevalence, characteristics, and referral W G Thompson, K W Heaton, G T Smyth, and C Smyth Gut 2000; 46: 78-82. doi:10.1136/gut.46.1.78 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Psychological and sex features of delayed gut transit in functional gastrointestinal disorders E J Bennett, P Evans, A M Scott, C-A Badcock, B Shuter, R Höschl, C C Tennant, and J E Kellow Gut 2000; 46: 83-87. doi:10.1136/gut.46.1.83 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

CANCER

	Endosonographic features predictive of benign and malignant gastrointestinal stromal cell tumours L Palazzo, B Landi, C Cellier, E Cuillerier, G Roseau, and J-P Barbier Gut 2000; 46: 88-92. doi:10.1136/gut.46.1.88 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Gastric cancer and other endoscopic diagnoses in patients with benign dyspepsia N P Breslin, A B R Thomson, R J Bailey, P K Blustein, J Meddings, E Lalor, G M A VanRosendaal, M J Verhoef, and L R Sutherland Gut 2000; 46: 93-97. doi:10.1136/gut.46.1.93 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

BILIARY TRACT

	Manometry based randomised trial of endoscopic sphincterotomy for sphincter of Oddi dysfunction J Toouli, I C Roberts-Thomson, J Kellow, J Dowsett, G T P Saccone, P Evans, P Jeans, M Cox, P Anderson, C Worthley, Y Chan, N Shanks, and A Craig Gut 2000; 46: 98-102. doi:10.1136/gut.46.1.98 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Performance characteristics of magnetic resonance cholangiography in the staging of malignant hilar strictures S H Zidi, F Prat, O Le Guen, Y Rondeau, and G Pelletier Gut 2000; 46: 103-106. doi:10.1136/gut.46.1.103 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

LIVER DISEASE

	Outcome of lamivudine resistant hepatitis B virus infection in the liver transplant recipient D Mutimer, D Pillay, P Shields, P Cane, D Ratcliffe, B Martin, S Buchan, L Boxall, K O'Donnell, J Shaw, S Hübscher, and E Elias Gut 2000; 46: 107-113. doi:10.1136/gut.46.1.107 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Haemodynamic, renal sodium handling, and neurohormonal effects of acute administration of low dose losartan, an angiotensin II receptor antagonist, in preascitic cirrhosis N Girgrah, P Liu, J Collier, L Blendis, and F Wong Gut 2000; 46: 114-120. doi:10.1136/gut.46.1.114 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Characterisation of patients with primary biliary cirrhosis responding to long term ursodeoxycholic acid treatment M Leuschner, C F Dietrich, T You, C Seidl, J Raedle, G Herrmann, H Ackermann, and U Leuschner Gut 2000; 46: 121-126. doi:10.1136/gut.46.1.121 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Somatostatin plus isosorbide 5-mononitrate versus somatostatin in the control of acute gastro-oesophageal variceal bleeding: a double blind, randomised, placebo controlled clinical trial F Junquera, J C López-Talavera, F Mearin, E Saperas, S Videla, J-R Armengol, R Esteban, and J-R Malagelada Gut 2000; 46: 127-132. doi:10.1136/gut.46.1.127 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

CASE REPORTS

	Regression of colonic low grade B cell lymphoma of the mucosa associated lymphoid tissue type after eradication of Helicobacter pylori M Raderer, F Pfeffel, G Pohl, C Mannhalter, J Valencak, and A Chott Gut 2000; 46: 133-135. doi:10.1136/gut.46.1.133 [Abstract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

REVIEWS

	Gene therapy of hepatic diseases: prospects for the new millennium K SHETTY, G Y WU, and C H WU Gut 2000; 46: 136-139. doi:10.1136/gut.46.1.136 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

	Epidemiology supports oral contraceptives as a risk factor in Crohn's disease M ALIC Gut 2000; 46: 140. doi:10.1136/gut.46.1.140 [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	The role of psychological and biological factors in postinfective gut dysfunction • Reply M LEDOCHOWSKI, T PROPST, D FUCHS;, and N W READ Gut 2000; 46: 140. doi:10.1136/gut.46.1.140a [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Is isolated idiopathic pancreatitis associated with CFTR mutations? N PALLARES-RUIZ, S CARLES, M DES GEORGES, C GUITTARD, M CLAUSTRES, D LARREY, and G PAGEAUX Gut 2000; 46: 140. doi:10.1136/gut.46.1.140b [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]
	Did prostaglandin E2 stimulate glucose absorption in rat intestine? • Reply S SOMASUNDARAM;, BETTINA SCHOLTKA, FRANK STUEMPEL, and KURT JUNGERMANN Gut 2000; 46: 140. doi:10.1136/gut.46.1.140c [Extract] [Full text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]

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