Background Since the patient's skin is a major source of pathogens that cause surgical-site
infection, optimization of preoperative skin antisepsis may decrease postoperative …

Background & Aims: Clostridium difficile–associated disease has increased significantly in
North American medical centers. The impact of C difficile on patients with IBD (Crohn's …

Angiogenesis plays a critical role in metastasis and tumor growth. Human tumors, including
colorectal adenocarcinoma, secrete angiogenic factors, inducing proliferation and …

Abstract Since September 11, 2001, there has been the recognition of a plausible threat
from acts of terrorism, including radiological or nuclear attacks. A network of Centers for …

BACKGROUND & AIMS:: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD; ie, Crohn's disease, ulcerative
colitis) is characterized by refractory inflammatory ulceration and damage to the intestine …

The small intestine, like the rest of the gastrointestinal tract, is an intelligent organ. It
generates a wide variety of motor patterns to meet motility requirements in different …

The small intestine produces a number of different contractions in various spatial and
temporal patterns that promote efficient digestion, absorption, and propulsion of ingested …

Background: Angiogenesis, the growth of new blood vessels, is a critical homeostatic
mechanism which regulates vascular populations in response to physiological requirements …

Abstract Azathioprine and 6-mercaptopurine (6-MP) are effective in inflammatory bowel
disease (IBD). However, between 10% and 29% of patients treated with these drugs are …

Nitric oxide (· NO) generation from conversion of l-arginine to citrulline by nitric oxide
synthase isoforms plays a critical role in vascular homeostasis. Loss of· NO is linked to …