Daily Archives: June 5, 2017

Prebiotics Reduce Body Fat and Alter Intestinal Microbiota in Children Who Are Overweight or With Obesity

It might be possible to manipulate the intestinal microbiota with prebiotics or other agents to prevent or treat obesity. However, little is known about the ability of prebiotics to specifically modify gut microbiota in children with overweight/obesity… Continue reading

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Prebiotic Reduces Body Fat and Alters Intestinal Microbiota in Children With Overweight or Obesity

It might be possible to manipulate the intestinal microbiota with prebiotics or other agents to prevent or treat obesity. However, little is known about the ability of prebiotics to specifically modify gut microbiota in children with overweight/obesity… Continue reading

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An Unusual Cause of Recurrent Vomiting

Question: A 28-year-old man was admitted for postprandial epigastric pain, and chronic vomiting for 6 months, associated with a 6-kg weight loss. He had no relevant medical or family history. Physical examination and laboratory workup were normal. An a… Continue reading

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