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2012
Birch, Daniel W., Gill, Richdeep S., Karmali, Shahzeer, Whitlock, Kevin
Obesity has become a major issue for healthcare providers as its prevalence continues to increase throughout the world. The literature suggests that increased body mass index (BMI) is associated with the development of certain cancers such as colorectal cancer (CRC). Consequently, CRC surgeons...
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The probiotic bacterium Lactobacillus plantarum species 299 reduces intestinal permeability in experimental biliary obstruction
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Hoper, M., Bengmark, S., Parks, R.W., Diamond, T., Clements, W.D.B., White, J.S.
Aims: Extrahepatic biliary obstruction is associated with the failure of intestinal barrier function, allowing bacteria and other substances from the intestine to enter the circulation and initiate a systemic inflammatory response, causing impairment of organ function. Probiotic bacteria have...
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2012
Elliott, J. A., Zhou, X., McGann, L. E., Adesida, A. B., Abazari, A., Law, G. K., Laouar, L., Forbes, J. F., Jomha, N. M., Maghdoori, B.
Articular cartilage injuries do not heal and large defects result in osteoarthritis with major personal and socioeconomic costs. Osteochondral transplantation is an effective treatment for large joint defects but its use is limited by the inability to store cartilage for long periods of time....