[HTML][HTML] Colonoscopic perforation in inflammatory bowel disease

R Makkar, S Bo - Gastroenterology & hepatology, 2013 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Colonoscopy has become the diagnostic and therapeutic modality of choice in patients with
inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) by allowing for the assessment of disease extent and …

Sequence variation in the 3′‐untranslated region of the dopamine transporter gene and attention‐deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

Y Feng, KG Wigg, R Makkar, A Ickowicz… - American Journal of …, 2005 - Wiley Online Library
ADHD is the most common childhood-onset behavioral disorder, affecting approximately 5%–10%
of children and adolescents. It is familial and highly heritable [Thapar et al., 1999]. …

Barium aspiration

M Albeldawi, R Makkar - New England Journal of Medicine, 2012 - Mass Medical Soc
A 79-year-old man was evaluated for unintentional weight loss and dysphagia. He underwent
a modified barium swallow. During the rapid-drinking phase, the patient aspirated a large …

Psychological factors in irritable pouch syndrome and other pouch disorders

R Makkar, LA Graff, S Bharadwaj… - Inflammatory bowel …, 2015 - academic.oup.com
Background Restorative proctocolectomy with ileal pouch–anal anastomosis is the surgical
treatment of choice for patients with medically refractory ulcerative colitis. Postsurgery, …

Clinical utility of retrograde terminal ileum intubation in the evaluation of chronic non‐bloody diarrhea

R Makkar, R Lopez, B Shen - Journal of Digestive Diseases, 2013 - Wiley Online Library
Objective The aims of this study were to investigate the frequency and factors involved in
the terminal ileum intubation of patients with chronic, non‐bloody diarrhea and to compare …

[PDF][PDF] Sessile serrated polyps: cancer risk and appropriate surveillance

R Makkar, RK Pai, CA Burke - Cleve Clin J Med, 2012 - diagmed.healthcare
. ABSTRACT Sessile serrated polyps are a recently recognized type of neoplastic polyp that
develops along a molecular pathway different from that of conventional adenomas. While …

The gene for synapsin III and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder

R Makkar, L Gomez, KG Wigg, A Ickowicz… - Psychiatric …, 2007 - journals.lww.com
Objective Recent studies have implicated the involvement of proteins regulating neurotransmitter
release in the etiology of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. On the basis of the role …

Newly Synthesized Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors for Alleviating Alzheimer's Disease using Solid Lipid Nanoparticles

R Makkar, P Singh, CC Danta, V Kakkar… - Current Drug …, 2014 - ingentaconnect.com
Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors are regarded as the most promising approach to treat
Alzheimer’s disease (AD). However, their anticipated side effects limit their usage. Present …

Adherence to Recommendations in the Use of Albumin for Patients with Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis not Optimal and Can Reduce 30-day Readmission: 1593

T Smith, R Makkar, R Lopez, MK Rizk… - Hepatology, 2012 - journals.lww.com
Albumin therapy decreases the risk of renal dysfunction and increases survival among patients
with spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP). Current guidelines recommend intravenous …

S1412: The Frequency and Utility of Ileocolonoscopy in the Evaluation of Chronic Non Bloody Diarrhea-The Cleveland Clinic Experience

R Makkar, R Lopez, B Shen - Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, 2010 - giejournal.org
Background The current guidelines for the investigation of chronic non-bloody diarrhea
recommend that patients over 45 years of age undergo ileocolonoscopy (ICS) as the preferred …