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Intrasphincteric botulinum toxin versus pneumatic dilatation for achalasia: a cost minimization analysis by Panaccione, Remo, Gregor, James C., Reynolds, Richard P.E., Preiksaitis, Harold G.

“…Background:  Pneumatic dilatation or intrasphincteric botulinum toxin injection provide effective symptom relief for patients with achalasia. Although…”
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Colorectal inflammation and increased cell proliferation associated with oral sodium phosphate bowel preparation solution by Driman, David K, Preiksaitis, Harold G

“…Evidence is emerging that sodium phosphate (NaP), a commonly used oral cathartic agent, causes aphthoid ulcers or focal active colitis (FAC) in the colon and…”
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Coordination of respiration and swallowing: effect of bolus volume in normal adults by Preiksaitis, H G, Mayrand, S, Robins, K, Diamant, N E

“…The coordination of swallowing and respiration, as measured by nasal airflow, and the effect of changes in the volume of the swallow bolus (0-20 ml) were…”
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Coordination of breathing and swallowing: effects of bolus consistency and presentation in normal adults by Preiksaitis, Harold G, Mills, Catherine A

“…Harold G. Preiksaitis and Catherine A. Mills Department of Medicine and Lawson Research Institute, St. Joseph's Health Centre of London, University of Western…”
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Nitric oxide mediates inhibitory nerve effects in human esophagus and lower esophageal sphincter by PREIKSAITIS, H. G, TREMBLAY, L, DIAMANT, N. E

“…The effect of inhibition of nitric oxide synthase on nonadrenergic, noncholinergic nerve-mediated responses in circular smooth muscle of the human esophageal…”
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Cholinergic responses in the cat lower esophageal sphincter show regional variation by Preiksaitis, H G, Tremblay, L, Diamant, N E

“…The lower esophageal sphincter (LES) pressure in humans is asymmetric; the highest pressure and the most significant cholinergic contribution occurs toward the…”
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Predictors for frequent esophageal dilations of benign peptic strictures by AGNEW, S. R, PANDYA, S. P, REYNOLDS, R. P. E, PREIKSAITIS, H. G

“…Recurrence of esophageal peptic stricture necessitating repeated dilation treatments remains a problem for many patients despite optimal acid suppressive…”
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Phasic contractions of the muscular components of human esophagus and gastroesophageal junction in vitro by Preiksaitis, H G, Diamant, N E

“…This study was performed to assess the repetitive phasic mechanical and (or) electrical activity of the muscle from different regions of the human…”
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Achalasia in Down's syndrome by Preiksaitis, H G, Miller, L, Pearson, F G, Diamant, N E

“…Gastrointestinal disorders, including motor disorders of the esophagus, occur more frequently in patients with Down's syndrome than in the general population…”
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Tachykinins contribute to nerve-mediated contractions in the human esophagus by Krysiak, Pawel S., Preiksaitis, Harold G.

“…Background & Aims: Tachykinins mediate nonadrenergic, noncholinergic excitation in the gastrointestinal tract, but their role in esophageal peristalsis remains…”
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Decreased alpha 1-adrenoceptor responsiveness and density in liver cells of thyroidectomized rats by Preiksaitis, H G, Kan, W H, Kunos, G

“…The effects of hypothyroidism on the hepatic alpha 1-receptor system were studied in isolated rat liver cells. Phenylephrine and vasopressin caused…”
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Pharmacological and molecular characterization of muscarinic receptor subtypes in human esophageal smooth muscle by Preiksaitis, H G, Krysiak, P S, Chrones, T, Rajgopal, V, Laurier, L G

“…Esophageal peristalsis is dependent on activation of muscarinic receptors, but little is known about the roles of specific receptor subtypes in the human…”
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Hemorrhagic colitis caused by Escherichia coli O157:H7--unusual ultrasonographic and computed tomography findings by Preiksaitis, H G, Pham, D H

“…Hemorrhagic colitis due to Escherichia coli O157:H7 occurs sporadically but widely throughout North America. Radiographically this condition may mimic ischemic…”
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Myogenic mechanism for peristalsis in the cat esophagus by Preiksaitis, H.G, Diamant, N.E

“…A myogenic control system (MCS) is a fundamental determinant of peristalsis in the stomach, small bowel, and colon. In the esophagus, attention has focused on…”
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Oropharyngeal dysphagia in esophageal cancer before and after transhiatal esophagectomy by Martin, R E, Letsos, P, Taves, D H, Inculet, R I, Johnston, H, Preiksaitis, H G

“…Although dysphagia is the predominant symptom of esophageal cancer, the nature of the swallowing deficit remains unclear, particularly regarding an…”
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Regulation of intracellular calcium in human esophageal smooth muscles by Sims, S M, Jiao, Y, Preiksaitis, H G

“…We have investigated sources of Ca2+ contributing to excitation of human esophageal smooth muscle, using fura 2 to study cytosolic free Ca2+ concentration…”
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Pharmacological and molecular characterization of muscarinic receptors in cat esophageal smooth muscle by Preiksaitis, H G, Laurier, L G

“…The muscarinic receptor subtypes that mediate cholinergic responses in cat esophageal smooth muscle were examined. Antagonist effects on carbachol-induced and…”
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Drugs and the aging brain by Gordon, M, Preiksaitis, H G

“…The aging brain is more sensitive to the potentially deleterious effects of drugs used to treat common geriatric disorders. The atypical presentation of…”
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Adrenoceptor-mediated activation of liver glycogen phosphorylase: effects of thyroid state by Preiksaitis, H G, Kunos, G

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Prescribing drugs for the elderly: reaching therapeutic goals by Preiksaitis, H G, Gordon, M

“…The positive aspects of drug use by the geriatric population are balanced by concerns about harmful effects of the drugs. Physiologic changes that accompany…”
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