This study is performed to investigate the effect of CPAP on post-prandial LOS pressure, TLOSRs and gastro-oesophageal reflux in healthy individuals. Methods: Two 2-h postprandial manometric and pH recordings were performed at least 2 weeks apart, in 13 awake, healthy, semi-recumbent individuals. CPAP was applied with a standard mask pressure of 10 mmHg. Sham CPAP was performed using a modified CPAP unit in which a nasal mask with multiple 10 quarter-inch drilled

holes to allow for adequate exchange with the environment. The recordings were analysed for the numbers of TLOSRs the proportion of TLOSRs associated with acid reflux, basal LOS pressure and duration of oesophageal pH < 4. Results: The mean numbers of TLOSR were almost identical between the two groups; 8.2 ± 2.7 and 8.2 ± 6.7. The mean numbers of acid reflux with the MK-1775 solubility dmso actual CPAP nasal mask and sham CPAP nasal mask and machine were 4.6 ± 3.6 and 3.3 ± 2.9 respectively (p = 0.38), and the percentage of TLOSRs which were associated with acid reflux between the two groups were 54.3 ± 36.0 and 44.3 ± 35.0 respectively (p = 0.32). The basal LOS pressure did not show any significant difference between the

two groups as well. Conclusion: CPAP did not increase post-prandial LOS pressure, or reduce the incidence of TLOSRs and reflux episodes in normal healthy subjects. Further studies in patients with reflux disease, particularly those with hiatus hernia, should be explored. Key Word(s): 1. CPAP; 2. LOS selleck chemical Pressure; 3. GORD; 4. Healthy Volunteers; Presenting Author: REDENTORPANGAN ALQUIROZ Additional Authors: IAN HOMERY CUA Corresponding Author: REDENTORPANGAN ALQUIROZ Affiliations: St. Luke’s Medical Center Objective: Chronic constipation is a very common functional gastrointestinal disorder which can be associated with significant impairments in quality of

life for some people with the condition. Its management has, traditionally, been based on dietary and lifestyle changes and the use of a variety of laxative agents. Prucalopride, appears to be highly selective for the serotonin 上海皓元 5-HT4 receptor and is, therefore, a potent stimulator of gut motility. The main objective of this meta-analysis is to test the clinical efficacy and safety of the selective and high affinity serotonin-4 (5-HT4) receptor agonist prucalopride in the management of chronic constipation. Methods: Articles were identified through MEDLINE, EMBASE, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials and internet electronic databases. We searched abstracts, lists of review articles and retrieved studies by manual and internet search strategies. Two reviewers independently assessed trial quality and extracted data. Analyses were performed using the Mantel-Haenszel test. Random effects models were used when heterogeneity was noted. Results: A total of six (6) studies with total sample size of 3616 patients were included.