Lactase deficiency (disorder)

Chronic pruritus, which is associated with a wide variety of underlying diseases, represents a challenge in diagnostics and… (More)

OBJECTIVE The prevalence of lactose malabsorption (LM) is increased in the elderly, although the mechanisms responsible are still… (More)

BACKGROUND Despite the reported tolerance to a low dose of lactose, many lactose malabsorbers follow a rigorous lactose-free diet… (More)

BACKGROUND/AIMS Acquired lactase deficiency is a common cause of gastrointestinal symptoms but its etiology remains unclear… (More)

 

The potential role for lactase deficiency in the development of low bone mass was examined in 342 adult female twins. Diminished… (More)

A 13CO2 breath test using naturally enriched 13C-lactose as a substrate was performed in 47 patients with chronic abdominal pain… (More)

Intestinal lactase activity was assessed indirectly in 156 American Indians by measuring breath hydrogen after an oral lactose… (More)

Savilahti, E., Pelkonen, P., and Visakorpi, J. K. (1971). Archives of Disease in Childhood, 46, 665. IgA deficiency in children… (More)