Abstract: An enteral diet containing fat in an amount to provide from 20 to 50% of total calories, said fat containing less than 15% polyunsaturated fat (e.g., palm oil or medium chain triglycerides) is administered to mediate amelioration of the inflammation associated with the inflammatory liver, pancreatic and intestinal disorders, e.g., to promote healing of the liver in alcoholic hepatitis.

Abstract: A method is provided for reducing the quantity of endotoxin circulating in the blood plasma of a living subject affected by an endotoxin-mediated clinical state. The method employs a formulated preparation comprising at least one persistent, acid-resistant, and colonizing Lactobacillus species in combination with a biocompatible carrier. The user then introduces the formulated preparation to the gastrointestinal tract of the subject on one or on multiple occasions.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods of rapidly and accurately detecting a compound-of interest, such as a toxic drug, in a body fluid. A liquid sample containing various native constituents and an anticipated exogenous chemical compound is obtained from the body. The sample is then subjected to analysis by ion mobility spectrometry to determine the presence of the exogenous chemical compound or related metabolite therein. The method may further include the step of separating the compound-of-interest from said native constituents in said fluid sample prior to analysis.