Endoscopy

Evidence-Based Guide on Capsule Endoscopy for Small Bowel Bleeding

Shabana F. Pasha, MD, and Jonathan A. Leighton, MD

  Abstract: Capsule endoscopy is the diagnostic test of choice for the evaluation of overt and occult small bowel bleeding. Its yield is higher in patients […]

Feature

The Emerging Therapeutic Role of Medical Foods for Gastrointestinal Disorders

Gastroenterology & Hepatology February 2017, Volume 13, Issue 2 Brian P. Ciampa, MD, Emmanuel Reyes Ramos, MD, Marie Borum, MD, EdD, MPH, and David B. Doman, […]

Hepatitis C

Hepatitis C Point-of-Care Screening in Retail Pharmacies in the United States

Marcelo Kugelmas, MD, Lisa D. Pedicone, PhD, Idania Lio, MBA, Susan Simon, and Glen Pietrandoni, RPh

  Abstract: Background and Aims: Approximately half of adults with hepatitis C in the United States do not know their infection status, and the majority of […]

IBD

Reversal of Immunogenicity in Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Shomron Ben-Horin, MD

  G&H  Why does immunogenicity occur in patients with inflammatory bowel disease? SB-H  This is a complex issue. Immunogenicity refers to the propensity of biologic drugs […]

Hepatology

Controversies in Liver Transplantation

Gastroenterology & Hepatology February 2017, Volume 13, Issue 2 James F. Trotter, MD Medical Director of Liver Transplantation Baylor University Medical Center Dallas, Texas G&H  Should […]

Endoscopy

Key Questions in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy to Guide Future Research

Peter D. Siersema, MD, PhD

  G&H  How were the key unanswered questions in gastrointestinal endoscopy identified and ranked? PS  Establishing the key unanswered research questions within the field of gastrointestinal […]

HCC

The Role of Regorafenib in Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Catherine T. Frenette, MD

  G&H  What is the mechanism of action of regorafenib? CF  The mechanism of action of regorafenib (Stivarga, Bayer) is very similar to that of sorafenib […]

GERD

Surgical Options for the Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

Tom R. DeMeester, MD

  G&H  What surgical options are currently available for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease? TD  Patients with severe gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) have several surgical […]

Letter From the Editor

Letter From the Editor: Medical Foods

Gastroenterology & Hepatology Volume 1, Issue 2, February 2017 As doctors, we are constantly looking for ways to optimize therapy and find new tools for our […]