Archive: November 2017
IBD
Risk Stratification for Prevention of Recurrence of Postoperative Crohn’s Disease
Shirley Cohen-Mekelburg, MD, Yecheskel Schneider, MD, Stephanie Gold, MD, Ellen Scherl, MD, and Adam Steinlauf, MD
Abstract: Although there have been significant advances in medical therapies to treat Crohn’s disease, an estimated 50% of patients will require surgery within the first […]
Hepatology
Practical Issues in the Management of Overt Hepatic Encephalopathy
Ganesh Pantham, MD, MRCP, and Kevin D. Mullen, MD, FRCPI
Abstract: Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is a condition that encompasses a range of neuropsychiatric abnormalities in patients with significant liver disease. Overt HE occurs in approximately […]
IBD
Microscopic Colitis: A Review of Collagenous and Lymphocytic Colitis
Karen Boland, MRCPI, PhD, and Geoffrey C. Nguyen, MD, PhD
Abstract: Microscopic colitis (MC) is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease characterized by chronic watery diarrhea and diagnosed with the histologic hallmarks of disease despite a […]
IBS
Improving the Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome With the Rome IV Multidimensional Clinical Profile
Douglas A. Drossman, MD
G&H How do the Rome IV criteria differ from the Rome III criteria? DD One of the biggest changes with the Rome IV criteria is […]
IBD
Nonmedical Switching of Biosimilars in Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Russell D. Cohen, MD
G&H What are the most common reasons for nonmedical switching of biosimilars? RC In nonmedical switching, a patient is stable on a therapy, for example […]
IBD
Recent Research on Joint Pain and Arthritis in Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease
David T. Rubin, MD
G&H Among the various extraintestinal manifestations of inflammatory bowel disease, how common are joint pain and arthritis? DR Joint pain, or arthralgia, is the most […]
Endoscopy
Training in Advanced Endoscopy
Sachin Wani, MD
G&H How has endoscopic training changed over the years? SW Endoscopy has traditionally been taught using the apprenticeship model, wherein trainees develop the required skills […]
Letter From the Editor
Letter From the Editor: Postoperative Recurrence of Crohn’s Disease
Gary R. Lichtenstein, MD, AGAF, FACP, FACG
Disease recurrence is a significant issue in many disorders, including Crohn’s disease. In a feature article in this month’s issue of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Dr Shirley […]