Current Issue: May 2024
Feature
Is It Time for Noncontinuous Therapy for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease?
Abstract: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a chronic disorder characterized by the reflux of gastric contents into the esophagus, leading to symptoms and potential long-term complications […]
Feature
Leaky Gut Syndrome: Myths and Management
Abstract: Leaky gut syndrome is a condition widely popularized in the lay literature, although it is not currently accepted as a formal medical diagnosis. Multiple gastrointestinal […]
Advances in IBS
Diet Options for IBS Other Than the Low-FODMAP Diet
G&H What do recent guidelines recommend regarding dietary interventions for patients with irritable bowel syndrome? MS Most current dietary guidelines recommend that patients with irritable bowel […]
Advances in Endoscopy
Conventional vs Full-Thickness Resection Techniques for Large Polyps
G&H What are the important characteristics of large polyps that help in determining which polyps to remove and which resection technique to use? AS There are […]
Advances in Hepatology
Perioperative Risk in Patients With Cirrhosis
G&H Why do patients with cirrhosis have an increased risk of perioperative morbidity and mortality? KJ Patients with cirrhosis typically have hepatocellular dysfunction and portal hypertension, […]
Advances in IBD
Lymphocyte Trafficking in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
G&H What is the current understanding of the role of lymphocyte trafficking in the pathogenesis of inflammatory bowel disease? BF In the past, it was believed […]
Resource Highlight: Urgent Care Best Practices
For IBD patients, emergency department visits may disrupt long-term management plans. In response, IBD Qorus®, the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation’s collaborative quality of care initiative, developed […]
Letter From the Editor
Letter From the Editor: Exploring Diets Beyond the Low-FODMAP Diet to Treat Patients With IBS
For the management of patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), most dietary guidelines recommend first trying so-called traditional IBS dietary advice and then a diet low […]