Archive: February 2017
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 […]