Archive: September 2017
Esophagitis
Current Diagnostic and Treatment Strategies for Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Anna M. Lipowska, MD, and Robert T. Kavitt, MD, MPH
Abstract: Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the esophagus diagnosed by the presence of esophageal symptoms accompanied by an esophageal eosinophilic infiltrate. […]
Hepatitis C
Black Box Warning for Possible HBV Reactivation During DAA Therapy for Chronic HCV Infection
Paul J. Pockros, MD
Abstract: In 2016, the US Food and Drug Administration issued a warning about the risk of hepatitis B virus (HBV) reactivation in some patients receiving […]
IBS
Medical Therapies in the Pipeline for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Michael Camilleri, MD
G&H Which medical therapies are currently available to treat irritable bowel syndrome? MC Most of the currently available treatment options for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) […]
Obesity
Managing Obesity With Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty
Reem Sharaiha, MD, MSc
G&H What is the role of endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty in the management of obesity? RS Approximately 30% of the US population is overweight or obese, […]
IBD
Overview of Therapeutic Drug Monitoring of Biologic Agents in Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Adam Cheifetz, MD
G&H What is the goal of therapeutic drug monitoring? AC From my perspective, the goal of therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) is to optimize the care […]
Hepatitis C
Extrahepatic Benefits Achieved With Sustained Virologic Response in Patients With Hepatitis C Virus Infection
Marcelo Kugelmas, MD
G&H What are the hepatic benefits achieved with sustained virologic response in patients infected with hepatitis C virus? MK In patients with chronic hepatitis C […]
Gastro-Hep News
Gastro-Hep News
Samantha Alleman
US Food and Drug Administration Approves 8-Week Treatment for Pangenotypic Hepatitis C Virus Infection On August 3, 2017, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved […]
Letter From the Editor
Letter From the Editor: Diagnosing and Treating Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Gary R. Lichtenstein, MD, AGAF, FACP, FACG
Eosinophilic esophagitis, a chronic inflammatory disorder of the esophagus characterized by an esophageal eosinophilic infiltrate and other esophageal symptoms, is increasing in prevalence worldwide. This disorder […]