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. […]

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 […]

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) […]

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, […]

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 […]

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

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: 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 […]

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