Archive: June 2018
Hepatitis D
Current and Future Management of Chronic Hepatitis D
Patrizia Farci, MD, and Grazia Anna Niro, MD
Abstract: Hepatitis D virus (HDV) is a defective RNA virus that requires the hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) of the hepatitis B virus (HBV) for […]
Esophagitis
An Evolving Approach to the Diagnosis of Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Hannah P. Kim, MD, and Evan S. Dellon, MD, MPH
Abstract: Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a chronic allergic/immune-mediated esophageal disease. Knowledge related to the clinical presentation, pathogenesis, epidemiology, natural history, treatment, and outcomes of EoE […]
Cirrhosis
An Assessment of the Clinical Accuracy of Ultrasound in Diagnosing Cirrhosis in the Absence of Portal Hypertension
Erin M. M. Kelly, MD, Vickie A. Feldstein, MD, Monica Parks, BS, Rebecca Hudock, BS, Dustin Etheridge, BAC, and Marion G. Peters, MD
Abstract: Ultrasound is an invaluable tool for the diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma and portal hypertension. However, the accuracy of ultrasound in diagnosing cirrhosis in the […]
Achalasia
The Use of Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy for the Management of Achalasia
Mouen A. Khashab, MD
G&H How is peroral endoscopic myotomy performed? MK Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) is performed using a high-definition upper endoscope with a clear cap at its tip […]
Hepatology
Overview of Current and Emerging Therapeutic Approaches to Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis
Stephen A. Harrison, MD
G&H What role do diet and exercise play in the treatment of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis? SH Diet and exercise are the cornerstone of therapy for patients […]
IBD
Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Travelers
Gerhard Rogler, MD, PhD
G&H Why are inflammatory bowel disease patients at higher risk for infection, including opportunistic infection? GR The risk of infection is higher in patients with […]
HCC
Update on HCC Management and Review of the New EASL Guidelines
Alessio Aghemo, MD, PhD
G&H How and when were the new European guidelines for hepatocellular carcinoma management developed? AA As part of its educational activities, the European Association for […]
Letter From the Editor
Letter From the Editor: Traveling With Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Gary R. Lichtenstein, MD, AGAF, FACP, FACG
As summer nears, many people are planning their vacations. For patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), traveling can pose certain risks. In the Advances in IBD […]