IBD

Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Dietary Interventions

Monia E. Werlang, MD, William C. Palmer, MD, and Brian E. Lacy, MD, PhD

  Abstract: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is the most prevalent functional gastrointestinal disorder, affecting approximately 14% of the global population. Symptoms of IBS are some of […]

IBD

The Role of Vitamin D in Elderly Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patients

Deepthi Kagolanu, MD, Irving Levine, MD, and Seymour Katz, MD

  Abstract: The role of vitamin D has long been discussed in many chronic diseases, and its significance in inflammatory bowel disease has recently gained attention. […]

Endoscopy

Hemostatic Spray for the Management of Gastrointestinal Bleeding

John R. Saltzman, MD

  G&H  What treatment modalities have traditionally been available for endoscopic hemostasis of gastrointestinal bleeding? JS  The main endoscopic treatment modalities that have traditionally been used […]

Hepatology

Drug-Induced Liver Injury

Naga Chalasani, MD

  G&H  What are the different types of drug-induced liver injury? NC  Drug-induced liver injury can be divided into direct hepatotoxicity and idiosyncratic drug-induced liver injury. […]

IBD

Recent Research on Fecal Microbiota Transplantation in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patients

Monika Fischer, MD, MSc

  G&H  What is the current understanding of the role that the gut microbiome plays in inflammatory bowel disease? MF  It is thought that bacterial and […]

IBS

Food Allergy Vs Food Intolerance in Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Sheila E. Crowe, MD

  G&H  What is the relationship between food and irritable bowel syndrome? SC  Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic functional gastrointestinal disorder characterized by abdominal […]

HCC

The Use of Checkpoint Inhibitors in Patients With Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Ghassan K. Abou-Alfa, MD, MBA

G&H  Why have checkpoint inhibitors been studied in the setting of hepatocellular carcinoma? GAA  The liver is an important organ through which toxins and microbial products […]

Letter From the Editor

Letter From the Editor: Food and Irritable Bowel Syndrome

  It is well recognized that food can play a role in diseases, but just how important is the relationship between food and irritable bowel syndrome […]