Archive: April 2019
Liver Disease
Implications of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease on Pregnancy and Maternal and Child Outcomes
Melissa Hershman, MD, RN, Rena Mei, BA, and Tatyana Kushner, MD, MSCE
Abstract: With an estimated 10% prevalence of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) among women of childbearing age, it is important to understand the implications of this […]
Practice Management
Building a Team-Based Gastroenterology Practice With Advanced Practice Providers
John I. Allen, MD, MBA, Leslie Aldrich, MD, and Marc Moote, MS, PA-C
Abstract: The use of advanced practice providers (APPs), such as nurse practitioners and physician assistants, has grown substantially in gastroenterology practices in the United States. […]
Crohn's Disease
Use of Vedolizumab for the Treatment of Crohn’s Disease
Brian Bressler, MD, MS
G&H How does vedolizumab work? BB Vedolizumab (Entyvio, Takeda) works by interfering with lymphocyte trafficking in the gastrointestinal tract. Specifically, it binds to the α4β7 […]
Endoscopy
Endoscopic Management of Gallbladder Disease
Shayan Irani, MBBS, MD
G&H What are the main types of gallbladder disease, and how have they traditionally been managed? SI Benign gallbladder conditions such as gallstones, inflammation (cholecystitis), […]
HCC
Statins and Hepatocellular Carcinoma Protection
David E. Kaplan, MD, MSc
G&H What have studies found regarding the possible relationship between statins and hepatocellular carcinoma protection? DK Approximately 10 years ago, the first large study looking at […]
Gastro-Hep News
Gastro-Hep News
Samantha Alleman
Liquid Biopsies Show Potential in Detecting Early-Stage Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Patients With Hepatitis B Virus Infection Liquid biopsies, based on a combination of cell-free DNA (cfDNA) […]
GERD
Simulators in Training for Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Karen L. Woods, MD
G&H How has endoscopic training evolved over the years? KW The method used to teach endoscopy has changed very little over the years. Training occurs […]
Letter From the Editor
Letter From the Editor: Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Pregnancy
Gary R. Lichtenstein, MD, AGAF, FACP, FACG
How does nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) affect pregnancy and the outcomes of both mother and child? In this month’s issue of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, […]