Case Study in IBS-C

Mechanism of Action Considerations in the Management of IBS-C

Patient Case A 23-year-old biology PhD candidate presents for further evaluation of her gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms (Table 1). These symptoms have been present for the past […]

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Are All Janus Kinase Inhibitors for Inflammatory Bowel Disease the Same?

Abstract: Ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease are chronic, progressive inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs) and are without a known cure. Janus kinase (JAK) is a family of […]

Letter From the Editor

Letter From the Editor: Examining Janus Kinase Inhibitors for the Treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease

How different are drugs in the same class? A review article in this month’s issue of Gastroenterology & Hepatology explores this question in a comprehensive overview […]

Advances in Endoscopy

Efforts to Support Effective Teaching in Endoscopy

G&H  What are the current macro trends in gastrointestinal endoscopic training? JC  The first major trend is a wider acceptance of education to the point of […]

Advances in IBD

Endoscopic Approaches to Crohn’s Disease Strictures

G&H  Prior to endoscopic intervention, which imaging modalities should be used for the evaluation of Crohn’s disease strictures? GK  In 2020, the Global Interventional Inflammatory Bowel […]

Advances in Hepatology

Preventative Hepatology and the Reduction of All-Cause Mortality in Liver Disease

G&H  Why is preventative hepatology important and a growing area of study and interest? JP  Preventative hepatology is important because so much of chronic liver disease […]

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The Importance of Making an Accurate Diagnosis for Hepatic Encephalopathy

Patient Case A 43-year-old White male with metabolic syndrome presented with complaints of fatigue and feeling distracted. Blood work showed a mild increase in aspartate aminotransferase […]

Patient Resource Spotlight: GI Tract Guide: A Dynamic Educational Tool

Patient Resource Spotlight This interactive GI Tract Guide helps you have engaging conversations with your patients about anatomy and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Designed to work […]