Archive: December 2023
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 […]
Feature
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 […]
Feature
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 […]