Feature

Is It Time for Noncontinuous Therapy for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease?

Abstract: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a chronic disorder characterized by the reflux of gastric contents into the esophagus, leading to symptoms and potential long-term complications […]

Feature

Leaky Gut Syndrome: Myths and Management

Abstract: Leaky gut syndrome is a condition widely popularized in the lay literature, although it is not currently accepted as a formal medical diagnosis. Multiple gastrointestinal […]

Advances in IBS

Diet Options for IBS Other Than the Low-FODMAP Diet

G&H  What do recent guidelines recommend regarding dietary interventions for patients with irritable bowel syndrome? MS  Most current dietary guidelines recommend that patients with irritable bowel […]

Advances in Endoscopy

Conventional vs Full-Thickness Resection Techniques for Large Polyps

G&H  What are the important characteristics of large polyps that help in determining which polyps to remove and which resection technique to use?  AS  There are […]

Advances in Hepatology

Perioperative Risk in Patients With Cirrhosis

G&H  Why do patients with cirrhosis have an increased risk of perioperative morbidity and mortality? KJ  Patients with cirrhosis typically have hepatocellular dysfunction and portal hypertension, […]

Advances in IBD

Lymphocyte Trafficking in Inflammatory Bowel Disease

G&H  What is the current understanding of the role of lymphocyte trafficking in the pathogenesis of inflammatory bowel disease? BF  In the past, it was believed […]

Resource Highlight: Urgent Care Best Practices

For IBD patients, emergency department visits may disrupt long-term management plans. In response, IBD Qorus®, the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation’s collaborative quality of care initiative, developed […]

Letter From the Editor

Letter From the Editor: Exploring Diets Beyond the Low-FODMAP Diet to Treat Patients With IBS

For the management of patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), most dietary guidelines recommend first trying so-called traditional IBS dietary advice and then a diet low […]