A Practical Update on COVID-19 and Inflammatory Bowel Disease: COVID-19 Disease Risk and Vaccine Safety and Efficacy

Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic introduced significant uncertainty regarding the care of patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Substantial research efforts have made progress in answering many […]

COVID-19 Vaccination Among Individuals With Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Perception, Efficacy, and Safety

Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by SARS-CoV-2, has been the most significant global health crisis of the past century. The development of safe and effective vaccines […]

Letter From the Editor: Spotlight on COVID-19

Over the past several years, COVID-19 has had an enormous impact on our lives. This month’s issue of Gastroenterology & Hepatology features two timely and interesting […]

Overview of COVID-19 and the Liver

G&H What are the typical presenting symptoms of COVID-19? How may the liver be involved? DJ Most patients infected with COVID-19 present with respiratory symptoms, particularly […]

Vaccination of Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Abstract: Inflammatory bowel disease and the subsequent immunosuppressive regimens used to treat this condition increase the risk for acquiring viral and bacterial infections. Ensuring that […]

Management of IBD Patients During the COVID-19 Pandemic

G&H Do patients with inflammatory bowel disease have a greater risk of becoming infected with coronavirus disease 2019? GL The best current estimates are that individual […]

COVID-19 and Endoscopy

Abstract: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has caused significant disruptions in health care. Gastrointestinal (GI) societies have strongly recommended the rescheduling of elective procedures […]

Gastro-Hep News

Guidelines Released for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Achalasia The American College of Gastroenterology released guidelines on the diagnosis and treatment of achalasia, including recommendations, key […]

Liver Transplantation During the COVID-19 Pandemic

G&H Are patients awaiting liver transplantation at greater risk of becoming infected with coronavirus disease 2019? KRR Patients with advanced liver disease are cited by […]

Gastro-Hep News

COVID-19 Assistance Program Provides Crohn’s Disease Patients With Access to Serum-Based Test An assistance program (Monitr COVID-19 Assistance Program, Prometheus Biosciences) has been launched to provide […]