New Developments in the Treatment of Hepatitis B Virus Infection

Abstract: Chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection remains a serious global public health concern and a leading cause of liver cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. Although currently […]

Sleep and Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction

Abstract: Sleep plays a critical role in maintaining good physical and emotional health. Sleep and circadian rhythms are fundamental regulators of human physiology, influencing most biological […]

Managing the Diagnostic and Therapeutic Challenges of Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Abstract: The management of patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) remains a common clinical challenge for health care providers. IBS is a prevalent disorder that encompasses […]

Update on Pregnancy in Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Abstract: Ongoing clinical and population health research continues to inform evidence-based management of patients with inflammatory bowel disease during pregnancy. Advances in noninvasive tools for disease […]

A Review of Therapies for Primary Biliary Cholangitis

Abstract: Primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) is a rare, chronic, progressive autoimmune cholestatic liver disease that can lead to cirrhosis if left untreated. Ursodeoxycholic acid remains the […]

Impact of Menopause and Clinical Considerations in Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Abstract: Menopause is marked by a natural decline in estrogen and progesterone that alters gut barrier integrity, immune regulation, and systemic inflammation. In women with inflammatory […]

Beyond Medication: Integrative and Nutrition Therapies for Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction

Abstract: Disorders of gut-brain interaction (DGBIs), such as irritable bowel syndrome and functional dyspepsia, affect a substantial portion of the global population. These disorders are best […]

Recent Advances in the Epidemiology, Screening, and Management of Hepatitis C Virus Infection in Pregnancy

Abstract: Hepatitis C virus (HCV) affects an estimated 58 million people worldwide, with rising rates among women of reproductive age. This trend has important implications in […]

Practice Tips From the Updated Helicobacter pylori Treatment Guidelines

Abstract: In 2024, the American College of Gastroenterology released updated guidelines for managing Helicobacter pylori infection, replacing the previous 2017 guidelines. Since that time, 3 new […]

Redefining Early Intervention and the Window of Opportunity in Crohn’s Disease

Abstract: Crohn’s disease is a chronic, progressive inflammatory bowel condition characterized by unpredictable episodes of flare and remission. Inflammation that is not controlled, and even in […]

Diagnostic and Management Approach to Reflux-Related Cough

Abstract: Chronic cough, defined as cough persisting longer than 8 weeks, affects approximately 10% of the global population and significantly impairs quality of life. Gastroesophageal reflux […]

Systematic Approach to Treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis

Abstract: Chronic pancreatitis (CP) is a progressive fibroinflammatory disease of the pancreas with complex pathogenesis and diverse etiologies. CP can lead to numerous complications, including pain, exocrine […]

Remote Patient Monitoring and Connected Technologies in Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Abstract: Remote patient monitoring (RPM) has emerged as a valuable complement to traditional in-person clinical assessments, particularly since the COVID-19 pandemic. RPM encompasses a wide range […]

Evolution of Advanced Combination Treatment in Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Abstract: Despite multiple new advanced therapeutic options for the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), almost half of patients do not achieve clinical remission and the […]

Primary Biliary Cholangitis: Novel and Emerging Therapies

Abstract: Primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) is a slowly progressive autoimmune liver disease that, if not promptly and appropriately treated, can lead to significant morbidity, mortality, and […]

Understanding Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Women From Puberty to Menopause

Abstract: Women with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) experience distinct physiologic and clinical challenges across their lifespan. In childhood and adolescence, early exposure to corticosteroids, chronic inflammation, […]

Precision Medicine in Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction

Abstract: Overarching goals for the practice of medicine include preventing disease, making the correct diagnosis, and initiating evidence-based therapy to improve patient symptoms and quality of […]

Pan-Gut Dysmotility in Parkinson Disease

Abstract: Parkinson disease (PD) is a rapidly growing neurologic disorder affecting millions of people worldwide. While bradykinesia, rigidity, and tremor define its motor phenotype, gastrointestinal (GI) […]

Natural Products for the Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Abstract: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder of gut-brain interaction that significantly impacts quality of life. Studies indicate that more than one-third of patients […]

Use of Terlipressin in Liver Transplant Candidates

Abstract: The use of terlipressin in the treatment of hepatorenal syndrome type 1 (HRS-1) in patients with advanced cirrhosis wait-listed for liver transplant (LT) has been […]