The Arrival of Intestinal Ultrasound for Inflammatory Bowel Disease Care in the United States

Abstract: Intestinal ultrasound (IUS) is a noninvasive and highly reliable point-of-care tool to evaluate inflammation of the bowel. It offers comparable accuracy to endoscopy and magnetic […]

Pros and Cons of Breath Testing for Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth and Intestinal Methanogen Overgrowth

Abstract: Breath testing is the most widely utilized modality to diagnose small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) and/or intestinal methanogen overgrowth (IMO). Although SIBO can be diagnosed […]

Why Studying Urgency Is Urgent

Abstract: Bowel urgency, the sudden and immediate need to have a bowel movement, is one of the most widely reported and debilitating symptoms of ulcerative colitis. […]

Virtual Reality: A New Treatment Paradigm for Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction?

Abstract: Disorders of gut-brain interaction (DGBIs), previously called functional bowel disorders, are prevalent, reduce patients’ quality of life, and impose a significant negative economic impact on […]

Management and Risks Before, During, and After Liver Transplant in Individuals With Obesity

Abstract: Obesity has become a global epidemic, adding to the burden of chronic diseases and disabilities. Metabolic syndrome, especially obesity, is a significant risk factor for […]

Fecal Incontinence and Defecatory Disorders in Patients With Ileal Pouch–Anal Anastomosis

Abstract: Functional anorectal disorders are common in patients with ileal pouch–anal anastomosis (IPAA) and often have a debilitating impact on quality of life. The diagnosis of […]

Potassium-Competitive Acid Blockers: Present and Potential Utility in the Armamentarium for Acid Peptic Disorders

Abstract: Potassium-competitive acid blockers (P-CABs) such as vonoprazan represent a novel class of acid suppressants that show tremendous promise to enhance care of acid peptic disorders. […]

Rapid Treatment Initiation for Hepatitis C Virus Infection: Potential Benefits, Current Limitations, and Real-World Examples

Abstract: The science for rapid treatment initiation for hepatitis C virus infection is in place. Easy and quick diagnostic tools can provide results within an hour. […]

The Present and Future of Colorectal Cancer Screening

Abstract: There have been multiple recent updates for recommendations pertaining to colorectal cancer (CRC) screening. Among the most notable is the recommendation from several guideline-issuing bodies […]

Management of Patients With Gastric Varices

Abstract: Management of patients with gastric varices represents a unique challenge for clinicians. The broad range of endoscopic and endovascular techniques currently available is in stark […]

Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Diseases Beyond the Esophagus: An Evolving Field and Nomenclature

Abstract: The eosinophilic gastrointestinal diseases (EGIDs) are a group of chronic, immune-mediated gastrointestinal (GI) diseases characterized by GI symptoms and pathologic eosinophilic infiltration of specific areas […]

Hepatitis Delta: Current Knowledge and Future Directions

Abstract: Hepatitis delta virus (HDV) infection is caused by a unique circular RNA virus that relies on both the hepatitis B virus (HBV) antigen and human […]

Novel Therapies for Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Abstract: The implementation of biologic therapy has improved the treatment and clinical course of patients with inflammatory bowel disease since the initial approval of infliximab for […]

Review of Updated Hepatitis B Vaccine Recommendations and Potential Challenges With Implementation

Abstract: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a vaccine-preventable disease associated with substantial morbidity and mortality. Although safe and effective hepatitis B vaccines are available, an […]

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 […]

Biliary Tract Injury in Patients With COVID-19: A Review of the Current Literature

Abstract: Multiple studies and extensive clinical experience have shown that COVID-19 can impact the hepatobiliary system, with most reports describing primarily hepatocellular injury with elevations of […]

Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Alcohol-Related Liver Disease and Alcohol-Associated Hepatitis

Abstract: Alcohol-related liver disease is a spectrum of disease in which continued, significant alcohol use can cause progression from fatty changes in the liver to inflammation, […]

Cessation of Nucleoside/Nucleotide Analogue Therapy in Chronic Hepatitis B HBeAg-Negative Patients

Abstract: Most patients treated for chronic hepatitis B infection require lifelong treatment with nucleoside/nucleotide analogues (NAs), which inhibit hepatitis B virus (HBV) replication but do not […]

Helicobacter pylori Treatment Regimens: A US Perspective

Abstract: Helicobacter pylori infects nearly one-third of the US population. H pylori is a significant cause of gastroduodenal disease, including peptic ulcers and cancers. However, rising […]

Single-Use Duodenoscopes for ERCP: Rationale, Feasibility, Cost, and Environmental Impact

Abstract: Recent outbreaks of duodenoscope-associated multidrug-resistant organism infections have increased awareness and concern about the pitfalls in high-level disinfection protocols and duodenoscope design. A call for […]