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Category Archives: Practice
Does the Western Diet Promote Endotoxemia and Inflammation?
A high-fat diet can cause endotoxemia, which promotes the systemic inflammation and metabolic disorders associated with obesity, according to a human study published in the May issue of Gastroenterology. Chronic endotoxemia (the presence of endotoxins such as lipopolysaccharide in blood) … Continue reading
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Tagged adipose, calorie intake, cytokine, diabetes, gut microflora, high-fat diet, insulin resistance, intestinal inflammation, nutrition, Obesity
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Who Will Develop Pouchitis After Ileal Pouch–Anal Anastomosis?
Serum markers can be used to identify patients with ulcerative colitis most likely to have inflammatory complications after ileal pouch–anal anastomosis (IPAA), according to the May issue of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. More than 20% of individuals with ulcerative colitis … Continue reading
A Special Issue on Viral Hepatitis
The May issue of Gastroenterology features a very special supplement—“Viral Hepatitis: A Changing Field”—comprising 17 review and commentary articles from international leaders in hepatitis treatment and research. The issue provides insight into the rapid progress made in the treatment and … Continue reading
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Tagged Cirrhosis, editorial, HAV, HBV, HCV, hepatitis, HEV, perspective, review, therapy, treatment, Virology
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Is Cardiac Surgery Safe for Patients With Cirrhosis?
Patients with compensated cirrhosis who undergo cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass do not have greater post-operative mortality or morbidity than other patients who receive this surgery, according to the May issue of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. Advanced liver disease is … Continue reading
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Tagged ascites, cardiac surgery, Cirrhosis, Complications, heart surgery, hepatic decompensation, liver disease, risk factors, safety, therapy, treatment
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Is Medicine or Surgery the Best Treatment for Crohn’s Disease?
For patients with Crohn’s disease and intra-abdominal abscesses, nonsurgical and surgical management strategies result in similar rates of abscess recurrence and complications, according to the April issue of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. Crohn’s disease can progress from inflammation and ulceration … Continue reading
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Tagged anti-TNF agent, Colon, drug, IBD, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, intestine, Management, therapy, tumor necrosis factor, ulcer
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Why are Some Immunized Children Still At Risk for HBV Infection?
Despite immunization, children born to mothers with replicating HBV (marked by hepatitis B e antigen, or HBeAg) are still at risk for infection, according to the April issue of Gastroenterology. Mother-to-infant transmission is the major cause of hepatitis B virus … Continue reading
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Tagged baby, Cirrhosis, HCC, hepatitis, mother to child transmission, mother-child, pediatric, Prevention, vaccination, vaccine
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Treating Rumination and Supragastric Belching
Baclofen is an effective treatment for patients with rumination or supragastric belching/aerophagia, according to the April issue of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. Rumination syndrome is characterized by the effortless, often repetitive regurgitation of recently ingested food into the mouth; it … Continue reading
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Tagged belching, Clinical Trial, esophagus, food regurgitation, nervous system, pain, stomach, swallowing problems, therapy, treatment
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Fecal Transplantation for C difficile Infection?
Transplantation of feces, via colonoscopy, can cure patients with recurring Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) — even those with the virulent C difficile 027 strain—according to the March issue of Gastroenterology. CDI is a common cause of diarrhea in patients taking antibiotics. Infections have … Continue reading
What Factors Predict Recovery From Chronic HBV Infection?
A low and rapidly decreasing level of Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) is a good sign for patients with chronic HBV infection, according to the March issue of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. Tracking progression of chronic HBV infection can be … Continue reading
Does Vitamin D Prevent Crohn’s Disease?
Women with higher intake of vitamin D are less likely to develop Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, according to a study published in the March issue of Gastroenterology. Vitamin D deficiency has been described in patients with inflammatory bowel diseases … Continue reading
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Tagged colitis, Crohn's Disease, diet, Epidemiology, intestine inflammation, nutrients, risk factor, supplements, vitamin
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Kristine Novak, PhD, Science Editor
