Monthly Archives: June 2017
Colorectal Cancer Screening: Recommendations for Physicians and Patients From the U.S. Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer
This document updates the colorectal cancer (CRC) screening recommendations of the U.S. Multi-Society Task Force of Colorectal Cancer (MSTF), which represents the American College of Gastroenterology, the American Gastroenterological Association, and T… Continue reading
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Prebiotics Reduce Body Fat and Alter Intestinal Microbiota in Children Who Are Overweight or With Obesity
It might be possible to manipulate the intestinal microbiota with prebiotics or other agents to prevent or treat obesity. However, little is known about the ability of prebiotics to specifically modify gut microbiota in children with overweight/obesity… Continue reading
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Prebiotic Reduces Body Fat and Alters Intestinal Microbiota in Children With Overweight or Obesity
It might be possible to manipulate the intestinal microbiota with prebiotics or other agents to prevent or treat obesity. However, little is known about the ability of prebiotics to specifically modify gut microbiota in children with overweight/obesity… Continue reading
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An Unusual Cause of Recurrent Vomiting
Question: A 28-year-old man was admitted for postprandial epigastric pain, and chronic vomiting for 6 months, associated with a 6-kg weight loss. He had no relevant medical or family history. Physical examination and laboratory workup were normal. An a… Continue reading
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Altered Bowel Habits and Pelvic Fullness in a 75-Year-Old Woman
Question: A 75-year-old woman presented for evaluation of altered bowel habits and a sensation of pelvic fullness. Over the past several years, she described symptoms of alternating diarrhea and constipation characterized by several days of hard stools… Continue reading
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Practice Patterns for Cholecystectomy After Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography for Patients With Choledocholithiasis
Cholecystectomy (CCY) after an episode of choledocholithiasis requiring endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) with stone extraction reduces recurrent biliary events compared to expectant management. We studied practice patterns for perf… Continue reading
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Association Between Proton Pump Inhibitor Use and Risk of Progression of Chronic Kidney Disease
Proton pump inhibitors (PPI) have been associated with acute kidney injury and recent studies suggest that they may be associated with the risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Continue reading
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Regulator of Calcineurin 1 Gene Isoform 4, Down-regulated in Hepatocellular Carcinoma, Prevents Proliferation, Migration, and Invasive Activity of Cancer Cells and Metastasis of Orthotopic Tumors by Inhibiting Nuclear Translocation of NFAT1
Individuals with Down syndrome have a low risk for many solid tumors, prompting the search for tumor suppressor genes on human chromosome 21 (HSA21). We aimed to identify and explore potential mechanisms of tumor suppressors on HSA21 in hepatocellular … Continue reading
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Risk Stratification for Covert Invasive Cancer Among Patients Referred for Colonic Endoscopic Mucosal Resection: A Large Multicenter Cohort
Among patients with large colorectal sessile polyps or laterally spreading lesions, it is important to identify those at risk for submucosal invasive cancer (SMIC). Lesions with overt endoscopic evidence of SMIC are referred for surgery, although those… Continue reading
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Exam 2: Increased Risk of Colorectal Cancer in Patients With Multiple Serrated Polyps and Their First-degree Relatives
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