Monthly Archives: July 2017
Assessing Old and New Diagnostic Tests for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
A detailed critique of objective measurements of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) would improve management of patients suspecting of having reflux, leading to rational selection of treatment and better outcomes. Many diagnostic tests for GERD hav… Continue reading
American Gastroenterological Association Institute Technical Review on the Role of Therapeutic Drug Monitoring in the Management of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
Therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM), which involves measurement of drug or active metabolite levels and anti-drug antibodies, is a promising strategy that can be used to optimize inflammatory bowel disease therapeutics. It is based on the premise that th… Continue reading
Epidemiology and Natural History of Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) has emerged over the past 2 decades as a major cause of upper gastrointestinal morbidity. Over this time, the epidemiology of EoE has also rapidly evolved. EoE has transformed from a rare case-reportable condition to dise… Continue reading
Therapeutic Drug Monitoring in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Patient Guide
Clinical practice guidelines are developed under the guidance of the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Institute Clinical Guideline Committee and provide evidence-based recommendations for clinical practice in the field of gastroenterology… Continue reading
Covering the Cover
In a cohort of obese Latino and African American children, 9 days of isocaloric restriction decreased liver fat, visceral fat, and de novo lipogenesis, and improved insulin kinetics. Continue reading
Therapeutic Drug Monitoring in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Patient Guide
Clinical practice guidelines are developed under the guidance of the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Institute Clinical Guideline Committee and provide evidence-based recommendations for clinical practice in the field of gastroenterology… Continue reading
American Gastroenterological Association Technical Review on the Role of Therapeutic Drug Monitoring in the Management of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
Therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM), which involves measurement of drug or active metabolite levels and anti-drug antibodies, is a promising strategy that can be used to optimize inflammatory bowel disease therapeutics. It is based on the premise that th… Continue reading
Epidemiology and Natural History of Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) has emerged over the past 2 decades as a major cause of upper gastrointestinal morbidity. Over this time, the epidemiology of EoE has also rapidly evolved. EoE has transformed from a rare case-reportable condition to dise… Continue reading
Assessing Old and New Diagnostic Tests for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
A detailed critique of objective measurements of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) would improve management of patients suspecting of having reflux, leading to rational selection of treatment and better outcomes. Many diagnostic tests for GERD hav… Continue reading
Covering the Cover
In a cohort of obese Latino and African American children, 9 days of isocaloric restriction decreased liver fat, visceral fat, and de novo lipogenesis, and improved insulin kinetics. Continue reading