Monthly Archives: November 2017

Gastroenterology has published many seminal articles that have transformed our understanding of colorectal cancer (CRC) as well as being influential in promoting colorectal cancer screening which has saved many people from developing the disease. CRC h… Continue reading →

Since ancient Grecian times, alcohol has been known to cause liver disease. Yet, well into the Modern Age, the United States, China, Nigeria, and other countries throughout the world continue to witness an increase in alcohol consumption and associated… Continue reading →

Recommendations for surveillance after curative surgery for colorectal cancer (CRC) include a 1 year post-resection abdominal-pelvic computed tomography scan and optical colonoscopy (OC). CT colonography (CTC), when used in CRC screening, effectively i… Continue reading →

Clinical studies showed teduglutide to increase urine production and reduce need for parenteral support volume in patients with short bowel syndrome (SBS) with intestinal failure, increasing intestinal wet weight absorption and reducing diarrhea. Howev… Continue reading →

Indigo naturalis (IN) is a traditional Chinese medicine that contains ligands for the aryl hydrocarbon receptor and promotes regeneration of the mucosa, by inducing production of interleukin 22. IN might induce mucosal healing in patients with ulcerati… Continue reading →

There have been reports of reactivation of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection during treatment of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection with direct-acting antiviral agents. We performed a prospective study of risks and outcomes of HCV infection treatment wi… Continue reading →