Monthly Archives: March 2018

Low FODMAP Diet for IBS

Staudacher et al1 have done important work on extending information on FODMAP restriction in subjects with diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome. There are 3 issues that require some additional attention. First, the investigators used as their… Continue reading

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We thank Hsien-Hui Chung for his interest in our publication.1 We have read his arguments and we offer our response. In contrast with our results, showing increased lipid metabolism after inhibition of miR-122, a previous report by Esau et al,2 showed… Continue reading

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Monitoring the Evolution of Portal Hypertension After Sustained Virologic Response

We read the article by Lens et al1 with great interest and would like to acknowledge the enormous collaborative effort underlying this important multicenter, prospective study coordinated by Drs Forns and García-Pagán. The authors investigated the i… Continue reading

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Contributions From Gastroenterology: Acid Peptic Disorders, Barrett’s Esophagus and Eosinophilic Esophagitis

Over the past three-quarters of a century, manuscripts published in Gastroenterology have had a substantial impact on our clinical recognition, understanding, and management of peptic ulcer disease (PUD), Helicobacter pylori, gastroesophageal reflux d… Continue reading

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Exam 1: Virtual Endoscopy Based on 3-Dimensional Reconstruction of Histopathology Features of Endoscopic Resection Specimens

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Exam 3: No Significant Association Between Proton Pump Inhibitor Use and Risk of Stroke After Adjustment for Lifestyle Factors and Indication

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Exam 4: Increasing Rates of Surgery for Patients With Non-Malignant Colorectal Polyps in the United States

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Exam 2: Two Types of Gastric Cancer Caused by the Same Underlying Condition

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Elder Care Fair is tomorrow in Light Hall

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Support group for women with heart disease meets Nov. 10

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