Monthly Archives: August 2019

An Unfortunate Consequence of Duodenogastric Reflux

Posted on August 9, 2019 by Gastroenterology Journal
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Kurt J. Isselbacher, M.D., 1925-2019

Posted on August 8, 2019 by Gastroenterology Journal
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Efficacy of Glecaprevir and Pibrentasvir in Patients with Genotype 1 Hepatitis C Virus Infection with Treatment Failure after NS5A Inhibitor Plus Sofosbuvir Therapy

Posted on August 8, 2019 by Gastroenterology Journal

Treatment options are limited for patients with hepatitis C (HCV) infection with treatment failure after sofosbuvir plus an NS5A inhibitor. There are some data for the efficacy of glecaprevir/pibrentasvir (G/P) in these patients. We performed a randomi… Continue reading →

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Infliximab–Tumor Necrosis Factor Complexes Elicit Formation of Anti-drug Antibodies

Posted on August 8, 2019 by Gastroenterology Journal

Some patients develop anti-drug antibodies (ADAs), which reduce the efficacy of infliximab, a monoclonal antibody against tumor necrosis factor (TNF), in treatment of immune-mediated diseases, including inflammatory bowel diseases. ADAs arise inconsist… Continue reading →

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How to Advance Research, Education and Training in the Study of Rare Diseases

Posted on August 8, 2019 by Gastroenterology Journal
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Inflammation-induced Occludin Downregulation Limits Epithelial Apoptosis by Suppressing Caspase 3 Expression

Posted on August 8, 2019 by Gastroenterology Journal

Epithelial tight junctions are compromised in patients with gastrointestinal disease. Occludin is a protein component of tight junctions; its removal from tight junctions or reduced expression results in barrier loss. Knockout (KO) of occludin in mice,… Continue reading →

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Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMNs): Attack of the clones

Posted on August 7, 2019 by Gastroenterology Journal
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Is it prime time for proactive therapeutic drug monitoring of anti-TNF therapy in IBD?

Posted on August 7, 2019 by Gastroenterology Journal
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Single Dose Aspirin Prior To Fecal Immunochemical Testing Does Not Increase Sensitivity for Advanced Colorectal Neoplasia

Posted on August 7, 2019 by Gastroenterology Journal
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RE: Effects of Oral Anticoagulants and Aspirin on Performance of Fecal Immunochemical Tests in Colorectal Cancer Screening

Posted on August 7, 2019 by Gastroenterology Journal
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