Monthly Archives: January 2021

Tacrolimus use and COVID-19 infection in patients after solid organ transplantation

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Fibrosis regression after eradication of hepatitis C virus – from bench to bedside

Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection and its complications have been the major cause of cirrhosis and its complications for several decades in the Western world. Until recently, treatment for HCV with interferon-based regimens was associated with moderate… Continue reading

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Genomic Features and Classification of Homologous Recombination Deficient Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma

Homologous recombination deficiency (HRD) in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), remains poorly defined beyond germline(g) alterations in BRCA1, BRCA2 and PALB2. Continue reading

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Mucosal Genomics Implicate Lymphocyte Activation and Lipid Metabolism in Refractory Environmental Enteric Dysfunction

Environmental enteric dysfunction (EED) limits the Sustainable Development Goals of improved childhood growth and survival. We applied mucosal genomics to advance our understanding of EED. Continue reading

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Isolated Gastrointestinal Alpha-Gal Meat Allergy Is a Cause for Gastrointestinal Distress without Anaphylaxis

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Endoscopic Recognition of Malignant Polyps

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Computer aided detection will be a tool and not a crutch during GI endoscopy training.

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Non-inferiority design in trials involving artificial intelligence interventions: a field needs to be improved

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Steering a course through the COVID-19 pandemic: should the SECURE-IBD registry influence prescribing for patients with IBD?

The global pandemic caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2, also referred to as COVID-19) rapidly became an unprecedented healthcare challenge. It represents a particular concern for patients with inflammatory bowel disea… Continue reading

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AGA Clinical Practice Update on The Management of Refractory Helicobacter pylori Infection: Expert Review

The purpose of this CPU Expert Review is to provide clinicians with guidance on the management of H. pylori after an initial attempt at eradication therapy fails, including best practice advice on specific regimen selection, and consideration of patien… Continue reading

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