Monthly Archives: May 2021

A Summary of the Meetings of the Development of a Core Outcome Set for Therapeutic Studies in Eosinophilic Esophagitis (COREOS) International Multidisciplinary Consensus

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The role of phosphate in alcohol-induced experimental pancreatitis

Heavy alcohol consumption is a common cause of acute pancreatitis, however, alcohol abuse does not always result in clinical pancreatitis. As a consequence, the factors responsible for alcohol-induced pancreatitis are not well understood. In experiment… Continue reading

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A Randomized Trial Comparing the Specific Carbohydrate Diet to a Mediterranean Diet in Adults with Crohn’s Disease

This study compared the effectiveness of the Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD) to the Mediterranean Diet (MD) as treatment for Crohn’s disease (CD) with mild to moderate symptoms. Continue reading

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CME Exam 2: Outcomes of Thermal Ablation of the Mucosal Defect Margin After Endoscopic Mucosal Resection: A Prospective, International, Multicenter Trial of 1000 Large Nonpedunculated Colorectal Polyps

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Meeting the challenge of antimicrobial resistance in cirrhosis: the invisible threat that lies within.

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Impact of Telemedicine Modalities on Equitable Access to Ambulatory Gastroenterology Care

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Effectiveness of SARS-CoV-2 vaccination in a Veterans Affairs Cohort of Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patients with Diverse Exposure to Immunosuppressive Medications

Vaccination against SARS-CoV-2 has rapidly expanded, however clinical trials excluded patients taking immunosuppressive medications such as those with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Therefore, we explored real-world effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccina… Continue reading

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Helicobacter pylori antibiotic resistance: stewardship, tailored therapies and future perspectives

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More testosterone, less aggression…at least in the stomach

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AGA Rapid Review and Guideline for SARS-CoV2 Testing and Endoscopy Post-Vaccination: 2021 Update

This guideline provides updated recommendations on the role of pre-procedure testing for SARS-CoV2 in individuals undergoing endoscopy in the post-vaccination period and replaces the prior guideline from the American Gastroenterological Association (re… Continue reading

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