Monthly Archives: August 2021

775f The Introduction of Faecal Immunochemical Testing as a Triaging Tool for Colorectal Cancer Investigation During the COVID-19 Pandemic. A Service Evaluation and Report.

The covid-19 pandemic has caused unprecedented difficulties within GI endoscopy. In the UK, this has included a five-week suspension of all non-emergency endoscopy from March 2020, followed by a prolonged recovery period. Endoscopy activity remains at … Continue reading

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775e Active Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 Infection of the Gastric Mucosa is Associated with Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders: A Pilot Case-Control Study

Neurotropic herpes viruses establish lifelong latent infections in ganglionic neurons, including intrinsic enteric neurons and extrinsic neurons that project to the GI tract. Upon reactivation, virus replication within innervated tissues can result in … Continue reading

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PTG-100, an Oral α4β7 Antagonist Peptide: Preclinical Development and Phase 1 and 2a Studies in Ulcerative Colitis

Oral therapies targeting the integrin α4β7 may offer unique advantages for treatment of inflammatory bowel disease. We characterized the oral α4β7 antagonist peptide PTG-100 in preclinical models, and established safety, pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic… Continue reading

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A Very Large Bowel

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Statins after variceal bleeding are beneficial, but still an unexplained mystery?

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A Rare Cause of Liver Fibrosis in Adulthood

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How to Navigate National Societal Organizations for Leadership Development and Academic Promotion: A Guide for Trainees and Young Faculty

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All tied up: not your typical distended abdomen

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Montreal, Rome and Lyon Consensus: Will They Resolve the Conundrum of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease

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Recommendations for a More Organized and Effective Approach to the Early Detection of Pancreatic Cancer from the PRECEDE (Pancreatic Cancer Early Detection) Consortium.

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