Daily Archives: October 19, 2022
G9a Modulates Lipid Metabolism in CD4 T cells to Regulate Intestinal Inflammation
/Aims: Although T cell intrinsic expression of G9a has been associated with murine intestinal inflammation, mechanistic insight into the role of this methyltransferase in human T cell differentiation is ill-defined and manipulation of G9a function for … Continue reading
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Massive single lesion in a patient with sickle cell disease
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An unusual cause of lower gastrointestinal bleed
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A Mysterious Case of Abdominal Pain!
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Qualitative Improvement Initiative to Improve Helicobacter pylori Testing and Treatment After Diagnosis of Gastroduodenal Ulcers
Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection is a common cause of gastroduodenal ulcers (GDU), and current guidelines recommend eradication of H. pylori to promote healing of GDU and prevention of H. pylori-associated diseases. We aimed to quantify and im… Continue reading
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Increasing Malnutrition Screening and Micronutrient Evaluation in Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Quality Improvement Study Demonstrating the Feasibility of a New Malnutrition Screening Algorithm
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is associated with an increased risk of malnutrition and micronutrient deficiencies due to chronic enteric losses, malabsorption, food avoidance, and prior surgery. Malnutrition affects 20-80% of patients with IBD and i… Continue reading
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Targeting Quality Metrics in Cirrhosis: A Systems-Level Initiative to Improve Inpatient Cirrhosis Management
Quality metrics for inpatient cirrhosis management have been created to improve processes of care. We aimed to improve adherence to these quality metrics by creating a novel tool in the electronic health record (EHR). Continue reading
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Utilizing an Advanced Liver Disease Dashboard to Identify Patients With Cirrhosis Overdue for Esophageal Varices Screening: A Single Institution Quality Improvement Study
Decompensation events, such as portal hypertensive bleeding, are associated with increased morbidity and mortality among persons living with cirrhosis. Current practice guidelines recommend surveillance for esophageal varices in the setting of clinical… Continue reading
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CME Exam 1: Pathology Out of Place
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Improved Adherence of Colonoscopy Surveillance Guidelines Using an Automated Endoscopy Template to Standardize Evidence-Based Recommendations
In February 2020, the United States Multi-Society Task Force (USMSTF) updated their recommendations for follow-up interval after colonoscopy with or without polypectomy. A salient change is increasing the surveillance interval for 1-2 adenomas Continue reading
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