Author Archives: Gastroenterology Journal
Iron Deficiency Anemia and Hematochezia are Red Flags for Colorectal Cancer in Young Patients
Incidence of colorectal cancer (CRC) diagnosed in individuals under age 50, or young-onset colorectal cancer (YCRC), is rising. Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) and hematochezia are potential red-flag symptoms of YCRC, however there is minimal data on the … Continue reading
Editorial Commentary for the manuscript entitled “Docking protein p130Cas regulates acinar to ductal metaplasia during pancreatic adenocarcinoma development and pancreatitis” A p130Cas-mediated mechanism governs acinar to ductal metaplasia and the initiation of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma
INCIDENCE OF HEPATOCELLULAR CARCINOMA IN NONALCOHOLIC FATTY LIVER DISEASE
The epidemiology of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is changing over time, with decreases in viral hepatitis-related cases and increases in the proportion attributed to non-viral etiologies, including non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Historica… Continue reading
The Impact of Nucleos(t)ide Analogs on Hepatitis B Virus DNA Integration: Hype or Reality?
Disease Monitoring in IBD: evolving principles and possibilities
Inflammatory bowel disease is a progressive and debilitating condition. Early and effective treatment utilizing a treat to target approach is key in improving patient outcomes. Therefore, proactive monitoring is essential to ensure treatment strategies… Continue reading
WHAT DOES DISEASE PROGRESSION LOOK LIKE IN ULCERATIVE COLITIS AND HOW MIGHT IT BE PREVENTED?
Ulcerative colitis (UC) has been characterized by inflammation limited to the mucosa. Although sustained and durable remission has been associated with mucosal healing, the recurrent phenomenon of persistent clinical disease activity despite mucosal he… Continue reading
AGA Clinical Practice Update on Approach to the Use of Noninvasive Colorectal Cancer Screening Options: Commentary
The purpose of this American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Institute Clinical Practice Update Commentary is to review the available evidence and provide expert advice regarding the approach to using noninvasive colorectal cancer (CRC) screening… Continue reading
In Memoriam: Alan F. Hofmann, M.D., Ph.D. May 17, 1931 – September 7, 2021
“How to embrace gene therapy in gastroenterology”
Evaluating Eosinophilic Colitis as a Unique Disease using Colonic Molecular Profiles: A Multi-Site Study
Colonic eosinophilia, an enigmatic finding often referred to as eosinophilic colitis (EoC), is a poorly understood condition. Whether EoC is a distinct disease or a colonic manifestation of eosinophilic gastrointestinal diseases (EGIDs) or inflammatory… Continue reading