Author Archives: Gastroenterology Journal

Patients with inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), specifically those treated with anti-tumor-necrosis-factor (TNF)α biologics are at high risk for vaccine preventable infections. Their ability to mount adequate vaccine responses is unclear. Continue reading →

Gastroparesis is characterized by symptoms suggestive of and objective evidence of delayed gastric emptying in the absence of mechanical obstruction. This review addresses the normal emptying of solids and liquids from the stomach and details the myoge… Continue reading →

Acinar to ductal metaplasia (ADM) occurs in the pancreas in response to tissue injury and is a potential precursor for adenocarcinoma. The goal of these studies was to define the populations arising from ADM, the associated transcriptional changes, and… Continue reading →

Gut virome composition varies by irritable bowel syndrome phenotype and demonstrates stability in individuals through time, with the ability to mediate gut bacteria and host gene expression. Continue reading →

The purpose of this American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Institute Clinical Practice Update was to review the available evidence and provide expert advice regarding surveillance using endoscopy and other relevant modalities after removal of d… Continue reading →

The gastrointestinal (GI) tract extracts nutrients from ingested meals while protecting the organism from infectious agents frequently present in meals. Consequently, most animals conduct the entire digestive process within the GI tract while keeping t… Continue reading →