Author Archives: Gastroenterology Journal

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

Telehealth has become an important part of medical care during the COVID-19 pandemic. Previous studies have demonstrated patient preference for telehealth care due to convenience and time and cost savings related to travel. The increased ease of access… Continue reading →

The objective of this project was to improve the number of patients between the age of 50-75 years at Riverside Medical Center who perform colorectal cancer (CRC) screening after implementation of an intervention in the form of a letter that was sent o… Continue reading →

Colorectal cancer is the fourth most common cause of cancer in the United States with an incidence of 36.5/100,000 people and a mortality rate of 13.1/100,000 people. Colonoscopies are the gold standard for detection and prevention of colorectal cancer… Continue reading →

Gastric ulcers are common, but the prevalence rate of malignancy in endoscopically diagnosed gastric ulcers varies considerably. It is unclear whether endoscopic follow-up is warranted in all patients with gastric ulcers, as the yield of the follow-up … Continue reading →

Constipation is a highly prevalent and chronic disorder, reported in anywhere from 24-50% of the adult population. The majority of patients with chronic constipation are treated in a primary care setting rather than by a gastroenterologist. In our clin… Continue reading →