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Global prevalence and impact of Rumination syndrome
Rumination syndrome is a Disorder of Gut-Brain Interaction (DGBI) of unknown etiology. We aimed to assess its global prevalence and potential associations with other medical conditions. Continue reading
Genetic Cancer Susceptibility in Adolescents and Adults 25 Years or Younger with Colorectal Cancer
Mentoring disparities in gastroenterology: the path forward
Protective Role of Spermidine in Colitis and Colon Carcinogenesis
Because inflammatory bowel disease is increasing worldwide and can lead to colitis-associated carcinoma (CAC), new interventions are needed. We have shown that spermine oxidase (SMOX), which generates spermidine (Spd), regulates colitis. Here we determ… Continue reading
Off-therapy response after nucleos(t)ide analogue withdrawal in patients with chronic hepatitis B: An international, multi-center, multi-ethnic cohort (RETRACT-B study)
Functional cure, defined by hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) loss, is rare during nucleos(t)ide analogue (NA) therapy and guidelines on finite NA therapy have not been well established. We aim to analyze off-therapy outcomes following NA cessation i… Continue reading
CME Exam 3: COVID-19 Vaccination in Patients with Immune-Mediated Inflammatory Diseases
COVID-19 Vaccination Is Associated with Reduced SARS CoV2 Infection and Death in Liver Transplant Recipients
Donor screening for fecal microbiota transplantation in China: Evaluation of 8,483 candidates
Efficacy and Safety of Mirikizumab in a Randomized Phase 2 Study of Patients with Crohn’s Disease
Mirikizumab is a humanized monoclonal antibody targeting IL-23p19 with demonstrated efficacy in psoriasis and ulcerative colitis. We investigated the safety and efficacy of mirikizumab in patients with moderate-to-severe Crohn’s disease (CD). Continue reading