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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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A Mysterious Case of Abdominal Pain!
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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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Collaborative GI Fellow Project: Improving the Consent Process With an Informational Video Prior to Outpatient Colonoscopy
Informed consent is central to the ethical and legal conduct of endoscopic procedures.1 The consent process should allow patients time to make a considered decision about their care. Consent for elective colonoscopy is often obtained immediately prior … Continue reading
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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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Elsewhere in The AGA Journals (Preview Section)
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Single Center Study for Improving Hepatitis A & B Immunity in Veterans With Cirrhosis
Patients with cirrhosis should be immunized against hepatitis A (HAV) & hepatitis B (HBV) as they are high risk for decompensation if infected. Baseline data at the Atlanta VA hepatology clinics demonstrated 75% of veterans with cirrhosis were immune t… Continue reading
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Low Use of First-Line Agents for Constipation by Primary Care Providers in Patients Referred to Gastroenterology Clinic for Chronic Constipation
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
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