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ASCRS Annual Scientific Meeting 2010email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Source: NLH - Gastroenterology & Liver Diseases - Events - November 1, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: events

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International Consensus Workshop and Postgraduate Course: Current Consensus and Future Directions in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Portal Hypertension
Source: NLH - Gastroenterology & Liver Diseases - Events - November 1, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: events

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Source: Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology - November 1, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: journals

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Source: Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology - November 1, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Frontmatter Source Type: journals

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Source: Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology - November 1, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Frontmatter Source Type: journals

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Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology is the go-to resource on a broad spectrum of themes in clinical gastroenterology and hepatology. The official clinical practice journal of the AGA Institute brings you the best original research in the field with a unique combination of reviews, editorials, podcasts, video abstracts, and outcomes research—all supporting clinical practice. Articles on education, policy, and practice management highlight issues pertinent to clinicians.
Source: Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology - November 1, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Frontmatter Source Type: journals

Copyright Assignment, Authorship Responsibility, NIH Funding, Financial Disclosure, Institutional Review Board/Animal Care Committee Approval, and Sponsorshipemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
In consideration of the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Institute (the “AGA Institute”) taking action to review and credit the below-identified submission (the “Manuscript”), and for other valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the undersigned authors and/or creators (the “Authors”), jointly and severally, hereby transfer, convey, and assign to the AGA Institute, free and clear of any liens, licenses or encumbrances, the entire right, title, and interest in and to the Manuscript throughout the world, including without limitation in and to any and all ...
Source: Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology - November 1, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Frontmatter Source Type: journals

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We thank Dr Matsushita et al for their kind comments and interest in our article. In studies comparing cannulation success and complications between patients with and without periampullary diverticula, patients with undetectable papilla were excluded, and our study is the only one in which the incidence of undetectable papilla in patients with duodenal diverticula is mentioned. It is also clearly defined that in patients with periampullary diverticula, the cannulation rate is similar and the procedure easier, compared with patients without diverticula, provided that the papilla can be found.
Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - October 31, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Antonios Vezakis, Vasilios Panteris Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: journals

Extension of an excellent pilot study to a quantitative analysis of the pathophysiology of de Quervain disease associated with colonoscopyemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
To the Editor: In the article by Shergill et al, they analyze right thumb pinch force using a thumb-force sensor applied to the right thumb and analyze muscle activity of left and right forearm muscles using electromyography during colonoscopy. They report that activity of the left abductor pollicis longus muscle during colonoscopy exceeds the American Conference of Industrial Hygienists, hand activity level action limit. This finding supports that excessive, repeated abduction and extension of the left thumb during colonoscopy to manipulate the turn dials of the colonoscope may cause de Quervain disease (tenosynovitis of...
Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - October 31, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Mitchell S. Cappell Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: journals

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We appreciate the interest of Cappell et al in our research on pinch force and forearm muscle load during colonoscopy. We agree that DeQuervain's tenosynovitis of the left thumb may be caused by the repeated abduction and extension and applied thumb force required to manipulate the turn dials. We also agree with the need to directly measure left thumb forces, but we were unable to do this for technical reasons in this pilot study. In the next phase of our research, we plan to quantify left thumb forces during routine colonoscopy in a larger cohort of gastroenterologists, and to also assess subjective measures of musculoske...
Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - October 31, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Amandeep K. Shergill, Krishna R. Asundi, Alan Barr, Janak N. Shah, James C. Ryan, Kenneth R. McQuaid, David Rempel Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: journals

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The correspondence from Boix et al provides helpful insight into the aspects of endoscopic procedures that influence overall practice efficiency. Their findings underscore the major role that room turnover time plays in procedure efficiency. By using 2 rooms per endoscopist, they found that procedure numbers per endoscopist increased from 5676 to 6569 over 3 years. These results corroborate the findings from our recent study that further illustrate the role of using 2 rooms per endoscopist to increase efficiency. In The Toyota Way: 14 Management Principles from the World's Greatest Manufacturer, Jeffrey Liker espouses the ...
Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - October 31, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Gavin C. Harewood, Kristia Chrysostomou, Naila Himy, Wai Ling Leong Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: journals

Periampullary diverticulum: an indicator of easy or difficult cannulation?email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
To the Editor: We read with interest the article by Panteris et al on the success or difficulty of cannulation and complication rates in patients with and without periampullary diverticula (PAD). After patients with undetectable papilla were excluded, there was no significant difference between the 2 groups, concluding that the presence of PAD was not associated with difficult cannulation or complications and might be an indicator of easier cannulation. We believe that the main drawback of this study is the exclusion of patients with undetectable papilla, which misleads the journal readers.
Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - October 31, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Mitsunobu Matsushita, Kazushige Uchida, Akiyoshi Nishio, Kazuichi Okazaki Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: journals

EUS Trucut biopsy liver parenchyma acquisition and yield are comparable to that of a transjugular liver biopsyemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
To the Editor: We read with interest the article by DeWitt et al, which was accompanied by the editorial by Manning and Afdhal. Manning and Afdhal suggest that, based on the findings of DeWitt et al, liver EUS-guided Trucut biopsy (EUS-TCB) specimens are inadequate and that an alternative liver biopsy route is preferred to avoid unnecessary repeat biopsy. Our initial experience has led us to an alternate conclusion.
Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - October 31, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Ferga C. Gleeson, Michael J. Levy Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: journals

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Drs Gleeson and Levy review their previously published experience with EUS-guided Trucut biopsy (EUS-TCB) of the liver by using the technique described in our article. The authors are to be congratulated for demonstrating an improved specimen yield compared to those we obtained. However, it is important to emphasize that their study was retrospective and involved only 9 patients. This is in contrast to our prospective study, which enrolled 21 patients. Based on the collective published work of 30 patients from both reports, it seems premature to conclude whether EUS-TCB of the liver may or may not routinely provide a speci...
Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - October 31, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: John DeWitt Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: journals

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It is interesting to note that the experience of Gleeson et al from the Mayo Clinic is different from that of DeWitt et al. The Gleeson et al study is notable for its very small sample size, retrospective nature, and, once again, the lack of apparent contraindication to percutaneous biopsy in any of their patients, asking the question of why the biopsy was done under EUS.
Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - October 31, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Diarmuid Manning, Nezam H. Afdhal Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: journals

A 2-rooms-per-endoscopist model enhances efficiency in GI endoscopyemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
To the Editor: With great interest, we read the article by Harewood et al on identifying strategies to enhance endoscopic efficiency. Increased demand for screening colonoscopies necessitates improved efficiency in endoscopy units, especially better use of existing resources to avoid longer waiting times for procedures. Physician unavailability may contribute to considerable delays in endoscopic procedures. Leighton address the importance of delivering the highest quality care in the most efficient and cost-effective manner. To validate their results, we report herein our annual volume of endoscopies and colonoscopies ove...
Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - October 31, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Jaume Boix, Vicente Lorenzo-Zúñiga, Fidel Añaños, Vicente Moreno de Vega, Ramon Planas Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: journals

Dilation of refractory benign esophageal stricturesemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Benign esophageal strictures are frequently encountered as a problem in endoscopic practice. Peptic injury, as a result of chronic exposure of the esophagus to gastric contents, is the most common cause of esophageal strictures, accounting for approximately 60% to 70% of cases. Other etiologies include Schatzki's rings, esophageal webs, radiation injuries, caustic ingestions, photodynamic therapy-induced strictures, and anastomotic strictures. For centuries, the cornerstone of treatment for esophageal strictures has been dilation therapy. The first documented treatment dates back to 1674 when the passing of a whale bone th...
Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - October 31, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Peter D. Siersema, Laetitia R.H. de Wijkerslooth Tags: Technical Review Source Type: journals

Dysphagia associated with an elevated amylase levelemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
A 34-year-old woman with a history of gastric ulcers, GERD, and asthma presented for endoscopic evaluation of recurrent dyspepsia and 2 months of dysphagia for solids. She denied odynophagia, weight loss, early satiety, and fever. Her medications included omeprazole and albuterol. Physical examination was unremarkable. Laboratory data were pertinent only for a mildly elevated serum amylase levels of 212 U/L and 180 U/L (normal range 30-110 U/L) with normal lipase levels on consecutive phlebotomies. An EGD revealed extrinsic compression of the distal esophagus (A) and a clean-based antral ulcer; testing for Helicobacter pyl...
Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - October 31, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Joseph M. McKinley, James S. Barthel, Tawfik N. Chami Tags: At the Focal Point Source Type: journals

CME Activity: Continuing Medical Education Exam: November 2009email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - October 31, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Raquel E. Davila, Jeffrey H. Lee, William Ross, Shou-Jiang Tang, G.S. Raju, George Triadafilopoulos Tags: CME Examination Source Type: journals

“Just write it up”—the art of writing a case report in gastroenterologyemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Often wrongfully disregarded as a second-rate publication, a case report is a valuable resource for sharing educational pearls from our most challenging and thought-provoking cases. Many times accompanied by frustration and defeat, case reports are prone to rejection from high-impact journals. A thoughtful and organized process is necessary to accurately document the well-chosen case for publication. Case reports are also a great introduction for gastroenterology fellows to the world of academic publishing. In this month's “Fellows' Corner,” Dr Bhavesh B. Shah shares his advice on publishing your most intriguing cases.
Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - October 31, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Bhavesh B. Shah Tags: The Fellows' Corner Source Type: journals

Procedural sedation and obesity: waters left unchartedemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Although obesity may be associated with increased risks of procedural sedation, future studies should better clarify such risks to better inform clinical decision making.
Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - October 31, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: John J. Vargo Tags: Bariatric Series Source Type: journals

Surgical treatment of obesityemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Recent estimates by the World Health Organization suggest that if current trends continue, obesity will affect an estimated 1.5 billion people by 2015. Indeed, the close association between obesity and the increased incidence and prevalence of obesity-related comorbidities, mortality, decreased quality of life, and increased health care expenditure has made obesity a worldwide public health priority. Behavioral and pharmacological treatment efforts have had done little to affect these trends, particularly in the setting of severe obesity (body mass index [BMI] ≥35 kg/m2) and super obesity (BMI ≥50 kg/m2). To date, surg...
Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - October 31, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Marc Ward, Vivek Prachand Tags: Bariatric Series Source Type: journals

Emerging technology: endoluminal treatment of obesityemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Endoluminal treatments for obesity have promise, and recent technological advances have been astounding. However, these interventions will need to be held to the same standards of current operative techniques. Each device will need to be scrutinized within clinical trials to determine its safety, efficacy, and durability.
Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - October 31, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Gregory A. Coté, Steven A. Edmundowicz Tags: Bariatric Series Source Type: journals

Of black swans on golden pondsemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
A Black Swan: a highly improbable event, which was unpredictable, carries a massive impact, and after the fact, we attempt explanations to make the event seem less random. — Nassim Taleb
Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - October 31, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: William K. Hirota Tags: Clinical Endoscopy Source Type: journals

Therapies for bleeding gastric varices: is the fog starting to clear?email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Current guidelines recommend endoscopic therapy as first-line treatment for bleeding gastric varices, with the option of a transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic stent-shunt where endoscopic therapy is not available.
Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - October 31, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Dhiraj Tripathi Tags: Clinical Endoscopy Source Type: journals

Learning from our virtual mistakesemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
The training of the next generation of practitioners is one of the most important duties that fall on any profession, and gastroenterology is no different. At the same time, we owe each patient a procedure that is performed competently and safely.
Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - October 31, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Ahmad Kamal Tags: Clinical Endoscopy Source Type: journals

Hitch your wagon to a star-shaped incision? A closer look at electro-incision for benign gastroesophageal anastomotic stricturesemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
The cumulative safety experience with electro-incision of anastomotic strictures has been favorable.
Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - October 31, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: John T. Maple Tags: Clinical Endoscopy Source Type: journals

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Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - October 31, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: journals

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Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - October 31, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: journals

Focus on…email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - October 31, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: journals

ASGE updateemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - October 31, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: journals

In Upcoming Issues…email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - October 31, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: journals

Capsule Summariesemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - October 31, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: journals

November 2009 Instructions for Authorsemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - October 31, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: journals

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Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - October 31, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: journals

Report of the Multisociety Task Force on GI Trainingemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
In 2008, the major gastroenterology and hepatology societies—American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD), American College of Gastroenterology (ACG), American Gastroenterological Association (AGA), and American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE)—created a 9-member task force to evaluate the current gastroenterology training model and make recommendations as to how it might be changed to better accommodate trainees' interests in specific areas of gastroenterology and hepatology practice. Each society appointed 2 representatives to the committee and agreed that Dr Lawrence S. Friedman, not rep...
Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - October 31, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Lawrence S. Friedman, Lawrence J. Brandt, Grace H. Elta, J. Gregory Fitz, Gregory J. Gores, Philip O. Katz, John F. Kuemmerle, Darrell S. Pardi, John J. Vargo, Michael H. Stolar, Members of the Task Force Tags: Special Article Source Type: journals

Surgical Anastomosis Techniques Courseemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
This course is designed for surgical trainees wishing to further develop their surgical anastomosis skills. The day concentrates on vascular and bowel anastomosis techniques.
Source: NLH - Gastroenterology & Liver Diseases - Events - October 31, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: events

ASGBI 2010email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
The Challenges of Surgery
Source: NLH - Gastroenterology & Liver Diseases - Events - October 31, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: events

Systematic review - endoscopic and imaging-based techniques in the assessment of portal haemodynamics and the risk of variceal bleedingemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Published November 2009Bottom-line conclusion: Endoscopic and imaging-based measurements of portal haemodynamics provide an alternate means for the assessment of complications of portal hypertension. Further studies are required to validate their use in risk stratification and the evaluation of drug therapies in patients with portal hypertension.
Source: Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases Specialist Library - Common clinical problems - October 31, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: organizations

Systematic review: endoscopic and imaging-based techniques in the assessment of portal haemodynamics and the risk of variceal bleedingemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
This systematic review was recently added to the Specialist Collection
Source: NHS Evidence - Gastroenterology and liver diseases - News - October 31, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: organizations

Systematic review - endoscopic and imaging-based techniques in the assessment of portal haemodynamics and the risk of variceal bleedingemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Published November 2009Bottom-line conclusion: Endoscopic and imaging-based measurements of portal haemodynamics provide an alternate means for the assessment of complications of portal hypertension. Further studies are required to validate their use in risk stratification and the evaluation of drug therapies in patients with portal hypertension.
Source: Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases Specialist Library - Liver - October 31, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: organizations

The Effect of a Meal and Water Loading on Heart Rate Variability in Children with Functional Dyspepsiaemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion  FD in children is associated with an abnormal autonomic response best demonstrated following a meal. The relationship between baseline sympathovagal balance and water load volume in FD patients is distinctly different from the relationship in control children. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Original ArticleDOI 10.1007/s10620-009-1027-6Authors Craig A. Friesen, The Children’s Mercy Hospital and Clinics Section of Gastroenterology 2401 Gillham Rd. Kansas City MO 64108 USAZhiyue Lin, University of Kansas Medical Center Department of Medicine Kansas City KS USAJennifer V. Schurman, The ...
Source: Digestive Diseases and Sciences - October 31, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Digestive Diseases and Sciences Source Type: journals

Proton Pump Inhibitors and Mucus Secretionemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Content Type Journal ArticleCategory CorrespondenceDOI 10.1007/s10620-009-1028-5Authors Mario Guslandi, S. Raffaele University Hospital Gastroenterology Unit Milan Italy Journal Digestive Diseases and SciencesOnline ISSN 1573-2568Print ISSN 0163-2116
Source: Digestive Diseases and Sciences - October 31, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Digestive Diseases and Sciences Source Type: journals

A comparison of diagnostic tests for lactose malabsorption - which one is the best?email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: The agreement between commonly used methods for the diagnosis of LM was unsatisfactory. A lactose breath test with measurement of H2 + CH4x2 in expired air had the best diagnostic properties.
Source: BMC Gastroenterology - October 31, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Oistein HovdePer Farup Source Type: journals

Liver fibrosis secondary to bile duct injury: correlation of Smad7 with TGF-beta and extracellular matrix proteinsemail this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: We found augmented serum concentration of TGF-beta and an increase in the percentage of fibrotic tissue in the liver of BDI patients. Contrary to expected results the 6-fold increase in Smad7 expression did not inhibit the expression of TGF-beta, collagens, and PAI-1. We also observed greater expression of Col I and Col III mRNA in BDI patients and significant correlations between their expression and TGF-beta concentration and Smad7 mRNA expression.
Source: BMC Gastroenterology - October 31, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Maria del Pilar Alatorre-CarranzaAlejandra Miranda-DiazIrinea Yanez-SanchezOscar Pizano-MartinezJose M Hermosillo-SandovalMonica Vazquez-del MercadoSebastian Hernandez-HoyoRicardo Abundis-MartinezMary Fafutis-MorrisJorge Segura-OrtegaVidal Delgado-Rizo Source Type: journals

ACG: Link Found Among Stress, GERD, Mental Disorders (CME/CE)email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
SAN DIEGO (MedPage Today) -- New-onset mental health disorders and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) often occur together after stressful incidents, according to a study of workers from the site of New York’s World Trade Center.
Source: MedPage Today Gastroenterology - October 30, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: news

ACG: C. Difficile Spreads from Hospital to Community (CME/CE)email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
SAN DIEGO (MedPage Today) -- Clostridium difficile infection has spread from the hospital to the community but has proved manageable thus far, according to data reported here.
Source: MedPage Today Gastroenterology - October 30, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: news

ACG: Study Marks 10-Year History of Anti-TNF Therapy for Crohn's (CME/CE, with video)email this articleEmail this article to a colleague. save this article to My ClippingsSave this article to My Clippings. discuss this articleDiscuss or comment on this article.
SAN DIEGO (MedPage Today) -- About 20% of 500 patients who received infliximab (Remicade) for Crohn's disease between 1998 and 2002 remained on the therapy after follow-up for as long as 10 years, investigators reported here.
Source: MedPage Today Gastroenterology - October 30, 2009 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: news