Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology 
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Source: Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology - March 11, 2021 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: WGO News Source Type: research
Drug Eluting Versus Covered Metal Stents in Malignant Biliary Strictures—Is There a Clinical Benefit?: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Conclusion:
On the basis of this meta-analysis, DES and SEMS seem to demonstrate comparable clinical outcomes in patients with malignant biliary strictures. Reported adverse events and/or complications were comparable as well. (Source: Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology)
Source: Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology - February 12, 2021 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: LIVER, PANCREAS & BILIARY TRACT: Original Articles Source Type: research
Pancreatic Insufficiency in Patients Under Sorafenib Treatment for Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Conclusions:
We validated the association between MA and PI in 10% of sorafenib-treated patients. Pancreatic enzymes supplementation successfully led to symptomatic recovery. Awareness of this adverse event can help in the management of sorafenib irrespective of cancer type and likely, of other tyrosine kinase inhibitors for HCC patients. (Source: Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology)
Source: Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology - February 12, 2021 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: LIVER, PANCREAS & BILIARY TRACT: Original Articles Source Type: research
National Trends and Outcomes of Nonautoimmune Hemolytic Anemia in Alcoholic Liver Disease: Analysis of the Nationwide Inpatient Sample
Goal:
The aim of this study was to determine the burden of nonautoimmune hemolytic anemia (NAHA) in hospitalized patients with coexisting alcoholic liver disease (ALD), identify risk factors for NAHA in ALD and describe the hospitalization outcomes.
Background:
ALD can result in structural and metabolic alterations in the red-blood cell membrane leading to premature destruction of erythrocytes and hemolytic anemia of varying severity.
Study:
Hospitalized ALD patients with concomitant NAHA were identified in the Nationwide Inpatient Sample database using International Classification of Diseases-9 codes fro...
Source: Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology - February 12, 2021 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: LIVER, PANCREAS & BILIARY TRACT: Original Articles Source Type: research
Cost-effectiveness of Universal Hepatitis C Screening in Pregnant Women: A Systematic Review
Conclusions:
Universally screening pregnant women for HCV was CE in studies that utilized oral DAAs. Most pharmacoeconomic studies failed to incorporate the impact of vertical transmission on infants. (Source: Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology)
Source: Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology - February 12, 2021 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: LIVER, PANCREAS & BILIARY TRACT: Original Articles Source Type: research
Quantitative Analysis of Intramucosal Mast Cells in Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Comparison With Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Remission
Conclusions:
There is no significant difference in the number of intramucosal mast cells between IBS and IBD that show normal colonic biopsies. In IBS patients, the number of intramucosal mast cell does not correlate with symptoms. The mast cell count (≥20/HPF) is not a reliable criterion for the diagnosis of IBS or for the distinction between patients with IBS and those with IBD in remission. (Source: Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology)
Source: Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology - February 12, 2021 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: ALIMENTARY TRACT: Original Articles Source Type: research
Clinical Performance of a Novel LIAISON Fecal Calprotectin Assay for Differentiation of Inflammatory Bowel Disease From Irritable Bowel Syndrome
This study was a multicenter, cross-sectional analysis of prospectively collected stool samples from patients 4 years of age or older who presented with gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms and underwent colonoscopy for diagnostic confirmation. IBD was diagnosed based on clinical, endoscopic, and histologic findings. IBS was diagnosed based on Rome III Criteria and negative colonoscopy. Stool samples were extracted and tested on the DiaSorin LIAISON XL using the LIAISON Calprotectin Assay.
Results:
A total of 240 patients (67% female) were included in the study. In total, 102 patients had IBD (54% ulcerative colitis), 67 ...
Source: Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology - February 12, 2021 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: ALIMENTARY TRACT: Original Articles Source Type: research
Comparison of the Efficacy of Polaprezinc Plus Proton Pump Inhibitor and Rebamipide Plus Proton Pump Inhibitor Treatments for Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection-induced Ulcers
Conclusion:
The polaprezinc plus PPI treatment showed noninferiority to rebamipide plus PPI treatment in the ulcer healing rate at 4 weeks after ESD. (Source: Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology)
Source: Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology - February 12, 2021 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: ALIMENTARY TRACT: Original Articles Source Type: research
Nonbiopsy Approach for Celiac Disease Is Accurate When Using Exact Duodenal Histomorphometry: Prospective Study in 2 Countries
Goals:
To test the accuracy of serology-based criteria for diagnosing celiac disease utilizing quantitative histomorphometry.
Background:
The revised European pediatric guidelines allow noninvasive celiac disease diagnosis for a subgroup of children. However, in some of the studies on this issue, the positive predictive value (PPV) of serology has remained suboptimal, possibly because of challenges of histopathology as the reference standard.
Study:
Prospectively enrolled children with transglutaminase 2 antibodies (TGA) above the upper limit of normal (ULN) underwent blood sampling and duodenal biopsy in...
Source: Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology - February 12, 2021 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: ALIMENTARY TRACT: Original Articles Source Type: research
Pancreatic Fungal Infection in Patients With Necrotizing Pancreatitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Conclusions:
PFI is common in patients with NP and is associated with increased mortality, intensive care unit admission rate, and length of stay. Further prospective studies are needed to better understand the pathophysiology of PFIs and to determine the role for preemptive therapeutic strategies, such as prophylactic antifungal therapy. (Source: Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology)
Source: Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology - February 12, 2021 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: CLINICAL REVIEWS Source Type: research
Acupuncture and Related Therapies for the Treatment of Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastrointestinal diseases are very common worldwide. Patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease, functional dyspepsia, irritable bowel syndrome, and inflammatory bowel diseases frequently recur to complementary medicine, including acupuncture, likely because of the recurrence of symptoms and the sometimes lack of efficacy of conventional treatments. Acupuncture is a medical practice used in Asian country with benefits for thousands years. In the last decades, growing attention has been given to acupuncture also in Western countries and many studies have investigated the role of acupuncture in gastroenterology. This revi...
Source: Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology - February 12, 2021 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: CLINICAL REVIEWS Source Type: research
Therapeutic Drug Monitoring for Current and Investigational Inflammatory Bowel Disease Treatments
This article reviews therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) use for current inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) treatments. IBD comprises Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis-chronic gastrointestinal inflammatory disorders. Treatment options for moderate to severe IBD include thiopurines; methotrexate; biologic agents targeting tumor necrosis factor, α4β7 integrin or interleukins 12 and 23; and Janus kinase inhibitors. TDM is recommended to guide treatment decisions for some of these agents. Published literature concerning TDM for IBD treatments was reviewed. S.D.L., R.S., and E.V.L. drew on their clinical experiences. Polym...
Source: Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology - February 12, 2021 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: CLINICAL REVIEWS Source Type: research
COVID-19 in Chronic Liver Disease and Liver Transplantation: A Clinical Review
We present a comprehensive review of the latest literature on preexisting liver diseases and its interrelationship with COVID-19 infection in cirrhosis, hepatocellular carcinoma, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, autoimmune hepatitis, and viral hepatitis B. As social distancing and telemedicine gain new footing, we synthesize recommendations from 3 major hepatology societies [American Association for the Study of Liver Disease (AASLD), the European Association for the Study of Liver (EASL), and the Asian Pacific Association for the Study of Liver (APASL)] to present the best approaches for caring for patients with liver di...
Source: Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology - February 12, 2021 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: CLINICAL REVIEWS Source Type: research
Ulcerative Colitis: A Critical Approach to the Global Research Output Employing Density-equalizing Mapping and Scientometric Methods
Conclusions:
Scientometrics proofed to be a useful methodical approach to evaluate quantitative and semiqualitative aspects regarding UC. Also, we conclude that the influence of international cooperations on the scientific progress in the field of UC is constantly progressing. (Source: Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology)
Source: Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology - February 12, 2021 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: ONLINE ARTICLE: Clinical Review Source Type: research
World Gastroenterology Organisation (WGO) News and Events
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Source: Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology - February 12, 2021 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: WGO NEWS Source Type: research
