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NAFLD in Cardiovascular Diseases: A Contributor or Comorbidity?
In conclusion, a more comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to diagnosis and management of patients with NAFLD and cardiovascular diseases is needed to optimize clinical outcomes. [...] Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc. 333 Seventh Avenue, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10001, USAArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text
Source: Seminars in Liver Disease - October 14, 2022 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Chen, Bing Tang, W.H Wilson Rodriguez, Mario Corey, Kathleen E. Sanyal, Arun J. Kamath, Patrick S. Bozkurt, Biykem Virk, Hafeez Ul Hassan Pressman, Gregg S. Lazarus, Jeffrey V. El-Serag, Hashem B. Krittanawong, Chayakrit Tags: Review Article Source Type: research

Liver Injury Associated with Sporting Activities
Semin Liver Dis 2018; 38: 357-365 DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1670656Exertional heat stroke most commonly develops following prolonged levels of aerobic activity in a warm or humid environment. Hypoperfusion of the vital organs along with activation of the inflammasome can lead to progressive and potentially fatal multiorgan failure including acute liver failure. In the United States, herbal and dietary supplements that are marketed to improve performance, strength, and weight loss are increasingly being used by both amateur and professional athletes. Consumption of bodybuilding supplements that contain androgenic anabolic steroid...
Source: Seminars in Liver Disease - October 24, 2018 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Hassan, Ammar Fontana, Robert J. Tags: Review Article Source Type: research

An Unusual Cause of Abdominal Pain in a Young, Hypertensive Female
Question: A 21-year-old woman of Indian descent presented with subacute left upper quadrant abdominal pain. The pain was sharp, severe, and elicited by food. She denied diarrhea, constipation, and weight loss. Her past medical history was significant for hypertension diagnosed as a teenager and ischemic stroke, attributed to Moya-Moya disease, and treated with stenting and bypass of the left middle cerebral and internal carotid arteries. Her medications included amlodipine, aspirin, and topiramate.
Source: Gastroenterology - January 17, 2018 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Kevin L. Huang, Yih C. Lin, Kellee L. Oller Tags: Electronic Clinical Challenges and Images in GI Source Type: research

Role of Endoscopic Gastroplasty Techniques in the Management of Obesity.
Authors: Jung Y Abstract Health and wellness represent a major global concern. Trends such as a lack of exercise and excessive consumption of calories are major causes of the rapid increase in obesity worldwide. Obesity should be controlled because it can result in other illnesses, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, coronary artery disease, stroke, breathing disorders, or cancer. However, many people have difficulty in managing obesity through exercise, dietary control, behavioral modifications, and drug therapy. Bariatric surgery is not commonly used due to a variety of complications, even th...
Source: Clinical Endoscopy - February 5, 2017 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Clin Endosc Source Type: research

He Did Not Cry Wolf: The Case of a Man With Lupus and 10 Years of Dysphagia
Question: A 64-year-old man with systemic lupus erythematosus was referred for evaluation of dysphagia and regurgitation. The patient reported a 10-year history of difficulty swallowing solid foods with associated burning substernal chest discomfort. He was not symptomatic with drinking, but his symptoms progressed, and he developed occasional regurgitation. He was treated empirically for gastroesophageal reflux disease with esomeprazole 20 mg/d; however, he noted persistent symptoms. He did not report weight loss, neurologic deficits, or prior stroke.
Source: Gastroenterology - June 30, 2016 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Shelly Gurwara, Tomas DaVee, Michael F. Vaezi Tags: Clinical Challenges and Images in GI Source Type: research

Balancing risk and reward: a critical review of the intragastric balloon for weight loss
Worldwide, more than 1.4 billion adults are overweight or obese and either have or are at increased risk of numerous, potentially disabling conditions. In the United States, 68% of adults are overweight or obese, and the epidemic is spreading to children.1,2 Obesity is associated with a number of comorbidities including type 2 diabetes mellitus, coronary heart disease, sleep apnea, stroke, gallbladder and liver disease, musculoskeletal disease, and an increase in the prevalence of certain cancers.
Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - April 14, 2015 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Shantanu Gaur, Samuel Levy, Lisbeth Mathus-Vliegen, Ram Chuttani Tags: Review article Source Type: research

Factors Associated with Conversion from Laparoscopic to Open Colectomy using the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) Database
ConclusionsMultiple significant factors for conversion from laparoscopic to open colectomy were identified. A novel finding was the increased risk of conversion for underweight patients. As laparoscopic colectomy is become increasingly utilized, factors predictive of conversion to open procedures should be sought via large, national cohorts.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
Source: Colorectal Disease - October 14, 2014 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Anuradha R. Bhama, Mary E. Charlton, Mary B. Schmitt, John W. Cromwell, John C. Byrn Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Dysphagia Due to a “Freak of Nature”
Question: A 51-year-old woman was admitted to our hospital for a myocardial infarction. During the admission, she complained of chronic dysphagia for>1 year. Her medical history was that of a stroke with good functional recovery and no documented oropharyngeal dysphagia during that admission. Her current complaint of dysphagia was worse with solid foods and better with liquids. She localized her symptoms to the level of the suprasternal notch. A neurologic examination did not reveal any new focal deficits and there was no alarming feature such as weight loss or anemia.
Source: Gastroenterology - December 17, 2012 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Eric Wee, Ma. Clarissa Buenaseda Tags: Clinical Challenges and Images in GI Source Type: research