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Immunoglobulin G4–Associated Cholangitis
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New data suggest that IAC should be considered in the differential diagnosis for patients who have unexplained biliary strictures, unexplained pancreatic disease, and high levels of serum IgG4.
- By Stuart Sherman, MD
- May 9, 2008
- Covering Gastroenterology 2008 Mar
Gastroprotection in NSAID Users
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Which is best for reducing the risk of upper GI complications in NSAID users — misoprostol, PPIs, or COX-2–selective NSAIDs?
- By David J. Bjorkman, MD, MSPH (HSA), SM (Epid.)
- May 9, 2008
- Covering Gastroenterology 2008 Apr
Treatment of Disconnected Pancreatic Tail Syndrome
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Complete drainage was achieved with surgery or endoscopy in most study cases, but half suffered recurrence.
- By Stuart Sherman, MD
- May 9, 2008
- Covering Gastrointest Endosc 2008 Apr
Errors in Size Measurement on CT Colonography
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Polyp size determined by CT colonography might not be sufficiently reliable to guide clinical management.
- By Douglas K. Rex, MD
- May 2, 2008
- Covering Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 2008 Feb
Early Immunosuppression vs. Steroids for Crohn Disease
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Are biological agents best used as first-line therapy to induce clinical remission or as second-line treatment for patients who fail to respond to corticosteroids or immunomodulators?
- By Douglas K. Rex, MD
- May 2, 2008
- Covering Lancet 2008 Feb 23
Enhancing Screening Colonoscopy Rates in Disadvantaged Populations
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Patient navigation could help to improve the low rates of colonoscopy and adequate bowel preparation seen in such patients.
- By Douglas K. Rex, MD
- May 2, 2008
- Covering Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 2008 Apr
Serum Pepsinogens and Gastrin 17 in Gastric Cancer
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Researchers studied the usefulness of serum levels of pepsinogen I, pepsinogen II, and gastrin 17 as noninvasive markers for gastric cancer.
- By David J. Bjorkman, MD, MSPH (HSA), SM (Epid.)
- May 2, 2008
- Covering Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 2008 Feb
Settings for Bipolar Electrocoagulation
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Optimal clinical technique involves lower watt settings of moderately long duration, and application force is needed to coagulate vessels.
- By David J. Bjorkman, MD, MSPH (HSA), SM (Epid.)
- May 2, 2008
- Covering Gastrointest Endosc 2008 Mar
Stress and GERD
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In patients with GERD, auditory stress increased perceptual response to intraesophageal acid exposure.
- By David A. Johnson, MD
- April 25, 2008
- Covering Gastroenterology 2008 Mar
Real-Time Histology with Narrow-Band Imaging
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The value of real-time histology of colorectal polyps using narrow-band imaging is potentially enormous.
- By Douglas K. Rex, MD
- April 25, 2008
- Covering Gastrointest Endosc 2008 Feb
Effect of Obesity on Percutaneous Endoscopic Jejunostomy
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Success with this procedure is less likely in patients with higher BMIs.
- By David J. Bjorkman, MD, MSPH (HSA), SM (Epid.)
- April 25, 2008
- Covering Gastrointest Endosc 2008 Feb
Editor's Picks from across Journal Watch
Does Bisphosphonate Use Cause Aseptic Osteonecrosis?
- Women's Health
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Although BP use seemed to be associated with aseptic osteonecrosis, cause and effect were not demonstrated.
- By Wendy S. Biggs, MD
- February 28, 2008
- Covering J Rheumatol 2008 Jan 15
What Is the Upper Limit of Normal for TSH?
- General Medicine
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These investigators propose an upper limit of around 4.0 µIU/mL for normal serum TSH levels.
- By Allan S. Brett, MD
- April 10, 2008
- Covering J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2008 Apr
AHA Call to Action: Compression-Only CPR
- Emergency Medicine
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For adults with witnessed cardiac arrest, compression-only bystander CPR might improve survival.
- By Aaron E. Bair, MD, MSc, FAAEM, FACEP
- April 11, 2008
- Covering Circulation 2008 Mar 31
How Common Is Incidental Prostate Cancer?
- General Medicine
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In an autopsy study of organ donors, asymptomatic prostate cancer was very common among men older than 50.
- By Allan S. Brett, MD
- March 11, 2008
- Covering J Urol 2008 Mar
Journal Watch Gastroenterology summarizes important medical journal articles about a wide variety of GI subjects including cirrhosis, dyspepsia, gastric cancer, GERD, H. pylori, and hepatitis.
