Gastroenterology

A study in the February issue of Gastroenterology looked at mucosal impedance (MI) patterns in patients with GERD and common nonreflux conditions, to assess MI patterns before and after treatment with proton pump inhibitors and to compare performance.

A review article in the April 2015 issue of Gastroenterology looks at the effects of Helicobacter pylori infection and challenges to and benefits of its eradication.

A review article in the January issue of Gastroenterology summarizes recent findings and highlights emerging trends in the gut–liver axis relevant to alcoholic liver disease. Dr. Kuemmerle interviews author Dr. Gyongyi Szabo

A review article in the December issue of Gastroenterology looks at current options and new advances in management of eosinophilic esophagitis. Dr. Kuemmerle speaks with the co-author of this review, Dr. Evan Dellon.

A study in the November issue of Gastroenterology shows results of a controlled randomized trial to compare the efficacy of repeated fecal immunochemical tests (FITs) and colonoscopy in detecting advanced neoplasia in family members of patients w/ CRC.

A study in the October issue of Gastroenterology estimates the risk of upper gastrointestinal bleeding during concomitant use of nonselective (ns)NSAIDs, cyclooxygenase -2 selective inhibitors (COX-2 inhibitors), and low-dose aspirin with other drugs.

A study in the September issue of Gastroenterology evaluated the effects of vedolizumab induction therapy for patients with Crohn's disease for whom tumor necrosis factor (TNF) antagonists have already failed. Dr. Kuemmerle speaks with Dr. Bruce E. Sands

Two related studies in the August issue of Gastroeneterology discuss factors that could affect colorectal cancer screening strategies, including age, sex, race, ethnicity, and whether or not repeat colonoscopy is advisable within ten years.

A study in the July issue of Gastroenterology sheds new light on adverse outcomes associated with drug-induced liver injury. Dr. Kuemmerle speaks with author Dr. Robert J. Fontana

An editorial in the June issue of Gastroenterology discusses recent findings that could help physicians and patients manage celiac disease beyond a gluten-free diet. Dr. Kuemmerle speaks with author Dr. Sheila Crowe.

An article in the May issue of Gastroenterology analyzed the UNOS database to determine the impact of the HPS MELD exception policy on outcomes of post-liver transplantation patients. Dr. Kuemmerle speaks with author Dr. David S. Goldberg

An editorial in the April issue of Gastroenterology compares anti-tumor necrosis factor monotherapy with combination therapy for inflammatory bowel disease. Dr. Kuemmerle speaks with co-author Dr. Corey A. Siegel

A study in the March issue of Gastroenterology examined the safety and efficacy of 2X daily telaprevir in treatment-naive patients with chronic HCV genotype 1 infection, including those with cirrhosis. Dr. Kuemmerle speaks to author Dr. Maria Buti.

A study in the February issue of Gastroenterology examined the safety and efficacy of an interferon-free, ribavirin-free regimen of direct-acting antivirals in patients with chronic HCV infection. Dr. Kuemmerle speaks to Dr. Gregory T. Everson.

Two studies in the January issue of Gastroenterology show that subcutaneous golimumab induces and maintains clinical response and remission in patients with moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis; Dr. Kuemmerle speaks to Dr. Brian G. Feagan

A study in the December issue of Gastroenterology examined the relationship between low–normal and high–normal levels of alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and various cardiovascular risk factors; Dr. Kuemmerle speaks to first author Dr. M. Shadab Siddiqui

A prospective study in the November issue of Gastroenterology looked at associations between long-term intake of dietary fiber and risk of incident Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis; Dr. Kuemmerle speaks to Dr. Ashwin Ananthakrishnan.

Two related studies in the October issue of Gastroenterology look at early administration of azathioprine in the management of patients with Crohn's disease.

A review article in the September issue of Gastroenterology takes a comprehensive look at current understanding of primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) and discusses important topics for future studies

A study in the August Gastroenterology found no effect of gluten in patients with non-celiac gluten sensitivity after also reducing fermentable, poorly absorbed, short-chain carbohydrates. Dr. Kuemmerle speaks to Dr. Peter GIbson