Short Clinical Reviews

The New Gastroenterologist

Advances in endohepatology

Author:

Aileen Bui, MD

James Buxbaum, MD, MS

Publish date: August 1, 2023

The practice of endohepatology faces a number of challenges before widespread adoption, including limited provider expertise and institutional...

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Short Clinical Reviews

Integrating intestinal ultrasound into inflammatory bowel disease training and practice in the United States

Author:

Noa Krugliak Cleveland, MD

David T. Rubin, MD

Publish date: March 3, 2023

There is a great need to teach the next generation of gastroenterologists about IUS’ value, how to incorporate it into clinical practice, and how...

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Short Clinical Reviews

Immune checkpoint inhibitor–related gastrointestinal adverse events

Author:

Joshua Kwon, MD

Paul T. Kröner, MD, MSc

Publish date: January 11, 2023

Anti-CTLA-4 medications have the highest association with GI immune-related adverse events. The most common GI symptoms are diarrhea, abdominal...

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Short Clinical Reviews

Lean and clean: Minimally invasive endoscopic and pharmacologic approaches to obesity

Author:

Sigrid Young, MD

Cameron Zenger, MD

Erik Holzwanger, MD

And Violeta Popov, MD, PhD, FACG

Publish date: September 20, 2022

Endoscopic bariatric therapy and antiobesity medications have blossomed because of the need for less-invasive options to stimulate weight loss.

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Short Clinical Reviews

Endoscopic management of duodenal and ampullary adenomas

Author:

Grace E. Kim, MD

Uzma D. Siddiqui, MD

Publish date: June 7, 2022

EMR in the duodenum is tricky because of its thin muscle layer, increased motility, and significant vascular supply.

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Short Clinical Reviews

Integrating psychogastroenterology into GI care

Author:

Alyse Bedell, PhD

Publish date: March 21, 2022

When talking to patients about the referral, refer to the GI psychologist as your colleague and a member of the treatment team.

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Short Clinical Reviews

An update on COVID-19 vaccine recommendations for patients with IBD

Author:

TREVOR L. SCHELL, MD

AND FREDDY CALDERA, DO, MS

Publish date: September 20, 2021

Patients with IBD have historically had lower vaccination rates, and we must take an active role in ensuring that our patients are immunized.

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Short Clinical Reviews

Addressing an unmet need in IBD patients: Treatment of acute abdominal pain

Author:

Mehwish Ahmed, MD

Jami Kinnucan, MD

Publish date: June 16, 2021

There are multiple sources of abdominal pain in IBD, and understanding the mechanisms and presentations can help identify effective treatments.

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Short Clinical Reviews

When to not go with your gut: Modern approaches to abdominal wall pain

Author:

Brian B. Park, MD

Manish Singla, MD

Publish date: March 19, 2021

Abdominal wall pain is a common, yet often-overlooked, condition that can be diagnosed with a good clinical history and physical exam.

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Short Clinical Reviews

Endoscopic drainage of pancreatic fluid collections

Author:

Robert A. Moran, MD

B. Joseph Elmunzer, MD

Publish date: October 2, 2020

Major paradigm shifts over the last 2 decades have resulted in the adoption and diffusion of a minimally invasive “step-up” approach to managing...

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