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DISPATCHES FROM THE GUILD CONFERENCE, SERIES #69
Taking Care of the Whole Patient with IBD: A Focus on Prevention and Health Maintenance for Primary Care Providers
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic, immune-mediated disease characterized by intestinal inflammation and extraintestinal symptoms. The chronic and fluctuating nature of the disease, as well as side effects and […]
NUTRITION REVIEWS IN GASTROENTEROLOGY, SERIES #24
Selenium: A Micronutrientwith a Macro-Impact
Selenium, a naturally occurring trace element, serves many bodily functions through its role in a family of proteins called selenoproteins. The average daily intake in the United States is about […]
Frontiers in Endoscopy, Series #96
Role of EUS and ERCP in Diagnosis and Management of Idiopathic Pancreatitis
Introduction Gallstones/choledocholithiasis and alcohol use/abuse are the most common causes of acute pancreatitis (AP).1 When the cause of acute pancreatitis remains unidentified despite a thorough history, physical examination, laboratory tests, review […]
FELLOWS’ CORNER
Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome
by Archit Garg, Lara Calegari A 35-year-old Hispanic woman, who had endometriosis surgery in 2018, experienced worsening epigastric pain, severe nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea for one day. The patient had […]
Dispatches from the GUILD Conference, Series #68
Eosinophilic Esophagitis: Tips for the Primary Care Provider
Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a chronic allergic clinicopathologic condition with a rapidly increasing incidence and prevalence and is being increasingly seen in both specialty and primary care settings. Left untreated, […]
Nutrition Reviews in Gastroenterology, SERIES #23
Kidney Stones in Short Bowel Syndrome: Causes and Preventive Measures
Short bowel syndrome (SBS) occurs from either surgical resection or malfunction of a significant amount of small bowel. An estimated 42-50% of patients with SBS will develop kidney stones in […]
From the Pediatric Literature
Intestinal Ultrasound Use in Pediatric IBD
Pediatric inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in children requires endoscopic intervention for initial diagnosis and for continued disease surveillance. Intestinal ultrasound (IU) has the potential to be less invasive while also […]
FRONTIERS IN ENDOSCOPY, SERIES #93
Ablation of the Gastric Cardia for GERD: A Comprehensive Technical and Clinical Review
Anti-Reflux Mucosal Ablation (ARMA) is an innovative endoscopic intervention for managing PPI-refractory GERD by enhancing the structural integrity of the gastroesophageal junction (GEJ). Utilizing controlled thermal ablation, ARMA induces localized […]
Dispatches from the GUILD Conference, Series #67
What do Gastroenterologists Need to Know About Stomas?
Intestinal stomas, whether from the small or large bowel, are the cornerstone of the surgical management of various gastrointestinal conditions, particularly in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and rectal […]
Nutrition Reviews in Gastroenterology, SERIES #22
Nutrition Therapies for Managing Gastrointestinal Symptoms During Pregnancy
Gastrointestinal symptoms of pregnancy are common and can interfere with quality of life and the ability to consume adequate oral intake. The occurrence of symptoms varies throughout pregnancy; while nausea […]
A CASE REPORT
Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis Presenting as Crohn’s Disease
by Eliseo Garcia, Kurt B. Schaberg, Angel A. Herrera Guerra, Arthur J. de Lorimier Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (GPA) is a systemic necrotizing vasculitis associated with antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA) that […]
Dispatches from the GUILD Conference, Series #66
Diagnosis and Managementof Gastroparesis
This review appraises the symptoms associated with gastroparesis and the optimal measurement to identify delayed gastric emptying. The diagnosis requires differentiation from functional dyspepsia, iatrogenic disease (e.g., opiates and GLP-1 […]
Dispatches from the GUILD Conference 2025
Introduction: Dispatches from the GUILD Conference 2025
Welcome to the ninth annual Dispatches from the GUILD Conference series. The Gastrointestinal Updates-IBD-Liver Disease (GUILD) Conference is an annual CME conference held in Maui, Hawaii every February (GUILD 2025: […]
Frontiers in Endoscopy, Series #94
Endoscopic Management of Esophageal and Gastric Anastomotic Strictures
Introduction Esophageal and gastric anastomotic strictures can be challenging to treat. Minimally-invasive therapeutic endoscopic intervention has overtaken surgical re-intervention as first-line therapy. This literature review aims to assess the technique, […]
Nutrition Reviews in Gastroenterology, SERIES #21
Exploring the Role of Vitamin C in Gastrointestinal Function and Disorders
Vitamin C, also known as L-Ascorbic Acid, is a water-soluble vitamin that cannot be synthesized by humans and is commonly found in many fruits and vegetables. Although vitamin C is […]
Frontiers in Endoscopy, Series #93
EUS-Guided Ablation Techniques for Pancreatic Lesions: A Review of Current Practices and Future Directions
INTRODUCTION Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) has undergone a significant transformation, from a primarily diagnostic tool to an increasingly therapeutic one, in the evaluation and management of many benign and malignant conditions, […]
BOOK REVIEWS
Mind Your Gut: The Science-Based, Whole-Body Guide to Living Well with IBS
Kate Scarlata MPH, RDN and Megan ISBNs:978-0-306-83233-8 Pages: 370 pages (hardcover) Hatchette Book Group, New York, New York “Mind Your Gut” written by Kate Scarlata MPH, RDN and Megan Riehl PsyD is a book […]
FROM THE PEDIATRIC LITERATURE
Population Screening for Biliary Atresia
Biliary atresia (BA) is a progressive, obstructive cholangiopathy which is the leading cause of liver transplantation in children. Early detection of BA is essential as a Kasai hepatoportoenterostomy (“Kasai procedure”) […]
Nutrition Reviews in Gastroenterology
Thank You to the 2024 Peer Reviewers of the Nutrition Reviews in Gastroenterology Series
We extend our sincere appreciation to the reviewers of the 2024 Nutrition Reviews in Gastroenterology series for their thoughtful and scholarly critique of manuscripts. Their expertise, time and thoughtful contributions […]
SPECIAL ARTICLE
The Sphinx and Sphincters of the Gastrointestinal Tract: A Clinical Review
The term ‘sphincter’ likely has its origin in the legendary Sphinx (or sphynx), a prominent mythological figure in Egyptian and Greek mythology, a creature with the body of a lion […]
Dispatches from the GUILD Conference, Series #65
Diagnosis and Management of Irritable Bowel Syndrome
INTRODUCTION Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) often presents with recurring abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, or constipation with an estimated pooled prevalence of 4.1% to 10.1%,1,2 respectively. In the western world IBS […]
LIVER DISORDERS, SERIES #17
Drug-Induced Liver Injury (DILI): A Practical Review
Drug-induced liver injury (DILI) is a common cause of acute liver injury and is the most common cause of acute liver failure in the United States1. DILI can be caused […]
Nutrition Reviews in Gastroenterology, SERIES #20
Patient-Centered Plant-Based Approach to Diets for Gastrointestinal Disorders
Over the past decade, whole food plant-based diets (WFPBDs) have gained popularity as evidence has emerged regarding their association with improved morbidity and mortality for many patient populations, including those […]
NUTRITION REVIEWS IN GASTROENTEROLOGY, SERIES #19
Gastrointestinal and Nutrition Implications in Cystic Fibrosis
The management of cystic fibrosis (CF) care continues to evolve rapidly with new medications and treatments. The advancements in specialized CF care have added years of life as well as […]
Dispatches from the GUILD Conference, Series #64
Beyond the Gut: Integrating Mental Health in the Management of Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Mental health and sleep disorders are common in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and have been associated with a bidirectional relationship with intestinal symptoms and gut inflammation. Studies show that mental […]
from the pediatric literature
Dermatologic Complications in Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Children with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can have associated dermatologic disease. Erythema nodosum (EN) and pyoderma gangrenosum (PG) are two such common skin lesions seen in this setting. The authors […]
FRONTIERS IN ENDOSCOPY, SERIES #92
Endoscopic Management of Small Intestinal and Colorectal Anastomotic Strictures
INTRODUCTION Small intestinal and colorectal anastomotic strictures are often difficult-to-treat post-surgical adverse events. Surgical re-intervention was previously first-line therapy, but advancements in endoscopic techniques have made endoscopy the first-line treatment […]
Dispatches from the GUILD Conference, Series #63
Functional Medicine and Inflammatory Bowel Disease: An Evolving New Approach to IBD Care
Inflammatory bowel disease is a global disease with incidence and severity rising in Western and industrialized cultures. This increase in autoimmune diseases such as IBD can be influenced by many […]
Nutrition Reviews in Gastroenterology, SERIES #18
Management of CRBSI: How to Extend the Lifeline for Home PN Patients
Catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSI) are a dreaded complication for patients who require home parenteral nutrition (HPN) for survival. Patients with CRBSI usually present with fever, chills, and malaise. Clinicians should […]
Fundamentals of ERCP, Series #14
Chronic Pancreatitis
Introduction Chronic pancreatitis (CP) is a chronic progressive fibroinflammatory condition of the pancreas characterized by progressive scarring resulting in permanent loss of both exocrine (acinar) and endocrine (islet cells) tissue […]
Dispatches from the GUILD Conference, Series #62
Updates in Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a chronic, immune mediated (T helper 2), inflammatory condition of the esophagus characterized by loss of barrier function, eosinophilic infiltration and subsequent remodeling of the esophagus. […]
Nutrition Reviews in Gastroenterology, SERIES #17
Diet-Based Treatments of Gastroparesis with a Special Focus on Small Particle Size
Gastroparesis presents a significant clinical challenge due to delayed gastric emptying, often without mechanical obstruction, causing symptoms impacting patients’ quality of life. Current therapies for gastroparesis include smaller, low-fat, and […]
From the Pediatric Literature
The Pediatric Microbiome in Patients with Ulcerative Colitis and Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Adult and pediatric patients with primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) often have associated ulcerative colitis (UC), and it has been hypothesized that gut microbiome changes may be the cause of this […]
FUNDAMENTALS OF ERCP, SERIES #13
Biliary Strictures
Introduction Biliary strictures are one of the most common pathologic processes encountered by therapeutic endoscopists. Understanding the etiology and endoscopic management of biliary strictures is critical. Biliary strictures vary widely […]