Conference Highlights: DDW 2020
New research was virtually presented at DDW 2019, the annual Digestive Disease Week, starting on...
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GERD
CME: Patient Selection for Antireflux Surgery
This course reviews the latest International Consensus Regarding Preoperative Examinations and...
Read More Patient Selection for Antireflux Surgery
While antireflux surgery is often proposed to patients with proton pump inhibitor-refractory GERD,...
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Recap: COVID-19 for Gastroenterologists
COVID-19 can include GI symptoms such as diarrhea; gastrointestinal tract is potential route of infection
Read MoreYunnan Baiyao diminishes lipopolysaccharide-induced inflammation in osteoclasts.
Yunnan Baiyao (YNBY) has been refined for hundreds of years and has become a treasure of proprietary Chinese medicine that has significant curative effects in the field of hemostasis, blood circulation, and callus. In past...
Read MoreClinically Meaningful Difference for the Infant Gastroesophageal Questionnaire Revised version (I-GERQ-R): A Quantitative Synthesis.
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GORD) is a common condition affecting 30% of infants aged 0-23 months. The Infant Gastroesophageal Questionnaire Revised version (I-GERQ-R) is an observer-reported outcome measures (ObsRO)...
Read MorePersistent Vomiting and Weight Loss Leading to the Diagnosis of Barrett’s Esophagus in an Adolescent.
Barrett’s esophagus in children with peptic strictures has not been well characterized, and its prevalence is unknown. We report a case of peptic esophageal stricture with Barrett’s esophagus in an adolescent patient...
Read MoreAnesthetic Management of a Patient With Systemic Sclerosis and Microstomia.
Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is an autoimmune disease that can cause fibrosis in vital organs, often resulting in damage to the skin, blood vessels, gastrointestinal system, lungs, heart, and/or kidneys. Patients with SSc are also...
Read MoreA preliminary report on the use of Midodrine in treating refractory gastroesophageal disease: Randomized Double-Blind Controlled Trial.
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common disease with various clinical presentations. Acid suppression with proton pump inhibitors and lifestyle modification may not lead to satisfactory response in a substantial...
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