Clinical Gastroenterology & Hepatology

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Cost-Effective Treatment for Crohn's Disease Patients Who Lose Responsiveness to Infliximab Jun 04, 2013

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A study in the June issue of CGH looks at whether a test-based or empiric dose-escalation strategy is more cost-effective for treating Crohn's disease patients who have stopped responding to Infliximab. Dr. Kuemmerle speaks to Dr. Fernando S. Velayos.

Side Effects and Complications of Long-Term PPI Use or Fundoplication for GERD Treatment May 03, 2013

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Two articles in the May issue of CGH look examine side effects and complications of long-term proton pump inhibitor use, and fundoplication for GERD treatment. Dr. Kuemmerle discusses the pros and cons of each approach with the authors of these articles.

Reassessing the Risks and Benefits of Thiopurines in Crohn's Disease Apr 04, 2013

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An editorial in the April issue of CGH takes a new look at the risks and benefits of thiopurines in treating Crohn's disease. Dr. Kuemmerle speaks to Dr. Stephen B. Hanauer of the University of Chicago Medical Center

Placental Transfer of Anti–Tumor Necrosis Factor Agents in Pregnant Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease Mar 01, 2013

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A study in the March issue of CGH evaluated 31 pregnant women with IBD who receive Anti-TNF agents to determine transfer rates of the drugs to the fetus via the placenta. Dr. Kuemmerle speaks to Dr. Uma Mahadevan.

Variation of Adenoma Prevalence by Age, Sex, Race, and Colon Location in a Large Population Feb 01, 2013

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A study in the February issue of CGH evaluated the prevalence of adenomas detected by sex, age, race/ethnicity, and colon location in a large population. Implications of these findings for screening and quality programs are discussed.

Promises, Delivery, and Challenges of Inflammatory Bowel Disease Risk Gene Discovery Jan 04, 2013

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An “Advances in Translational Science” article in the February issue of CGH looks at promises, delivery, and challenges of IBD risk gene discovery. Dr. Kuemmerle speaks with Dr. Steven Brant

Unfolding the Plot of Obscure Gastrointestinal Bleeding Dec 04, 2012

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Two studies in the December issue of CGH report potentital positive findings in treatment of obscure gastrointestinal bleeding. Dr. Kuemmerle speaks to the author of an accompanying editorial, Dr. Shajan Peter.

How a Practice Chooses an Electronic Health Record Nov 02, 2012

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An article in the November issue of CGH provides guidance to GI practitioners who are transitioning to electronic health records. Dr. Kuemmerle speaks to author Dr. Michael L. Weinstein.

Diagnosis and Management of Eosinophilic Esophagitis Sep 28, 2012

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An article in the October issue of CGH reviews the latest approach to diagnosis of eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) and presents consensus diagnostic guidelines. Dr. Kuemmerle speaks to author Dr. Evan S. Dellon.

A Gastroenterologist's Guide to Probiotics Aug 30, 2012

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A “Perspectives in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology” article in the September issue of CGH provides condition-specific rationale for using probiotic therapy and literature-based recommendations. Dr. Kuemmerle speaks to author Dr. Matthew A. Ciorba