Clinical Gastroenterology & Hepatology

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Alanine Aminotransferase Confounds Use of Transient Elastography to Diagnose Fibrosis in Patients with Chronic Hepatitis C Virus Infection Aug 01, 2012

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In patients with hepatitis c virus infection and early-stage fibrosis, increased levels of alanine aminotransferase was found to correlate with liver stiffness among patients in the lowest strata of fibrosis. Dr. Kuemmerle speaks with Dr. Nezam Afdhal.

Practice Management: The Road Ahead Jun 27, 2012

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As CGH welcomes a new Board of Editors in the July 2012 issue, Dr. Kuemmerle speaks to Dr. John I. Allen, new section editor of Practice Management: The Road Ahead, in a special, wide-ranging interview about the future of GI practice.

Risk of Colorectal Cancer in Patients with Ulcerative Colitis Jun 01, 2012

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A meta-analysis of population-based cohort studies to determine the risk of colorectal cancer in patients with ulcerative colitis appears in the June issue of CGH. Dr. Kuemmerle speaks to author Dr. Tine Jess.

Telbivudine Prevents Vertical Transmission From HBeAg-Positive Women With Chronic Hepatitis B Apr 24, 2012

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Telbivudine reduces hepatitis B virus (HBV) DNA and normalizes levels of alanine aminotransferase (ALT) in patients with chronic hepatitis B (CHB). A study in the May issue of CGH by Dr. Calvin Pan investigates its use in preventing vertical transmission.

Determinants of Serum Alpha-Fetoprotein Levels in Hepatitis C–Infected Patients Mar 27, 2012

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A study in the April issue of CGH examines determinants of serum alpha fetoprotein (AFP) levels in hepatitis C–infected patients. Dr. Kuemmerle speaks to author Dr. Hashem B. El-Serag.

Colorectal Neoplasia Risk in Patients with Colonic Crohn's Disease and Concomitant Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis Mar 01, 2012

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A study in the March issue of CGH looks at whether primary sclerosing cholangitis is also a risk factor for colorectal dysplasia or cancer in patients with Crohn's disease of the colon. Dr. Kuemmerle speaks with senior author Dr. Roger Chapman

Current Options for Ambulatory Surgery Centers Feb 21, 2012

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A Practice Management article in the January 2012 issue of CGH outlines three major options for owners of ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) to deal with decreased reimbursements and rising costs. Dr. Kuemmerle speaks with author Dr. Lawrence R. Kosinski

Adverse Events Do Not Outweigh Benefits of Combination Therapy for Crohn's Disease in a Decision Analytic Model Dec 22, 2011

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Adverse Events Do Not Outweigh Benefits of Combination Therapy for Crohn's Disease in a Decision Analytic Model. Dr. Kuemmerle speaks to the first author of this study in the January issue of CGH, Dr. Corey Siegel.

Use of Fecal Microbiota Transplantation to Treat Clostridium difficile Infection Dec 01, 2011

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A “Perspective” article in the December issue of CGH looks at the rationale, methods, and use of fecal microbiota transplantation as treatment for Clostridium difficile infection. Dr. Kuemmerle speaks to co-author Dr. Christina Surawicz.

Using Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunts (TIPS) for Complications of Cirrhosis Nov 01, 2011

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A look at new information in the November issue of CGH concerning Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunts (TIPS) for complications of cirrhosis. Dr. Kuemmerle speaks to Dr. Arun Sanyal of Virginia Commonwealth University