Clinical Gastroenterology & Hepatology

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Factors That Predict Relief from Upper Abdominal Pain After Cholecystectomy Oct 01, 2011

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Upper abdominal pain in patients with gallstones is often treated by cholecystectomy but frequently persists. A study in the October issue of CGH found factors that determine patients' odds for relief. Dr. Kummerle speaks to author Dr. Johnson L. Thistle

Immune Dysfunction and Infections in Patients with Cirrhosis Sep 01, 2011

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A review article in the September issue of CGH looks at the pathogenesis of infections and immune dysfunction in patients with cirrhosis. Dr. Kuemmerle speaks to author K. Rajender Reddy of the University of Pennsylvania Health System

Early Fluid Resuscitation in Acute Pancreatitis: Strategies and Reduced Morbidity Aug 02, 2011

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Early Fluid Resuscitation Reduces Morbidity Among Patients With Acute Pancreatitis; Lactated Ringer's Solution Reduces Systemic Inflammation Compared With Saline in Patients With Acute Pancreatitis. Dr. Kuemmerle interviews author Dr. Timothy B. Gardner

Prevalence of Primary Biliary Cirrhosis–Autoimmune Hepatitis Overlap Syndrome Jul 06, 2011

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A study in the July CGH looked to diagnose the primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC)–chronic autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) overlap syndrome and their level of overlap at a tertiary referral center. Dr. Kuemmerle speaks with Dr. Marshall M. Kaplan.

Treatment of Ulcerative Colitis to Achieve Mucosal Healing Jun 03, 2011

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Mucosal healing predicts late outcomes after the first course of corticosteroids for newly diagnosed ulcerative colitis, according to a study in the June CGH. Dr. Kuemmerle speaks to the author of an accompanying editorial, Dr. David T. Rubin

Symptoms May Not Indicate Failure of Anti–Tumor Necrosis Factor Therapy in Crohn's Disease May 06, 2011

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A Perspective article in the May issue of CGH examines the challenges of monitoring patients with Crohn's disease who remain symptomatic despite anti–tumor necrosis factor therapy. Dr. Kuemmerle speaks to author Dr. William Sandborn

Noncardiac Chest Pain: Evaluation and Treatment Apr 05, 2011

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An “Education Practice” article in the April issue of CGH looks at a clinical scenario involving evaluation and treatment of noncardiac chest pain. Dr. Kuemmerle speaks with author Dr. David Katzka.

Renal Dysfunction as a Predictor of Mortality in Cirrhotic Patients with Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis Mar 18, 2011

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A study in the March issue of CGH identifies renal dysfunction as the primary independent predictor of mortality in cirrhotic patients with spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP). Dr. Kuemmerle speaks to study author Dr. Guadalupe Garcia–Tsao

Diminutive Polyps Found During Colonoscopy: How Should They Be Evaluated and Removed? Feb 18, 2011

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An Education Practice article in the February issue of CGH looks at a clinical scenario involving evaluation and removal of diminutive polyps found during colonoscopy

Liver Biopsy Rarely Needed for Diagnosing Typical Laboratory Features of Autoimmune Hepatitis Jan 20, 2011

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A study in the December issue of CGH sought to clarify the importance of histologic analysis of biopsy samples in the diagnosis and management of patients with autoimmune hepatitis (AIH). Dr. Kuemmerle speaks to study co-author Dr. Keith Lindor