Clinical Gastroenterology & Hepatology

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Liver Disease in HIV-Infected Individuals Dec 01, 2010

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A review in the December issue of CGH examines the causes of liver disease among the HIV-infected population in the era of antiretroviral therapy (ART). Dr. Kuemmerle speaks to author Dr. Jennifer Price.

Gastric Electrical Stimulation with Enterra Therapy for Diabetic Gastroparesis Oct 29, 2010

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A prospective study in the November issue of CGH evaluates the safety and efficacy of Enterra therapy in patients with chronic intractable nausea and vomiting from diabetic gastroparesis. Dr. Kuemmerle speaks to author Dr. Richard McCallum.

Complication Rate of Percutaneous Liver Biopsies Among Persons With Advanced Chronic Liver Disease in the HALT-C Trial Oct 05, 2010

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A study in the October 2010 CGH examines safety and complications of percutaneous liver biopsy in patients with hepatitis C–related bridging fibrosis or cirrhosis who were enrolled in the Hepatitis C Antiviral Long-Term Treatment against Cirrhosis trial.

Food Allergy or Food Intolerance? A Clinical Scenario Involving Abdominal Complaints Sep 01, 2010

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A Clinical Practice article in the September issue of CGH looks at a scenario of a 41-Year-Old woman with complaints of intermittent nonbloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping, and bloating.

Quality Indicators in Care of Patients with Cirrhosis Aug 02, 2010

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Dr. Kuemmerle speaks with Dr. Bruce Bacon about a new set of quality indicators for treatment of patients with cirrhosis. Also, a new segment highlighting stories from the AGA newspaper, GI & Hepatology News

Anti–Tumor Necrosis Factor Therapy in Crohn's Disease Jun 29, 2010

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An editorial in the July issue of CGH summarizes current information and questions about anti–tumor necrosis factor therapy in Crohn's disease. Dr. Kuemmerle speaks to author Dr. Charles N. Bernstein of the University of Manitoba.

Avoiding and Treating Traveler's Diarrhea Jun 01, 2010

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Traveler's Diarrhea is the most common illness among travelers. A paper in the June issue of CGH offers tips for travelers to prevent and treat the disease.

Approaches to Acute Pancreatitis: Early Management and Follow-Up Apr 29, 2010

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Two clinical scenarios in the “Education Practice” section of May's CGH look at approaches to acute pancreatitis during stages of early management and follow-up, respectively. Dr. Kuemmerle speaks with author Dr. Bechien U. Wu.

Colonoscopy and Radiological Procedures for Acute Lower Intestinal Bleeding Management Apr 01, 2010

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A review in the April issue of CGH summarizes the available evidence regarding colonoscopy and radiographic studies in the management of acute lower intestinal bleeding. Dr. Kuemmerle speaks to author Dr. Lisa Strate.

Risk and Reason in Barrett's Esophagus Mar 03, 2010

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An editorial in the March issue of CGH discusses how physicians can best address the cancer risk of Barret's Esophagus with patients. Dr. Kuemmerle speaks with the author, Dr. Nicholas Shaheen of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.