Gastroenterology (all articles)

Diet, Nutrition, Physical Activity and Colorectal Cancer – American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) and the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) (Free PDF)

News release: New Report finds whole grains lower colorectal cancer risk, processed meat increases risk (free)

Infographic: Preventing Colorectal Cancer (free)

Almost half cases of colorectal cancer can be prevented by staying lean, eating healthy, and moving more.

Meta-analysis: Low-FODMAP Diet Improves Irritable Bowel Syndrome Symptoms

18 Sep, 2017 | 13:57h | UTC

Low-FODMAP Diet Improves Irritable Bowel Syndrome Symptoms: A Meta-Analysis – Nutrients (free)

Systematic Review: Molecular testing for Lynch syndrome in people with colorectal cancer

18 Sep, 2017 | 13:54h | UTC

Molecular testing for Lynch syndrome in people with colorectal cancer: systematic reviews and economic evaluation – Health Technology Assessment (free)

Guidelines for the Treatment of Colon Cancer

16 Sep, 2017 | 18:35h | UTC

The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Treatment of Colon Cancer (free)

Study: Recurrence of Gastroesophageal Reflux After Laparoscopic Antireflux Surgery

16 Sep, 2017 | 18:32h | UTC

Association Between Laparoscopic Antireflux Surgery and Recurrence of Gastroesophageal Reflux – JAMA (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

Commentaries: Laparoscopic Antireflux Surgery Associated With High Rate of Recurrence of GERD – The JAMA Network (free) AND GERD Recurrence Fairly Common Following Laparoscopic Antireflux Surgery – Physician’s First Watch (free) AND High recurrence of gastroesophageal reflux disease in patients treated with laparoscopic antireflux surgery – 2 Minute Medicine (free)

Commentary: Review highlights significant progress in developing new biologic drugs to treat colorectal cancer – News Medical (free)

Review: Recent insights into clinical decision-making in severe alcoholic hepatitis

9 Sep, 2017 | 21:25h | UTC

Recent insights into clinical decision-making in severe alcoholic hepatitis – Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics (free)

Systematic Review: Efficacy of dietary and physical activity intervention in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

9 Sep, 2017 | 18:44h | UTC

Efficacy of dietary and physical activity intervention in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: a systematic review – BMJ Open Gastroenterology (free)

Source: Medscape

Systematic Review: The Global Incidence of Appendicitis

8 Sep, 2017 | 02:05h | UTC

The Global Incidence of Appendicitis: A Systematic Review of Population-based Studies – Annals of Surgery (free)

Source: Medscape

Guideline: Therapeutic Drug Monitoring in Inflammatory Bowel Disease

8 Sep, 2017 | 01:13h | UTC

American Gastroenterological Association Institute Guideline on Therapeutic Drug Monitoring in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (free)

Commentaries: AGA releases recommendations on therapeutic drug monitoring in IBD – ACP Gastroenterology (free) AND New Guideline for Therapeutic Drug Monitoring in Inflammatory Bowel Disease – Journal Watch (free)

Study: Dietary approach may be as effective as medications for laryngopharyngeal reflux

7 Sep, 2017 | 21:46h | UTC

A Comparison of Alkaline Water and Mediterranean Diet vs Proton Pump Inhibition for Treatment of Laryngopharyngeal Reflux – JAMA Otolaryngology Head Neck Surgery (free)

Commentaries: Dietary Approach Found as Effective as Medications for Treating Type of Reflux Disease – The JAMA Network (free) AND Treating Reflux With Diet – The New York Times (10 articles per month are free)

A small retrospective cohort study suggests a plant-based, Mediterranean-style diet may be as effective as medication.

Study: Efficacy of a 4-Food Elimination Diet for Children With Eosinophilic Esophagitis

7 Sep, 2017 | 21:10h | UTC

Efficacy of a 4-Food Elimination Diet for Children With Eosinophilic Esophagitis – Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

Commentaries: Elimination Diet for Eosinophilic Esophagitis — Are Four Foods as Good as Six? – Journal Watch (free) Four-Food Elimination Diet Can Treat Eosinophilic Esophagitis in Children – NewsWise (free)

Review: Gastroenteritis Mimics

4 Sep, 2017 | 13:43h | UTC

Gastroenteritis Mimics: What should the emergency physician consider? – emDocs (free)

Review: Perioperative use of immunosuppressive medications in patients with Crohn’s disease in the new “biological era”

1 Sep, 2017 | 20:48h | UTC

Perioperative use of immunosuppressive medications in patients with Crohn’s disease in the new “biological era” – Gastroenterology Report (free)

Source: Critical Care Reviews Newsletter

Review: Advents in the Diagnosis and Management of Ischemic Colitis

Review: Endoscopic ultrasonography – emerging applications in hepatology

Randomized Controled Trial: Efficacy of Thalidomide in Preventing Delayed Nausea and Vomiting Induced by Chemotherapy

Retrospective Cohort: Characteristics of Diabetes of the Exocrine Pancreas

Meta-analysis: efficacy of probiotics in inflammatory bowel disease

Report: Diet, Nutrition, Physical Activity and Colorectal Cancer

Meta-analysis: Low-FODMAP Diet Improves Irritable Bowel Syndrome Symptoms

Systematic Review: Molecular testing for Lynch syndrome in people with colorectal cancer

Guidelines for the Treatment of Colon Cancer

Study: Recurrence of Gastroesophageal Reflux After Laparoscopic Antireflux Surgery

Review: The Low FODMAP Diet in Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Review: Adverse effects of proton-pump inhibitor use in older adults

Review: Polycystic ovary syndrome and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

Recommendations for the treatment of hepatitis B

Recommendations for the treatment of hepatitis C

Guideline for PET/CT imaging of neuroendocrine neoplasms

Review: Molecular Targeted Drugs and Treatment of Colorectal Cancer