Obesity: A Challenge to Esophagogastric Junction Integrity
, 13 December 2005
John E. Pandolfino, Hashem B. El–Serag, Qing Zhang, Nimeesh Shah, Sudip K. Ghosh, Peter J. Kahrilas
Gastroenterology
March 2006 (Vol. 130, Issue 3, Pages 639-649) Abstract |
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Biofeedback Is Superior to Laxatives for Normal Transit Constipation Due to Pelvic Floor Dyssynergia
, 23 November 2005
Giuseppe Chiarioni, William E. Whitehead, Vincenzo Pezza, Antonio Morelli, Gabrio Bassotti
Gastroenterology
March 2006 (Vol. 130, Issue 3, Pages 657-664) Abstract |
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The Aer-O-Scope: Proof of Concept of a Pneumatic, Skill-Independent, Self-Propelling, Self-Navigating Colonoscope
, 13 December 2005
Boris Vucelic, Douglas Rex, Roland Pulanic, Jorge Pfefer, Irena Hrstic, Bernard Levin, Zamir Halpern, Nadir Arber
Gastroenterology
March 2006 (Vol. 130, Issue 3, Pages 672-677) Abstract |
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Predicting Cirrhosis Risk Based on the Level of Circulating Hepatitis B Viral Load
, 23 November 2005
Uchenna H. Iloeje, Hwai–I. Yang, Jun Su, Chin–Lan Jen, San–Lin You, Chien–Jen Chen, The Risk Evaluation of Viral Load Elevation and Associated Liver Disease/Cancer-In HBV (the REVEAL-HBV) Study Group
Gastroenterology
March 2006 (Vol. 130, Issue 3, Pages 678-686) Abstract |
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There are two general approaches to the treatment of Crohn’s disease, the first involving a step-up approach where the level of anti-inflammatory therapy is sequentially advanced to match the anatomic and clinical severity of disease; and the second, a top-down approach where intensive therapy (immunosuppressants and/or biologics) is used early in order to maintain a good quality of life and prevent potential irreversible consequences of the disease. Although the former is most frequently practiced, the choice of therapeutic approach would be benefited by knowing clinical criteria present at the time of diagnosis, which would be predictive of natural history.
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