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Gastroenterology
8 Mins
1 Dec 2016

Editor’s Pick: “Should I Be Concerned with the Long-Term Use of Proton Pump Inhibitor Therapy?”

Proton pump inhibitors (PPI) are one of the most widely prescribed drugs worldwide. They are the mainstay for treatment of most gastric acid-related…
Gastroenterology
11 Mins
1 Dec 2016

Assessing Alterations in Food Preference as a Mechanism Contributing to Weight Loss After Gastric Bypass Surgery

Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) surgery is a very successful option for the management of obesity, and our understanding of how this intervention…
Gastroenterology
10 Mins
1 Dec 2016

Eosinophilic Oesophagitis: From Rare to Commonplace, What Are the Potential Explanations?

In this century, eosinophilic oesophagitis (EoE) has become a more recognised allergic disease, resulting in the publication of two consensus reports…
Gastroenterology
10 Mins
1 Dec 2016

Eosinophilic Oesophagitis: Current Understanding and Future Directions

Eosinophilic oesophagitis (EoE) is an emerging disorder that manifests clinically with characteristic symptoms of oesophageal dysfunction…
Gastroenterology
9 Mins
1 Dec 2016

Infliximab and Tumour Necrosis Factor Alpha Measurement on Intestinal Mucosa: A New Tool for the Clinic?

Background: Infliximab (IFX) trough levels measurement could partially explain mechanisms of loss in response to this drug.
Gastroenterology
11 Mins
1 Dec 2016

Barrett’s Oesophagus in 2016

Barrett’s oesophagus (BO) is one of the most important complications of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease as it may progress to oesophageal adenocarcinoma.
Gastroenterology
6 Mins
1 Dec 2016

Monoclonal Antibody-Based Therapy for Eosinophilic Oesophagitis

Eosinophilic oesophagitis is an inflammatory condition associated with marked eosinophil accumulation in the mucosal tissues of the oesophagus.
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Respiratory
3 Mins
23 Nov 2016

The Four Pillars of Living Well with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

When you read the words “Living well with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease,” the first thought that may spring to mind is “You have to be kidding!”…