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Are Patients With PSC and Colitis More likely to Have Subclinical Inflammation?

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Patients with primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) and ulcerative colitis (UC) in remission are significantly more likely to have inflammation of the right colon, based on endoscopic and histologic markers, than patients with UC without PSC, researchers report in the January issue of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. These findings provide insight into cause

Can a Smartphone App Monitor IBD Activity?

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Researchers have developed a mobile health index for remote monitoring of patients with inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) that could be incorporated into a smartphone app. These findings are reported in the December issue of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. The shift from symptom-oriented to prevention-oriented care delivery has accelerated the development of

Do NSAIDs Prevent PEP?

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Rectal indomethacin does not prevent pancreatitis following endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), researchers report from a randomized controlled study published in the April issue of Gastroenterology. These findings contradict more than a decade of evidence that nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) decrease the risk of post-ERCP pancreatitis (PEP). Acute pancreatitis is the

Special Issue: Managing Patients With Liver Disease

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A special issue of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology is dedicated to the clinical management of hepatic disorders, including nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), viral hepatitis, autoimmune hepatitis, and primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC). The issue comprises 14 review articles that aim to present clinicians with evidence-based guidance and expert opinions on management of patients with liver