Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology

07/09/2025

Zafer et al. tackle critical health disparities in Chronic Liver Disease (CLD). The review highlights inequities across diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes, emphasizing the need for actionable solutions to achieve health equity. Essential reading!

tion. CLD disproportionately impacts racial, ethnic, sexual, and gender minorities. CLD is also more prevalent in populations experiencing challenging social determinants of health (SDOH) factors. Health disparities are prevalent across various forms of CLD, reflected in higher disease prevalence an...

07/09/2025

Shapiro & Niv's meta-analysis explores Video Capsule Endoscopy (VCE) in diagnosing Celiac Disease. Findings show VCE reveals characteristic mucosal features in ~60% of cases, especially in refractory CD. A useful diagnostic tool for challenging scenarios! GITwitter

ased on CD-specific serology and small bowel biopsy. Video capsule endocopy (VCE) is a relatively safe method that provides high-resolution imaging of the entire small intestine mucosa. Today, VCE assists in CD diagnosis in many circumstances. Methods: We systematically searched the medical literatu...

07/09/2025

Explore key insights from Kojima et al.'s study on desmoid tumors in Japanese patients with familial adenomatous polyposis post-colectomy. Younger age at surgery and associated malignancies were significant risk factors. Surveillance is crucial, but prognosis remains favorable.

ve study included the data of 81 patients with familial adenomatous polyposis who underwent surgery between 1978 and 2021. The adenomatous polyposis coli gene mutation sites, risk factors, and long-term outcomes associated with desmoid tumors in Japanese patients with familial adenomatous polyposis....

07/07/2025

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06/13/2025

🌬️ Editor’s Pick (July 2025): Xu et al. reveal that the Lactulose Breath Test effectively predicts refractory GERD (RGERD) by identifying bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) in the small intestine. Higher CH₄ levels correlate strongly with RGERD symptoms. Treating SIBO might open new pathways for managing RGERD, especially in long-term PPI users.

ia (SIBO) and explore the potential relationship between LBT and RGERD to identify a new treatment method for RGERD. Methods: A total of 178 patients with gastroesophageal reflux were enrolled from June 2020 to December 2022 in the Gastroenterology Department, Building 3, the First Affiliated Hospit...

06/13/2025

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06/13/2025

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Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology gathers the world's latest, most relevant clinical studies and reviews, case reports, and technical expertise in a single source. Regular features include cutting-edge, peer-reviewed articles and clinical reviews that put the latest research and development into....

05/19/2025

🌀 Explore intriguing insights in our latest JCG Spotlight:
"Psychedelic-assisted Therapy for IBS" with Dr. Erin Mauney, hosted by Dr. Gengqing Song.
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Join us in face-to-face discussions with the authors of leading publications in the Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology. This series is an opportunity to further expand on the impetus behind the publication, main findings, limitations, and clinical implications. Today our host Dr...

05/19/2025

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04/23/2025

Xu et al.: Lactulose breath test predicts refractory GERD via SIBO. RGERD patients had worse reflux (67.1% vs 42.7%) & heartburn (65% vs 34.4%). High CH4 levels tied to RGERD, with more nausea in CH4+ cases. SIBO from PPIs may guide new treatments.

ia (SIBO) and explore the potential relationship between LBT and RGERD to identify a new treatment method for RGERD. Methods: A total of 178 patients with gastroesophageal reflux were enrolled from June 2020 to December 2022 in the Gastroenterology Department, Building 3, the First Affiliated Hospit...

04/17/2025

AI revolutionizes hepatic & pancreaticobiliary disease diagnosis! Deep learning boosts accuracy in distinguishing benign vs. malignant lesions, matching pathologists' precision.

and specificity, while CNN algorithms enhance image analysis and reduce variability. These advancements aim to match the accuracy of pathologists in cancer detection. In addition, AI aids in identifying diagnostic markers, as early detection is essential. This article reviews the applications of mac...