Phenotypes of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Different Regions of the Russian Federation, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Approach in Clinical Practice by V. T. Ivashkin, M. S. Zharkova, N. V. Korochanskaya, I. B. Khlynov, Yu. P. Uspensky

“…Aim: to present data on the prevalence of various phenotypes of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), the features of its diagnosis and treatment in various regions of the Russian Federation following a meeting of chief gastroenterologists.Key points. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) holds the leading position among non-infectious liver diseases in the Russian Federation, its prevalence is 37.3 % and does not tend to decrease.To get information on various aspects of NAFLD diagnosis and treatment, opinion of 18 chief external regional gastroenterologists and leading specialists in the field of liver diseases was studied by analyzing the responses to questions specially formulated for them. …”
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Helicobacter pylori: From Infection to Cure by ABR Thomson

“…H pylori eradication for nonulcer dyspepsia is not widely recommended, and the patient with a DU given effective H pylori eradication who presents with dyspepsia likely has erosive esophagitis rather than recurrent DU or H pylori. Gastroenterologists are at increased risk of H pylori infection, particularly older gastroenterologists who are very busy endoscopists.…”
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Toward Enteral Nutrition in the Treatment of Pediatric Crohn Disease in Canada: A Workshop to Identify Barriers and Enablers by Johan Van Limbergen, Jennifer Haskett, Anne M Griffiths, Jeff Critch, Hien Huynh, Najma Ahmed, Jennifer C deBruyn, Robert Issenman, Wael El-Matary, Thomas D Walters, Cheryl Kluthe, Marie-Eve Roy, Elizabeth Sheppard, Wallace V Crandall, Stan Cohen, Frank M Ruemmele, Arie Levine, Anthony R Otley

“…To chart and address enablers and barriers of use of EEN in Canada, a workshop was held in September 2014 in Toronto (Ontario), inviting pediatric gastroenterologists, nurses and dietitians from most Canadian pediatric IBD centres as well as international faculty from the United States and Europe with particular research and clinical expertise in the dietary management of pediatric CD. …”
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Dermatological insight as the key to diagnosing intestinal Behçet’s disease misdiagnosed as Crohn’s: a case report by Caterina Mariarosaria Giorgio, Eugenia Veronica Di Brizzi, Gaetano Licata, Carmine Fiorentino, Giuseppe Argenziano, Luca Damiani

“…This report presents the case of a 22-year-old male with recurrent genital ulcers, oral aphthae, and gastrointestinal ulcerations initially diagnosed as Crohn’s disease by gastroenterologists. Despite overlapping clinical and histological features between Crohn’s disease and intestinal Behçet’s disease, a dermatological consultation raised suspicion for Behçet’s, leading to a revised diagnosis. …”
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Practice affairs committee by Dan Sadowski

“…The Practice Affairs Committee has had a productive year representing the interests of gastroenterologists involved in clinical care. The principle mandate of the committee is to address all issues relevant to the practice of gastroenterology, such as participation in the development of clinical practice guidelines and education programs, and the facilitation of clinical research. …”
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Disutility Study for Adult Patients with Moderate to Severe Crohn’s Disease by Melany Worbes-Cerezo, Beenish Nafees, Andrew Lloyd, Katy Gallop, Imran Ladha, Cicely Kerr

“…**Methods:** Health states were developed by literature review and interviews with CD patients (n=6) and gastroenterologists (n=3). Draft health states were validated in cognitive debrief interviews with patients (n=4) and gastroenterologists (n=2). …”
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A European Approach to Irritable Bowel Syndrome Management by Michel Delvaux, Jacques Frexinos

“…In contrast, psychotropic drugs are less popular among European gastroenterologists than among American gastroenterologists. …”
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Prevalence, Diagnostics and Treatment of Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth in the Clinical Practice in Southern Federal District of the Russian Federation by N. V. Korochanskaya, I. L. Kliaritskaya, S. N. Serikova, A. V. Tkachev, M. V. Koroleva, M. A. Basenko

“…A survey of chief gastroenterologists of the Southern Federal District has demonstrated that there is no accurate data on the prevalence of SIBO in the Southern Federal District. …”
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The Spiraling Case of a Yellow Chef: Isolated Hyperbilirubinemia by Karen Jiang, Ahmad Najdat Bazarbashi, Sami Dahdal, Adina Voiculescu, Natalia Khalaf

“…As mortality increases with more extensive hepatic involvement, gastroenterologists should be aware of the constellation of gastrointestinal symptoms related to leptospirosis, as it can occur in the absence of classic exposure history.…”
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Say Goodbye and Say Hello: The Transition from Pediatric to Adult Gastroenterology by Jorge L Pinzon, Kevan Jacobson, John Reiss

“…Pediatric and adult gastroenterologists have identified an important issue to be addressed which entails the process of transition of care for youth affected by chronic gastrointestinal disorders. …”
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The Centenary of the Birth of Professor Georgy I. Dorofeev by A. V. Gordienko

“…The article is devoted to one of the leaders of the Leningrad school of gastroenterologists of the second half of the last century. …”
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HIV Infection and the Esophagus by Linda Rabeneck

“…It is important for gastroenterologists to be aware of the clinical features of these lesions and to be ready to carry out endoscopy to diagnose these lesions correctly.…”
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Diagnostics and Treatment of Peptic Ulcer in Adults (Clinical Guidelines of the Russian Gastroenterological Association, the Russian Society of Colorectal Surgeons, the Russian End... by V. Т. Ivashkin, I. V. Mayev, Р. V. Tsarkov, М. Р. Korolev, D. N. Andreev, Е. К. Baranskaya, D. S. Bordin, S. G. Burkov, А. А. Derinov, S. К. Efetov, Т. L. Lapina, Р. V. Pavlov, S. S. Pirogov, Е. А. Poluektova, А. V. Tkachev, А. S. Trukhmanov, А. I. Uljanin, Е. D. Fedorov, А. А. Sheptulin

“…The guidelines set out the modern methods of diagnostics and treatment of peptic ulcer and are created for gastroenterologists, primary care physicians, general practitioners, surgeons, endoscopists.Key points. …”
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Upper Gastrointestinal Manifestation of Bezoars and the Etiological Factors: A Literature Review by Samiullah Khan, Kui Jiang, Lan-ping Zhu, Iftikhar-ahmad Khan, Kifayat Ullah, Saima Khan, Xin Chen, Bang-mao Wang

“…The main purpose of the review was to raise awareness among clinicians, particularly gastroenterologists, that patients with certain risk factors or comorbid conditions are predisposed to gastric bezoar formation. …”
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Modern radiology in gastroenterology (Аccording to the 19-th Russian gastroenterological week data) by Z. A. Lemeshko

“…To carry out analysis of reports and publications devoted to radiological methods of investigation in gastroenterology and to present up-todate options of these methods to doctors-gastroenterologists, experts in radiology and doctors of specialties.Key points. …”
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Options of radiological methods in diagnostics of gastroenterological diseases by Z. A. Lemeshko

“…To analyze reports and publications devoted to radiological methods in gastroenterology and to present options of these methods to doctors: gastroenterologists, experts in radiology and doctors of other specialties. …”
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Enhancing the Journal by Keith A Sharkey

“…The Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology continues to grow in strength as a national journal of importance to gastroenterologists and hepatologists. As the official journal of both the Canadian Association of Gastroenterolgy and the Canadian Association for the Study of the Liver, it also serves as an important tool for the dissemination of guidelines and standards for the entire medical community in Canada. …”
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Potential of radiological methods in gastroenterology by Z. A. Lemeshko

“…To analyze reports and publications devoted to radiological methods at investigation and treatment of gastroenterological patients and to acquaint gastroenterologists, radiologists, doctors of other specialties with potential of these methods.Summary. …”
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Endoscopy in Canada: Proceedings of the National Roundtable by Noah Switzer, Elijah Dixon, Jill Tinmouth, Nori Bradley, Melina Vassiliou, Steve Schwaitzberg, Anthony Gomes, James Ellsmere, Chris de Gara

“…This 2014 roundtable discussion, hosted by the Canadian Association of General Surgeons, brought together general surgeons and gastroenterologists with expertise in endoscopy from across Canada to discuss the state of endoscopy in Canada. …”
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The significance of radiological methods in the diagnostics of Gastroenterological diseases (according to the materials of the 18th Russian Gastroenterology Week) by Z. A. Lemeshko

“…To analyze the publications and the reports devoted to the radiological methods in the diagnostics of the gastroenterological diseases and present to gastroenterologists and other physicians the state-of-the art possibilities of these methods.Key points. …”
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