Use of Curcumin in Achieving Clinical and Endoscopic Remission in Ulcerative Colitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Background: Ulcerative Colitis (UC) is characterized by chronic inflammation of the mucosal layers of the colon. Treatment of refractory UC is challenging and has a huge healthcare burden. Although there have been advancements in immunomodulatory therapies, these require a step-up financially, and these medications are also associated with significant adverse events.

Allopurinol-Induced Granulomatous Hepatitis: A Case Report and Review of Literature.

Liver enzyme elevation is a common reason for referral to a gastroenterologist. Drugs are one of the most common reasons for asymptomatic elevation of liver enzymes. We present here a case of granulomatous hepatitis (GH) secondary to long-term use of allopurinol.