Autoimmune Gastritis Treated With Mycophenolate Mofetil.

Autoimmune gastritis is an inflammatory condition of the gastric mucosa. We report a 64-year-old woman with chronic abdominal pain of 3-year duration. Endoscopic and histologic evaluation revealed autoimmune pangastritis.

Risk prediction rule for advanced neoplasia on screening colonoscopy for average-risk individuals.

Background: In resource-limited countries, risk stratification can be used to optimize colorectal cancer screening. Few prospective risk prediction models exist for advanced neoplasia (AN) in true average-risk individuals.

Aim: To create and internally validate a risk prediction model for detection of AN in average-risk individuals.

The Natural History of Incidental Colonic Diverticulosis on Screening Colonoscopy.

Background: The natural history of colonic diverticulosis is unclear.

Methods: Patients with incidental diverticulosis identified in a previous prospective cross-sectional screening colonoscopy study were evaluated retrospectively for clinic or hospital visit(s) for diverticular disease (DD= acute diverticulitis or diverticular bleeding) using review of electronic health records and patient phone interview.

Results: 826 patients were included in the screening colonoscopy study.

A Customized Mobile Application in Colonoscopy Preparation: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Objectives: Adherence with diet and prescribed purgative is essential for proper cleansing with low-volume bowel preparations. The aim of this work was to assess the effect of a customized mobile application (App) on adherence and quality of bowel preparation.

Methods: One hundred and sixty (160) eligible patients scheduled for elective colonoscopy were randomly assigned to paper (control) or App-based instructions.

The burden of bowel preparations in patients undergoing elective colonoscopy.

Background: An adequate bowel preparation is an important quality measure for optimal colonoscopy.

Aims: The aim of this article is to study the burden of bowel preparations by examining seven specific variables (hunger, taste, volume, sleep, social, work, and adverse events (AEs)).

Methods: Ambulatory patients undergoing elective colonoscopy completed a questionnaire regarding their experience with the prescribed preparation.

Oropharyngeal Reflux Monitoring and Atypical Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease.

The prevalence of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) has been increasing since the 1990 s, with up to 27.8 % of people in North America affected by this disorder. The healthcare burden of patients who primarily have extra-esophageal manifestations of GERD (atypical GERD) is estimated to be 5 times that of patients with primarily heartburn and regurgitation due to lack of a gold standard diagnostic test, poor responsiveness to PPI therapy, and delay in recognition.

Body mass index and quality of bowel preparation: Real life vs. clinical trials.

Background And Study Aims: Obesity is a recognised risk factor for poor bowel preparation in retrospective studies whilst corresponding data in prospective trials are marginally reported. Aims are to evaluate the relation between body mass index (BMI) and preparation quality in retrospective and interventional prospective settings and within a single centre.

Patients And Methods: Data from a recent colorectal cancer screening registry were retrospectively analysed for the relation between BMI and adequacy of preparation.

Low Prevalence of Hypomagnesemia in Long-term Recipients of Proton Pump Inhibitors in a Managed Care Cohort.

Background & Aims: Chronic intake of proton pump inhibitors (PPI) has been associated with hypomagnesemia, but prevalence of PPI-associated hypomagnesemia is not known.

Methods: We examined the prevalence of hypomagnesemia among long-term PPI recipients by using a large health maintenance organization database. We collected data on 10,167 participants eligible for chronic drug prescriptions from 2008 through 2013.

Split-dose menthol-enhanced PEG vs PEG-ascorbic acid for colonoscopy preparation.

Aim: To compare the efficacy and palatability of 4 L polyethylene glycol electrolyte (PEG) plus sugar-free menthol candy (PEG + M) vs reduced-volume 2 L ascorbic acid-supplemented PEG (AscPEG).

Methods: In a randomized controlled trial setting, ambulatory patients scheduled for elective colonoscopy were prospectively enrolled. Patients were randomized to receive either PEG + M or AscPEG, both split-dosed with minimal dietary restriction.

Efficacy of reduced-dose regimen of a capsule containing bismuth subcitrate, metronidazole, and tetracycline given with amoxicillin and esomeprazole in the treatment of Helicobacter Pylori infection.

It is well known that triple therapy for Helicobacter pylori is losing efficacy worldwide. A regimen containing proton pump inhibitor and multiple-dose capsules of bismuth, metronidazole, and tetracycline has proven efficacy. In addition, a literature review on dosage of previous regimens shows that half-dose clarithromycin-based regimens are equally effective to full-dose regimens.

Radiation enteritis.

Radiation enteritis continues to be a major health concern in recipients of radiation therapy. The incidence of radiation enteritis is expected to continue to rise during the coming years paralleling the unprecedented use of radiotherapy in pelvic cancers. Radiation enteritis can present as either an acute or chronic syndrome.