Use of endoscopic plication to repair a dysfunctional gastric conduit.

Video 1Full length video showing the use of endoscopic plication to repair a dysfunctional gastric conduit.

P059 Impact of PHQ-9 Screen on Early Identification of Depression in IBD Clinic.

Background: Over the past two decades there has been significant research linking inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) to depression. The chronicity of symptoms coupled with the financial burden of treatment costs, missed days of work/school and interpersonal relationship stress are contributing factors in the diagnosis of depression. The prevalence of depression within the IBD community is 15% and depressive symptoms are noted in 20% of patients.

The association of impaired lung function and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease: a systematic review.

Background And Aims: Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and impaired lung function share similar risk factors and phenotypes, such as obesity and type 2 diabetes. The study is an updated meta-analysis to evaluate the association between NAFLD and impaired lung function.

Methods: A total of 696 articles were identified with mention of NAFLD and lung function (or pulmonary function testing) in MEDLINE, EMBASE, and Scopus.

Motivators and barriers to Latinas' participation in clinical trials: the role of contextual factors.

Objective: Latinas are underrepresented in clinical trials despite the rise in Hispanic population. This study examines the factors associated with Latinas' willingness to participate in preventive breast cancer randomized clinical trials (RCTs).

Methods: Women self-identifying as Latina, over age 40, with no prior history of breast cancer were eligible.