Gastroenterology
Reviews
Functional heartburn: An underrecognized cause of PPI-refractory symptoms
Functional heartburn is the most common cause of failure of proton pump inhibitor therapy.
Reviews
Beyond depression: Other uses for tricyclic antidepressants
The pharmacology of these drugs, their potential uses in conditions other than depression, and safety considerations.
Letters To The Editor
Colorectal cancer screening: Folic acid supplementation alters the equation
Colorectal cancer screening should start at a younger age in countries where folic acid supplementation is mandatory.
Letters To The Editor
Colorectal cancer screening: Colonoscopy has disadvantages
While colonoscopy is an important tool, it should not be considered the gold standard for colorectal cancer screening.
Letters To The Editor
In reply: Colorectal cancer screening
Practitioners should personalize recommendations based on individual risk factors. The advantages and disadvantages of each test should be...
Reviews
Current management of Barrett esophagus and esophageal adenocarcinoma
Risk factors: reflux symptoms > 5 years, male sex, age > 50, white race, central obesity, and smoking.
The Clinical Picture
Vulvar and gluteal manifestations of Crohn disease
Crohn disease is associated with extraintestinal manifestations in up to 45% of patients.
Reviews
Hemorrhoids: A range of treatments
Each patient is unique, and with a range of treatments available, treatment can be individualized.
Letters To The Editor
Gastroparesis
A request for further information about the case described in the prior article.
Letters To The Editor
In reply: Gastroparesis
The authors supply further pertinent information about the case described.