- Abstract Inland lakes in arid Central Asia are particularly susceptible to the impact of climate change and human activities. Ebinur Lake, the largest salt inland lake in Xinjiang, Northwest China, […]
- Abstract Purpose of Review The purpose of this narrative review is to describe the mechanisms for gut dysfunction during critical illness, outline hypotheses of gut-derived inflammation, and identify nutrition and […]
- Abstract Purpose of Review Esophageal cancer is one of the most common cancers in the world and carries a poor prognosis. While esophagectomy poses considerable mortality and morbidity risks, endoscopic resection […]
- Abstract Purpose of Review This review details the pathophysiologic mechanisms from medical, surgical to psychosocial factors that illustrate how and why sexual health and intimacy are impacted in IBD. Recent […]
- Abstract Purpose of Review Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients commonly inquire about the role of diet in the onset and management of their disease process. This review sought to assess […]
- Abstract Purpose of Review Rectal prolapse in the pediatric population presents a clinical challenge with wide variability in etiology, presentation, work-up and management. In this article, we reviewed the evidence […]
- Abstract Purpose of Review This review aims to explain the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of malnutrition in hospitalized patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), focusing on both adults and children. […]
- Abstract Purpose of Review The number of hospitalizations for gastroparesis has risen over 300% in recent decades with increased physical, psychological, and healthcare burdens. Gastric per-oral endoscopic myotomy (G-POEM) is […]
- Abstract Purpose of review In this review, we discuss the role of endoscopic gallbladder drainage for acute cholecystitis in non-surgical candidates, describe technical aspects, clinical outcomes, and elaborate on considerations […]
- Abstract Purpose of Review Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) has been found to increase en bloc and R0 resection as well as decrease risk of recurrence. However, despite literature supporting the […]