Stuart A. Frank

In his editorial, Dr. Frank advises clinicians to counsel their patients on the importance of taking their PPIs properly.

GI MOTILITY: A SERIES FROM THE AMS, SERIES #5

Kenneth Fasanella, Sergio Crespo, Klaus Bielefeldt

Chronic abdominal pain and discomfort is a common problem affecting patients of all age groups. Considering the complexity of pain as a sensory experience, a comprehensive treatment plan should target both peripheral signaling and central processing of visceral stimuli.

INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE: A PRACTICAL APPROACH, SERIES #27

Elizabeth S. Huebner, Christina M. Surawicz

Doctors Huebner and Surawicz write that there has been a recent increase of Clostridium difficile-associated disease (CDAD) so patients with relapse of IBD who do not respond to therapy should be evaluated for C. difficile.

NUTRITION ISSUES IN GASTROENTEROLOGY, SERIES #46

Michelle Loch and Michel Kahaleh

The authors discuss the techniques, efficacy and complications of stenting in sites along the gastrointestinal tract. Nutritional guidelines are also provided.

THE CELIAC DIET, SERIES #5

Steven Plogsted

Although celiac disease affects the small intestines, deleterious effects can occur throughout the entire body. Patients with celiac disease are unable to tolerate the ingestion of gluten. Gluten can also be found in medicines and this article will help to identify medications that may contain gluten.

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