INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE: A PRACTICAL APPROACH, SERIES #28

Nimisha Parekh and Sunanda Kane

Several questions such as inheritance, fertility and effects of IBD on pregnancy arise is the case of women with IBD who are pregnant or wish to become pregnant. This article addresses these questions.

GI MOTILITY: A SERIES FROM THE AMS, SERIES #6

Nancy J. Norton

Successful management of functional and motility disorders depends on both the physician and patient working together. Physicians need to understand the patient?s symptoms within the context of their daily living experiences and patients need to better communicate their symptoms to their physician.

NUTRITION ISSUES IN GASTROENTEROLOGY, SERIES #47

Diklar Makola

The author suggests that it is reasonable to recommend a high-fiber diet until large scale, well controlled studies demonstrate either benefit or failure.

THE CELIAC DIET, SERIES #6

Mary K. Sharrett and Pam Cureton

The gluten-free diet presents a unique challenge for children with celiac disease and their families. Frequent follow-up and monitoring, educational resources and support groups can aid families in maintaining a gluten-free diet.

A CASE TO REMEMBER

Aparna K. Mukherjee, Patrick J. McDevitt and Tri H. Le

Presented here is a case of factitious disorder suspected to be Crohn's Disease which highlights the importance of early diagnosis of a frequently missed disorder.

A SPECIAL ARTICLE

Melissa Palmer

Dr. Palmer gives a review of 37 patients in a private outpatient setting who were treated with rifaximin for hepatic encephalopathy (HE).

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