{"title":"Monitoring of Maintenance Therapy in Eosinophilic Esophagitis: Listen, Look, and Touch.","authors":"Evan S Dellon","doi":"10.1007/s10620-024-08819-6","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10620-024-08819-6","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":11378,"journal":{"name":"Digestive Diseases and Sciences","volume":" ","pages":"882-884"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143002025","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Olivia Pietri, Matthieu Chicaud, Tony Andreani, Yves Chrétien, Wendy Limousin, Sara Lemoinne, Olivier Chazouilleres, Dominique Wendum
{"title":"Unexplained Chronically Elevated Aminotransferases: Liver Biopsy Gives Major Information with Therapeutic Implication in One Patient Out of Seven.","authors":"Olivia Pietri, Matthieu Chicaud, Tony Andreani, Yves Chrétien, Wendy Limousin, Sara Lemoinne, Olivier Chazouilleres, Dominique Wendum","doi":"10.1007/s10620-024-08730-0","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10620-024-08730-0","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background & aims: </strong>Liver biopsy contribution in patients with unexplained elevation of transaminases is not clearly established. The aim was to study liver biopsy contribution in patients with unexplained elevated transaminases strictly defined according to the current guidelines, reflecting the present clinical practice.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>In a retrospective study, we identified all the liver biopsies performed in patients with elevated transaminases for at least six months. Patients with a particular context, or with an identified cause of liver disease were excluded. The biopsies were classified according to the 4 following injury patterns: hepatitic, biliary, steatotic, vascular.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>87 patients were included. Liver biopsy showed minimal changes or a normal histology in 48%, a steatotic pattern in 21%, a hepatitic pattern in 13%, a vascular pattern in 8%, a biliary pattern in 1%, and a mixed pattern in 8%. A cause could be determined in 21% of patients with normal histology, 85% with steatosis, 56% with hepatitis, 75% with biliary, but in none with isolated vascular pattern. Liver biopsy had important clinical and therapeutic implications in 15% of patients, with a diagnosis of autoimmune hepatitis, primary biliary cholangitis or metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis. Elevation of transaminases > 10 upper normal limit was present in all the patients with confirmed autoimmune hepatitis, but in only 7% of others.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Liver biopsy had important clinical and therapeutic implications in 15% of patients. However, the majority of patients had minimal changes without a cause, or minor vascular lesions of uncertain significance.</p>","PeriodicalId":11378,"journal":{"name":"Digestive Diseases and Sciences","volume":" ","pages":"1178-1189"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142834630","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"New Insights into the Pathogenesis of Alcoholic Liver Disease Based on Global Research.","authors":"Jinbao Zhang, Zonghui Yang, Xiaona Liu, Xiujuan Yang, Yaling Li, Xiaojie Jin, Haijing Duan, Honggang Chen, Wenlong Zhao, Qian Wang, Yongqi Liu","doi":"10.1007/s10620-024-08778-y","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10620-024-08778-y","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background and aims: </strong>Alcoholic liver disease (ALD) is the leading cause of death among alcohol-related diseases, yet its pathogenesis remains incompletely understood. This article employs data mining methods to conduct an indepth study of articles on ALD published in the past three decades, aiming to elucidate the pathogenesis of ALD.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Firstly, articles related to the pathogenesis of ALD were retrieved from the Web of Science (WOS) database. CiteSpace 6.1.R2 and VOSviewer 1.6.18 were used to visually analyze the authors, institutions, journals, and keywords of the published articles. Secondly, by thoroughly reading the top 100 most cited articles and focusing on research hotspots such as cytochrome P450 2E1 (CYP2E1), gut microbiota, acetaldehyde dehydrogenase (ALDH), and alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH), the pathogenesis of ALD was preliminarily explored. Finally, the pathogenesis of ALD was further analyzed based on disease databases.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 1521 articles were retrieved from the WOS database, and 384 of these were selected for in-depth reading. From GeneCards, 9084 genes related to ALD were identified. KEGG enrichment analysis was performed using DAVID, and the hsa04936: Alcoholic liver disease pathway was selected for visualization.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This study preliminarily elucidates the pathogenesis of ALD, which may be associated with the release of acetaldehyde, reactive oxygen species (ROS), and various pro-inflammatory factors during alcohol metabolism. It is also closely related to gut microbiota dysbiosis and increased intestinal permeability induced by multiple factors.</p>","PeriodicalId":11378,"journal":{"name":"Digestive Diseases and Sciences","volume":" ","pages":"903-918"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142977994","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Anish J Kuriakose Kuzhiyanjal, Sreedhar Subramanian, Jimmy K Limdi
{"title":"Delays in Initiating Biologic Therapy in Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease-Perception and Reality.","authors":"Anish J Kuriakose Kuzhiyanjal, Sreedhar Subramanian, Jimmy K Limdi","doi":"10.1007/s10620-025-08855-w","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10620-025-08855-w","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":11378,"journal":{"name":"Digestive Diseases and Sciences","volume":" ","pages":"1246-1247"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143022688","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Hyung Seok Lim, Hai-Jeon Yoon, Hye-Kyung Jung, Ji Taek Hong, Min Young Yoo, Eui Sun Jeong
{"title":"Effects of Tegoprazan, Potassium-Competitive Acid Blocker, on the Gastric Emptying and Postprandial Symptoms in Healthy Humans.","authors":"Hyung Seok Lim, Hai-Jeon Yoon, Hye-Kyung Jung, Ji Taek Hong, Min Young Yoo, Eui Sun Jeong","doi":"10.1007/s10620-024-08714-0","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10620-024-08714-0","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background and aims: </strong>Proton pump inhibitors are potent gastric acid inhibitors. However, they may worsen symptoms such as postprandial fullness and early satiation by reducing gastric emptying (GE). This study aims to evaluate the effects of tegoprazan, a new potassium-competitive acid blocker, on GE and dyspeptic symptoms.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled design was adopted for this study. Participants underwent GE tests and responded to a questionnaire regarding gastrointestinal symptoms before and after administration of tegoprazan 50 mg. GE was assessed using scintigraphy over 4 h with a standardized solid meal.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Thirty participants were recruited (19 men, mean age 28.2 ± 7.3 years). After medication, no significant differences were observed in gastric half emptying time (T<sub>1/2</sub>) and gastric retention at 4 h (GE 4 h) between the tegoprazan and the control group (114.2 ± 48.9 min vs. 93.7 ± 34.7 min, P = 0.20; 10.1 ± 12.0% vs. 4.3 ± 5.4%, P = 0.11, respectively). Furthermore, there were no statistically significant differences detected in the changes within each group between two groups (T<sub>1/2</sub>, 9.9 ± 52.7 min vs. - 4.7 ± 30.5 min, P = 0.36; GE 4 h, 5.2 ± 13.9% vs. - 1.3 ± 6.5%, P = 0.12). The changes in dyspeptic symptom scores after tegoprazan administration did not significantly differ from those in the control group with no correlation between symptoms and GE parameters.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>In healthy adults, the administration of tegoprazan did not show a significant impact on GE and dyspeptic symptoms, especially postprandial fullness or early satiation.</p>","PeriodicalId":11378,"journal":{"name":"Digestive Diseases and Sciences","volume":" ","pages":"1091-1098"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142667423","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Correction to: Navigating the \"First Gastroenterology Job\" Search for American and International Medical Graduates.","authors":"Nikki Duong, Joseph Sleiman, Shifa Umar, Rashmi Advani, Daniela Guerrero Vinsard","doi":"10.1007/s10620-025-08904-4","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10620-025-08904-4","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":11378,"journal":{"name":"Digestive Diseases and Sciences","volume":" ","pages":"1251-1252"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143448575","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Joseph Carter Powers, Emma Dester, Mary Schleicher, Benjamin Cohen, Bret Lashner, Andrei I Ivanov, Tracy Hull, Katherine Falloon, Taha Qazi
{"title":"Medical, Endoscopic, and Surgical Treatments for Rectal Cuffitis in IBD Patients with an Ileal Pouch-Anal Anastomosis: A Narrative Review.","authors":"Joseph Carter Powers, Emma Dester, Mary Schleicher, Benjamin Cohen, Bret Lashner, Andrei I Ivanov, Tracy Hull, Katherine Falloon, Taha Qazi","doi":"10.1007/s10620-024-08822-x","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10620-024-08822-x","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Ulcerative colitis patients who undergo ileal pouch-anal anastomosis (IPAA) without mucosectomy may develop inflammation of the rectal cuff (cuffitis). Treatment of cuffitis typically includes mesalamine suppositories or corticosteroids, but refractory cuffitis may necessitate advanced therapies or procedural interventions. This review aims to summarize the existing literature regarding treatments options for cuffitis.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A broad search strategy was created by a medical librarian to capture cuffitis in IPAA patients. A total of 1877 citations were identified, and 957 studies remained after removal of 920 duplicates. Two reviewers screened all 957 abstracts and 294 full-text articles to determine if they were eligible for inclusion in this review.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Twenty-three studies met the inclusion criteria. Medical interventions were investigated in 16 studies with mesalamine and corticosteroid regimens being the most common, followed by ustekinumab, vedolizumab, hyperbaric oxygen, tofacitinib, risankizumab, and infliximab. Studies investigating mesalamine and corticosteroid use generally had larger samples (ranging 4-120 patients) and showed symptomatic improvement in 52-100% of patients and decreases of 1.14-1.8 points in endoscopic disease activity indices. In contrast, advanced therapy studies had small samples (ranging 1-21 patients) and variable responses. Seven studies explored endoscopic and surgical approaches including secondary mucosectomy, cuff resection, needle-knife therapy, and balloon dilation for concomitant outlet strictures. These techniques generally resulted in symptomatic resolution but were limited by small samples (ranging 3-40 patients).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Studies evaluating therapies used to treat cuffitis suggest benefit from conventional mesalamine or corticosteroid-based therapies, whereas data regarding advanced therapies and interventional procedures are inconsistent given small sample sizes.</p>","PeriodicalId":11378,"journal":{"name":"Digestive Diseases and Sciences","volume":" ","pages":"943-963"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11919978/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143002022","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Relationship Between Laryngopharyngeal Reflux, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, and Dental Erosion in Adult Populations: A Systematic Review.","authors":"Jialong Wang, Yuan Zhou, Dapeng Lei","doi":"10.1007/s10620-024-08824-9","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10620-024-08824-9","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>As one of the most common complications of laryngopharyngeal reflux or gastroesophageal reflux disease, dental erosion presents a significant association with laryngopharyngeal reflux. This study aimed to elucidate the role of laryngopharyngeal reflux and gastroesophageal reflux disease on the severity and occurrence of dental erosion in adult populations.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A comprehensive search was performed in the databases of PubMed/MEDLINE, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, and Scopus for English literature published from July 1999 to June 2024. Peer-reviewed publications evaluating the relationship between gastroesophageal reflux disease, laryngopharyngeal reflux, and dental erosion in adult populations were retrieved. Opensigle and the International Clinical Trials Registry Platform database were used to search the potential gray literature. A manual search was also performed to uncover further relevant studies from the reference lists.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The electronic literature search yielded 1382 studies, with 22 researches in line with the inclusion criteria. Results of included publications indicated a significantly higher prevalence of dental erosion in adult populations with gastroesophageal reflux disease or laryngopharyngeal reflux compared to healthy populations. Subjects with dental erosion demonstrate a greater prevalence of laryngopharyngeal reflux or gastroesophageal reflux disease as well. The heterogeneity of the evaluation of clinical outcomes, diagnostic methods, and the definition of diseases need to be considered. Future studies should define reflux disease according to a universal guideline to better enhance treatment in adult populations.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Gastroesophageal reflux disease or laryngopharyngeal reflux presents a significant association with dental erosion in adult populations. Clinicians should emphasize timely detection and management of the underlying factors of dental erosion in patients with laryngopharyngeal reflux or gastroesophageal reflux disease.</p>","PeriodicalId":11378,"journal":{"name":"Digestive Diseases and Sciences","volume":" ","pages":"1078-1090"},"PeriodicalIF":2.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143002028","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}