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Physician-authored summaries on the latest research on esophagitis, editorials on esophagitis, and perspectives on esophagitis - drawn from the top medical journals.
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Grading Esophagitis
- September 28, 2007
- David A. Johnson, MD
- Gastroenterology
Adding NBI images to conventional photographs obtained during endoscopy significantly improved readers’ ability to distinguish mild esophagitis.- Reviewing:
- Lee Y-C et al., Gastrointest Endosc 2007 Aug; 66:230.
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Eosinophilic Esophagitis Should Not Be Diagnosed by Histology Alone
- August 12, 2011
- David A. Johnson, MD
- Gastroenterology
Response to high-dose proton-pump inhibitors suggests diagnoses other than EoE.
CME Exam- Reviewing:
- Molina-Infante J et al., Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 2011 Feb; 9:110.
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Esophagitis and Its Connection with GERD and EoE
- April 17, 2009
- David A. Johnson, MD
- Gastroenterology
Recent study findings suggest that elevated fibroblast growth factor 9 production in response to esophagitis is evident in both GERD and eosinophilic esophagitis.- Reviewing:
- Mulder DJ et al., Gut 2009 Feb; 58:166.
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Endoscopic Findings in Patients with Dyspepsia Free
In a community-based study, only one fourth of patients with dyspepsia had endoscopic findings.- Reviewing:
- Zagari RM et al., Am J Gastroenterol 2010 Mar; 105:565.
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Endoscopy Findings in Patients with Dyspepsia
- March 25, 2010
- Allan S. Brett, MD
- General Medicine
Self-reported dyspepsia didn't portend abnormal endoscopy findings.- Reviewing:
- Zagari RM et al., Am J Gastroenterol 2010 Mar; 105:565.
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AGA Addresses GERD Management Issues
- November 21, 2008
- David A. Johnson, MD
- Gastroenterology
The new guidelines answer 12 key questions about diagnosing and managing GERD.- Reviewing:
- Kahrilas PJ et al., Gastroenterology 2008 Oct; 135:1383.
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Esomeprazole Reduces Rate of Aspirin-Related Ulcers
- November 21, 2008
- David J. Bjorkman, MD, MSPH (HSA), SM (Epid.)
- Gastroenterology
Recent data show that 26 weeks of esomeprazole therapy significantly reduces the risk for gastric ulcer formation in patients taking low-dose aspirin for prevention of cardiovascular events.- Reviewing:
- Yeomans N et al., Am J Gastroenterol 2008 Oct; 103:2465.
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Viscous vs. Nebulized Topical Steroids for Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- October 5, 2012
- David A. Johnson, MD
- Gastroenterology
Mucosal contact time was longer, and eosinophilic count was correspondingly lower, with an oral viscous slurry versus a nebulized formulation of budesonide.
CME Exam- Reviewing:
- Dellon ES et al., Gastroenterology 2012 Aug; 143:321.
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Fluticasone Achieves Histologic Response in Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- September 21, 2012
- David A. Johnson, MD
- Gastroenterology
In a small, randomized trial of adults with EoE, the topical steroid was superior to placebo in reducing mean eosinophil count, but not symptoms.- Reviewing:
- Alexander JA et al., Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 2012 Jul; 10:742.
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Elimination Diet Works for Eosinophilic Esophagitis in Adults
- June 8, 2012
- Chris E. Forsmark, MD
- Gastroenterology
A six-food elimination diet led to symptom improvement in 94% of patients and complete histologic improvement in 64%.
CME Exam- Reviewing:
- Gonsalves N et al., Gastroenterology 2012 Jun; 142:1451.
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Are We Diagnosing Eosinophilic Esophagitis Consistently?
- July 15, 2011
- David A. Johnson, MD
- Gastroenterology
Despite 2007 published guidelines, use of variable diagnostic criteria persists.
CME Exam- Reviewing:
- Sperry SLW et al., Am J Gastroenterol 2011 May; 106:824.
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Budesonide for Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- January 28, 2011
- David A. Johnson, MD
- Gastroenterology
Short-term administration of the topical corticosteroid budesonide was highly effective in treating EoE and relieving its symptoms.
CME Exam- Reviewing:
- Straumann A et al., Gastroenterology 2010 Nov; 139:1526.
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Oral Viscous Budesonide for Children with Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- September 24, 2010
- David A. Johnson, MD
- Gastroenterology
A reduction in esophageal eosinophilia improved symptomatic, endoscopic, and histologic disease parameters.- Reviewing:
- Dohil R et al., Gastroenterology 2010 Aug; 139:418.
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Treating Adults Patients with Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- September 3, 2010
- David A. Johnson, MD
- Gastroenterology
Long-term data provide insights about esophageal dilation and other care strategies.
CME Exam- Reviewing:
- Bohm M et al., Dis Esophagus 2010 Jul; 23:377.
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Is It Eosinophilic Esophagitis or Reflux Disease?
- March 5, 2010
- David A. Johnson, MD
- Gastroenterology
A predictive model reliably distinguished EoE from GERD.- Reviewing:
- Dellon ES et al., Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 2009 Dec; 7:1305.
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Reflux Esophagitis: A Novel Theory
- December 18, 2009
- David A. Johnson, MD
- Gastroenterology
Gastric refluxate might not damage the esophagus directly but rather stimulate secretion of cytokines that mediate esophageal injury.- Reviewing:
- Souza RF et al., Gastroenterology 2009 Nov; 137:1776.
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Epidemiology of Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- November 25, 2009
- David A. Johnson, MD
- Gastroenterology
EoE diagnoses rose in parallel with endoscopy use during a 30-year period.- Reviewing:
- Prasad GA et al., Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 2009 Oct; 7:1055.
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Eosinophilic Esophagitis: An Update
- November 25, 2009
- David A. Johnson, MD
- Gastroenterology
A review article provides new insights into EoE biology and treatment.- Reviewing:
- Rothenberg ME., Gastroenterology 2009 Oct; 137:1238.
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Barrett Esophagus in Patients with Erosive Esophagitis
- September 18, 2009
- David A. Johnson, MD
- Gastroenterology
Approximately 9% of patients with EE had BE diagnosed during subsequent upper endoscopy.- Reviewing:
- Modiano N and Gerson LB., Gastrointest Endosc 2009 May; 69:1014.
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Associations Between Eosinophilic Esophagitis and Atopic Diathesis
- June 20, 2008
- David A. Johnson, MD
- Gastroenterology
All patients with EoE diagnoses should receive comprehensive allergy testing.- Reviewing:
- Roy-Ghanta S et al., Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 2008 May; 6:531.
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