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The American Journal of Gastroenterology Author Podcasts

Each month the Co-Editors-in-Chief of The American Journal of Gastroenterology, Dr. William Chey and Dr. Paul Moayyedi, select a topic from the Table of Contents to highlight important clinical science for practicing gastrointestinal specialists. Click here to listen.

April 2012

April Podcast: Dr. Alan Barkun from McGill in Montreal, Canada is the author of a new systematic review and meta-analysis on PPIs vs. H2-receptor antagonists for stress related mucosal bleeding prophylaxis in critically ill patients. In a conversation with Dr. Paul Moayyedi, Professor Barkun reviews the evidence on the efficacy of PPIs vs. H2RAs in recurrent GI bleeding, ICU stay, mortality, and nosocomial pneumonia. Listen now.

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Featured articles:

• Proton Pump Inhibitors vs. Histamine 2 Receptor Antagonists for Stress-Related Mucosal Bleeding Prophylaxis in Critically Ill Patients: A Meta-Analysis | Abstract
• Use of Antidiabetic Agents and the Risk of Pancreatic Cancer: A Case–Control Analysis | Abstract
• Long-Term Follow-Up of Gut-Directed Hypnotherapy vs. Standard Care in Children With Functional Abdominal Pain or Irritable Bowel Syndrome | Abstract

March 2012

March Podcast: A conversation with Loren A. Laine, MD, FACG hosted by Dr. Chey on ACG’s new practice guideline, “Management of Patients with Ulcer Bleeding. Listen now.

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Featured Articles:

• Practice Guidelines: Management of Patients With Ulcer Bleeding | Abstract
• Comparison of the Yield and Miss Rate of Narrow Band Imaging and White Light Endoscopy in Patients Undergoing Screening or Surveillance Colonoscopy: A Meta-Analysis | Abstract
• Positive Effect of Abdominal Breathing Exercise on Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: A Randomized, Controlled Study | Abstract

February 2012

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Featured Articles:

• Serum and Colonic Mucosal Immune Markers in Irritable Bowel Syndrome | Abstract
• Efficacy of Oral vs. Topical, or Combined Oral and Topical 5-Aminosalicylates, in Ulcerative Colitis: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis | Abstract
• Effects of Gut-Directed Hypnotherapy on IBS in Different Clinical Settings—Results From Two Randomized, Controlled Trials | Abstract
• IBS Patients Show Frequent Fluctuations Between Loose/Watery and Hard/Lumpy Stools: Implications for Treatment | Abstract

January 2012

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Featured Articles:

• Chronic Constipation in the Elderly | Abstract
• Mechanisms of Reflux Perception in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease: A Review | Abstract
• The Epidemiology of Community-Acquired Clostridium difficile Infection: A Population-Based Study | Abstract

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