The American Journal of Gastroenterology

A Significant Decline in the American Domination of Research in Gastroenterology With Increasing Globalization From 1980 to 2005: An Analysis of American Authorship Among 8,251 Articles
pp. 1065-1074(10)
Authors: Cappell, Mitchell S.; Davis, Michael

Conflicts of Interest in Clinical Practice and Research
pp. 1075-1078(4)
Author: Scott, Larry D.

Management of Barrett's Esophagus in the UK: Overtreated and Underbiopsied but Improved by the Introduction of a National Randomized Trial
pp. 1079-1089(11)
Authors: Das, Debasish; Ishaq, Savid; Harrison, Rebecca; Kosuri, Kiran; Harper, Edward; deCaestecker, John; Sampliner, Richard; Attwood, Stephen; Barr, Hugh; Watson, Peter; Moayyedi, Paul; Jankowski, Janusz

Characteristics of Symptomatic Reflux Episodes on Acid Suppressive Therapy
pp. 1090-1096(7)
Authors: Tutuian, Radu; Vela, Marcelo F.; Hill, Elizabeth G.; Mainie, Inder; Agrawal, Amit; Castell, Donald O.

Use of Physician Education and Computer Alert to Improve Targeted Use of Gastroprotection Among NSAID Users
pp. 1097-1103(7)
Authors: Coté, Gregory A.; Rice, John P.; Bulsiewicz, William; Norvell, John P.; Christensen, Keri; Bobb, Anne; Postelnick, Michael; Howden, Colin W.

Improving on Our Goal to Reduce NSAID-Induced GI Complications: A Challenging Task?
pp. 1104-1105(2)
Author: Lanas, Angel

Effect of a Community Screening for Helicobacter pylori: A 5-Yr Follow-Up Study
pp. 1106-1113(8)
Authors: Hansen, Jane M.; Wildner-Christensen, Mette; Hallas, Jesper; Schaffalitzky de Muckadell, Ove B.

Endoscopic-Guided Versus Cotton-Tipped Applicator Methods of Nasal Anesthesia for Transnasal Esophagogastroduodenoscopy: A Randomized, Prospective, Controlled Study
pp. 1114-1121(8)
Author: Hu, Chi-Tan

Technical Performance of Colonoscopy: The Key Role of Sedation/Analgesia and Other Quality Indicators
pp. 1122-1130(9)
Authors: Radaelli, Franco; Meucci, Gianmichele; Sgroi, Giusy; Minoli, Giorgio

Higher Rate of Sustained Virologic Response in Chronic Hepatitis C Genotype 6 Treated With 48 Weeks Versus 24 Weeks of Peginterferon Plus Ribavirin
pp. 1131-1135(5)
Authors: Nguyen, Mindie H.; Trinh, Huy N.; Garcia, Ruel; Nguyen, Gloria; Lam, Khoa D.; Keeffe, Emmet B.

Insulin Resistance and Diabetes Increase Fibrosis in the Liver of Patients With Genotype 1 HCV Infection
pp. 1136-1144(9)
Authors: Petta, Salvatore; Cammà, Calogero; Marco, Vito Di; Alessi, Nicola; Cabibi, Daniela; Caldarella, Rosalia; Licata, Anna; Massenti, Fatima; Tarantino, Giuseppe; Marchesini, Giulio; Craxì, Antonio

Clinical Role of ¹⁸F-FDG PET-CT in Suspected and Potentially Operable Cholangiocarcinoma: A Prospective Study Compared With Conventional Imaging
pp. 1145-1151(7)
Authors: Kim, Ji Y.; Kim, Myung-Hwan; Lee, Tae Y.; Hwang, Chang Y.; Kim, Jae S.; Yun, Sung-Cheol; Lee, Sang S.; Seo, Dong W.; Lee, Sung K.

Irbesartan Plus Low-Dose Propranolol Versus Low-Dose Propranolol Alone in Cirrhosis: A Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind Study
pp. 1152-1158(7)
Authors: Schepke, Michael; Wiest, Reiner; Flacke, Sebastian; Heller, Jörg; Stoffel-Wagner, Birgit; Herold, Thomas; Ghauri, Masooma; Sauerbruch, Tilman

Noninvasive Prediction of Clinically Significant Portal Hypertension and Esophageal Varices in Patients With Compensated Liver Cirrhosis
pp. 1159-1167(9)
Authors: Berzigotti, Annalisa; Gilabert, Rosa; Abraldes, Juan G.; Nicolau, Carlos; Bru, Concepción; Bosch, Jaime; García-Pagan, Juan C.

Incidence of Mycobacterium avium Subspecies paratuberculosis in a Population-Based Cohort of Patients With Crohn's Disease and Control Subjects
pp. 1168-1172(5)
Authors: Bentley, Robert W.; Keenan, Jacqui I.; Gearry, Richard B.; Kennedy, Martin A.; Barclay, Murray L.; Roberts, Rebecca L.

IgG Oligosaccharide Alterations Are a Novel Diagnostic Marker for Disease Activity and the Clinical Course of Inflammatory Bowel Disease
pp. 1173-1181(9)
Authors: Shinzaki, Shinichiro; Iijima, Hideki; Nakagawa, Takatoshi; Egawa, Satoshi; Nakajima, Sachiko; Ishii, Shuji; Irie, Takanobu; Kakiuchi, Yoshimi; Nishida, Tsutomu; Yasumaru, Masakazu; Kanto, Tatsuya; Tsujii, Masahiko; Tsuji, Shingo; Mizushima, Tsunekazu; Yoshihara, Harumasa; Kondo, Akihiro; Miyoshi, Eiji; Hayashi, Norio

A Novel Intravenous Iron Formulation for Treatment of Anemia in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: The Ferric Carboxymaltose (FERINJECT^®) Randomized Controlled Trial
pp. 1182-1192(11)
Authors: Kulnigg, Stefanie; Stoinov, Simeon; Simanenkov, Vladimir; Dudar, Larisa V.; Karnafel, Waldemar; Garcia, Luis Chaires; Sambuelli, Alicia M.; D'Haens, Geert; Gasche, Christoph

Hormonal Replacement Therapy After Menopause Is Protective of Disease Activity in Women With Inflammatory Bowel Disease
pp. 1193-1196(4)
Authors: Kane, Sunanda V.; Reddy, Deepa

NOD2/CARD15 Gene Variants Are Linked to Failure of Antibiotic Treatment in Perianal Fistulating Crohn's Disease
pp. 1197-1202(6)
Authors: Angelberger, Sieglinde; Reinisch, Walter; Dejaco, Clemens; Miehsler, Wolfgang; Waldhoer, Thomas; Wehkamp, Jan; Lichtenberger, Cornelia; Schaeffeler, Elke; Vogelsang, Harald; Schwab, Matthias; Teml, Alexander

Relapses of Inflammatory Bowel Disease During Pregnancy: In-Hospital Management and Birth Outcomes
pp. 1203-1209(7)
Authors: Reddy, Deepa; Murphy, Seamus J.; Kane, Sunanda V.; Present, Daniel H.; Kornbluth, Asher A.

Adsorptive Depletion of Elevated Proinflammatory CD14⁺CD16⁺DR⁺⁺ Monocytes in Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease
pp. 1210-1216(7)
Authors: Hanai, Hiroyuki; Iida, Takayuki; Takeuchi, Ken; Watanabe, Fumitoshi; Yamada, Masami; Kikuyama, Masataka; Maruyama, Yasushi; Iwaoka, Yasushi; Hirayama, Kazuhisa; Nagata, Seiji; Takai, Kenji

Tegaserod for Female Patients Suffering From IBS With Mixed Bowel Habits or Constipation: A Randomized Controlled Trial
pp. 1217-1225(9)
Authors: Chey, William D.; Paré, Pierre; Viegas, Andrea; Ligozio, Gregory; Shetzline, Michael A.

The FDA's Decision-Making Process: Isn't It Time to Temper the Principle of Protective Paternalism?
pp. 1226-1227(2)
Author: Brandt, Lawrence J.

Continuing Medical Education: May 2008
pp. 1228-1228(1)

Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A 10-Yr Natural History of Symptoms and Factors That Influence Consultation Behavior
pp. 1229-1239(11)
Authors: Ford, Alexander C.; Forman, David; Bailey, Alastair G.; Axon, Anthony T. R.; Moayyedi, Paul

Continuing Medical Education Questions May 2008
pp. 1240-1240(1)
Authors: Scolapio, James S.; Marrero, Francisco; Levitzky, Benjamin; Qadeer, Mohammed A

Abdominal Bloating in Employed Adults: Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Association With Other Bowel Disorders
pp. 1241-1248(8)
Authors: Tuteja, Ashok K.; Talley, Nicholas J.; Joos, Sandra K.; Tolman, Keith G.; Hickam, David H.

Time Trends in Colon Cancer Incidence and Distribution and Lower Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Utilization in Manitoba
pp. 1249-1256(8)
Authors: Singh, Harminder; Demers, Alain A.; Xue, Lin; Turner, Donna; Bernstein, Charles N.

Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth in Patients Suffering From Scleroderma: Clinical Effectiveness of Its Eradication
pp. 1257-1262(6)
Authors: Parodi, Andrea; Sessarego, Marta; Greco, Alfredo; Bazzica, Marco; Filaci, Gilberto; Setti, Maurizio; Savarino, Edoardo; Indiveri, Francesco; Savarino, Vincenzo; Ghio, Massimo

Prospective Evaluation of Advanced Molecular Markers and Imaging Techniques in Patients With Indeterminate Bile Duct Strictures
pp. 1263-1273(11)
Authors: Levy, Michael J.; Baron, Todd H.; Clayton, Amy C.; Enders, Felicity B.; Gostout, Christopher J.; Halling, Kevin C.; Kipp, Benjamin R.; Petersen, Bret T.; Roberts, Lewis R.; Rumalla, Ashwin; Sebo, Thomas J.; Topazian, Mark D.; Wiersema, Maurits J.; Gores, Gregory J.

Diagnosis of Biliary Tract Lesions by Histological Sectioning of Brush Bristles as Alternative to Cytological Smearing
pp. 1274-1281(8)
Authors: Asioli, Sofia; Accinelli, Grazia; Pacchioni, Donatella; Bussolati, Gianni

Continuing Medical Education: May 2008
pp. 1282-1282(1)

Acute Hepatitis C: A Systematic Review: CME
pp. 1283-1297(15)
Author: Kamal, Sanaa M.

Continuing Medical Education Questions May 2008
pp. 1298-1298(1)
Authors: Scolapio, James S.; Gross, Seth A.; Buchner, Anna M.; Gill, Kanwar R.S.

Common Misconceptions in the Diagnosis and Management of Anemia in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
pp. 1299-1307(9)
Authors: Gisbert, Javier P; Gomollón, Fernando

The ACG Patient “Web Book” Provides Peer-Reviewed Information for Patients
pp. 1308-1308(1)

Response to Schafer
pp. 1308-1309(2)

Risk of Impaired Renal Function After Colonoscopy
pp. 1309-1309(1)

Response to Drs. Horwitz and Vakil
pp. 1309-1310(2)

Hookworm Infection Presenting as Overt Gastrointestinal Bleeding: Lessons From Double-Balloon Enteroscopy in the Tropics
pp. 1310-1311(2)

Colonoscopy in Situs Inversus Totalis Patients
pp. 1311-1312(2)

LKM1-Positive Type 2 Autoimmune Hepatitis Following Allogenic Hematopoietic Stem-Cell Transplantation
pp. 1313-1314(2)

Reversible Ischemic Sclerosing Cholangiopathy
pp. 1314-1315(2)

Adiposity and Columnar-Lined Esophagus
pp. 1316-1317(2)

Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Patients With End-Stage Renal Disease Undergoing Treatment by Hemodialysis or Peritoneal Dialysis
pp. 1317-1318(2)

Is Peptic Ulceration a Hormonal Deficiency Disease?
pp. 1318-1318(1)

Copper Deficiency: A Rare Cause of Ataxia Following Gastric Bypass Surgery
pp. 1318-1319(2)

Abscopal Effect on Hepatocellular Carcinoma
pp. 1320-1321(2)

Diffuse Gastroduodenal Metastasis of Conjunctival Malignant Melanoma
pp. 1321-1323(3)

ERRATUM
pp. 1324-1324(1)

CALENDAR OF COURSES, SYMPOSIUMS, AND CONFERENCES
pp. 1325-1326(2)