Clinical and translational gastroenterology

IntroductionSome patients with chronic pancreatitis (CP) experience nociplastic pain due to central nervous system dysregulation, yet its recognition is limited by the lack of bedside tools. Self-reported body maps are used to assess pain w…

IntroductionThe magnitude and modifiers of the association between acute pancreatitis (AP) and pancreatic cancer (PC) are unclear. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to quantify the occurrence of PC in AP, the association of PC …

INTRODUCTION: Women with endometriosis have a higher risk of developing inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs). This study aimed to better understanding the impact of endometriosis on the course of IBD. METHODS: We conducted a retrospective co…

IntroductionReliable biomarkers for the diagnosis of chronic pancreatitis (CP) and pancreatic fibrosis severity are lacking, hindering effective treatment and management. Histologic fibrosis is a hallmark of late-stage CP, but noninvasive m…

IntroductionSevere acute pancreatitis (SAP) is a life-threatening condition requiring early risk stratification. Although the Bedside Index for Severity in Acute Pancreatitis (BISAP) is widely used, its reliance on complex parameters limits…

IntroductionDisorders of gut-brain interaction, such as functional dyspepsia (FD), are prevalent and challenging conditions. In other gastrointestinal (GI) disorders, individuals from underserved areas (UAs) have difficulty accessing care. …

IntroductionChronic pancreatitis (CP) is a progressive fibroinflammatory disorder lacking therapies and biomarkers. Neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL) is a proinflammatory cytokine elevated during inflammation that binds fatt…

IntroductionWe have reported previously that fecal DNA testing of TWIST1 methylation in combination with the fecal immunochemical test for hemoglobin (FIT) (combination test) is useful for colorectal neoplasia screening. In this study, usin…

IntroductionChronic atrophic autoimmune gastritis (CAAG) can lead to the development of gastric neuroendocrine tumors (gNETs) and can be accompanied by other autoimmune diseases. This study aimed to determine, in CAAG patients, the associat…

ObjectivesPreoperative decision-making for differentiating malignant from benign lesions in the gallbladder remains challenging. We aimed to create a diagnostic nomogram to identify gallbladder cancer (GBC), especially for incidental GBC (I…

ObjectivesFecal microbiota transfer (FMT) is suggested as a potential treatment for patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). We aimed to study the effect of allogenic and autologous FMT on IBS symptoms, visceral sensitivity, and compos…

ObjectivesSeventy percent of patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) identify certain foods as triggers for their symptom flare-ups. To help identify potential trigger foods, practitioners often rely on patient food and gastrointestina…