Table of contents
November 2004 Volume 1 No 1
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Editorial
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Research Highlights
Safe administration of propofol by the endoscopist
8Albumin dialysis for acute-on-chronic liver failure
9Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy in pediatric IBD
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Practice Points
What is the long-term effect of high-dose versus standard-dose omeprazole in patients with dyspepsia?
12Can paroxetine improve well-being in patients with irritable bowel syndrome who do not respond to a high-fiber diet?
14Does Helicobacter pylori infection and its eradication have any effect on heartburn and gastroesophageal reflux?
16What is the most accurate test to differentiate pancreatic cystic neoplasms?
18Are covered stents superior to uncovered stents in the management of malignant biliary obstruction?
20Is mortality from liver disease associated with normal serum aminotransferase concentrations?
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Reviews
Update on the etiology, pathogenesis and diagnosis of ulcerative colitis
26Treatment of recurrent Clostridium difficile-associated disease
32doi:10.1038/ncpgasthep0018 | Full Text | PDF (266K)
Mechanisms of Disease: the role of hepcidin in iron homeostasis—implications for hemochromatosis and other disorders
39doi:10.1038/ncpgasthep0019 | Full Text | PDF (128K)
Mechanisms of Disease: advances in understanding the mechanisms leading to chronic pancreatitis
46doi:10.1038/ncpgasthep0025 | Full Text | PDF (213K)
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Case Study

Cholestatic jaundice and bone lesions in an elderly woman
53doi:10.1038/ncpgasthep0026 | Full Text | PDF (256K)


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