Background The introduction of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) into clinical practice has
revolutionized the management of acid-related diseases. Studies in primary care and …

The stomach is traditionally regarded as a hollow muscular sac that initiates the second
phase of digestion. Yet this simple view ignores the fact that it is the most sophisticated …

This Guideline is an official statement of the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
(ESGE). It addresses the diagnosis and management of nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal …

Non-variceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding remains an important emergency condition,
leading to significant morbidity and mortality. As endoscopic therapy is the'gold standard'of …

This report presents the recommendations of the WHO Expert Committee responsible for
updating the WHO Model Lists of Essential Medicines.. The goal of the meeting was to …

Colonic diverticular disease has been increasing in prevalence in Japan due to the rapidly
aging population. Colonic diverticular bleeding can result in hemorrhagic shock requiring …

Context Emergency physicians must determine both the location and the severity of acute
gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB) to optimize the diagnostic and therapeutic approaches …

Upper gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding is defined as hemorrhage from the mouth to the
ligament of Treitz. Common risk factors for upper GI bleeding include prior upper GI …

UGIB is predominantly nonvariceal in origin and remains one of the most common
challenges faced by gastroenterologists and endoscopists in daily clinical practice. Despite …

Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society (JGES) has compiled a set of guidelines for
endoscopic management of nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding using evidence …