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Drug Therapy Related Issues in Patients who Received Bariatric Surgery–July 2010
Drug Related Therapy Issues in Patients Who Received Bariatric Surgery (Part II)–August 2010
Hyperinsulinemic Hypoglycemia After Gastric Bypass Surgery–June 2016
Severe Micronutrient Deficiencies in RYGB Patients–November 2011
Select Micronutrient Issues in Gastric Bypass Patients–May 2008
Bariatric Surgery: Nutritional Concerns on the Weigh Down–February 2004
The Gluten Free Diet: Can Your Patients Affort It? — April 2007
Celiac Disease: What Gluten Free Means Today–February 2012
Dermatitis Herpetiformis: What Practitioners Need to Know–November 2012
Combining Diabetes and Gluten-Free Dietary Management Guidelines–March 2007
Management of Dialysis Patients with Celiac Disease–June 2007
Gluten Content of Selected Labeled Gluten-Free Foods Sold in the US— October 2013
Gluten-Free Labeling–December 2019
The Gluten-Free Diet: An Update for Health Professionals — September 2006
Gluten-Free Dining Out: Is it Safe?–November 2006
Heart Health and Celiac Disease–December 2006
Kids and the Gluten-Free Diet-February 2007
Medications and Celiac Disease – Tips From a Pharmacist–January 2007
Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity: Where Are We in 2015? — June 2015
The Gluten-Free Vegetarian–May 2007
Whole Grains and the Gluten-Free Diet–October 2006
Calorie Requirement Conundrum — July 2014
Enteral Feeding in Hospitalized Patients: Early Versus Late Feeding— October 2009
Immunonutrition – Fact, Fancy or Folly? — May 2006
Pathophysiology-Guided Nutrition Support in Critical Illness–December 2021
Prevention of Aspiration Pneumonia in the Enterally Fed Critically Ill Ventilated Patient — April 2007
Profofol Related Infusion Syndrome–August 2021
Propofol Related Infusion Syndrome–January 2010 (see updated 2021 article)
Vasoactive Agents and EN— September 2009
Blenderized Feeding Options — The Sky’s the Limit — June 2018
Blenderized Tube Feeding: Suggested Guidelines for Clinicians–December 2014
CDiff and EN— March 2009
Diabetes-Specific Formulae – -May 2009
Drug-Nutrient Considerations in Patients Receiving Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition — July 2004
Early Versus Late Feeding — October 2009
Elemental and Semi-Elemental Formulas: Are They Superior to Polymeric Formulas?— December 2005
Enhanced Feeding Protocols: A New Hope or the Dark Side?–August 2018
Enteral Formula Selection: A Review of Selected Product Categories — June 2005
Enteral Nutrition: Dispelling Myths — September 2003
Fiber Enriched Enteral Formulae: Advantageous or Adding Fuel to the Fire— December 2013
Gastric Residual Volumes: A Practice in Search of a Science? — October 2008
Gastric versus Jejunal Feeding: Evidence or Emotion?— September 2006
Hyperemesis Gravidarum and Enteral Nutrition — June 2008
Immunonutrition in 2016: Benefit, Harm or Neither? — August 2016
Immunonutrition – Fact, Fancy or Folly?— May 2006 (see 2016 updated article)
Jejunal Enteral Feeding: The Tail is Wagging the Dog(ma) — April 2019
Parenteral Nutrition in Pancreatitis is Passe: But Are We Ready for Gastric Feeding? Part I
Parenteral Nutrition in Pancreatitis is Passe: But Are We Ready for Gastric Feeding? Part II
To PEG or Not to PEG? — July 2005
To PEG or Not to PEG? Another Perspective –July 2005
Post PEG Feeding: Why Wait? — November 2006
Postoperative Feeding — October 2005
Prevention of Aspiration Pneumonia in the Enterally Fed Critically Ill Ventilated Patient — April 2007
Sterile Water and Enteral Feeding: Fear Over Logic–October 2016
Vasoactive Agents and EN— September 2009
Blind Placement of Feeding Tubes: Treatment or Threat?–March 2011
Buried Bumper Syndrome: Can We Prevent It?–May 2010
Clogged Feeding Tubes: A Clinician’s Thorn— March 2014
Complications of Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy: Prevention & Management — November 2004
High Risk Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy Tubes— May 2012
Nasal Bridle: Married to Your Tube –January 2011
PEG or PEG Button Replacement: Willy-Nilly or Evidence-Based?–November 2021
Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy in the ALS Patient: Risk vs. Benefit— March 2008
To PEG or Not to PEG? — July 2005
To PEG or Not to PEG? Another Perspective –July 2005
Post PEG Feeding: Why Wait? — November 2006
Reinfusion of Intestinal Secretions: A Viable Option for Select Patients — April 2010
Achalasia and Nutrition: Is it Simple Physics or Biology?–November 2016
Bariatric Surgery—see Bariatric Surgery Topic
Bezoars -March 2021
Bile Acid Malabsorption–May 2020
Bone Health After Major Upper Intestinal Surgery— March 2013
CDiff and EN— March 2009
Chronic Atrophic Gastritis: Don’t Miss These Nutritional Deficiencies–April 2020
Chronic Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction–August 2009
Colon Prep—November 2007
Constipation– August 2015
Constipation-Mobility and Motility: Constipation Impairs Enteral Feeding in Disabled and Immobile Patients -February 2020
Constipation, Nutrients: Cause or Cure?–April 2008 (see more recent article above)
Diverticular Disease: Evidence for Dietary Intervention?—February 2007
Dumping Syndrome—February 2006
Eating Disorders and Gastrointestinal Disorders – August 2022
Eosinophilic Esophagitis — April 2018
Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disorders—March 2007
Fiber and Ileostomies: Does it Help or Hurt?–November 2019
Fistuloclysis: Nutritional Management of Enterocutaneous Fistulas–September 2010
Fistulas and Ostomies–November 2005
Gastrointestinal Stents—January 2007
Gastroparesis—See Gastroparesis Topic
GI-Related Scleroderma–January 2016
High Output Ileostomies: Preventing Acute Kidney Injury–February 2022
Ileostomy and C.difficile Infection–September 2021
Inflammatory Bowel Disease–See IBD Topic
Irritable Bowel Syndrome—See IBS Topic
Intestinal Transplant: The Pittsburgh Experience–November 2010
Lactose Intolerance–July 2018
Medium-Chain Triglycerides in Gastrointestinal Disorders–February 2017
Metabolic Acidosis in Patients With Gastrointestinal Disorders—April 2009
Nausea and Vomiting: Nutritional Approaches–October 2017
Pancreatitis—see Pancreatitis Topic
Pancreatic Exocrine Insufficiency and Enteral Feeding: A Practical Guide with Cases Studies — November 2018
Pancreatic Resection: Nutritional Implications and Long-Term Follow Up–March 2016
Protein Losing Enteropathy: Diagnosis and Management–April 2017
Reinfusion of Gastrointestinal Secretions: The Bedside Experience— July 2017
Reinfusion of Intestinal Secretions: A Viable Option for Select Patients — April 2010 (see updated July 2017 article)
Short Bowel Syndrome—see Short Bowel Syndrome Topic
Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth –October 2018
Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth— December 2008
Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth —July 2003
Vitamin D Deficiencies in Patients with Disorders of the Digestive System–July 2016
Bezoars: From Mystical Charms to Medical and Nutritional Management — January 2004
Nutrition in Gastroparesis: The Art — September 2011
Nutrition for the Patient with Gastroparesis— August 2005 (see also updated 2011 article)
Catheter-Related Infections in Patients Receiving Home Parenteral Nutrition — October 2010
Medicare Coverage for Home Parenteral Nutrition: An Oxymoron? Part I–December 2016
Metabolic Bone Disease in the Patient on Long Term Parenteral Nutrition— January 2008
Navigating Home Care: Enteral Nutrition–Part I — October 2003
Navigating Home Care: Parenteral Nutrition–Part II–November 2003
Trace Element Monitoring for Adult patients Receiving Long-term PN — March 2005
Understanding Medicare Coverage for Home Enteral Nutrition–May 2013
Dietary Intervention in Irritable Bowel Syndrome — July 2008
FODMAPS Everywhere and Not a Thing to Eat–July 2019
FODMAP Diet Update: Craze or Credible?— December 2012
Malabsorption of Fructose and Other Short-Chain Carbohydrates — August 2007
Food for Thought: Nutrition in Alcoholic Hepatitis— March 2018
Hepatic Encephalopathy: Are NH4 Levels and Protein Restriction Obsolete?— May 2011
Liver Dysfunction Associated with Parenteral Nutrition — December 2006
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease–October 2019
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease — February 2010 (see also October 2019 article)
Nutrition Considerations for the Cirrhotic Patient–November 2020
Nutrition for Patients with Hepatic Failure — June 2003
Nutrition Update in Hepatic Failure— April 2014
Primary Biliary Cirrhosis or Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis— April 2006
PN-Induced Cholestasis — February 2005
Wernicke’s Encephalopathy: Role of Thiamine — June 2009
Drug-Nutrient Considerations in Patients Receiving Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition — July 2004
Drug Therapy Related Issues in Patients who Received Bariatric Surgery — July 2010
Drug Related Therapy Issues in Patients Who Received Bariatric Surgery (Part II) — August 2010
Opiod Analgesics and the Gastrointestinal Tract— August 2008
Propofol Related Infusion Syndrome— January 2010
To Hold (Enteral Feeding) or Not to Hold? — January 2012
Vasoactive Agents and EN — September 2009
Nutrition Management and Intervention in Cerebral Palsy–February 2011
Nutritional Assessment: Current Concepts and Guidelines for the Busy Physician — August 2003
Refeeding — January 2005
Serum Proteins as Markers of Nutrition: What Are We Treating? — October 2006
50 Ways to Treat Pancreatic Insufficiency (ok, maybe not 50…) – November 2022
Antioxidants as Adjunctive Therapy for Pain in Chronic Pancreatitis–March 2012
Chronic Pancreatitis–June 2013
Nutrition Support in Pancreatitis: Beyond Parenteral Nutrition — January 2003
Parenteral Nutrition in Pancreatitis is Passe: But Are We Ready for Gastric Feeding? Part I — September 2007
Parenteral Nutrition in Pancreatitis is Passe: But Are We Ready for Gastric Feeding? Part II — October 2007
Reinfusion of Intestinal Secretions: A Viable Option for Select Patients — April 2010
Cyclic Parenteral Nutrition Infusion: Considerations for the Clinician–July 2011
Drug-Nutrient Considerations in Patients Receiving Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition — July 2004
Have PN (Parenteral Nutrition)– Will Travel–December 2017
Intradialytic Parenteral Nutrition: Evidence Based Recommendations — December 2009
Intravenous Fluids: More Than Just Fill ‘Er Up — July 2007
Lipid Emulsions and Potential Complications–August 2017
Liver Dysfunction Associated with PN–December 2006
Medicare Coverage for Home Parenteral Nutrition: Policy Change After Almost Four Decades— October 2021
Medicare Coverage for Home Parenteral Nutrition: An Oxymoron? Part I–December 2016 (see 2021 update)
Medicare Coverage for Home Parenteral Nutrition – An Oxymoron? Part II Real Life Case Studies – What Does it Take to Qualify For HPN?–January 2017 (see 2021 update)
Parenteral Nutrition Management for Adult Patients — July 2006
PN-Induced Cholestasis— February 2005
Trace Element Monitoring for Adult patients Receiving Long-term PN — March 2005
Trace Element Supplementation and Monitoring in the Adult Patient on PN–May 2014
BRAT Diet for Acute Diarrhea in Children: Should it be Used? — June 2007
Congenital Heart Disease–Nutritional Implications–August 2011
Chronic Constipation in Children: An Overview — July 2013
Cystic Fibrosis — May 2005
Diets for Seizure Control — June 2006
Nutrition Guidelines for Treatment of Children with Eosinophilic Esophagitis–June 2014
Hyperemesis Gravidarum — June 2008
Inborn Errors of Metabolism — August 2006
Necrotizing Enterocolitis — February 2008
Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease–April 2012
Pediatric Short Bowel Syndrome — December 2003
Pediatric Short Bowel Syndrome: Nutritional Care — January 2021
Latest Articles:
The Clinician’s Toolkit for the Adult Short Bowel Patient Part I: Nutrition and Hydration Therapy
The Clinician’s Toolkit for the Adult Short Bowel Patient Part II: Pharmacologic Interventions
Other:
Enteral Nutrition in the Short Bowel Patient: A Potential Path to Central Line Freedom–April 2021
ORS: The Solutions to Optimize Hydration in Short Bowel Syndrome–March 2020
Trophic Agents in the Treatment of Short Bowel–May 2015
A Guide to Front Line Drugs Used in the Treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome (Part B)– April 2015
A Guide to Front Line Drugs Used in the Treatment of Short Bowel Syndrome (Part A)— March 2015
Hydrating the Adult Patient with Short Bowel Syndrome— February 2015
Nutrition Therapy for Short Bowel Syndrome in the Adult Patient— October 2014
Physiologic Alterations and Clinical Consequences in SBS–August 2014
Growth Hormone, Glutamine and Glucagon-like Peptide 2 in Short Bowel Syndrome— November 2008
Opiod Analgesics and the Gastrointestinal Tract — August 2008
The Clinician’s Guide to Short Bowel Syndrome — September 2005
ORS: A Low Tech, Oft Neglected, Therapy — October 2004
Bariatric Surgery — See Bariatric Surgery Topics
Bone Health After Major Upper Intestinal Surgery–March 2013
Nutrition Management of Chyle Leaks: An Update — April 2011
Chyle Leaks — May 2004 (see above link to updated 2011 version)
Dumping Syndrome –February 2006
Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) and Immunonutrition–December 2020
Enhanced Recovery After Surgery: If You Are Not Implementing It, Why Not? –April 2016
Fistuloclysis — September 2010
High Output Ileostomies: The Stakes are Higher than the Output–September 2019
Ostomies and Fistulas: A Collaborative Approach — November 2005
Perineal Skin Care — July 2009
Postoperative Feeding — October 2005
Post-Gastrectomy: Managing the Fall-Out — June 2004
Pre-Op NPO and Traditional Post-Op Diet Advancement–December 2010
Whipple: A Practical Approach to Nutrition Management–August 2012
B12 — January 2009
Beyond the Banana Bag: Treating Nutritional Deficiencies of Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome–June 2021
Copper Deficiency: Like a Bad Penny–July 2020
Correcting Hypernatremia: Enteral or Intravenous Hydration?–Dec 2014
Essential Fatty Acid Deficiency–June 2017
Iron: Not Too Much and Not Too Little— February 2009
Lactic Acidosis: A Lesser Known Side Effect of Thiamine Deficiency–March 2017
Magnesium: So Underappreciated — January 2014
Metabolic Acidosis: Got Bicarbonate?–October 2020
Micronutrient Issues in Gastric Bypass Patients — May 2008
Micronutrient Deficiencies in RYGB Patients — November 2011
Phosphorus–August 2013
Refeeding the Malnourished Patient: Lessons Learned — September 2016
Refeeding — January 2005 (see updated 2016 article)
Trace Element Monitoring for Adult patients Receiving Long-term PN— March 2005
Trace Element Supplementation and Monitoring in the Adult Patient on PN–May 2014
Vitamin D Replacement Strategies in Adults: Current Strategies in Clinical Management–May 2021
Vitamin D Deficiencies in Patients with Disorders of the Digestive System–July 2016
Vitamin D Deficiency in Gastrointestinal Disease— March 2006 (see updated 2016 article above)
Wernicke’s Encephalopathy: Under Our Radar More Than It Should Be?–February 2016
Wernicke’s Encephalopathy: Role of Thiamine — June 2009 (see updated 2016 article above)
Wilsons Disease: The Copper Connection–August 2020
ALS: Nutritional Care of the Patient with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis – April 2022
Amyloid: A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing–February 2018
Bezoars — January 2004
Bile Acids: A Unrecognized and Underappreciated Cause of Chronic Diarrhea–October 2012
Bottled Water Myths: Separating Fact from Fiction — May 2007
Cerebral Palsy—February 2011
Clostridioides difficile Infection: Is There a Role for Diet and Probiotics?–September 2020
Coding for Malnutrition in the Adult Patient: What the Physicians Needs to Know— September 2014
Cystic Fibrosis (Adults): Part I — January 2013
Cystic Fibrosis (Adults): Part II–February 2013
D-Lactic Acidosis: More Prevalent Than We Think?–September 2015
Defining, Identifying, and Documenting Malnutrition in Hospitalized Patients–November 2017
Diets for Seizure Control— June 2006
Eating Disorders— December 2007
Food Allergies: Dietary Management–November 2013
Celebrating the Holidays: A Fresh Look at Holiday Food for Those with Dysphagia — November 2014
Intravenous Fluids— July 2007
Lactose Intolerance: Considerations for the Clinician — February 2003
Metabolic Acidosis in Patients With Gastrointestinal Disorders — April 2009
Nutrition and Nutraceuticals for Muscle Recovery and Maintenence: Hero or Hokum?–Sept 2012
How to Buy, Store and Use Olive Oil — October 2015
Oral Rehydration Solution — October 2004
Pancreatogenic Type 3c Diabetes–May 2017
Plant-Based Milk Alternatives–January 2018
Reducing Weight Bias in GI Practice to Improve the Clinician/Patient Relationship — October 2022
The POTS (Postural Tachycardia Syndrome) Epidemic: Hydration and Nutrition Issues–June 2019
Transition to Ready to Hang Enteral Feeding System: One Institution’s Experience–December 2015
Water Intoxication — September 2008
When the Bowel Becomes the Bladder: Metabolism after Urinary Diversion–July 2012
Yogurt: Nutritious Food or Sugary Snack? –February 2014