Inside Tract Summer 2013
Articles in This Issue
Cover Story
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Gastroparesis: Looking at a BreakthroughCould endoscopic stent placement play a role in the treatment of people whose stomachs do not empty properly?
At the Bench
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Hemorrhagic E. coli: A Therapy on the Way?Johns Hopkins molecular biologist Olga Kovbasnjuk has made inroads in clarifying how bacteria that carry the Shiga toxin cross the gut wall and enter the bloodstream.
Endoscopy
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Ultrasonic Endoscopy: New Hope in the Toughest CasesFor patients with malignant biliary obstruction, a better way to place an internal stent.
Hepatology
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The Case for Live Donor Liver TransplantsUnder skilled hands and with standardized protocols, living donors can significantly shorten the wait time for a patient in need.
The Director's Desk
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Old Therapies as Stepping Stones