A review on the current updates in the field of gastroenterology and hepatology

Knowledge in medicine is a very dynamic process due to the continuing progress in this field. New developments influence research, but also the clinical practice. Hence the continuous need for improvement in the field in which we work is required. Gastroenterology and hepatology, as part of internal medicine, are very dynamic fields of medicine, with numerous innovations, in the last 20-30 years at least. Starting with clinical medicine and continuing with endoscopy, interventional endoscopy or ultrasound and ending with precision medicine, with proteomics or metabolomics, the future of medicine seems to be here.

The book ‘What is New in Gastroenterology and Hepatology’ aims to bring to the readers’ attention the latest advances in gastroenterology and hepatology. The book offers a variety of topics in the field of gastroenterology and hepatology, approached in a structured, clear and comprehensive fashion, but also with practical applications. The invited authors are the best in this field, all members of a Society older than 60 years (Romanian Society of Gastroenterology and Hepatology).

Topics such as eosinophilic esophagitis, bariatric surgery, Barrett esophagus, neuroendocrine tumors, inflammatory bowel diseases, intestinal microbiota, videocapsule endoscopy, endoscopic ultrasound, etc., in the field of gastroenterology, as well as liver elastography, alcoholic liver diseases and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, HBV and HCV chronic liver diseases, contrast enhanced ultrasound (CEUS), etc. in the field of hepatology. The hot topics of precision medicine, artificial intelligence, the “omics” cascade, telemedicine are also included in this book.

‘What is New in Gastroenterology and Hepatology’ is an informative reference for all medical researchers and healthcare professionals (gastroenterologists, hepatologists, internal medicine physicians, surgeons, oncologists) who wish to keep themselves up to speed on new advances in these medical subspecialties.

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About the Editors

Dr. loan Sporea is Professor of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Ph.D., Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology of the “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, senior attendant of Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine, an expert in general ultrasonography according to the multilevel classification of SRUMB, a fellow of the EBGH. Since 2017 he is a member of the Romanian Academy of Medical Sciences. He is the coordinator of the Regional Centre of Research in Advanced Hepatology of the Romanian Academy of Medical Sciences. He is Past President of the Romanian Society of Gastroenterology and Hepatology (2012-2014) and Past President of the Romanian Society of Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology (SRUMB). During 1999-2002 he was a member of the Executive Board of EFSUMB (European Federation of Societies for Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology), during 1999 -2005 member in the Educational Committee of EFSUMB, and between 2007-2011 he was Honorary Treasurer of this society. Dr. Sporea is the President of the WFUMB (World Federation of Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology) Center of Education (COE) Timisoara, and since 201 7 he is Director of the WFUMB COE task force Europe. He coordinated several courses and scientific sessions in Romania and abroad, mainly regarding gastroenterology and ultrasound. He is a member of several editorial boards (i.e., Ultraschall in der Medizin, Medical Ultrasonography, Journal of Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases, World Journal of Gastroenterology). He is also the author and co-author of more than 270 original papers published in medical journals. He coordinated and participated in numerous research projects.

Dr. Alina Popescu is Professor of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Ph.D., Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology of the “Victor Babes” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, senior attendant of Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine, an expert in general ultrasonography according to the multilevel classification of SRUMB. She is President of the Romanian Society of Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology (SRUMB) for 2020-2022. She is a member of the Executive Bureau of EFSUMB (European Federation of Societies for Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology), of the Education and Professional Standards Committee of EFSUMB, and the World Federation of Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology eLearning Task Force. Between 2013-2015 she was Secretary of the Romanian Society of Gastroenterology in Medicine and Biology. Dr. Popescu is also the Secretary of the WFUMB (World Federation of Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology) Center of Education (COE) Timisoara. She took part in the organization of several courses and scientific meetings in Romania and abroad, mainly in gastroenterology and ultrasound. She is also a member of Medical Ultrasonography and Journal of Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases editorial boards. Her scientific achievements are materialized in more than 160 papers published in medical journals.

Key words:

Gastroenterology, hepatology, bariatric surgery, endoscopy, neuroendocrine tumors, inflammatory bowel diseases, fatty liver disease, chronic liver diseases, precision medicine, proteomics, contrast enhanced ultrasound (CEUS)

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This part of information is sourced from https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-05/bsp-aro052821.php

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