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May 18, 2023

Disease Burden and Unmet Need in Eosinophilic Esophagitis

Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a chronic, progressive, type 2 inflammatory disease of increasing prevalence, characterized by symptoms of dysphagia and reduced quality of life. A dysregulated type 2 immune response to food and aeroallergen leads to barrier dysfunction, chronic esophageal inflammation, remodeling, and fibrosis. Patients with EoE have impaired quality of life because of dysphagia and other symptoms.

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May 18, 2023

ACG Clinical Guideline: Evidenced Based Approach to the Diagnosis and Management of Esophageal Eosinophilia and Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE)

Esophageal eosinophilia and eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) are increasingly recognized and prevalent conditions, which now represent common clinical problems encountered by gastroenterologists, pathologists, and allergists. The study of EoE has become a dynamic field with an evolving understanding of the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment.

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May 18, 2023

Diagnostic Delay in Patients With Eosinophilic Esophagitis Has Not Changed Since the First Description 30 Years Ago: Diagnostic Delay in Eosinophilic Esophagitis

Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is a chronic progressive disease. Diagnostic delay (DD) is associated with increased risk of esophageal strictures and food impactions. We aimed to assess the evolution of DD since the first description of EoE in 1993 until 2021.

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May 18, 2023

Admission Trends for Food Impaction and Foreign Body Associated With Eosinophilic Esophagitis

The prevalence of eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is estimated to be 0.5-1 in 1000 and is increasing across the United States. New cases of EoE are being diagnosed, in part due to increased awareness of the disease. Recent epidemiological studies have demonstrated that the natural course of EoE is a progressive transformation from an inflammatory to a complicated fibrostenotic disease. Increased prevalence has driven sentiment for an evidence-based management algorithm for EoE. We identified trends in hospital admissions for complicated EoE demonstrated by food impactions/foreign bodies (FI/FB) and highlight gaps in the current management.

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May 21, 2021

Rare Disease Spotlight: Know Your EGIDs!

Eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders (EGIDs) are a group of rare conditions that affect the digestive system. They are caused by high levels of eosinophils, a type of white blood cell that is involved in allergic reactions. Read on to learn about the 4 main EGID diseases.

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May 4, 2020

Journey Through the Digestive System: Mouth to Stomach

Let’s explore the functions of our digestive system from the mouth to the stomach and talk about the associated conditions.

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