ISSN 1918-2805 print, 1918-2813 online.
Gastroenterology Research (bimonthly), an international, open access, peer-reviewed journal, focusing on basic research and clinical practice of gastroenterology, hepatology, pancreas and biliary, alimentary metabolism, nutrition, oncology and related fields. Published both in print and online.
Indexed and covered by: Chemical Abstracts (CA); Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ); Open J-Gate; JournalSeek; Electronic Journals Library; Google Scholar. Accepted for inclusion in PubMed and PubMed Central.

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Proton Pump Inhibitors Interfere With Zinc Absorption and Zinc Body Stores
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) cause a sharp elevation of gastro-duodenal luminal pH which in turn has resulted in reports of reduced absorption of magnesium and certain other nutrients. This study shows the PPI use dramatically reduces supplemental zinc uptake and can result in decreased zinc body stores. Certain individuals on long-term PPI therapy, such as infants being treated for colic, may be at risk for decreased systemic levels of trace metals needed for developmental, regenerative and immunological requirements. Full Text

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Colonoscopy Leads to A Diagnosis of A Jejunal Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumour (GIST)
Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are the most common mesenchymal tumors in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, but are the least common of small intestinal malignant neoplasms. While GI bleeding is the most common clinical presentation of GISTs, intussusception and obstruction are uncommon, as GISTs rarely grow into the lumen. Full Text