Gastroenterology
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COVID tied to spike in deaths in chronic liver disease with diabetes
“Our observations confirm that COVID-19 had a higher likelihood of impacting vulnerable populations with pre-existing chronic liver diseases and...
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Sexual issues common for GI patients, but docs often avoid topic
Lack of knowledge, too little time, and embarrassment are the main reasons gastroenterologists don’t discuss the sexual dysfunction that their...
Conference Coverage
FMT in IBS: ‘We’ve been targeting the wrong part of the intestine’
“It seems that bacteria in the small intestine play a more central role in IBS, as well as its associated fatigue, than bacteria in the large...
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Patients differ with providers on definitions for IBD remission
Asking about patient-defined remission could promote a patient-centered approach to IBD management.
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Colonoscopy lowers CRC risk and death, but not by much: NordICC
In an intention-to-screen analysis, 10-year results from the NordICC trial show that colonoscopy reduces the risk of colorectal cancer by only 18...
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Antioxidant-rich diet may reduce Helicobacter pylori risk
These are the latest data suggesting that balanced diets high in fruits and vegetables may provide an antioxidant environment allowing the body to...
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Breakthrough COVID studies lend support to use of new boosters in immunosuppressed patients
The findings of two studies underscore the importance of booster vaccine doses in those with immune-mediated inflammatory diseases who are taking...
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Risk-adapted screening strategy could reduce colonoscopy use
In countries with limited health care resources, risk-adapted screening strategies could be more cost effective and accessible.
Commentary
Is exercise effective for constipation?
The increase in the incidence of colorectal cancer among adults 50-64 years of age has been outpaced by the increase among adults younger than 50...
News
FDA okays terlipressin (Terlivaz) injection for hepatorenal syndrome
The synthetic vasopressin analog is an injectable medication indicated for patients with hepatorenal syndrome experiencing rapid deterioration of...