Gastroenterology
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Higher alcohol consumption linked to early-onset CRC
Compared with light drinking, moderate and heavy drinking were associated with a significantly elevated risk of early-onset CRC.
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GLP-1 agonists offer multiple benefits in type 2 diabetes with liver cirrhosis
“GLP-1 RAs may be a treatment option for diabetes patients with liver cirrhosis,” but additional studies are needed to confirm the results, the...
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Survodutide impresses in phase 2 weight loss trial
Survodutide has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration Fast Track Designation for adults with NASH.
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Is there a link between esophageal risk and sleep habits?
Too much or too little sleep, daytime naps, and other sleep patterns may increase the risk of developing esophageal cancer.
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FDA OKs Suflave, a lower-volume colonoscopy prep drink
Most patients reported that Suflave was “tolerable to very easy” to consume and indicated they would request it for a subsequent colonoscopy.
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Three Clinical Studies Demonstrating Safety and Efficacy of Treatment for Diarrhea-Predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS-D) in Adults
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WHO plans to declare common sweetener as possible carcinogen
Aspartame would join the “possibly” carcinogenic group, which includes gasoline engine exhaust and working as a dry cleaner.
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Does colchicine have a role in treating excess ASCVD risk in patients with chronic inflammatory conditions?
Experts in rheumatology, dermatology, and gastroenterology assess the potential of colchicine 0.5 mg to treat residual risk for atherosclerotic...
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What’s new in the new jaundice guidelines?
The neurotoxic risk factors and corresponding thresholds are important.
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Colorectal cancer: Younger patients fare worse
Genetic data also showed increased prevalence of certain mutations in early-onset patients.
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ADA: Screen all with type 2 diabetes for fatty liver disease
The ADA now advises screening all adults with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes, particularly those with obesity or cardiometabolic risk factors or...
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SAFE algorithm detects liver disease in general population
Scoring system was developed and validated to detect clinically significant (greater than stage 2) fibrosis in patients with NAFLD in primary care...