Gastroenterology
From the Journals
AAP issues guidance on inguinal hernias
Among the findings is that laparoscopic surgery, which is increasingly popular for the hernias, is a safe and effective option.
Commentary
DDW 2023: Common GI conditions in primary care
Gastroenterologist Vivek Kaul reviews important new studies relevant to primary care.
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‘Exciting time for NASH’ with resmetirom phase 3 results
Two doses of resmetirom met the primary endpoints of NASH resolution and no worsening of fibrosis on liver biopsy.
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Should race and ethnicity be used in CRC recurrence risk algorithms?
Removing race from clinical risk predictions could lead to higher racial bias in model accuracy and less accurate estimation of risk in some...
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No link between PPIs and dementia in new study
PPI use was not linked to changes in overall cognitive test scores over time.
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News
Race and ethnicity loom large in CRC screening
Disparities can be seen in everything from choice of test to bowel prep, according to a review.
Feature
After Yusimry’s steep discount, little clarity on future adalimumab biosimilar pricing
SmithRx, which bills itself as “next-generation pharmacy benefits management,” announced that it will offer Yusimry to its members at a discount...
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA approves first treatment for constipation in children
SBM frequency improved during the first week and was maintained throughout the remainder of the 12-week treatment period.
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The enemy of carcinogenic fumes is my friendly begonia
Also: Driving the gastrointestinal highway and pulling the plug on an unsupervised chatbot.
From the Journals
New guideline weighs medication options for chronic constipation
Evidence for a range of prescription and over-the-counter therapies, along with specific recommendations for implementing them, are laid out in a...
From the Journals
Sucralose damages DNA, linked to leaky gut: Study
The FDA says sucralose is safe, describing it as 600 times sweeter than table sugar and used in “baked goods, beverages, chewing gum, gelatins,...