From the AGA Journals
From the AGA Journals
Distal fecal washes reveal inflammation across ileac-colonic axis
A noninvasive method to locate inflammation, combined with sequencing, provided more robust information than biopsies
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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...
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ChatGPT delivers credible answers to colonoscopy queries
"This study shows that a conversational AI program can generate credible medical information in response to common patient questions."
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Psyllium may shield against colitis
A mouse study suggests an effect on inflammation by boosting bile acid metabolism.
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PDAC surveillance in high-risk cases improves outcomes
A propensity-matched analysis found a benefit even after considering lead-time bias, suggesting a real benefit.
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AGA clinical practice update: Extraesophageal gastroesophageal reflux disease
Extraesophageal reflux symptoms are a subset of gastroesophageal reflux disease that can be difficult to diagnose.
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Joint symposium addresses exocrine pancreatic insufficiency
EPI is challenging to define complicated by limitations in diagnostic testing.
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Pediatric Crohn’s disease: Adalimumab plus methotrexate offers strong benefit
“We believe these results are practice-changing.”
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Refined incidence rate of HCC with alcohol-associated cirrhosis encourages surveillance
Cumulative risk of HCC in patients with alcohol-associated cirrhosis was 3% after 5 years, and 9% after 10 years.
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Antibiotic pretreatment reduces liver ischemia/reperfusion injury
Therapies that target macrophage metabolism could serve as potential treatment options.