From the AGA Journals
From the AGA Journals
Clinical Practice Update: Alpha-gal syndrome often causes GI issues without anaphylaxis, skin changes
“It is important for gastroenterologists to be aware of this condition and to be capable of diagnosing and treating it in a timely manner.”
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AGA clinical practice update addresses role of endoscopic ultrasound–guided gallbladder drainage in acute cholecystitis
Selecting the optimal drainage method depends on patient characteristics.
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PNPLA3 genotype predicts cirrhosis in NAFLD
Those with diabetes and indeterminate FIB4 scores may have the same risk of cirrhosis as patients with a high FIB4.
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AI helps predict ulcerative colitis remission/activity, flare-ups
“If this is validated in larger studies, AI can help determine if we should adjust/change therapies or continue, which is very important.”
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Patient-based mouse MVID model hints at mechanism
A method using gene editing at the two-cell stage recreated in mice the phenotype of a patient with two separate mutations.
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TMEM16A, TMEM16F play crucial role in Paneth cell secretion
Findings from a mouse study could aid developments in anti-inflammatory therapies for intestinal diseases.
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Review explores the boundaries of endoscopic resection for esophageal adenocarcinoma
Technical advances are expanding the population of patients who are candidates for endoscopic resection of esophageal adenocarcinoma.
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An earlier hep B biomarker for clinical outcomes?
Levels of a core-related antigen marker plunge years before a drop in the surface antigen, finds a natural history study of patients with chronic...
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Celiac disease appears to double COVID-19 hospitalization risk
“To our knowledge this is the first study that demonstrated a vaccination effect on mitigation of the risk of hospitalization in celiac disease...
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AGA clinical practice update: Telemedicine in gastroenterology
Practice setting, geography, and complexity of care are key considerations for telemedicine visits.