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Electrosurgical choices lead to similar results
Risks of severe adverse events and polyp recurrence were similar between cases in which blended current (yellow pedal) was used and those in which...
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FibroScan: M probe underestimates hepatic fat content
The findings, which were independent of body weight, suggest that probe-specific controlled attenuation parameter thresholds are needed to...
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Meta-analysis: For large proximal polyps, clipping prevents bleeding
Prophylactically clipping large proximal colorectal lesions after resection may reduce risk of postpolypectomy bleeding.
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EBV may worsen immune checkpoint inhibitor–induced colitis
All EBV-positive patients had colon perforation, compared with no EBV-negative patients.
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COVID-19 guideline update: Wear N95 masks during endoscopy
Updated recommendations state personnel should wear N95 masks and double gloves when performing endoscopy during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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AGA Clinical practice update: Maintain IBD remission during pandemic
A rapid review clinical practice update advises selected inflammatory bowel disease patients may continue remission in asymptomatic COVID-19 or...
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GI cancer death disproportional to incidence rates
An analysis of global cancer databases found that deaths from gastrointestinal cancers in 2018 were disproportionately higher than incidence rates...
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AGA clinical practice update: Pancreatic cancer screening
Screening should be considered in patients with high risk of pancreatic cancer based on family history and other medical and genetic factors.
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IBD: Steroids, but not TNF blockers, raise risk of severe COVID-19
Patients with IBD and COVID-19 who received corticosteroids had a sevenfold increased risk of severe COVID-19.
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Gastrointestinal symptoms affected one in four patients hospitalized with COVID-19
Gastrointestinal symptoms were more common among females and were associated with systemic inflammation and poorer liver function.