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Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty plus obesity drugs add up to more weight loss
Some experts believe weight-loss medications can help with the rebound in weight that some people experience months after bariatric surgery.
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A nod to the future of AGA
AGA President Dr. John Carethers described the rich history and promising future of gastroenterology in his presidential address at DDW® 2023.
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Study of environmental impact of GI endoscopy finds room for improvement
Two months of endoscopy procedures generates two football fields of waste, including plastic, sharps, personal protective equipment, and cleaning...
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CRC screening rates are higher in Medicaid expansion states
Medicaid expansion may be a determinant of whether screening is even offered.
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Bariatric surgery cuts risk for obesity-related cancers in half: Study
For years evidence has pointed to multiple health benefits associated with bariatric surgery, including improvements in diabetes, sleep apnea, and...
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Can an endoscopic procedure treat type 2 diabetes?
This process is thought to improve insulin sensitivity, in part, by altering gut hormones and nutritional sensing,
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Drug combo improves recurrence-free survival after HCC resection
Study shows significant improvement in recurrence-free survival with atezolizumab and bevacizumab combo.
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Liver transplants for CRC metastases: Coming into its own?
Transplantation is emerging as an attractive option for select patients with nonresectable CRC liver metastases, and patients with intrahepatic...
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African ancestry genetically linked to worse CRC outcomes
Results from a new study provide greater clarity regarding the genetic piece of the puzzle.
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Dried blood spot test validated for HIV, hep B, and hep C
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