Gastroenterology
From the Journals
Intermittent fasting plus exercise a good option for fatty liver
“When we compared the results of our study groups, we saw clearly that the most improved patients were in the group that followed the alternate-...
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New influx of Humira biosimilars may not drive immediate change
As many as 8-10 adalimumab biosimilars are anticipated to come on the market this year, giving mainstay drug Humira some vigorous competition.
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Strategy to reduce peritoneal metastases in gastric cancer
Surgery and postoperative chemotherapy are standard of care for advanced gastric cancer, but up to half of patients develop peritoneal metastases...
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Screen high-risk individuals for NAFLD, urges guidance
The guidelines also are designed to prepare the groundwork for novel drugs in the pipeline, as well as discuss those that are already available...
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA puts hold on esophagitis, H. pylori drug, owing to impurity concerns
The manufacturer was asked to provide “additional stability data to demonstrate that levels of the impurity previously found in vonoprazan drug...
News
Gastroparesis referrals often based on misdiagnosis
“Improperly performed GES appears to play a critical role in misdiagnosis” of gastroparesis.
Commentary
Joint effort: CBD not just innocent bystander in weed
‘I visited a legal cannabis dispensary in Massachusetts a few years ago, mostly to see what the hype was about.’
Commentary
The 5-year survival rate for pancreatic cancer is increasing
‘Research is making a difference. And we’re making progress against cancer in general,’ says expert.
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Health plans get very poor scores for access to autoimmune drugs
Three out of four insurance plans use policies that result in significant to severe restriction of access to medications for seven autoimmune...
From the Journals
Exercise training reduces liver fat in patients with NAFLD, even without weight loss
“Prior to our study, it was felt that body weight loss of at least 5% was required in order to significantly improve liver histology. Our findings...
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UnitedHealthcare tried to deny coverage to a chronically ill patient. He fought back, exposing the insurer’s inner workings.
The college student’s medical bills were running nearly $2 million a year.