Gastroenterology
Conference Coverage
Meta-analysis examines cancer risk concern for JAK inhibitors
Although no increased cancer risk was seen vs. methotrexate or placebo, Janus kinase inhibitors were associated with a higher cancer risk than...
Conference Coverage
Guidelines for assessing cancer risk may need updating
Whole-exome sequencing reveals cancer risk mutations in patients that would not have qualified for testing based on current guidelines.
Conference Coverage
Circulating DNA has promise for cancer detection, but faces challenges
Unnecessary procedures and health care challenges could leave Whites as the primary beneficiaries.
From the Journals
Racial disparities not found in chronic hepatitis B treatment initiation
Treatment guidelines need to be simplified and that efforts to increase hepatitis B virus (HBV) awareness and train more clinicians are needed.
Commentary
New colorectal cancer data reveal troubling trends
It has become increasingly apparent that the age profile and associated risks for this cancer are rapidly changing.
Conference Coverage
Does exercise help or hinder GERD?
“Vigorous,” or mainly sports-related, exercise has a detrimental effect on GERD. Approximately 60% of athletes are said to report GERD symptoms...
News
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.
Feature
CRC blood tests: A future without screening colonoscopies?
Screening colonoscopies ultimately could be largely phased out in the years ahead in favor of highly sensitive noninvasive tests, if the blood...
Latest News
Patients with IBD express need for psychosocial support
AGA launches My IBD Life campaign to support patients with IBD and encourage providers to play a role.
News
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.”
News
AGA clinical practice update addresses role of endoscopic ultrasound–guided gallbladder drainage in acute cholecystitis
Selecting the optimal drainage method depends on patient characteristics.