Gastroenterology
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New evidence further supports starting CRC screening at age 45
SAN ANTONIO – American Cancer Society recommendation to lower starting age for colorectal cancer screening receives new support from a U.S....
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A triple-antibiotic cure for Crohn’s disease?
SAN ANTONIO – “I see this as we’re standing at the same place now as we were standing with Helicobacter pylori 30 years ago.” – Dr. David...
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Endoscopy-related occupational injuries run rampant in gastroenterology
SAN ANTONIO – Three-quarters of gastroenterologists have experienced endoscopy-related musculoskeletal injuries.
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AGA releases clinical practice update for pancreatic necrosis
A minimally invasive approach focusing on percutaneous drainage and/or endoscopic drainage or debridement is now favored over surgery.
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Bile acid diarrhea guideline highlights data shortage
New clinical practice guidelines from the Canadian Association of Gastroenterology focus on the management of bile acid diarrhea.
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What’s new in hepatitis C: Four themes that dominated at the Liver Meeting
BOSTON – AASLD highlights included treatment of persons who inject drugs, new directions in pangenotypic therapy,...
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Geriatric IBD hospitalization carries steep inpatient mortality
SAN ANTONIO – A major unmet need exists for better guideline-directed management of geriatric patients hospitalized for IBD.
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Hepatitis B debrief: Key themes that emerged at AASLD
BOSTON – Hot topics included HBV natural history, novel therapies, and prevention.
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FDA announces approval of fifth adalimumab biosimilar, Abrilada
Pfizer said that current plans are to launch the drug in the United States in 2023.
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Fewer bloodstream infections with FMT for C. difficile
Fecal microbiota transplantation for C. difficile infection is associated with fewer bloodstream infections and lower mortality than...