Gastroenterology
Conference Coverage
Endoscopy-related infections found higher than expected, prophylaxis overused
ATLANTA – “The potential for this becoming a bit of a monster is enhanced by the widespread use of prophylactic...
Article
Obesity: When to consider surgery
Bariatric surgery is underutilized despite an obesity epidemic. Here, 3 patients pursue a surgical option when they can't reach their target...
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Experts update diagnostic guidelines for eosinophilic esophagitis
The diagnosis no longer needs to include a trial of proton pump inhibitor therapy.
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Cirrhosis study finds no link between screening, liver cancer mortality
Among patients with cirrhosis, screening for hepatocellular carcinoma was not associated with reductions in liver cancer mortality.
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AGA Guideline: Treatment of opioid-induced constipation
Laxative therapies, including stimulant laxatives are recommended; for truly laxative-refractory constipation, a trial of peripherally acting mu-...
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Even modest alcohol use may worsen NAFLD
Modest alcohol consumption was associated with significantly less improvement in steatosis and significantly lower odds of NASH resolution.
Conference Coverage
Should PCPs take over chronic HCV treatment?
ESTES PARK, COLO. – “Any patient with chronic HCV with stage 2 fibrosis or less should be treated by their primary care provider,” said Dr....
Article
Mailing out fecal tests may improve CRC screening rates
Targeting patients overdue for CRC screening with mailed fecal immunochemical tests improved screening rates.
Article
Meeting the potential of immunotherapy: new targets provide rational combinations
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ED visits up for acute pancreatitis linked to younger age, alcohol, chronic disease
Young patients with alcohol abuse disorder may be an important group to target.