Gastroenterology
Conference Coverage
SGLT2 inhibitors in type 2 diabetes linked to lower risk of developing GI cancers
The study is notable for including people with ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease and for evaluating every GI cancer.
Conference Coverage
Bariatric surgery, including sleeve gastrectomy, linked to fracture risk
A study of a largely male veteran population reinforces observations in younger women and underscores concerns about osteoporosis in men.
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Study reveals potentially unnecessary CRC screening in older adults
“Personalized screening incorporating individual life expectancy may improve the value of screening.”
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When digestive symptoms signal Parkinson’s disease
It therefore remains to be determined whether vagal nerve damage alone can explain gastrointestinal disorders or whether dysfunction of enteric...
Conference Coverage
Amitriptyline use nearly doubles symptom improvement in IBS
“Self-titration of the dose equals patient empowerment, and if patients can be helped to manage their own medication, then they will also be more...
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Mixed CRC screening messaging. Confusing? Some docs think so
The discordance may confuse patients and lead to varying referral practices among primary care physicians.
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA approves new drug for ulcerative colitis
The approval of etrasimod was based on safety and efficacy data from two randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled phase 3 trials.
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AI detects hidden, potentially curable pancreatic cancers
"Artificial intelligence model could mitigate the inadequacies of imaging and the diagnostic errors in interpretation," the authors wrote.
Commentary
Take a closer look at sleep’s role in GERD
If GERD is acting as a trigger to sleep disruption, you need to ask your patients with this condition about next-day function.
From the Journals
More evidence shows COVID-19’s link to risk for autoimmune disease
Patients with more severe COVID-19 that required hospitalization in the ICU were more likely to develop vasculitis, alopecia totalis, and several...
Feature
The new word in liver disease: The story behind NAFLD’s rebranding as MASLD
“There are tons of these patients who were not being considered before. Now they’re in a category by themselves, where they are going to be able...