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Obesity drug with swallowable balloon boosts weight loss
“In Europe, use of the swallowable gastric balloon is common, the results are good, and it is a safe tool.”
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Analysis: 40% of information about cirrhosis on TikTok is incorrect
Study presented at DDW finds that patient-derived sources are usually trustworthy, promotional sources are often misleading.
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Misdiagnosis, mismatch still common in pancreatic cystic neoplasms
A new study suggests that with better diagnosis a significant proportion of patients with pancreatic cystic neoplasms could be spared from surgery...
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Meat heavy diets may lead to ulcerative colitis flares
Patients with ulcerative colitis and meat-heavy diets had twice as many flares as those who ate less meat.
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At-home monitoring device can predict Crohn’s disease flares
A new device developed at Massachusetts Institute of Technology shows promise.
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Fewer discontinuations with infliximab vs. vedolizumab for UC maintenance therapy
Findings are based on a pooled analysis of six randomized controlled trials from the past 10 years.
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Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty plus obesity drugs add up to more weight loss
Some experts believe weight-loss medications can help with the rebound in weight that some people experience months after bariatric surgery.
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A nod to the future of AGA
AGA President Dr. John Carethers described the rich history and promising future of gastroenterology in his presidential address at DDW® 2023.
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Study of environmental impact of GI endoscopy finds room for improvement
Two months of endoscopy procedures generates two football fields of waste, including plastic, sharps, personal protective equipment, and cleaning...
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CRC screening rates are higher in Medicaid expansion states
Medicaid expansion may be a determinant of whether screening is even offered.