Gastroenterology
Conference Coverage
Cold snare polypectomy underused despite recommendations
The findings suggest a correlation between higher cold snare usage and improved quality metrics.
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA approves subcutaneous infliximab for IBD
The new formulation was approved based on phase 3 pivotal trials that evaluated the safety and efficacy of infliximab-dyyb as maintenance therapy...
Latest News
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...
Conference Coverage
Real-time, blood-sensing capsule accurately diagnoses UGIB in 7 minutes and may help patient triage
The capsule is rapidly deployed, safe to use, and easy to interpret, study researchers say.
Conference Coverage
Endoscopic remission doubled with risankizumab vs. ustekinumab in Crohn’s disease
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Latest News
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.
Latest News
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.
From the Journals
Anti-acid meds lower strength of systemic sclerosis drug
Weakened bioavailability of mycophenolate mofetil could require adjustments in treatment.
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.