Gastroenterology
From the Journals
Solid therapeutic hierarchy for eosinophilic esophagitis still unclear
Meta-analysis supports efficacy of most treatments for EoE, but with some limitations.
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Rectal cancer risk is markedly higher at 10 years post colectomy
Study findings suggest that more intensive long-term surveillance is needed for colectomized patients with IBD.
From the Journals
How to manage heartburn cost-effectively after PPI failure
Researchers compared the cost-effectiveness over 1 year of four strategies for managing patients in whom empirical PPI treatment failed.
Commentary
MASLD: Promising treatments for a newly renamed disease
The name change refocuses the attention of providers on the fundamental basis of MASLD as a critical member of the metabolic syndrome spectrum of...
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Turmeric may be as effective as omeprazole for dyspepsia
“The new findings from our study may justify considering curcumin in clinical practice.”
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Probing the link between GERD and anxiety and depression
An analysis suggested that a genetic risk for GERD increased the risk of developing depression or anxiety and vice versa.
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Frequency and duration of GERD symptoms associated with poor sleep
Study findings suggest that treating gastroesophageal reflux may reduce comorbidities associated with poor sleep quality.
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NAFLD raises risk for colorectal adenomatous polyps
In the fully adjusted model, NAFLD was a significant independent risk factor for adenomatous polyps but not for nonadenomatous polyps.
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These four GI conditions may predict Parkinson’s disease
“Experts have known for a very long time that constipation is a potential risk factor for PD, so this study adds to the list of GI conditions that...
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Medicare announces 10 drugs targeted for price cuts in 2026
People on Medicare may in 2026 see prices drop for 10 medicines, including pricey diabetes, cancer, blood clot, and arthritis treatments.
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Advancements help guide achalasia management, experts say
The diagnostic classifications for achalasia are likely to continue to evolve.