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Amrita Sethi, MD, on Changing the Course of Pancreatic Cancer
01/03/2024

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor
Dr Amrita Sethi identified risk factors for pancreatic cancer, innovation in endoscopic methods for diagnosing pancreatic cancer and helping to guide advances in management.
Dr Amrita Sethi identified risk factors for pancreatic cancer, innovation in endoscopic methods for diagnosing pancreatic cancer and helping to guide advances in management.
Dr Amrita Sethi identified risk...
01/03/2024
Gastroenterology
Conference Coverage
Shivam Kalia, MD, on Rifaximin for Severe Acute Pancreatitis
12/01/2023

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor
Dr Shivam Kalia discussed the impact of rifaximin among patients with predicted severe acute pancreatitis.
Dr Shivam Kalia discussed the impact of rifaximin among patients with predicted severe acute pancreatitis.
Dr Shivam Kalia discussed the...
12/01/2023
Gastroenterology
News
Improving Quality of Life in Chronic Pancreatitis
09/12/2023

Rebecca Mashaw, Digital Managing Editor

Rebecca Mashaw, Digital Managing Edit...
Some factors that enhance quality of life for patients with chronic pancreatitis can be influenced, researchers found.
Some factors that enhance quality of life for patients with chronic pancreatitis can be influenced, researchers found.
Some factors that enhance...
09/12/2023
Gastroenterology
Conference Coverage
Do NSAIDs Reduce Complications in Early-Stage Acute Pancreatitis?
08/21/2023

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor
Researchers established an association between the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and mitigated complications in early stages of acute pancreatitis.
Researchers established an association between the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and mitigated complications in early stages of acute pancreatitis.
Researchers established an...
08/21/2023
Gastroenterology
FDA Alert
News
FDA Clears New Insulin Pump and Dosing System for Type 1 Diabetes Patients
06/01/2023

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor
The FDA granted clearance of the iLet ACE Pump and iLet Dosing Decision Software to Beta Bionics Inc.
The FDA granted clearance of the iLet ACE Pump and iLet Dosing Decision Software to Beta Bionics Inc.
The FDA granted clearance of the...
06/01/2023
Gastroenterology
Conference Coverage
Andy Silva-Santisteban, MD, Discusses Screening for Pancreatic Cancer in High-Risk Individuals
04/30/2023
Pancreatic cancer screening in high-risk individuals was helpful in detecting intermediate-risk lesions in as many as 32% of the patients.
Pancreatic cancer screening in high-risk individuals was helpful in detecting intermediate-risk lesions in as many as 32% of the patients.
Pancreatic cancer screening in...
04/30/2023
Gastroenterology
News
Increased Risk of Osteopathy in Chronic Pancreatitis
04/27/2023
More than 50% of patients with chronic pancreatitis showed symptoms of osteopathy, a prospective cohort study revealed.
More than 50% of patients with chronic pancreatitis showed symptoms of osteopathy, a prospective cohort study revealed.
More than 50% of patients with...
04/27/2023
Gastroenterology
News
New ASGE Guidelines on Pancreatic Cancer Screening
02/03/2023
The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy released a summary of guidelines that focus on screening for pancreatic cancer among patients with genetic susceptibility.
The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy released a summary of guidelines that focus on screening for pancreatic cancer among patients with genetic susceptibility.
The American Society for...
02/03/2023
Gastroenterology
News
Does New-Onset Diabetes Predict Pancreatic Cancer?
01/02/2023
New studies identify individuals 50 years of age and older and with new-onset diabetes as a high-risk group for early pancreatic cancer and call for early screenings for timely detection.
New studies identify individuals 50 years of age and older and with new-onset diabetes as a high-risk group for early pancreatic cancer and call for early screenings for timely detection.
New studies identify individuals...
01/02/2023
Gastroenterology
Hassan Ali
Conference Coverage
New Scoring System for ANP Developed
10/23/2022
Dr Hassan Ali presented a new method for predicting all-cause mortality among hospitalized patients with acute necrotizing pancreatitis, which won a Presidential Poster Award at the American College of Gastroenterology Postgraduate Course and...
Dr Hassan Ali presented a new method for predicting all-cause mortality among hospitalized patients with acute necrotizing pancreatitis, which won a Presidential Poster Award at the American College of Gastroenterology Postgraduate Course and...
Dr Hassan Ali presented a new...
10/23/2022
Gastroenterology
News
Statins May Reduce Risk of Diabetes After Acute Pancreatitis
07/11/2022
Regular users of statins were at significantly lower risk of developing diabetes mellitus following an episode of acute pancreatitis, according to a recent study.
Regular users of statins were at significantly lower risk of developing diabetes mellitus following an episode of acute pancreatitis, according to a recent study.
Regular users of statins were at...
07/11/2022
Gastroenterology

News

News
Improving Quality of Life in Chronic Pancreatitis
09/12/2023

Rebecca Mashaw, Digital Managing Editor

Rebecca Mashaw, Digital Managing Edit...
Some factors that enhance quality of life for patients with chronic pancreatitis can be influenced, researchers found.
Some factors that enhance quality of life for patients with chronic pancreatitis can be influenced, researchers found.
Some factors that enhance...
09/12/2023
Gastroenterology
FDA Alert
News
FDA Clears New Insulin Pump and Dosing System for Type 1 Diabetes Patients
06/01/2023

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor
The FDA granted clearance of the iLet ACE Pump and iLet Dosing Decision Software to Beta Bionics Inc.
The FDA granted clearance of the iLet ACE Pump and iLet Dosing Decision Software to Beta Bionics Inc.
The FDA granted clearance of the...
06/01/2023
Gastroenterology
Conference Coverage
Andy Silva-Santisteban, MD, Discusses Screening for Pancreatic Cancer in High-Risk Individuals
04/30/2023
Pancreatic cancer screening in high-risk individuals was helpful in detecting intermediate-risk lesions in as many as 32% of the patients.
Pancreatic cancer screening in high-risk individuals was helpful in detecting intermediate-risk lesions in as many as 32% of the patients.
Pancreatic cancer screening in...
04/30/2023
Gastroenterology
News
Increased Risk of Osteopathy in Chronic Pancreatitis
04/27/2023
More than 50% of patients with chronic pancreatitis showed symptoms of osteopathy, a prospective cohort study revealed.
More than 50% of patients with chronic pancreatitis showed symptoms of osteopathy, a prospective cohort study revealed.
More than 50% of patients with...
04/27/2023
Gastroenterology
News
New ASGE Guidelines on Pancreatic Cancer Screening
02/03/2023
The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy released a summary of guidelines that focus on screening for pancreatic cancer among patients with genetic susceptibility.
The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy released a summary of guidelines that focus on screening for pancreatic cancer among patients with genetic susceptibility.
The American Society for...
02/03/2023
Gastroenterology
News
Does New-Onset Diabetes Predict Pancreatic Cancer?
01/02/2023
New studies identify individuals 50 years of age and older and with new-onset diabetes as a high-risk group for early pancreatic cancer and call for early screenings for timely detection.
New studies identify individuals 50 years of age and older and with new-onset diabetes as a high-risk group for early pancreatic cancer and call for early screenings for timely detection.
New studies identify individuals...
01/02/2023
Gastroenterology
News
Statins May Reduce Risk of Diabetes After Acute Pancreatitis
07/11/2022
Regular users of statins were at significantly lower risk of developing diabetes mellitus following an episode of acute pancreatitis, according to a recent study.
Regular users of statins were at significantly lower risk of developing diabetes mellitus following an episode of acute pancreatitis, according to a recent study.
Regular users of statins were at...
07/11/2022
Gastroenterology
News
Biomarkers in Fecal Microbiota May Offer Early Detection of PDAC
04/07/2022
Results of a recent study suggest that the gut microbiome may offer biomarkers for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma and facilitate early detection.
Results of a recent study suggest that the gut microbiome may offer biomarkers for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma and facilitate early detection.
Results of a recent study...
04/07/2022
Gastroenterology
News
Short-Form Tool Assesses Chronic Pancreatitis Pain
06/29/2021
In 10 minutes or less, pain associated with chronic pancreatitis can be accurately assessed, thanks to a new questionnaire.
In 10 minutes or less, pain associated with chronic pancreatitis can be accurately assessed, thanks to a new questionnaire.
In 10 minutes or less, pain...
06/29/2021
Gastroenterology
News
SARS-CoV-2 Significantly Worsens Outcomes in Patients With Acute Pancreatitis
03/24/2021
SARS-CoV-2 infection is associated with a significantly increased 30-day mortality rate in patients hospitalized with acute pancreatitis.
SARS-CoV-2 infection is associated with a significantly increased 30-day mortality rate in patients hospitalized with acute pancreatitis.
SARS-CoV-2 infection is...
03/24/2021
Gastroenterology
News
Multivariable Model Outperforms Guideline-Based Model for Predicting CRC
05/14/2024

Jolynn Tumolo

Jolynn Tumolo
A multivariable prediction model was tested against a guideline-based model for classifying patients as low- or high-risk for colorectal cancer based solely on polyp characteristics.
A multivariable prediction model was tested against a guideline-based model for classifying patients as low- or high-risk for colorectal cancer based solely on polyp characteristics.
A multivariable prediction model...
05/14/2024
Gastroenterology
News
CRC Rate Rising Among Younger Americans
05/14/2024

Rebecca Mashaw, Digital Managing Editor

Rebecca Mashaw, Digital Managing Edit...
While the highest incidence rate of colorectal cancer remains among adults 40-44, escalation rates of CRC are highest among children, teens, and young adults.
While the highest incidence rate of colorectal cancer remains among adults 40-44, escalation rates of CRC are highest among children, teens, and young adults.
While the highest incidence rate...
05/14/2024
Gastroenterology
News
MASLD Identified as Osteoarthritis Risk Marker in US Adults
05/03/2024

Jolynn Tumolo

Jolynn Tumolo
Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease was consistently associated with osteoarthritis across a variety of subgroups, researchers found.
Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease was consistently associated with osteoarthritis across a variety of subgroups, researchers found.
Metabolic dysfunction-associated...
05/03/2024
Gastroenterology
News
Biomarker Study Finds ‘Clearcut’ Case for Early Advanced Therapy for CD
04/08/2024

Jolynn Tumolo

Jolynn Tumolo
Top-down therapy significantly outperforms step-up treatment for Crohn’s disease with fewer adverse events.
Top-down therapy significantly outperforms step-up treatment for Crohn’s disease with fewer adverse events.
Top-down therapy significantly...
04/08/2024
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
News
IBS Prevalence Slightly Above 6% in Pandemic-Era US Survey
03/28/2024

Jolynn Tumolo

Jolynn Tumolo
Almost half of those surveyed had not sought medical care for their IBS symptoms during the previous year.
Almost half of those surveyed had not sought medical care for their IBS symptoms during the previous year.
Almost half of those surveyed...
03/28/2024
Gastroenterology
News
H. Pylori Infection Studied for Association With Colorectal Cancer
03/12/2024

Jolynn Tumolo

Jolynn Tumolo
Investigators find Helicobacter pylori can alter the gut microbiome—and may drive development of colonic tumors.
Investigators find Helicobacter pylori can alter the gut microbiome—and may drive development of colonic tumors.
Investigators find Helicobacter...
03/12/2024
Gastroenterology
News
Metabolic Health Does Not Protect Against Erosive Esophagitis in Adults With Obesity
03/08/2024

Jolynn Tumolo

Jolynn Tumolo
Waist circumference, higher body mass index were associated with higher risks of developing erosive esophagitis.
Waist circumference, higher body mass index were associated with higher risks of developing erosive esophagitis.
Waist circumference, higher body...
03/08/2024
Gastroenterology
News
Intrarectal Injections of BoNTA for Fecal Incontinence?
03/04/2024

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor
Researchers aimed to evaluate the efficacy of intrarectal botulinum toxin type A for the treatment of fecal incontinence in a randomized study. What did they find?
Researchers aimed to evaluate the efficacy of intrarectal botulinum toxin type A for the treatment of fecal incontinence in a randomized study. What did they find?
Researchers aimed to evaluate...
03/04/2024
Gastroenterology
News
GLP-1 Treatment Associated With Lower CRC Risk
02/27/2024

Rebecca Mashaw, Digital Managing Editor

Rebecca Mashaw, Digital Managing Edit...
Patients treated for type 2 diabetes with glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists were at lower risk of developing colorectal cancer, researchers found.
Patients treated for type 2 diabetes with glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists were at lower risk of developing colorectal cancer, researchers found.
Patients treated for type 2...
02/27/2024
Gastroenterology
News
1 in 5 Patients with Erosive Esophagitis Cycles Through PPIs
02/23/2024

Jolynn Tumolo

Jolynn Tumolo
Persistence with any proton pump inhibitor therapy was low among patients with erosive esophagitis, researchers found.
Persistence with any proton pump inhibitor therapy was low among patients with erosive esophagitis, researchers found.
Persistence with any proton pump...
02/23/2024
Gastroenterology

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Screening Patients with Chronic Pancreatitis for Cancer
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Screening Patients with Chronic Pancreatitis for Cancer
01/12/2021
Patients with chronic pancreatitis (CP) have a higher overall prevalence of pancreatic malignancy, particularly those with genetic or environmental risk factors for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, according to the American College of...
Patients with chronic pancreatitis (CP) have a higher overall prevalence of pancreatic malignancy, particularly those with genetic or environmental risk factors for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, according to the American College of...
Patients with chronic...
01/12/2021
Gastroenterology
Pop Quiz: Interventional Procedures to Treat Pain in Patients With Chronic Pancreatitis
Quiz
Pop Quiz: Interventional Procedures to Treat Pain in Patients With Chronic Pancreatitis
05/26/2020
Many patients with CP experience pain caused by obstruction in the pancreatic duct. Do you know what the ACG recommends as first-line therapy for pain relief in patients with CP? Take our short quiz to find out!
Many patients with CP experience pain caused by obstruction in the pancreatic duct. Do you know what the ACG recommends as first-line therapy for pain relief in patients with CP? Take our short quiz to find out!
Many patients with CP experience...
05/26/2020
Gastroenterology
Pop Quiz: Monitoring Patients With Chronic Pancreatitis for Malignancies
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Pop Quiz: Monitoring Patients With Chronic Pancreatitis for Malignancies
05/21/2020
The American College of Gastroenterology recently released a guideline for diagnosing and treating chronic pancreatitis. Do you know what the guideline recommends about screening these patients for pancreatic cancer? Take our quick quiz and...
The American College of Gastroenterology recently released a guideline for diagnosing and treating chronic pancreatitis. Do you know what the guideline recommends about screening these patients for pancreatic cancer? Take our quick quiz and...
The American College of...
05/21/2020
Gastroenterology
Pop Quiz: Pancreatic Function Testing in Diagnosing Chronic Pancreatitis
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Pop Quiz: Pancreatic Function Testing in Diagnosing Chronic Pancreatitis
04/28/2020
In its recent guideline, the ACG acknowledges that controversy exists about the value of pancreatic function testing for diagnosing CP. But do you know its stance on the value of pancreatic function testing for diagnosing CP?
In its recent guideline, the ACG acknowledges that controversy exists about the value of pancreatic function testing for diagnosing CP. But do you know its stance on the value of pancreatic function testing for diagnosing CP?
In its recent guideline, the ACG...
04/28/2020
Gastroenterology
Pop Quiz: Tools for Diagnosing Chronic Pancreatitis
Quiz
Pop Quiz: Tools for Diagnosing Chronic Pancreatitis
04/07/2020
The ACG Clinical Guideline on Chronic Pancreatitis aims to better define chronic pancreatitis and outlined the best tools to make an accurate diagnosis.
The ACG Clinical Guideline on Chronic Pancreatitis aims to better define chronic pancreatitis and outlined the best tools to make an accurate diagnosis.
The ACG Clinical Guideline on...
04/07/2020
Gastroenterology
Pop Quiz: Best Practices for Pancreatic Necrosis Management
Quiz
Pop Quiz: Best Practices for Pancreatic Necrosis Management
02/28/2020
Do you know the best practices suggested by the AGA in the updated clinical practice guideline for the management of pancreatic necrosis? Take our quick quiz and find out.
Do you know the best practices suggested by the AGA in the updated clinical practice guideline for the management of pancreatic necrosis? Take our quick quiz and find out.
Do you know the best practices...
02/28/2020
Gastroenterology
Quiz
Quiz: Diagnosis and Treatment of Nonerosive GERD
02/22/2024

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor
Can nonerosive gastroesophageal reflux be cured? Click here if you know the answer!
Can nonerosive gastroesophageal reflux be cured? Click here if you know the answer!
Can nonerosive gastroesophageal...
02/22/2024
Gastroenterology
Quiz
Quiz: Gastroesophageal Reflux and Gender
02/22/2024

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor
Are men more prone to develop nonerosive gastroesophageal reflux? Or women? Find out with a quick quiz!
Are men more prone to develop nonerosive gastroesophageal reflux? Or women? Find out with a quick quiz!
Are men more prone to develop...
02/22/2024
Gastroenterology
Quiz
Quiz: Nonerosive GERD and Esophageal Cancer
02/13/2024

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor
When compared to general population, did patients with nonerosive gastroesophageal reflux disease have a similar incidence of esophageal adenocarcinoma? Take our quick quiz to find out!
When compared to general population, did patients with nonerosive gastroesophageal reflux disease have a similar incidence of esophageal adenocarcinoma? Take our quick quiz to find out!
When compared to general...
02/13/2024
Gastroenterology
doc with stethoscope
Poll
Multidisciplinary Care in GI Recovery
01/09/2024
In treating gastrointestinal disorders, do gastroenterologists work better alone or as part of a multidisciplinary team? Answer our poll to understand the approaches better!
In treating gastrointestinal disorders, do gastroenterologists work better alone or as part of a multidisciplinary team? Answer our poll to understand the approaches better!
In treating gastrointestinal...
01/09/2024
Gastroenterology
quiz
Quiz
What Increases the Risk of Diverticular Disease?
10/06/2023
Investigators recently looked at whether obesity, smoking, drinking coffee, and other factors may be associated with diverticular disease. Take our quiz to find out what they revealed!
Investigators recently looked at whether obesity, smoking, drinking coffee, and other factors may be associated with diverticular disease. Take our quiz to find out what they revealed!
Investigators recently looked at...
10/06/2023
Gastroenterology
Quiz
Combo Therapy for uHCC
08/16/2023
Researchers have found a combination of two agents to demonstrate superior efficacy and a favorable benefit-risk profile among patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma. Take our quiz to find out which combo could improve overall...
Researchers have found a combination of two agents to demonstrate superior efficacy and a favorable benefit-risk profile among patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma. Take our quiz to find out which combo could improve overall...
Researchers have found a...
08/16/2023
Gastroenterology
Quiz
Quiz: Considerations for Colorectal Screening for Older Patients
07/27/2023

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor
There’s no upper age limit for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening! But age alone is not the only deciding factor when offering CRC to older patients. What else should be considered?
There’s no upper age limit for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening! But age alone is not the only deciding factor when offering CRC to older patients. What else should be considered?
There’s no upper age limit for...
07/27/2023
Gastroenterology
Quiz
Relation Between ADR and CRC Risk
06/08/2023

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor
The adenoma detection rate is an essential quality indicator for endoscopists performing colonoscopies for colorectal cancer screening as it is associated with postcolonoscopy colorectal cancers. Take our quiz to find out more about this...
The adenoma detection rate is an essential quality indicator for endoscopists performing colonoscopies for colorectal cancer screening as it is associated with postcolonoscopy colorectal cancers. Take our quiz to find out more about this...
The adenoma detection rate is an...
06/08/2023
Gastroenterology
report+obesity
Quiz
Corticosteroids and Weight
05/02/2023
Are the odds of histologic, symptomatic, and endoscopic response to topical corticosteroids among patients with eosinophilic esophagitis associated with weight? Take our quiz to find out!
Are the odds of histologic, symptomatic, and endoscopic response to topical corticosteroids among patients with eosinophilic esophagitis associated with weight? Take our quiz to find out!
Are the odds of histologic,...
05/02/2023
Gastroenterology
Coffee
Quiz
Quiz: Screening for HCC
03/14/2023
What did the findings of a recent study show regarding the screening of patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease-related cirrhosis for hepatocellular carcinoma?
What did the findings of a recent study show regarding the screening of patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease-related cirrhosis for hepatocellular carcinoma?
What did the findings of a...
03/14/2023
Gastroenterology

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Improving Quality of Life in Chronic Pancreatitis
09/12/2023

Rebecca Mashaw, Digital Managing Editor

Rebecca Mashaw, Digital Managing Edit...
Some factors that enhance quality of life for patients with chronic pancreatitis can be influenced, researchers found.
Some factors that enhance quality of life for patients with chronic pancreatitis can be influenced, researchers found.
Some factors that enhance...
09/12/2023
Gastroenterology
FDA Alert
News
FDA Clears New Insulin Pump and Dosing System for Type 1 Diabetes Patients
06/01/2023

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor
The FDA granted clearance of the iLet ACE Pump and iLet Dosing Decision Software to Beta Bionics Inc.
The FDA granted clearance of the iLet ACE Pump and iLet Dosing Decision Software to Beta Bionics Inc.
The FDA granted clearance of the...
06/01/2023
Gastroenterology
Conference Coverage
Andy Silva-Santisteban, MD, Discusses Screening for Pancreatic Cancer in High-Risk Individuals
04/30/2023
Pancreatic cancer screening in high-risk individuals was helpful in detecting intermediate-risk lesions in as many as 32% of the patients.
Pancreatic cancer screening in high-risk individuals was helpful in detecting intermediate-risk lesions in as many as 32% of the patients.
Pancreatic cancer screening in...
04/30/2023
Gastroenterology
News
Increased Risk of Osteopathy in Chronic Pancreatitis
04/27/2023
More than 50% of patients with chronic pancreatitis showed symptoms of osteopathy, a prospective cohort study revealed.
More than 50% of patients with chronic pancreatitis showed symptoms of osteopathy, a prospective cohort study revealed.
More than 50% of patients with...
04/27/2023
Gastroenterology
News
New ASGE Guidelines on Pancreatic Cancer Screening
02/03/2023
The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy released a summary of guidelines that focus on screening for pancreatic cancer among patients with genetic susceptibility.
The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy released a summary of guidelines that focus on screening for pancreatic cancer among patients with genetic susceptibility.
The American Society for...
02/03/2023
Gastroenterology
News
Does New-Onset Diabetes Predict Pancreatic Cancer?
01/02/2023
New studies identify individuals 50 years of age and older and with new-onset diabetes as a high-risk group for early pancreatic cancer and call for early screenings for timely detection.
New studies identify individuals 50 years of age and older and with new-onset diabetes as a high-risk group for early pancreatic cancer and call for early screenings for timely detection.
New studies identify individuals...
01/02/2023
Gastroenterology
News
Statins May Reduce Risk of Diabetes After Acute Pancreatitis
07/11/2022
Regular users of statins were at significantly lower risk of developing diabetes mellitus following an episode of acute pancreatitis, according to a recent study.
Regular users of statins were at significantly lower risk of developing diabetes mellitus following an episode of acute pancreatitis, according to a recent study.
Regular users of statins were at...
07/11/2022
Gastroenterology
News
Biomarkers in Fecal Microbiota May Offer Early Detection of PDAC
04/07/2022
Results of a recent study suggest that the gut microbiome may offer biomarkers for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma and facilitate early detection.
Results of a recent study suggest that the gut microbiome may offer biomarkers for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma and facilitate early detection.
Results of a recent study...
04/07/2022
Gastroenterology
News
Short-Form Tool Assesses Chronic Pancreatitis Pain
06/29/2021
In 10 minutes or less, pain associated with chronic pancreatitis can be accurately assessed, thanks to a new questionnaire.
In 10 minutes or less, pain associated with chronic pancreatitis can be accurately assessed, thanks to a new questionnaire.
In 10 minutes or less, pain...
06/29/2021
Gastroenterology
News
SARS-CoV-2 Significantly Worsens Outcomes in Patients With Acute Pancreatitis
03/24/2021
SARS-CoV-2 infection is associated with a significantly increased 30-day mortality rate in patients hospitalized with acute pancreatitis.
SARS-CoV-2 infection is associated with a significantly increased 30-day mortality rate in patients hospitalized with acute pancreatitis.
SARS-CoV-2 infection is...
03/24/2021
Gastroenterology
News
Multivariable Model Outperforms Guideline-Based Model for Predicting CRC
05/14/2024

Jolynn Tumolo

Jolynn Tumolo
A multivariable prediction model was tested against a guideline-based model for classifying patients as low- or high-risk for colorectal cancer based solely on polyp characteristics.
A multivariable prediction model was tested against a guideline-based model for classifying patients as low- or high-risk for colorectal cancer based solely on polyp characteristics.
A multivariable prediction model...
05/14/2024
Gastroenterology
News
CRC Rate Rising Among Younger Americans
05/14/2024

Rebecca Mashaw, Digital Managing Editor

Rebecca Mashaw, Digital Managing Edit...
While the highest incidence rate of colorectal cancer remains among adults 40-44, escalation rates of CRC are highest among children, teens, and young adults.
While the highest incidence rate of colorectal cancer remains among adults 40-44, escalation rates of CRC are highest among children, teens, and young adults.
While the highest incidence rate...
05/14/2024
Gastroenterology
News
MASLD Identified as Osteoarthritis Risk Marker in US Adults
05/03/2024

Jolynn Tumolo

Jolynn Tumolo
Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease was consistently associated with osteoarthritis across a variety of subgroups, researchers found.
Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease was consistently associated with osteoarthritis across a variety of subgroups, researchers found.
Metabolic dysfunction-associated...
05/03/2024
Gastroenterology
News
Biomarker Study Finds ‘Clearcut’ Case for Early Advanced Therapy for CD
04/08/2024

Jolynn Tumolo

Jolynn Tumolo
Top-down therapy significantly outperforms step-up treatment for Crohn’s disease with fewer adverse events.
Top-down therapy significantly outperforms step-up treatment for Crohn’s disease with fewer adverse events.
Top-down therapy significantly...
04/08/2024
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
News
IBS Prevalence Slightly Above 6% in Pandemic-Era US Survey
03/28/2024

Jolynn Tumolo

Jolynn Tumolo
Almost half of those surveyed had not sought medical care for their IBS symptoms during the previous year.
Almost half of those surveyed had not sought medical care for their IBS symptoms during the previous year.
Almost half of those surveyed...
03/28/2024
Gastroenterology
News
H. Pylori Infection Studied for Association With Colorectal Cancer
03/12/2024

Jolynn Tumolo

Jolynn Tumolo
Investigators find Helicobacter pylori can alter the gut microbiome—and may drive development of colonic tumors.
Investigators find Helicobacter pylori can alter the gut microbiome—and may drive development of colonic tumors.
Investigators find Helicobacter...
03/12/2024
Gastroenterology
News
Metabolic Health Does Not Protect Against Erosive Esophagitis in Adults With Obesity
03/08/2024

Jolynn Tumolo

Jolynn Tumolo
Waist circumference, higher body mass index were associated with higher risks of developing erosive esophagitis.
Waist circumference, higher body mass index were associated with higher risks of developing erosive esophagitis.
Waist circumference, higher body...
03/08/2024
Gastroenterology
News
Intrarectal Injections of BoNTA for Fecal Incontinence?
03/04/2024

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor
Researchers aimed to evaluate the efficacy of intrarectal botulinum toxin type A for the treatment of fecal incontinence in a randomized study. What did they find?
Researchers aimed to evaluate the efficacy of intrarectal botulinum toxin type A for the treatment of fecal incontinence in a randomized study. What did they find?
Researchers aimed to evaluate...
03/04/2024
Gastroenterology
News
GLP-1 Treatment Associated With Lower CRC Risk
02/27/2024

Rebecca Mashaw, Digital Managing Editor

Rebecca Mashaw, Digital Managing Edit...
Patients treated for type 2 diabetes with glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists were at lower risk of developing colorectal cancer, researchers found.
Patients treated for type 2 diabetes with glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists were at lower risk of developing colorectal cancer, researchers found.
Patients treated for type 2...
02/27/2024
Gastroenterology
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1 in 5 Patients with Erosive Esophagitis Cycles Through PPIs
02/23/2024

Jolynn Tumolo

Jolynn Tumolo
Persistence with any proton pump inhibitor therapy was low among patients with erosive esophagitis, researchers found.
Persistence with any proton pump inhibitor therapy was low among patients with erosive esophagitis, researchers found.
Persistence with any proton pump...
02/23/2024
Gastroenterology

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