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WATS-3D plus Seattle protocol increases dysplasia detection in Barrett’s esophagus
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- Brandon May
The novel WATS-3D can obtain higher proportions of Barrett’s esophagus mucosa through the use of a brush-only technique.
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GERD: Composite pH impedance monitoring better identifies treatment escalation need
- Author:
- Brandon May
The combination of metrics beat individual metrics at identifying PPI nonresponders, too.
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Morphology drives optical evaluation’s accuracy for predicting SMIC
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- Brandon May
Although optical evaluation can facilitate treatment choice, its performance overall has been only modest in studies.
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GERD: Composite pH impedance monitoring better identifies treatment escalation need
- Author:
- Brandon May
The combination of metrics beat individual metrics at identifying PPI nonresponders, too.
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UC relapse associated with impaired luminal control of macrophage maturation
- Author:
- Brandon May
In patients with UC who are in remission, however, the lack of proper macrophage maturation may result in gut inflammation.
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Repeat gastroscopy shows real-world value for detecting malignant ulcers
- Author:
- Brandon May
Real-world data on identifying such ulcers during follow-up have been lacking despite existing recommendations encouraging repeat procedures.
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WTC early responders have higher prevalence of liver disease
- Author:
- Brandon May
The site of the 9/11 attacks exposed responders to hepatotoxic dust, and earliest responders may require special attention and treatment.
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MR elastography could predict cirrhosis in NAFLD
- Author:
- Brandon May
“These data expand the role of MRE from an accurate diagnostic method to a prognostic noninvasive imaging biomarker that can risk-stratify...
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IBD: COVID-19 vaccination still effective in immunosuppressed
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- Brandon May
The study of more than 14,000 veterans with IBD showed no significant difference in Moderna vs. Pfizer vaccines’ effectiveness.
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How diet affects NASH-to-HCC progression
- Author:
- Brandon May
A new study associates the progression and regression of NASH with consumption of a Western diet.
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IBD: COVID-19 vaccination still effective in immunosuppressed
- Author:
- Brandon May
The study of more than 14,000 veterans with IBD showed no significant difference in Moderna vs. Pfizer vaccines’ effectiveness.
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How diet affects NASH-to-HCC progression
- Author:
- Brandon May
A new study associates the progression and regression of NASH with consumption of a Western diet.
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MR elastography could predict cirrhosis in NAFLD
- Author:
- Brandon May
“These data expand the role of MRE from an accurate diagnostic method to a prognostic noninvasive imaging biomarker that can risk-stratify...
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PPIs could be bad news for oral cancer therapies
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- Brandon May
GIs may want to be mindful of prescribing PPIs for patients with cancer because they may adversely affect concomitant oral therapies.
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New allergy guidelines call for end to food bans in schools
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- Brandon May
‘Common-sense approaches’ to reduce allergic reaction risk among school-aged children are recommended.