Gastroenterology
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Strong support to provide DAA therapy to all patients with HCV
The findings highlight a “substantial need to provide DAA therapy to all patients with HCV, regardless of disease stage or financial status.”
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PPI use in type 2 diabetes links with cardiovascular events
Prospective data from almost 20,000 people with type 2 diabetes show that proton pump inhibitor use is linked with significantly more...
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Science reveals link between gut health and exercise motivation
Researchers did a study to find out why some lab mice seem to love their exercise wheel, while others mostly ignore it.
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Lifestyle changes may reduce colorectal cancer risk
Decreases in alcohol consumption were significantly associated with a reduction in CRC risk among participants aged 55 years or younger at...
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Kiwifruit found effective for constipation
Fiber found in kiwifruit cell walls swells and holds water, which can soften stools and increase stool frequency.
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Study says food dye red 40 can trigger bowel problems
The dye is also known as FD&C Red 40 and Food Red 17.
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FMT doesn’t appear to affect weight loss after bariatric surgery
There is much interest in the gut microbiota as a potential target for the treatment of obesity. FMT from a lean donor has shown promise in...
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Nonheavy alcohol use associated with liver fibrosis, NASH
“Our results call this strict categorization into question, suggesting that even nonheavy alcohol use should be considered as a factor...
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Lifestyle guidance app may be effective in NASH
“The widespread use of smartphones, which can process and communicate data in real time, makes them an ideal platform for therapeutic...
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Dietary interventions can support IBD treatment
“The Internet has a dizzying array of diet variants touted to benefit inflammation and IBD, which has led to much confusion among patients, and...