Gastroenterology
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First Humira biosimilar launches in U.S.
Amgen’s Amjevita will be offered at 5% and 55% below Humira’s list price, but patients may not benefit from the more significant discount.
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Can a nationwide liver paired donation program work?
The program will require a donor (and a support person) to travel to the recipient’s transplant center where the surgery will be performed. A...
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Noninvasive liver test may help select asymptomatic candidates for heart failure tests
Heart failure and liver stiffness often coexist due to cardio-hepatic interactions.
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New cancer data spark outcry from patient advocates
The American Cancer Society on Jan. 13 revealed what it called ‘alarming’ news about prostate cancer.
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Acute hepatic porphyrias no longer as rare as previously thought
Recent treatment advances have improved the outlook for patients with acute hepatic porphyrias.
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Food additives may exacerbate IBD
Emulsifiers and thickeners added to food in processing may contribute to inflammation and changes in gut microbiota.
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Proof lacking for dual-targeted therapy benefit in IBD
Questions remain unanswered about the effectiveness of combination biologic treatment for inflammatory bowel disease.
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Does appendectomy raise the risk for colorectal cancer?
Researchers observed a 73% increase in CRC risk among appendectomy cases, compared with controls over a 20-year follow-up.
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Why do GI symptoms persist in some children with celiac disease?
“This is the first study to show that the presence of functional GI symptoms in children with celiac disease on a [gluten-free diet] are possibly...
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A patient named ‘Settle’ decides to sue instead
His suit seeks not only compensatory damages and other relief but also punitive damages.
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Do biologics protect against cancer progression in IBD?
“These results indicate that biologics and 5-ASA are drugs that are potentially associated with a lower risk of advanced cancer in patients with...