From the AGA Journals
From the AGA Journals
Psyllium may shield against colitis
A mouse study suggests an effect on inflammation by boosting bile acid metabolism.
From the AGA Journals
PDAC surveillance in high-risk cases improves outcomes
A propensity-matched analysis found a benefit even after considering lead-time bias, suggesting a real benefit.
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AGA clinical practice update: Extraesophageal gastroesophageal reflux disease
Extraesophageal reflux symptoms are a subset of gastroesophageal reflux disease that can be difficult to diagnose.
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Joint symposium addresses exocrine pancreatic insufficiency
EPI is challenging to define complicated by limitations in diagnostic testing.
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Pediatric Crohn’s disease: Adalimumab plus methotrexate offers strong benefit
“We believe these results are practice-changing.”
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Refined incidence rate of HCC with alcohol-associated cirrhosis encourages surveillance
Cumulative risk of HCC in patients with alcohol-associated cirrhosis was 3% after 5 years, and 9% after 10 years.
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Antibiotic pretreatment reduces liver ischemia/reperfusion injury
Therapies that target macrophage metabolism could serve as potential treatment options.
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Clinical Practice Update: Alpha-gal syndrome often causes GI issues without anaphylaxis, skin changes
“It is important for gastroenterologists to be aware of this condition and to be capable of diagnosing and treating it in a timely manner.”
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AGA clinical practice update addresses role of endoscopic ultrasound–guided gallbladder drainage in acute cholecystitis
Selecting the optimal drainage method depends on patient characteristics.
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PNPLA3 genotype predicts cirrhosis in NAFLD
Those with diabetes and indeterminate FIB4 scores may have the same risk of cirrhosis as patients with a high FIB4.