From the AGA Journals
From the AGA Journals
Oxidized low-density lipoprotein predicted chronic HCV interferon response
Key clinical point: Oxidized low-density lipoprotein prevented hepatitis C virus from entering hepatocytes and predicted interferon-based...
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Study found two-way link between IBD and cervical cancer
Key clinical point: Inflammatory bowel disease – particularly Crohn’s disease – might increase risk of cervical cancer. Major finding: Women with...
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Two-thirds of endoscopists met colonic adenoma detection benchmarks
Key clinical point: About two-thirds of endoscopists met recommended benchmarks for detecting colonic adenomas. Major finding: About two-thirds of...
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Four genes linked to phenotypic traits of Crohn’s disease
Key clinical point: Four gene loci in patients with Crohn’s disease (CD) were significantly linked with phenotypic traits of the disease. Major...
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All-oral simeprevir-sofosbuvir beat interferon-based regimen for HCV with compensated cirrhosis
Key clinical point: An all-oral simeprevir-sofosbuvir combination outperformed peginterferon/ribavirin/sofosbuvir in patients with genotype 1a HCV...
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Probiotics showed slight promise in post-resection Crohn’s prevention
Key clinical point: A mixture of eight bacterial probiotic strains somewhat outperformed placebo for preventing endoscopic recurrence in patients...
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Infliximab most common cause of drug-induced liver injury
Key clinical point: Infliximab was the most common anti–tumor necrosis factor-alpha agent linked to liver injury. Major finding: Rates of drug-...
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H. pylori might help regulate gastric immunity
Key clinical point: H. pylori may help regulate gastric immunity in some circumstances. Major finding: Chronic gastric H.
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Study linked gastric phenotypes, hormone levels to obesity
Key clinical point: Obesity was linked to lower satiety levels, faster gastric emptying, greater fasted gastric volume, and lower levels of PYY....
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Stress independently predicts peptic ulcers
Key clinical point: High stress levels independently predicted peptic ulcers. Major finding: After adjustment for other risk factors, every one-...