From the AGA Journals
From the AGA Journals
Large study shows no link between celiac disease and fertility problems
Key clinical point: Women with celiac disease are not at increased risk of fertility problems. Major finding: Women with celiac disease had a...
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Fecal immunochemical testing, colonoscopy found similar for detecting advanced cancers
Key clinical point: Screening with fecal immunochemical testing was comparable to one-time colonoscopy for detecting advanced neoplasias in...
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Topical steroid might improve mucosal integrity in eosinophilic esophagitis
Key clinical point: Topical steroids seemed to improve mucosal integrity in patients with eosinophilic esophagitis, but proton pump inhibitor...
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Hepatitis E virus mutation linked to ribavirin resistance
Key clinical point: A virulence mutation in the hepatitis E virus (HEV) was associated with ribavirin treatment failure. Major finding: The...
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Higher dose of mesalamine can decrease risk of relapse for patients with quiescent ulcerative colitis
Key clinical point: Increasing mesalamine dosage by 2.4 g/d significantly decreases risk of relapse for patients with UC. Major finding: 26.9% of...
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Pediatric IBD rose by more than 40% in 15 years
Key clinical point: Although the steepest rise in inflammatory bowel disease occurred in children diagnosed before age 10 years, children...
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Drug combinations found to increase upper gastrointestinal bleeding risk
Key clinical point: Excess risk of upper gastrointestinal bleeding occurred with combinations of NSAIDs and selective serotonin reuptake...
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MicroRNA test improved preop pancreatic cancer diagnosis
Key clinical point: Cytology and a microRNA-based test were more sensitive than cytology alone in evaluating pancreatic cancer specimens obtained...
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Model could cut CT scans of patients with Crohn’s disease by 43%
Key clinical point: A risk-stratification model could cut the use of computed tomography scans in emergency department patients with Crohn’s...
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VIDEO: Long-term postoperative infliximab prevents Crohn’s recurrence
Key clinical point: Maintain Crohn’s disease patients on infliximab after resection for as long as possible.Major finding: The rate of re-...