Endoscopy, Pancreas, & Biliary Tract
From the AGA Journals
AGA aims to increase awareness of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency
Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) is frequently underdiagnosed. AGA CPU advises on the epidemiology, evaluation, and management of EPI.
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA clears AI-assisted colonoscopy device
The device helps identify lesions in real time and is associated with a significant increase in the adenoma detection rate.
Conference Coverage
Advances in pancreaticobiliary disease interventions: More options and better outcomes
Evidence-based advances are changing the landscape of pancreaticobiliary disease management.
From the AGA Journals
Mitochondrial DNA variant increases gallstone risk
The investigators looked for patterns specifically in DNA variants in mitochondria because of their relationship with key parts of gallstone...
From the Journals
Fine-needle aspirate, biopsy found equivalent in randomized trial
Diagnostic yields were 91% for fine-needle aspirate and 89% for fine-needle biopsy.
News from the FDA/CDC
Safety alert for intragastric balloon systems
Causes of patient deaths are not known, but close monitoring of patients is recommended.
Conference Coverage
Waiving screening copayments could cut colorectal cancer deaths
CHICAGO – Out-of-pocket costs may present a barrier to colorectal screening, and removing those costs could reduce colorectal cancer deaths,...
Conference Coverage
AKI doubles risk of death for those with acute pancreatitis
CHICAGO – Database review examines advances in management of acute pancreatitis.
Conference Coverage
Recurrent acute pancreatitis significantly impairs both mental and physical quality of life
CHICAGO – It is well-known that patients with chronic pancreatitis suffer physically and emotionally, but what about those with RAP?
Conference Coverage
Novel robotic camera photographs colon
Tested first in pigs, the maneuverable capsule may start in human trials in 2018.