Endoscopy, Pancreas, & Biliary Tract
News
Orbera intragastric balloon approved for weight loss in obese adults
From the AGA Journals
Pentoxifylline beat placebo in acute pancreatitis trial
Key clinical point: Pentoxifylline topped placebo for several outcome measures among patients with severe acute pancreatitis. Major finding:...
From the AGA Journals
Lifestyle changes, surgical weight loss benefit NAFLD
Key clinical point: Losing weight through lifestyle changes or bariatric surgery can significantly improve several measures of nonalcoholic...
Conference Coverage
Guideline adherence reduces biliary pancreatitis
Key clinical point: Cholecystectomy within 30 days of acute biliary pancreatitis protects against recurrence. Major finding: Among patients...
News
Weight in America: Abnormal is the new normal
Conference Coverage
DDW: Early ERCP reduces LOS, costs of acute pancreatitis without cholangitis
Key clinical point: ECRP early in the course of hospitalization reduced adverse events, length of stay, and costs. Major finding: For patients...
Conference Coverage
DDW: Intragastric balloon eyed for primary obesity intervention
Key clinical point: An intragastric balloon system is an effective adjunct to lifestyle intervention for weight loss in obese patients with a BMI...
Conference Coverage
DDW: Urinary enzymes hint at gastric cancer
Key clinical point: Urinary levels of two metalloproteases were significantly elevated in the urine of patients with gastric cancer, compared with...