Endoscopy, Pancreas, & Biliary Tract
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AGA statement: How to stop duodenoscope infections
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FDA guidance focuses on infections with reusable devices, including duodenoscopes
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Several factors predict postbariatric surgery readmission
Key clinical point: Knowing risk factors for readmission after bariatric surgery can allow for targeted interventions. Major finding: Steroid use...
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AGA guideline addresses asymptomatic neoplastic pancreatic cysts
Key clinical point: A new AGA clinical practice guideline suggests surgery is warranted only if asymptomatic neoplastic pancreatic cysts have both...
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Studies confirm genetic links to obesity
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No increased pancreatitis risk found with incretin therapy
Key clinical point: Neither GLP-1 receptor agonists nor DPP-4 inhibitors increase the risk of acute pancreatitis in type 2 diabetes patients.
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CNS stimulant is first drug approved for binge-eating disorder
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FDA approves vagal blocking device for obesity
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Bariatric surgery linked to lower mortality
Key clinical point: Obese patients who underwent bariatric surgery had lower mortality at 5 and 10 years, compared with matched control subjects....