Gastroenterology
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PPI use in type 2 diabetes links with cardiovascular events
Prospective data from almost 20,000 people with type 2 diabetes show that proton pump inhibitor use is linked with significantly more...
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Expert panel forms strategy for eosinophilic esophagitis monitoring
The panel had the most trouble reaching a consensus on how often to follow up on patients whose disease is in remission or is stable. They settled...
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Earlier colorectal cancer screening appears cost-effective in overweight, obese patients
Starting colonoscopy at age 45 seems to be cost-effective for both men and women.
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Science reveals link between gut health and exercise motivation
Researchers did a study to find out why some lab mice seem to love their exercise wheel, while others mostly ignore it.
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Lifestyle changes may reduce colorectal cancer risk
Decreases in alcohol consumption were significantly associated with a reduction in CRC risk among participants aged 55 years or younger at...
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IBD patients have limited protection against Omicron with third vaccine dose
Patients with IBD taking infliximab or tofacitinib may be more vulnerable to Omicron infection even after a third dose of a COVID-19 mRNA vaccine...
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Proximal ADR could become important new quality metric
Adenoma detection rates can be measured separately for the right and left colons.
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Dupilumab effective for eosinophilic esophagitis up to 52 weeks
“Dupilumab, or Dupixent, is going to be used in my practice for people who are refractory to both PPIs and topical steroids,” but it will take...
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Vonoprazan triple therapy most cost-effective for H. pylori: Study
Rifabutin triple therapy (Talicia) is the second most cost-effective strategy for H. pylori eradication.
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Sexual assault allegations lead to arrest of Ohio gastroenterologist
The assaults are alleged to have happened during liver examinations.
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Kiwifruit found effective for constipation
Fiber found in kiwifruit cell walls swells and holds water, which can soften stools and increase stool frequency.