Gastroenterology
From the Journals
Cause of common gastrointestinal symptoms in diabetes?
“People with diabetes who present with gastrointestinal symptoms – such as steatorrhea or changes in stool, bloating, and/or abdominal pain –...
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Medical treatment for appendicitis effective long-term
Some patients (29%) who initially received antibiotics required surgery up to 20 years later.
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Autoantibody against enteric nervous system protein linked to GI dysfunction in systemic sclerosis
If validated as a biomarker, antigephyrin autoantibodies could help identify patients at higher risk for GI symptoms like constipation.
Commentary
The best CRC screening test is still this one
Both the AAFP and the ACP question the lowering of the age for first colonoscopy.
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Clinicians debate the usefulness of NAFLD name change
“These new terms are going to confuse both doctors and patients. When you give a patient a diagnosis like this, they will not understand it,”
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How soybean oil could lead to gut inflammation
The likely culprit? Linoleic acid, an omega-6 fatty acid that composes up to 60% of soybean oil.
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Two-pronged approach needed in alcohol-associated hepatitis
Patients are likely to carry a dual diagnosis of liver disease and alcohol use disorder.
Commentary
New and emerging options for treating recurrent C. difficile
I’m pleased to say that newer fecal microbiota products are coming in fast and furious.
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.
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Can ChatGPT help clinicians manage GERD?
The tool’s conversational format could improve clinical efficiency and reduce the volume of patient messages and calls, potentially diminishing...
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Serrated polyp detection rate may become key quality measure
“Endoscopists should strive to achieve the highest SSLDR rate, perhaps with the use of artificial intelligence.”