Gastroenterology
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ChatGPT in medicine: The good, the bad, and the unknown
Three-expert panel at DDW suggests clinicians should embrace the technology.
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Etrasimod looks safe for ulcerative colitis out to 2.5 years
If approved by the FDA, etrasimod could become the second agent in the S1P class approved for ulcerative colitis in the United States.
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After Yusimry’s steep discount, little clarity on future adalimumab biosimilar pricing
SmithRx, which bills itself as “next-generation pharmacy benefits management,” announced that it will offer Yusimry to its members at a discount...
Livin' on the MDedge
The enemy of carcinogenic fumes is my friendly begonia
Also: Driving the gastrointestinal highway and pulling the plug on an unsupervised chatbot.
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New guideline weighs medication options for chronic constipation
Evidence for a range of prescription and over-the-counter therapies, along with specific recommendations for implementing them, are laid out in a...
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Sucralose damages DNA, linked to leaky gut: Study
The FDA says sucralose is safe, describing it as 600 times sweeter than table sugar and used in “baked goods, beverages, chewing gum, gelatins,...
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APA launches online eating disorder assessment tool
The tool guides clinicians through the screening, assessing, diagnosing, and treatment planning of patients with anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa...
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Enthesitis, arthritis, tenosynovitis linked to dupilumab use for atopic dermatitis
Musculoskeletal symptoms identified in some patients treated with dupilumab for atopic dermatitis could help further understanding of how...
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New treatments under study for celiac disease
Investigational treatment found to be highly effective in blocking gluten-specific T cells in celiac disease.
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Multiple successive biologic to biosimilar switches deemed safe and effective
Triple switching from infliximab biologic to biosimilar for IBD found no new safety or efficacy concerns.
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ChatGPT bot flunks gastroenterology exam
“Based on our research, ChatGPT should not be used for medical education in gastroenterology at this time, and it has a way to go before it should...