Gastroenterology
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Vibrating wearable device may help night time GERD
The device appears to train patients to sleep on their left side with a resulting decrease in night time reflux symptoms.
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New Barrett’s esophagus guideline reduces reliance on endoscopy
A new guideline for Barrett’s esophagus endorses a less invasive approach to screening.
FDA/CDC
FDA: Switch to disposable duodenoscope models
The agency has updated its April 2020 guidance after postmarket surveillance found partially or fully disposable models can cut the risk of...
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Live-donor liver transplants for patients with CRC liver mets
"For the first time, we have been able to demonstrate [outside of Norway] that liver transplantation for patients with unresectable liver...
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AGA Clinical Practice Update: Expert review on deprescribing PPIs
Fear of adverse events often drive interest in de-escalating or stopping PPIs, but many fears are unfounded.
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Tebipenem pivoxil hydrobromide offers oral option for complex UTIs
Clinical cure occurred in at least 90% of patients who received either treatment.
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CDC recommends hep B vaccination for most adults
The CDC said it wants to expand vaccinations because, after decades of progress, the number of new hepatitis B infections is increasing among...
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Will serrated polyp detection rates be the next CRC metric?
Higher detection rates were associated with a significantly decreased risk for postcolonoscopy colorectal cancer.
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Are ‘antibiotic diets’ good practice?
Conference Coverage
What’s the future of microbiome therapies in C. diff, cancer?
Preventive treatments for C. diff recurrence are in phase 3 trials, and oncologists are investigating microbiome-based differences in...