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Solid therapeutic hierarchy for eosinophilic esophagitis still unclear
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Meta-analysis supports efficacy of most treatments for EoE, but with some limitations.
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Rectal cancer risk is markedly higher at 10 years post colectomy
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Study findings suggest that more intensive long-term surveillance is needed for colectomized patients with IBD.
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AGA CPU: Essentials to prevent complications with ostomies
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Multidisciplinary coordination is imperative to prevent hospital readmissions and improve quality of life for patients.
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AGA CPU focuses on noninvasive tests in patients with NAFLD
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Noninvasive tests in GI have the potential to improve the detection of advanced fibrosis.
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Crohn’s disease indicators manifest years before diagnosis
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Complicated CD at diagnosis is associated with a distinct serologic profile years before diagnosis.
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AAP advises against low-carb diets for children with diabetes
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Pediatric patients with type 2 diabetes should focus on reducing nutrient-poor carbohydrate intake, while those with type 1 diabetes should only...
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Frequency and duration of GERD symptoms associated with poor sleep
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Study findings suggest that treating gastroesophageal reflux may reduce comorbidities associated with poor sleep quality.
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IBD study characterizes biologic adherence, confirms nonadherence risk factors
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“Identifying patients at risk for nonadherence is important to develop strategies to improve adherence.”
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New AGA CPU focuses on gastric peroral endoscopic myotomy for gastroparesis
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Clinical practice update authors suggest that G-POEM should be covered by health insurance.
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Mucosal exposure device boosts AI-assisted detection of adenomas
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Using the mucosal exposure device increased adenoma detection rate by 12% without impacting safety or withdrawal time.
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Tips for addressing uptick in mental health visits: Primary care providers collaborate, innovate
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Clinical psychologist recommends primary care providers screen all adult patients for depression and anxiety.
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Study explains link between fatty liver and CRC liver metastasis
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Findings of a new study suggest that CRC patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease may respond differently to treatment than those without...
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Refined incidence rate of HCC with alcohol-associated cirrhosis encourages surveillance
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Cumulative risk of HCC in patients with alcohol-associated cirrhosis was 3% after 5 years, and 9% after 10 years.
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Clinical Practice Update: Alpha-gal syndrome often causes GI issues without anaphylaxis, skin changes
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“It is important for gastroenterologists to be aware of this condition and to be capable of diagnosing and treating it in a timely manner.”
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AGA clinical practice update addresses role of endoscopic ultrasound–guided gallbladder drainage in acute cholecystitis
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Selecting the optimal drainage method depends on patient characteristics.