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Noninvasive tests may provide prognostic value in NAFLD
Fibrosis biomarkers were significantly predictive of event-free survival probability.
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Low-carb diet aids weight loss in liver transplant recipients with obesity
The diet didn’t negatively affect serum lipids or renal function.
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Don’t wait for patients to bring up their GI symptoms
A third of patients said they didn’t know if their symptoms are a problem, and more than a quarter said they would wait until their condition...
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Endoscopic severity score helps guide treatment in immune-mediated colitis
The scoring system could assist with accurate severity assessment and choice of medical treatment.
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Guselkumab induction improves moderate to severe active UC at week 12
The drug was statistically superior to the placebo across all key endpoints in phase 2b study, regardless of patient response or intolerance to...
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Dupilumab improves eosinophilic esophagitis up to 24 weeks
The drug received FDA approval for EoE treatment earlier in 2022.
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Major U.S. GI societies issue strategic plan on environmental sustainability
Individual and group efforts can help mitigate the effects of climate change on digestive health and health care systems.
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Latiglutenase reduces symptoms in celiac patients exposed to gluten
The investigational dual-enzyme drug appears to attenuate gluten-induced intestinal mucosal damage.
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Terlipressin decreases need for renal replacement therapy in liver transplant recipients
The drug restores renal blood flow and reverses hepatorenal syndrome type 1 in some patients.
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Pancreatic cancer screening appears safe, effective for high-risk patients
The study explored a targeted strategy for screening since pancreatic cancer screening is not recommended for the general population.
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Children with asymptomatic celiac disease may have severe disease histology
A new report emphasizes the importance of celiac disease screening for all children with affected first-degree relatives, as symptom status may...
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Vedolizumab linked to increased treatment failure in older patients with Crohn’s
Findings indicate that vedolizumab is associated with an increased risk for treatment failure in older patients with inflammatory bowel disease (...
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Patients differ with providers on definitions for IBD remission
Asking about patient-defined remission could promote a patient-centered approach to IBD management.
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63% of long COVID patients are women, study says
The global study also found that about 6% of people with symptomatic infections had long COVID in 2020 and 2021.
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Antioxidant-rich diet may reduce Helicobacter pylori risk
These are the latest data suggesting that balanced diets high in fruits and vegetables may provide an antioxidant environment allowing the body to...