Gastroenterology
From the Journals
Open-capsule PPIs linked to faster ulcer healing after Roux-en-Y
Intact capsules don’t break down fast enough to help.
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Rotavirus vaccine and PCV reduce hospital burden of young children
Can rotavirus and PCV vaccines affect more than the diseases they target?
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Tissue, peripheral eosinophilia correlate with UC activity, severity
Could tissue and peripheral eosinophilia be markers of pediatric UC?
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VIDEO: Point-of-care assay caught acetaminophen toxicity
A novel competitive serum immunoassay accurately identified cases of acetaminophen-induced acute liver toxicity.
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AGA Clinical Practice Update: Using FLIP to assess upper GI tract still murky territory
While helpful for eosinophilic esophagitis and achalasia, FLIP’s benefits for other conditions remain unclear.
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AGA Clinical Practice Update: PPIs should be prescribed sparingly, carefully
New guidance helps navigate clinicians through short- and long-term PPI treatment options.
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‘Strong evidence’ links obesity to cancers
A large umbrella review study of more than 200 meta-analyses finds that obesity is associated with a wide range of cancers.
Feature
Humira Pen topped per-person drug spending in 2016
The spending top 10 includes three drugs for diabetes, two for arthritis/psoriasis, and two for multiple sclerosis.
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Proportion of rectal cancer in young adults doubles
Recent changes in diet and exercise patterns may be to blame.
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VIDEO: Infectious enteritis quadrupled short-term risk of IBS
Postinfectious IBS can last a decade after protozoal and bacterial infections.
Conference Coverage
Unrestricted DAA access halved Dutch HCV incidence in HIV
SEATTLE – Treating all cases as needed reduced the spread.