From the AGA Journals
From the AGA Journals
Studies eyes risks for poor outcomes in primary sclerosing cholangitis
Significant risk factors included younger age at diagnosis, Afro-Caribbean heritage, and male sex.
From the AGA Journals
Model identified heavy drinkers at highest risk of ALD progression
Women and men with steatohepatitis had the highest 5-year risk for liver complications.
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Switching to low-inflammatory diet linked to lower risk for Crohn’s disease
In a large observational study, switching from a high-inflammatory diet to a lower-inflammatory diet was associated with a significant decrease in...
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How high a priority is bariatric surgery during COVID-19?
“For those with early diabetes, the sooner the [bariatric] surgery the more likely it is [for diabetes] to go into remission.”
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Women suffer less NAFLD but more advanced fibrosis
Compared with men, women have a lower risk of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, but a higher risk of advanced fibrosis if NAFLD is present.
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Characterization of norovirus immunity in nonsecretor adults might provide vaccine model for children
Immunity lasted for at least 30 days for T cells, monocytes, and dendritic cells and at least 180 days for blocking antibodies.
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Real-time, computer-aided detection system significantly improved adenoma detection
The adenoma detection rate was 55% in the intervention group and 40% in the control group.
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High-def chromoendoscopy better for detecting dysplasias in patients with IBD
Detection rates were 11% for high-definition chromoendoscopy and 5% for high-definition white-light endoscopy (P = .032).
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Biopsies of ascending, descending colon alone detected microscopic colitis
The approach was 100% sensitive for diagnosing microscopic colitis.
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AGA probiotic guideline reveals shortage of high-quality data
Few recommendations can be made on the basis of existing evidence.