From the AGA Journals
From the Journals
IBS complaints differ with diarrhea versus constipation
Most irritable bowel syndrome patients report discomfort but specific symptoms vary with IBS type.
From the Journals
AGA Clinical Practice Update on the utility of endoscopic submucosal dissection in T1b esophageal cancer: Expert review
Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) is a viable treatment option for patients with submucosal (T1b) esophageal cancer who have a low risk of...
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Fibrosis severity and cirrhosis drive patient-reported outcomes with NASH
NASH patients with advanced fibrosis have increased quality of life impairment when cirrhosis is included.
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Clip closure reduced bleeding after large lesion resection
Delayed bleeding after resection of large nonpedunculated polyps was significantly reduced after clip closure.
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Direct-acting antiviral therapy boosts survival for infected HCC patients
Adults with a history of hepatocellular carcinoma had a significantly reduced risk of death after treatment of HCV infections with DAAs.
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Colorectal screening cost effective in cystic fibrosis patients
Screening for colorectal cancer in patients with cystic fibrosis is cost effective, and should be started at a younger age and performed more...
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CAG Clinical Practice Guideline: Luminal Crohn’s disease
The new guideline provides evidence-based recommendations about optimal treatment approaches for patients with active luminal CD in an ambulatory...
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Pediatric luminal Crohn’s disease guideline issued
A new guideline from the Canadian Association of Gastroenterology provides evidence-based recommendations regarding optimal medical treatment...
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Pantoprazole not needed for most patients on anticoagulant/antiplatelet therapies
Pantoprazole may reduce the risk of bleeding from gastroduodenal lesions, but it is unlikely to prevent upper-gastrointestinal events.
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Clopidogrel matches aspirin for reducing risk of colorectal cancer
The study authors hypothesize that the chemoprotective effect of low-dose aspirin is mediated mostly through the permanent inactivation of...