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Inflammation diminishes quality of life in NAFLD, not fibrosis
In contrast with previous research, lobular inflammation, but not hepatic fibrosis, was associated with worse quality of life.
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HCC surveillance after anti-HCV therapy cost effective only for patients with cirrhosis
Surveillance twice a year of all patients with F3 or F4 fibrosis had a less than 1% chance of remaining under a $50,000 per QALY willingness-to-...
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Genomic study reveals five subtypes of colorectal cancer
Drug treatments may be developed for cancers that genetic analyses have identified as having different methylation subtypes.
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Underwater endoscopic mucosal resection may be an option for colorectal lesions
With underwater endoscopic mucosal resection, the bowel lumen is filled with water instead of air/CO2.
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AGA Clinical Practice Update: Coagulation in cirrhosis
Consider alternatives to blood products to mitigate the risk of worsening portal hypertension, infection, and immunologic complications.
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Atypical food allergies common in IBS
Many patients with irritable bowel syndrome have atypical food allergies and improve with appropriate elimination diets.
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Algorithm predicts villous atrophy in children with potential celiac disease
Clinicians may now consider prescribing gluten-free diets to only the highest-risk patients, instead of all suspected cases, noting that more than...
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Immune modulators help anti-TNF agents battle Crohn’s disease, but not UC
All published cohort studies to date have not been able to confirm a significant benefit to combination therapy in UC.
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Endoscopist personality linked to adenoma detection rate
Endoscopists’ self-reported personality traits correlated significantly with their rates of adenoma detection.
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AGA introduces pathway to navigate IBD care
Gastroenterology guidance addresses need for collaboration, gaps in mental health and nutrition.