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At-home colorectal cancer testing and follow-up vary by ethnicity
Researchers examined disparities by patient ethnicity in colorectal cancer test ordering by physicians and follow-up colonoscopy rates.
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Acute hepatitis cases in children show declining trend; adenovirus, COVID-19 remain key leads
Adenovirus remains the most commonly detected virus in acute hepatitis in children, found in 53% of cases overall.
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Pemvidutide promising for fatty liver disease
Weight loss and multiple improvements in lipid parameters linked to nonalcoholic fatty liver disease were seen in a phase 1 trial.
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Fatty liver disease drives rise in liver cancer deaths
The steep increase in liver cancer deaths is due to the rising rate of NAFLD and mostly driven by the obesity and type 2 diabetes epidemics.
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Novel liver-targeting drug offers hope for AAT deficiency
The investigational drug fazirsiran improved important liver parameters associated with alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency.
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Artificial intelligence colonoscopy system shows promise
A new artificial intelligence colonoscopy system improved the accuracy of experienced endoscopists in the United States.
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Psychological intervention looks promising in Crohn’s disease
A combination of mindfulness and cognitive-behavioral therapy showed promise for pain, fatigue, and productivity associated with Crohn’s.
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Index cholecystectomy reduces readmissions after acute cholangitis
Cholecystectomy is considered an elective procedure, and surgeons may delay it if the patient is very sick or simply for scheduling reasons.
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Eosinophilic diseases often overlap, raising costs
Overlap was less common in eosinophilic esophagitis, but more common in eosinophilic gastritis/eosinophilic gastroenteritis.
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ESG’s cardiometabolic benefits last 5 years
Bariatric surgery’s benefits have been well documented, but endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty is relatively new, so its outcomes haven’t been as well...