Conference Coverage
Conference Coverage
AGA Shark Tank 2021: A simple design survives
William of Ockham would have been proud because, at this year’s American Gastroenterological Association’s Shark Tank pitch competition, one...
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Preventing endoscopist injuries starts with ergonomics
Up to 89% of gastroenterologists report musculoskeletal symptoms - most often back pain, followed by neck pain and hand pain.
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AI system beats endoscopists for detecting early neoplasia in Barrett’s
“I think this will be a really helpful addition, the equivalent of a second endoscopist raising a yellow flag to take a closer look at a...
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Treatment paradigm for chronic HBV in flux
Some patients achieve functional cure after treatment withdrawal, while others face flares or other challenges.
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Cumulative inflammatory burden predicts cancer risk in ulcerative colitis
Second study validates cumulative microscopic inflammation score as independent predictor of colorectal neoplasia.
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New ‘minimal monitoring’ approach to HCV treatment may simplify care
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Can smoke exposure inform CRC surveillance in IBD?
A prospective analysis showed heightened risk for colorectal neoplasia in some subgroups, but the analysis didn’t account for inflammation.
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Vedolizumab looks safer than anti-TNF drugs in older adults with IBD
An analysis of a Medicare claims database finds vedolizumab is associated with efficacy similar to that of anti-TNF inhibitors, with fewer...
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Test could help patients with pancreatic cysts avoid unneeded surgery
The test proved more accurate than the current standard of care.
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High cost of pancreatic enzymes a barrier for patients with cancer
Providers can be forced to underprescribe, and patients sometimes turn to over-the-counter options with suboptimal amounts of enzymes.