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Blood test may advance diagnosis of GI cancers
The Circulating Cell-free Genome Atlas (CCGA) study finds that a multicancer assay using targeted methylation sequencing of plasma cell-free DNA...
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Three or more nonadvanced adenomas no longer spell increased CRC risk
SAN ANTONIO – High-definition colonoscopy changes risk equation for metachronous advanced neoplasia.
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Consider hyperbaric oxygen for inflammatory ileal pouchitis
SAN ANTONIO – High success rate seen in medically refractory disease.
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Evidence builds for bariatric surgery’s role in cancer prevention
LAS VEGAS – Some patients are trying to reduce their future risk for cancer with the procedure.
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Eluxadoline effective for IBS in loperamide nonresponders
SAN ANTONIO – Phase 4 trial shows eluxadoline improves a broad range of symptoms beyond stool problems.
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Nearly 25% of U.S. adults take an obesogenic prescription drug
The 2013-2016 analysis also showed a strong link between obesogenic drug use and increasing obesity severity.
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New ustekinumab response predictor in Crohn’s called ‘brilliant’
SAN ANTONIO – The new clinical decision support tool can be used to sway payers to authorize earlier use of ustekinumab.
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Human milk oligosaccharides quell IBS symptoms
SAN ANTONIO – Restoring the altered gut microbiota in patients with IBS pays off in reduced abnormal stools, pain, and bloating.
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Biofeedback corrects dyssynergic constipation in elderly
SAN ANTONIO – “We propose that biofeedback be given strong consideration as first-line therapy for this population, in whom overall we’re trying...
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Some with mild Crohn’s disease need no treatment
SAN ANTONIO – Know the risk factors for progression of mild Crohn’s disease.