Gastroenterology
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TNF-alpha antagonists did not increase cancer risk in IBD
Major finding: A total of 6.7% of patients who never took TNF-alpha antagonists developed cancer during follow-up, compared with 1.8% of patients...
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Screen for Barrett’s in all with central obesity?
Key clinical point: The current recommended strategy of screening for Barrett’s esophagus on the basis of symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux is...
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Intervention ups annual FOBT screening to 82%
Key clinical point: Targeted promotion of colorectal screening can increase screening rates.Major finding: 82.2% of the intervention group...
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Increased intestinal permeability is central to alcoholic hepatitis
Key clinical point: Endotoxins from gut bacteria may inflame the liver via increased intestinal permeability in alcoholic hepatitis.Major finding...
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Mesalazine didn’t help diarrhea-predominant IBS
Key clinical point: Mesalazine didn’t improve symptoms, compared with placebo, in patients with diarrhea-predominant IBS.
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Novel noninvasive therapy for extraesophageal reflux
Key clinical point: An investigational device that modestly increases intraluminal pressure at the upper esophageal sphincter shows promise as a...
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Statins linked to lower physical activity
Key clinical point: Statin use in older men may have the consequence of reducing their physical activity.
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Azathioprine, anti-TNF monotherapy safe in IBD pregnancy
Key clinical point: Monotherapy with azathioprine and anti-TNF agents can be continued in pregnancy with IBD to maintain remission.Major finding:...
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Naloxegol cut opioid-associated constipation without impairing pain relief
Key clinical point: Naloxegol improves opioid-induced constipation without affecting pain relief.
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Norfloxacin reduced irritable bowel syndrome symptoms
Key clinical point: Norfloxacin was more effective than placebo was in reducing IBS symptoms, especially in patients with small intestinal...
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Tests may help before liver transplant, not after
Key clinical point: Serum-ascites albumin gradient and ascites total protein cannot be relied upon to differentiate the cause of ascites after...