Gastroenterology
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Phase III study: Prucalopride eases severe chronic constipation in men
Major finding: Thirty-eight percent of men with longstanding severe chronic constipation achieved a mean of three or more spontaneous complete...
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EndoRings-assisted colonoscopy hikes polyp, adenoma detection
Major finding: In 49 study patients, 79 polyps were found with EndoRings, then 10 more were found with standard follow-up colonoscopy; in 47...
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What puts C. diff patients at greater readmission risk?
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VIDEO: Vibrating pill may shake up constipation treatment
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VIDEO: Acupuncture beats propofol for endoscopy analgesia
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GERD may boost risk of MI
Major finding: GERD was found to be independently associated with a 57% increased risk of acute MI.Data source: This was a case-control study that...
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Teamwork, technology improve hepatitis C rural care
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VIDEO: PCPs fuzzy on HCC surveillance in cirrhosis
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VIDEO: GERD may increase heart attack risk
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RM-131 makes headway against diabetic gastroparesis
Major finding: Twice-daily RM-131 reduced overall weekly vomiting episodes by 63% (P = .033) and vomiting severity by 58% (P = .005).Data source:...