Gastroenterology
Commentary
New colorectal cancer data reveal troubling trends
It has become increasingly apparent that the age profile and associated risks for this cancer are rapidly changing.
Conference Coverage
Does exercise help or hinder GERD?
“Vigorous,” or mainly sports-related, exercise has a detrimental effect on GERD. Approximately 60% of athletes are said to report GERD symptoms...
News
Refined incidence rate of HCC with alcohol-associated cirrhosis encourages surveillance
Cumulative risk of HCC in patients with alcohol-associated cirrhosis was 3% after 5 years, and 9% after 10 years.
Feature
CRC blood tests: A future without screening colonoscopies?
Screening colonoscopies ultimately could be largely phased out in the years ahead in favor of highly sensitive noninvasive tests, if the blood...
Latest News
Patients with IBD express need for psychosocial support
AGA launches My IBD Life campaign to support patients with IBD and encourage providers to play a role.
News
Clinical Practice Update: Alpha-gal syndrome often causes GI issues without anaphylaxis, skin changes
“It is important for gastroenterologists to be aware of this condition and to be capable of diagnosing and treating it in a timely manner.”
News
AGA clinical practice update addresses role of endoscopic ultrasound–guided gallbladder drainage in acute cholecystitis
Selecting the optimal drainage method depends on patient characteristics.
From the Journals
No added benefit of time-restricted eating in NAFLD
8-hour time-restricted eating was no more effective in lowering IHTG and resolving NAFLD than daily calorie restriction.
From the Journals
Vedolizumab appears effective for inducing remission in chronic pouchitis
Treatment could be a “game changer” for patients with pouchitis after severe ulcerative colitis with colectomy.
From the Journals
High EHR burden for some GI providers
IBD and hepatology specialists spend more time per appointment using the EHR, study shows.
From the Journals
Semaglutide doesn’t improve fibrosis in NASH-related cirrhosis
However, semaglutide was successful in improving other clinically important parameters.