Gastroenterology
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Mortality increases substantially with fibrosis stage in NAFLD
The updated estimates indicate important implications for prognostication and trial design.
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Digital therapeutics could help patients with IBS
These tools aren’t widely used by gastroenterologists yet, but the market is expected to grow broadly during the next decade.
Commentary
Red wine’s potential benefits for cardiovascular health
Why the sudden return of covering links between red wine and cardiovascular health?
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Regular laxative use tied to increased dementia risk
Those who reported regular laxative use had a 51% increased risk of dementia due to any cause, a new study finds.
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What’s holding back physicians from prescribing biosimilars? Four specialties weigh in
Physicians surveyed from four different specialties reported that they were generally comfortable prescribing biosimilars, but greater discounts...
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AGA guideline defines role of biomarkers in ulcerative colitis
In many cases, biomarkers should be considered before pursuing endoscopy or treatment adjustments.
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Cold snare polypectomy tops hot snare for small polyps
“The lower rate of delayed bleeding means fewer emergency service visits or hospital stays, saving medical expenses.”
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Intermittent fasting plus exercise a good option for fatty liver
“When we compared the results of our study groups, we saw clearly that the most improved patients were in the group that followed the alternate-...
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New influx of Humira biosimilars may not drive immediate change
As many as 8-10 adalimumab biosimilars are anticipated to come on the market this year, giving mainstay drug Humira some vigorous competition.
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Strategy to reduce peritoneal metastases in gastric cancer
Surgery and postoperative chemotherapy are standard of care for advanced gastric cancer, but up to half of patients develop peritoneal metastases...
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Screen high-risk individuals for NAFLD, urges guidance
The guidelines also are designed to prepare the groundwork for novel drugs in the pipeline, as well as discuss those that are already available...