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Trusted knowledge base of practical information and resources focused on gastroenterology medicine.
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Risk for advanced #adenoma, advanced serrated lesion, any sessile serrated lesion, and #CRC did not differ significantly between the age groups. Read More:
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Rates of colorectal cancer detection through colonoscopy screening are similar for adults aged 45 to 49 years and 50 to 54 years.
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Sociodemographically disadvantaged adults aged 45 years have the lowest odds of heeding #CRC screening recommendations. Read More:
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Sociodemographic disparities, such as low income and lack of health insurance, contribute to reduced CRC screening at age 45 years.
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Acute #kidney injury poses a significant burden among individuals with #cirrhosis. Read More:
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Ambulatory acute kidney injury is common among individuals with cirrhosis and is associated with a high 90-day mortality.
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The @FDA has approved #Starjemza® (ustekinumab-hmny), a biosimilar to Stelara® (ustekinumab), for the treatment of various chronic inflammatory diseases. Read More:
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The FDA has approved Starjemza (ustekinumab-hmny), a biosimilar to Stelara (ustekinumab), for the treatment of various chronic inflammatory diseases.
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Compared with #BMI, waist-to-height ratio offered stronger predictive value for #liver fibrosis and steatosis outcomes. Read More:
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Waist-to-height ratio had a better predictive value than BMI in assessing liver fibrosis and steatosis outcomes across ages and racial groups.
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Better event-free survival outcomes seen for #durvalumab plus #FLOT vs FLOT alone. Read More:
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For patients with resectable gastric or gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma, durvalumab plus FLOT yields better outcomes than FLOT alone.
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Pediatric patients who receive glycerin as a second‐line stimulant during #CM have more fully propagated contractions compared with #bisacodyl alone. Read More:
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Pediatric patients who receive glycerin as a second‐line stimulant during colonic manometry have improved colonic motility.
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Individuals with #IBD, especially #CD, have an increased risk for #myocardial infarction, ischemic heart disease, cerebrovascular accident, and major adverse #cardiovascular events. Read More:
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Newer advanced inflammatory bowel disease treatments, such as anti-TNF-α, may attenuate cardiovascular risk.
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No significant differences were observed with #guselkumab treatment long-term among patients with #psoriasis at high-risk for liver fibrosis vs those at low-risk for liver fibrosis or across age groups. Read More:
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Treatment with guselkumab among patients with psoriasis does not contribute to the risk for or progression of liver fibrosis.
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Growth hormone treatment was associated with decreased waist-hip ratio but decreased bone mineral content in adult-onset #craniopharyngioma. Read More:
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Growth hormone was not associated with a lower risk for the composite liver outcome among patients with adult-onset craniopharyngioma.
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Improved survival seen with structured #exercise program in patients with resected colon cancer who have completed adjuvant #chemotherapy. #coloncancer. Read More:
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For patients with resected colon cancer who have completed adjuvant chemo, a 3-year exercise program results in longer disease-free survival.
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In patients with #UC or #CD, overlapping use of biologic therapies during treatment transitions did not significantly increase the risk of serious infections vs nonoverlapping switches. Read More:
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In a retrospective study, overlapping biologic therapy for ulcerative colitis or Crohn disease did not significantly increase risk of infections.
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Patients with #IBD in rural vs urban areas have significantly less access to advanced therapies and specialist care, despite strong support from patients and providers for collaborative care models. Read More:
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Patients with IBD in rural areas are significantly less likely to receive advanced therapies and multidisciplinary care compared with their urban counterparts.
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The Food and Drug Administration (@FDA) has granted Fast Track designation to TEV-53408, an investigational anti-interleukin-15 (IL-15) antibody, for the treatment of celiac disease. #CD #celiac. Read More:
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The FDA has granted Fast Track designation to TEV-53408, an investigational anti-interleukin-15 antibody, for the treatment of celiac disease.
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Significantly longer progression-free and overall survival seen in patients with #BRAF V600E mutations. Read More:
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For patients with BRAF V600E-mutated metastatic CRC, overall survival significantly longer with encorafenib + cetuximab + chemotherapy.
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In fecal microbiota transplant recipients, risk factors for antibiotic-induced recurrent #CDI included prior CDI hospitalization, positive immunocompromised status, and receipt of multiple prior antibiotic courses. Read More:
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Exposure to antibiotics following FMT may lead to recurrent CDI, suggesting the need for modified strategies to prevent recurrent CDI in some patients.
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There was a reduction in viral and contamination-related #foodborne illness outbreaks between during the #COVID-19 pandemic. Read More:
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Viral and contamination-related foodborne illness outbreaks declined from 2020 to 2022, likely due to food safety measures implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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#Physical activity is linked to improved survival for various cancer types, including rectal and colon. #rectalcance#coloncancer. Read More:
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Engaging in leisure-time moderate-to-vigorous-intensity physical activity linked to better overall survival in patients with various cancers.
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