Overall, the researchers discovered thatω-3 supplementation of 1 g per day was not associated with risk of a colorectal premalignant lesion. However, the findings did not rule out a potential benefit of marine ω-3 fatty acid either at higher doses or in high-risk populations, as reported in previous studies of patients with familial adenomatous polyposis14 or with established CRC.
High tTGA titer, female sex, hypothyroidism, and history of autoimmune disease are significant predictors for a diagnosis of celiac disease in adults.
Patients with hepatitis C virus (HCV) and cirrhosis can develop high-risk gastroesophageal varices (GEV) after sustained virological response (SVR). Surveillance is especially recommended in those with GEV before antiviral treatment.
The FDA plays a critical role in the evaluation of drug safety prior to approval and following introduction into clinical practice.
The researchers concluded that intentional foreign body ingestions associated with a distinctive pattern of ingested consumer products explain the growing incidence of foreign body ingestions over the past 2 decades in the United States.
Pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (PERT) increased body weight of individuals with pancreatic exocrine insufficiency (PEI) following pancreatoduodenectomy as compared with placebo; however, the effect was not significant.
The rate of CRC after diverticulitis is significantly higher than the rate observed at screening colonoscopy, regardless of whether the disease is complicated, and that colonoscopy should be performed following diverticulitis diagnosis.
The study researchers concluded that endoscopic biliary drainage with temporary FCSEMS placement be considered a first-line therapy for CP-associated BBS, and that surgery should still be considered in patients who fail stricture resolution following 1 year indwell.
Although an absence of rectal bleeding (to identify endoscopic remission) was found in adult patients with mild to moderate ulcerative colitis treated with mesalazine, many individuals in remission still had increased stool frequency, which indicates that it may not be a sensitive marker of disease activity in this population.
The study researchers concluded that clopidogrel has a protective effect on CRC comparable to that of low-dose aspirin, which contributes to the concept that platelet targeting may be a promising strategy for disease prevention.
