Best Practices to Screen for Pancreatic Cancer in High-Risk Individuals
A group of researchers released a review describing indications of pancreatic cancer (PC) in the screening of high risk individuals.
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Could the Gut Microbiome be a Potential Treatment Target for COVID-19?
A pilot study from Hong Kong has provided evidence of prolonged gut dysbiosis in patients hospitalized with COVID-19.
Intravenous Choline Chloride Fast-Tracked for Intestinal Failure-Associated Liver Disease
The FDA has granted Fast Track designation to intravenous choline chloride (Protara Therapeutics), an investigational phospholipid substrate replacement therapy for the treatment of intestinal failure-associated liver disease.
Parents Facing Higher Levels of Stress During Pandemic
Individuals, particularly parents, are coping with extreme stress related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Most Patients Willing to Undergo Endoscopic Procedures During COVID-19 Reopening Period
The majority of patients reported a willingness to undergo elective endoscopic procedures during the reopening period of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Colon Adenoma Detection Rates Enhanced with Presence of Second Observer
The involvement of gastroenterology fellows in the administration of colonoscopy procedures may improve adenoma detection rate.
Platinum Therapy May Up Survival in Pancreatic Cancer With DNA Repair Defects
PFS longer in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma with versus without homologous recombination deficiency
Lumasiran Granted Priority Review for Primary Hyperoxaluria Type 1
The FDA has accepted for Priority Review the New Drug Application for lumasiran for the treatment of primary hyperoxaluria type 1.
GI Distress, Elevated Liver Function Common in Patients with COVID-19
Biochemical elevation of liver function and gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms were common in patients with COVID-19 at the time of hospital admission.
Perioperative Thoracic Epidural Analgesia for Elective Hepatopancreatobiliary Operations Increases Risk of UTIs
The use of thoracic epidural analgesia (TEA) in elective hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) operations is associated with an increased risk of acquiring postoperative urinary tract infections (UTIs).
Clinical, Anatomic Improvements With Dupilumab in Eosinophilic Esophagitis Study
Dupilumab was associated with clinical and anatomic improvements in patients with eosinophilic esophagitis, according to results from a pivotal phase 3 study.
Links Found Between Leaders of Medical Associations, Industry
There are extensive financial relationships between leaders of U.S. professional medical associations and industry.
Dual Biologic Therapy in Crohn’s Disease: A New Treatment Paradigm?
There is significant interest in optimizing medical treatments of Crohn’s disease (CD) in hopes of preventing complications and the need for surgery.
Moderate Weight Loss Before Bariatric Surgery Lowers Postsurgical Mortality Risk
Even moderate weight loss before bariatric surgery significantly reduces the risk for mortality in the 30 days after the operation.
Clinical Performance of SARS-COV-2 Antibody Tests Varies
The diagnostic specificity of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 serologic assays varies, and sensitivity is poor during the first 14 days of symptoms.
Delays in Cancer Surgery Due to COVID-19 Could Harm Survival
Modest delays in cancer surgery due to the COVID-19 pandemic could have a significant impact on survival.
Significant Drops in Endoscopy Services and Delays in GI Cancer Diagnosis due to COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a substantial decrease in endoscopy services in Hong Kong, which has been led to significant delays in the diagnosis of GI cancers.
Volatile Organic Compounds in the Stool: Markers of Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Measurement of fecal volatile organic compounds (VOC) was effective in identifying inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) biomarkers, but not for monitoring disease activity.
Effects of a Gluten-Free Diet in Patients With T1D and Asymptomatic Celiac Disease
In individuals with type 1 diabetes who test positive for asymptomatic celiac disease, a gluten-free diet may increase postprandial glycemic levels.
Updated Guidelines Issued for Management of Diverticulitis
Treatment without antibiotics is appropriate for selected patients with uncomplicated diverticulitis; antibiotics may be included in nonoperative management.
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