<ѻý>Can App Data Link Sleep and Chronic Disease?; AI Model to Manage Diabetesѻý> Also in TTHealthWatch: a monoclonal antibody for ulcerative colitis Jul 27, 2024 podcast
<ѻý>Two Tests Better Than One for Detecting Anal Cancer in People With HIVѻý> Combination testing also tied to fewer referrals for further diagnostics Jul 23, 2024
<ѻý>FIT Screening Linked to Lower Risk of Colorectal Cancer Mortalityѻý> Benefits with FIT screening were observed across racial and ethnic groups Jul 22, 2024
<ѻý>This Medical Condition Got Him Arrested: Medical Mystery Solvedѻý> What caused this patient's alcohol intoxication? Jul 18, 2024
<ѻý>Benralizumab Led to Histologic Responses in Eosinophilic Esophagitisѻý> But there was no significant difference in symptom relief compared with placebo Jun 26, 2024
<ѻý>PPI Prevents Upper GI Bleeds During Intubation, With No Effect on Mortalityѻý> But expert still suggests the approach may not be appropriate for the most severely ill Jun 14, 2024
<ѻý>Nanoliposomal Irinotecan Fails to Boost Survival in Treated Advanced Biliary Cancerѻý> No difference in PFS, median OS favored control group Jun 12, 2024
<ѻý>Oprah Hospitalized; Senator in Car Crash; Oldest American Man Diesѻý> Health news and commentary gathered by ѻý staff Jun 12, 2024
<ѻý>Testosterone Prodrug Improves Muscle Mass, Encephalopathy in Men With Cirrhosisѻý> Androgen precursor may help cirrhosis-related sarcopenia Jun 11, 2024
<ѻý>Rifaximin Prophylaxis Fails for Bacterial Peritonitis in Cirrhotic Patientsѻý> "Is it time to say primary prophylaxis is dead?" one expert asks Jun 11, 2024
<ѻý>Weight Loss/Diabetes Drug Has Positive Treatment Effect on MASHѻý> GLP-1/GIP agonist also improved fibrosis biomarkers, liver fat, and stiffness in phase II trial Jun 08, 2024
<ѻý>Artery Inflammation and CV Events; Stepped Palliative Care for Lung Cancer Patientsѻý> Also in TTHealthWatch: diets and medicine in IBS and active surveillance in prostate cancer Jun 08, 2024 podcast
<ѻý>Novel Glucagon/GLP-1 Receptor Dual Agonist Improved MASH in Phase II Studyѻý> Effects may be related to weight loss, not changes in fibrogenesis, expert suggests Jun 07, 2024
<ѻý>Novel Intelligent Liver Function Test Platform Improves Liver Disease Diagnosisѻý> iLFT is now an essential, highly utilized tool at one U.K. primary care system Jun 07, 2024
<ѻý>Perioperative Chemo Extends Survival in Resectable Esophageal Cancerѻý> Improvement also observed in complete remission rates with FLOT over CROSS regimen Jun 03, 2024
<ѻý>Springsteen's Health; Minimum Staffing Rule Challenged; Probiotic Sodas Probedѻý> Health news and commentary gathered by ѻý staff May 28, 2024
<ѻý>Increase in CRC Cases in Younger Age Groups Extends to Preteensѻý> While cases remain rare in younger people, they're much more common than 25 years ago May 26, 2024
<ѻý>Gallbladder Cancer Rates Stable or Down, Except in Black Patientsѻý> Black patients "presenting more often, and they're presenting at a later stage," researcher says May 24, 2024
<ѻý>Blood in Stool, Abdominal Pain Top Red Flags for Early-Onset Colorectal Cancerѻý> These symptoms are "frequently ignored by providers as trivial," according to one expert May 24, 2024
<ѻý>GLP-2 Analog Reduces Need for Parenteral Support in Patients With Rare GI Conditionѻý> Better outcomes in short bowel syndrome and intestinal failure with apraglutide vs placebo May 23, 2024
<ѻý>Blood Test for Colon Cancer Screening May Miss Some Precancers, FDA Staff Saysѻý> Shield could boost screening compliance, but has low sensitivity for advanced adenomas May 22, 2024
<ѻý>Endoscopic Ablation Reduces 'Hunger Hormone,' Yields Weight Loss in Early Trialѻý> First-in-human study targets ghrelin production with mucosal ablation as obesity treatment May 21, 2024
<ѻý>Healthcare Use Reduced When Female Gastroenterologists See Patientsѻý> Female patients appeared to derive the greatest benefit, researchers say May 21, 2024
<ѻý>Can Robots Make Gallbladder Surgery Safer?ѻý> Observational study suggests benefit compared with laparoscopic surgery May 20, 2024
<ѻý>Gastrointestinal Bleeding More Common in Advanced CKDѻý> Risk was significantly higher regardless of dialysis status May 19, 2024
<ѻý>For Most, Rotavirus Is Now Just Another Cause of Gastroenteritisѻý> Some patients may need testing, IV rehydration, experts say May 08, 2024
<ѻý>Colonoscopy Near Time of Joint Replacement Doesn't Increase Infection Riskѻý> However, several comorbidities, male sex may play a role May 07, 2024
<ѻý>Rare Pregnancy Problem Linked to Thiopurines, FDA Saysѻý> Agency finds risk for intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy mostly in IBD, lupus patients May 03, 2024
<ѻý>Antibiotics in Infancy Tied to Higher Risk for Atopic Dermatitisѻý> An increased number of antibiotic courses corresponded to a dose-response-like increased risk Apr 29, 2024
<ѻý>Breast Milk Enema Helps Preterm Infants Pass Meconiumѻý> Infants also moved to enteral feeding faster, randomized Chinese trial showed Apr 22, 2024
<ѻý>Rotavirus: Then and Nowѻý> Many pediatric hospital residents "have never seen a case of rotavirus," said Paul Offit, MD Apr 18, 2024
<ѻý>Rotavirus Still Ranks High as Cause of Acute Gastroenteritis in Childrenѻý> Recent research sheds light on how the virus can cause such severe symptoms Apr 18, 2024
<ѻý>FDA Slaps Embolization Device With Class I Recall After Deathsѻý> Increased bowel ischemia risk when Obsidio Embolic is used for lower GI bleeds Apr 17, 2024
<ѻý>Oral Antibiotics Alone Miss the Mark for Uncomplicated Acute Appendicitisѻý> But adverse events, quality of life, and patient satisfaction similar to oral/IV approach Apr 17, 2024
<ѻý>Bispecific Checkpoint Inhibitor Improves Survival in Advanced Gastric/GEJ Cancerѻý> Almost 50% improvement in median survival, but against a suboptimal control regimen Apr 10, 2024
<ѻý>Chemotherapy/ICI Combos Falter as Second-Line Treatment for Gastric Cancerѻý> FOLFIRI plus durvalumab, with or without tremelimumab, no help after first-line chemotherapy Apr 04, 2024
<ѻý>Telehealth Improves Hepatitis C Treatment in Patients With Opioid Use Disorderѻý> Facilitated telemedicine embedded into opioid treatment programs boosted HCV cure rates Apr 03, 2024
<ѻý>GLP-1 Users May Have Increased Endoscopy-Related Aspiration Pneumonia Riskѻý> Overall incidence is still low, however Apr 01, 2024
<ѻý>Kate Middleton's Cancer: What to Know About 'Preventative' Chemotherapyѻý> And what abdominal surgery could mean in the context of cancer Mar 26, 2024
<ѻý>Reconsider Insertion of Abdominal Drains After Distal Pancreatectomy, Study Suggestsѻý> Rate of major morbidity was non-inferior in the no-drain group compared with the drain group Mar 25, 2024