<ѻý>More Data Tie Biologics to Fewer Colectomies in Ulcerative Colitisѻý> Temporal trends analysis found reduction coincided with linear increase in prevalence of biologic medication Oct 26, 2020
<ѻý>Anal Cancer on the Rise in U.S., Especially in Womenѻý> Whites also had a higher risk than Blacks for HPV-linked disease Oct 26, 2020
<ѻý>Viral Co-Infections With C. Diff Add Insult to Injuryѻý> Norovirus a common accompaniment Oct 21, 2020
<ѻý>Bariatric Surgery Boosts Life Expectancy, Long-Term Data Showѻý> Gain of 3 years in Swedish study Oct 14, 2020
<ѻý>Surprise Billing Seen Likely for Many Colonoscopiesѻý> And would be illegal for uncomplicated procedures Oct 12, 2020
<ѻý>With H. Pylori, Higher-Dose PPIs May Promote Gastric Intestinal Metaplasiaѻý> Retrospective Israeli study comes with many caveats, however Sep 24, 2020
<ѻý>Positive Anti-PD-1 Data in Gastric, Esophageal Cancerѻý> Better OS, PFS with nivolumab, pembrolizumab in advanced/metastatic disease Sep 23, 2020
<ѻý>New Anemia Linked to Crohn’s Disease but Not Ulcerative Colitis Riskѻý> Anemia seen as promising surrogate marker for preclinical CD, especially in men Sep 11, 2020
<ѻý>Olympic Ice Dancer's Renal Cell Carcinomaѻý> Maia Shibutani is "embracing the moment" and raising money for healthcare workers Sep 10, 2020
<ѻý>Why Does This Pregnant Woman Have Rectal Bleeding?ѻý> Getting a diagnosis was crucial, but options were limited for safe investigation Sep 08, 2020
<ѻý>Another Presenting Sign of COVID-19ѻý> Findings support adding to the list of GI manifestations of the disease, researchers say Aug 28, 2020
<ѻý>More Evidence Heartburn Drug May Help COVID-19 Patientsѻý> Another observational study adds fuel to the fire, but more research is needed Aug 17, 2020
<ѻý>Stenting an Option for Perforated Duodenal Ulcer Closureѻý> Swedish study shows stent treatment may not differ from surgical closure for outcomes Aug 16, 2020
<ѻý>Ear Stimulation Eases IBS Pain in Teensѻý> 59% of users versus 26% of those given sham stimulation experienced a reduction in worst pain Aug 14, 2020
<ѻý>Study: Pot Use Doesn't Compromise Weight Loss Surgeryѻý> But other findings suggest users could benefit from psych counseling Aug 14, 2020
<ѻý>The Great Colonoscopy Positioning Debate: Left or Right?ѻý> Randomized trial provides some answers Aug 13, 2020
<ѻý>Low-Dose Aspirin Prophylaxis in Elderly Ups Risk of Serious GI Bleedsѻý> Overall increase of about 60%, large study shows Aug 06, 2020
<ѻý>Alex Trebek, Harry Reid and Their Pancreatic Cancer Treatmentѻý> Exploring a 'triangle offense' against the disease Jul 28, 2020
<ѻý>Tocilizumab Raises GI Risks in Rheumatoid Arthritisѻý> Double the risk of one rare but potentially deadly event compared with use of TNF inhibitors, large Swedish study found Jul 22, 2020
<ѻý>Fecal Transplant Curbs Irritable Bowel Symptoms in Controlled Trialѻý> Benefit wasn't permanent, but could be restored with retransplant Jul 17, 2020
<ѻý>Endoscopic Procedure Wins in Early Stomach Cancerѻý> In the U.S. and Canada, curative resection high, recurrence low -- and learning curve steep Jun 22, 2020
<ѻý>GI Issues in Kids With COVID-19 MIS-C May Muddy Diagnosisѻý> Pediatric multisystem inflammatory syndrome symptoms could mimic less toxic GI infections, IBD Jun 09, 2020
<ѻý>High-Dose Vitamin D Disappoints for Preventing Crohn’s Recurrenceѻý> No benefit seen despite substantial increase in serum 25-OH-D May 27, 2020
<ѻý>Drugs Helped Stop Weight Regain After Gastric Bypassѻý> Half of patients in retrospective study regained a third of lost weight May 27, 2020
<ѻý>Biologics Don't Increase Melanoma Risk... Probablyѻý> Meta-analysis offers some reassurance, but leaves room for doubt May 20, 2020
<ѻý>Remdesivir Safety Forecast: Watch the Liver, Kidneysѻý> Data remain sparse, but a few risks are emerging May 19, 2020
<ѻý>Interval Resection Does Not Cut Surgery or Death in Complex Diverticulitisѻý> Study findings run counter to U.S. guidelines and support more conservative management May 14, 2020
<ѻý>An Argument for Losing Weight Prior to Bariatric Surgeryѻý> Study suggests reduction in already low mortality risk May 14, 2020
<ѻý>Environmental Chemical Exposure Tied to Celiac Diseaseѻý> Risk was much higher in females than males May 12, 2020
<ѻý>Blood Test Promising as Colorectal Cancer Screenѻý> In early study, better numbers than with current alternatives to colonoscopy May 07, 2020
<ѻý>Ranitidine Cancer Risk: Health Records Offer Reassuranceѻý> Huge study finds no indication that nitrosamine contamination affected real-world outcomes May 05, 2020
<ѻý>For IBS Patients, Cannabis Linked to Fewer Rehospitalizations, Shorter Staysѻý> 30-day readmission rate and overall costs were lower in cannabis users May 05, 2020
<ѻý>Fatty Liver Afflicts Most 9/11 'Ground Zero' Workersѻý> Researchers blame toxin exposure during recovery and cleanup effort Apr 30, 2020
<ѻý>AGA: Pause IBD Meds When Patients Have COVID-19ѻý> Biologics and other drugs best delayed, new guidance suggests Apr 14, 2020
<ѻý>Heat-Inactivated Probiotic May Ease IBS Symptomsѻý> Patients report improvement with non-viable bacteria in placebo-controlled trial Apr 09, 2020
<ѻý>Some COVID-19 Patients Present With GI Symptoms Onlyѻý> And these cases may be unknowingly spreading virus, authors say Mar 31, 2020
<ѻý>Liraglutide a Viable Add-On for Kids With Obesityѻý> Numerically small but statistically and clinically significant benefit Mar 31, 2020
<ѻý>'Gently' Zapping Gut With Electricity Relieved Constipation in Womenѻý> TES holds promise for patients with refractory constipation symptoms Mar 25, 2020
<ѻý>Respiratory and GI Symptoms? Don't Rule Out COVID-19ѻý> Commentary also urges PPE use given potential fecal shedding of virus Mar 17, 2020
<ѻý>CRC: Upfront, Re-Introduction of FOLFOXIRI Most Effective, but at What Cost?ѻý> Modest survival improvement comes with side effects, toxicity even in healthiest patients Mar 13, 2020