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News, opinions and meeting coverage in gastroenterology.

A photo of the vials and packaging of Irinotecan hydrochloride.

<乌鸦传媒>Nanoliposomal Irinotecan Fails to Boost Survival in Treated Advanced Biliary Cancer

No difference in PFS, median OS favored control group

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

<乌鸦传媒>Oprah Hospitalized; Senator in Car Crash; Oldest American Man Dies

Health news and commentary gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

EASL over a photo of Milano Convention Centre in Milan, Italy

<乌鸦传媒>Testosterone Prodrug Improves Muscle Mass, Encephalopathy in Men With Cirrhosis

Androgen precursor may help cirrhosis-related sarcopenia

EASL over a photo of Milano Convention Centre in Milan, Italy

<乌鸦传媒>Rifaximin Prophylaxis Fails for Bacterial Peritonitis in Cirrhotic Patients

"Is it time to say primary prophylaxis is dead?" one expert asks

EASL over a photo of Milano Convention Centre in Milan, Italy

<乌鸦传媒>Weight Loss/Diabetes Drug Has Positive Treatment Effect on MASH

GLP-1/GIP agonist also improved fibrosis biomarkers, liver fat, and stiffness in phase II trial

<乌鸦传媒>Artery Inflammation and CV Events; Stepped Palliative Care for Lung Cancer Patients

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EASL over a photo of Milano Convention Centre in Milan, Italy

<乌鸦传媒>Novel Glucagon/GLP-1 Receptor Dual Agonist Improved MASH in Phase II Study

Effects may be related to weight loss, not changes in fibrogenesis, expert suggests

EASL over a photo of Milano Convention Centre in Milan, Italy.

<乌鸦传媒>Novel Intelligent Liver Function Test Platform Improves Liver Disease Diagnosis

iLFT is now an essential, highly utilized tool at one U.K. primary care system

ASCO over a photo of McCormick Place in Chicago, IL

<乌鸦传媒>Perioperative Chemo Extends Survival in Resectable Esophageal Cancer

Improvement also observed in complete remission rates with FLOT over CROSS regimen

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

<乌鸦传媒>Springsteen's Health; Minimum Staffing Rule Challenged; Probiotic Sodas Probed

Health news and commentary gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

DDW over a photo of the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC

<乌鸦传媒>Increase in CRC Cases in Younger Age Groups Extends to Preteens

While cases remain rare in younger people, they're much more common than 25 years ago

DDW over a photo of the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC

<乌鸦传媒>Gallbladder Cancer Rates Stable or Down, Except in Black Patients

Black patients "presenting more often, and they're presenting at a later stage," researcher says

A computer rendering of a colorectal tumor.

<乌鸦传媒>Blood in Stool, Abdominal Pain Top Red Flags for Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer

These symptoms are "frequently ignored by providers as trivial," according to one expert

DDW over a photo of the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC

<乌鸦传媒>GLP-2 Analog Reduces Need for Parenteral Support in Patients With Rare GI Condition

Better outcomes in short bowel syndrome and intestinal failure with apraglutide vs placebo

FDA ADCOMM Blood-based colorectal cancer test (Shield) over a photo of the product.

<乌鸦传媒>Blood Test for Colon Cancer Screening May Miss Some Precancers, FDA Staff Says

Shield could boost screening compliance, but has low sensitivity for advanced adenomas

DDW over a photo of the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC

<乌鸦传媒>Endoscopic Ablation Reduces 'Hunger Hormone,' Yields Weight Loss in Early Trial

First-in-human study targets ghrelin production with mucosal ablation as obesity treatment

DDW over a photo of the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC

<乌鸦传媒>Healthcare Use Reduced When Female Gastroenterologists See Patients

Female patients appeared to derive the greatest benefit, researchers say

DDW over a photo of the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC

<乌鸦传媒>Can Robots Make Gallbladder Surgery Safer?

Observational study suggests benefit compared with laparoscopic surgery

NKF over a photo of Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center, in Long Beach, CA

<乌鸦传媒>Gastrointestinal Bleeding More Common in Advanced CKD

Risk was significantly higher regardless of dialysis status

A computer rendering of a rotavirus particle.

<乌鸦传媒>For Most, Rotavirus Is Now Just Another Cause of Gastroenteritis

Some patients may need testing, IV rehydration, experts say

A photo of a female physician holding a colonoscope.

<乌鸦传媒>Colonoscopy Near Time of Joint Replacement Doesn't Increase Infection Risk

However, several comorbidities, male sex may play a role

A photo of a pregnant woman holding a blisterpack of tablets.

<乌鸦传媒>Rare Pregnancy Problem Linked to Thiopurines, FDA Says

Agency finds risk for intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy mostly in IBD, lupus patients

Close-up shot of pediatrician giving baby intramuscular injection in arm.

<乌鸦传媒>Antibiotics in Infancy Tied to Higher Risk for Atopic Dermatitis

An increased number of antibiotic courses corresponded to a dose-response-like increased risk

A photo of bagged breast milk in a refrigerator.

<乌鸦传媒>Breast Milk Enema Helps Preterm Infants Pass Meconium

Infants also moved to enteral feeding faster, randomized Chinese trial showed

A photo of a female physician administering oral rotavirus vaccine to a baby in his mothers arms.

<乌鸦传媒>Rotavirus: Then and Now

Many pediatric hospital residents "have never seen a case of rotavirus," said Paul Offit, MD

A transmission electron micrograph of rotaviruses

<乌鸦传媒>Rotavirus Still Ranks High as Cause of Acute Gastroenteritis in Children

Recent research sheds light on how the virus can cause such severe symptoms

FDA RECALL Obsidio Conformable Embolic over a computer rendering of the product.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Slaps Embolization Device With Class I Recall After Deaths

Increased bowel ischemia risk when Obsidio Embolic is used for lower GI bleeds

A computer rendering of an inflamed appendix.

<乌鸦传媒>Oral Antibiotics Alone Miss the Mark for Uncomplicated Acute Appendicitis

But adverse events, quality of life, and patient satisfaction similar to oral/IV approach

AACR over a photo of San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA

<乌鸦传媒>Bispecific Checkpoint Inhibitor Improves Survival in Advanced Gastric/GEJ Cancer

Almost 50% improvement in median survival, but against a suboptimal control regimen

A photo of a mature woman looking at her phone while receiving chemotherapy.

<乌鸦传媒>Chemotherapy/ICI Combos Falter as Second-Line Treatment for Gastric Cancer

FOLFIRI plus durvalumab, with or without tremelimumab, no help after first-line chemotherapy

A photo of a man meeting with a male physician via his laptop.

<乌鸦传媒>Telehealth Improves Hepatitis C Treatment in Patients With Opioid Use Disorder

Facilitated telemedicine embedded into opioid treatment programs boosted HCV cure rates

A photo of a gastroenterologist holding an endoscope.

<乌鸦传媒>GLP-1 Users May Have Increased Endoscopy-Related Aspiration Pneumonia Risk

Overall incidence is still low, however

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<乌鸦传媒>Kate Middleton's Cancer: What to Know About 'Preventative' Chemotherapy

And what abdominal surgery could mean in the context of cancer

A photo of a woman holding a surgical drainage container post-surgery.

<乌鸦传媒>Reconsider Insertion of Abdominal Drains After Distal Pancreatectomy, Study Suggests

Rate of major morbidity was non-inferior in the no-drain group compared with the drain group

A computer rendering of a hemorrhage

<乌鸦传媒>Concomitant SSRI and Oral Anticoagulant Use Tied to Major Bleeding Risk

Patients taking both drugs should be closely monitored, researchers advised

A scanning electron microscope image of fecal microbiota

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Tries to Close the Lid on Poop Transplant Company

Fecal microbiota transplant business needs a BLA or IND to operate, agency says

FDA APPROVED tislelizumab (Tevimbra) over a computer rendering of esophageal cancer.

<乌鸦传媒>New PD-1 Inhibitor Approved for Esophageal Cancer

Tislelizumab improved median OS from 6.3 months with chemotherapy to 8.6 months

FDA APPROVED resmetirom (Rezdiffra) over a computer rendering of a transparent body with the liver highlighted.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Approves First-Ever Drug for Serious Liver Condition

Resmetirom indicated for NASH patients with liver scarring

A computer rendering of hepatitis C viruses

<乌鸦传媒>Treating Kids' HCV Early May Boost Lifetime Health Outcomes and Save Money

Modeling study suggests benefits for treating at age 3 instead of age 6

A computer rendering of Helicobacter pylori bacterium.

<乌鸦传媒>More Evidence Linking H. Pylori Infection to Colorectal Cancer

Increased CRC incidence and mortality, significantly reduced by infection treatment

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