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<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

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<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

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

Female patients appeared to derive the greatest benefit, researchers say

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

Observational study suggests benefit compared with laparoscopic surgery

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

Risk was significantly higher regardless of dialysis status

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

Some patients may need testing, IV rehydration, experts say

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

However, several comorbidities, male sex may play a role

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<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

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

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

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<乌鸦传媒>Rotavirus: Then and Now

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

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<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

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<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

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<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

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<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

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<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

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<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

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<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

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<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

A photo of a mature male surgeon in the operating room during robot-assisted surgery

<乌鸦传媒>Robotic Surgery for Pancreatic Tumors Proves Safe, Feasible in Experienced Hands

Shorter stays, faster surgeries, and less blood loss versus open surgery in Chinese study

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<乌鸦传媒>Most Bizarre Objects Swallowed: Doctor Reacts

Cellphones, chopsticks, and more

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<乌鸦传媒>More Population-Based Evidence That Screening for CRC Reduces Risk of Cancer Death

Large Swedish study shows 14% reduction in long-term CRC mortality, 16% reduction in all deaths

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<乌鸦传媒>Risankizumab Beats Ustekinumab for Previously Treated Crohn's

The IL-23 inhibitor led to more clinical remissions vs the IL-12/23 inhibitor

A computer rendering of a transparent body with inflamed intestines highlighted.

<乌鸦传媒>Top-Down Treatment Superior to Step-Up Approach for Crohn's Disease

Early intensive treatment should be standard for most patients, researchers argue

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<乌鸦传媒>Healthy Lifestyle Habits May Help Prevent New-Onset IBS

Adhering to even one healthy habit was significantly associated with lower incidence

A scanning electron microscope image of fecal bacteria

<乌鸦传媒>AGA Backs Fecal Microbiota-Based Therapies for Recurrent C. Diff

But new guidelines do not recommend use in inflammatory bowel disease or irritable bowel syndrome

A computer rendering of a transparent body with the appendix highlighted

<乌鸦传媒>Potential Biomarker for Perforated Appendicitis Shows Link to Severe Sepsis

Test that can differentiate between simple and perforated appendicitis is "highly desirable"

FDA APPROVED budesonide oral suspension (Eohilia) over a computer rendering of a body with the esophagus highlighted.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Approves First Oral Option for Eosinophilic Esophagitis

Fixed-duration course of corticosteroid indicated for patients 11 years and up

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<乌鸦传媒>Mixed Results in Advanced Gastric/GEJ Cancer With Add-On Fruquintinib

Significant improvement in PFS, but not OS, versus chemo alone in the second-line setting

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<乌鸦传媒>King Charles' Health History; Supreme Court to Weigh COVID Misinfo; Toby Keith Dies

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<乌鸦传媒>Why Are We Letting Insurers Dictate Patient Care?

Prior authorization is wreaking havoc on patient health

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<乌鸦传媒>Kate Middleton Discharged; Philips to Halt Apnea Device Sales; Pet Dragon Warning

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