<ѻý>Robotic Surgery for Pancreatic Tumors Proves Safe, Feasible in Experienced Handsѻý> Shorter stays, faster surgeries, and less blood loss versus open surgery in Chinese study Feb 29, 2024
<ѻý>More Population-Based Evidence That Screening for CRC Reduces Risk of Cancer Deathѻý> Large Swedish study shows 14% reduction in long-term CRC mortality, 16% reduction in all deaths Feb 27, 2024
<ѻý>Risankizumab Beats Ustekinumab for Previously Treated Crohn'sѻý> The IL-23 inhibitor led to more clinical remissions vs the IL-12/23 inhibitor Feb 26, 2024
<ѻý>Top-Down Treatment Superior to Step-Up Approach for Crohn's Diseaseѻý> Early intensive treatment should be standard for most patients, researchers argue Feb 26, 2024
<ѻý>Healthy Lifestyle Habits May Help Prevent New-Onset IBSѻý> Adhering to even one healthy habit was significantly associated with lower incidence Feb 24, 2024
<ѻý>AGA Backs Fecal Microbiota-Based Therapies for Recurrent C. Diffѻý> But new guidelines do not recommend use in inflammatory bowel disease or irritable bowel syndrome Feb 21, 2024
<ѻý>Potential Biomarker for Perforated Appendicitis Shows Link to Severe Sepsisѻý> Test that can differentiate between simple and perforated appendicitis is "highly desirable" Feb 20, 2024
<ѻý>FDA Approves First Oral Option for Eosinophilic Esophagitisѻý> Fixed-duration course of corticosteroid indicated for patients 11 years and up Feb 12, 2024
<ѻý>Mixed Results in Advanced Gastric/GEJ Cancer With Add-On Fruquintinibѻý> Significant improvement in PFS, but not OS, versus chemo alone in the second-line setting Feb 07, 2024
<ѻý>King Charles' Health History; Supreme Court to Weigh COVID Misinfo; Toby Keith Diesѻý> Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by ѻý staff Feb 06, 2024
<ѻý>Why Are We Letting Insurers Dictate Patient Care?ѻý> Prior authorization is wreaking havoc on patient health Jan 30, 2024
<ѻý>Kate Middleton Discharged; Philips to Halt Apnea Device Sales; Pet Dragon Warningѻý> Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by ѻý staff Jan 29, 2024
<ѻý>Switching Twice With Infliximab Biosimilars Not Linked With IBD Flare Riskѻý> Reassuring findings for patients whose insurance requires a switch Jan 28, 2024
<ѻý>Early Anti-TNF Reduces Perianal Fistula Risk in Kids With Crohn'sѻý> "Far better to prevent these complications than to treat them once they occur," says researcher Jan 28, 2024
<ѻý>New Standard for Unresectable Hepatocellular Carcinoma?ѻý> Adding durvalumab and bevacizumab to transarterial chemoembolization almost doubles PFS Jan 21, 2024
<ѻý>Radioligand Gets Big Win in High-Grade GEP Neuroendocrine Tumorsѻý> Lutetium dotatate reduces PFS risk by 72% in randomized trial Jan 20, 2024
<ѻý>Adding Immunotherapy, Anti-TIGIT in First Line Boosts OS in Esophageal Cancerѻý> But how much did investigational tiragolumab contribute to efficacy? Jan 19, 2024
<ѻý>Long-Term Data Affirm First-Line Immunotherapy for Advanced Esophageal Cancerѻý> Three times as many patients alive at 5 years with chemo plus pembrolizumab Jan 19, 2024
<ѻý>Linaclotide Doubled Bowel Movements in Children With Functional Constipationѻý> Pivotal phase III data also showed improvements in other symptoms Jan 12, 2024
<ѻý>Rectal Botox Injections Improved Fecal Incontinence, Urgencyѻý> "Study represents an important step forward in the field," editorialist says Dec 22, 2023
<ѻý>Recurrence Rate of Colorectal Adenomas Reduced With Endoscopic Submucosal Dissectionѻý> However, more adverse events occurred compared with endoscopic mucosal resection Dec 11, 2023
<ѻý>EUS-Guided Gastroenterostomy Better Option for Cancer-Related Duodenal Blockagesѻý> However, technique and technology are not widespread Dec 08, 2023
<ѻý>Stephen Colbert Has Surgery for Ruptured Appendixѻý> Recent studies have focused on whether appendicitis can be managed with antibiotics alone Nov 28, 2023
<ѻý>Chemoimmunotherapy Improves Pathologic Outcomes in Gastroesophageal Carcinomaѻý> Adding atezolizumab to FLOT led to more downstaging, complete regressions versus chemo alone Nov 24, 2023
<ѻý>Silent Gastrointestinal Bleeds Track With Antiplatelet Choice After PCIѻý> OPT-PEACE captured serial changes in gastrointestinal tract injury prior to overt bleeding Nov 17, 2023
<ѻý>Novel Therapies Show Early Promise in Advanced Gastroesophageal Cancersѻý> Results look good, but more data needed Nov 08, 2023
<ѻý>New Option Approved for Erosive Esophagitisѻý> Vonoprazan lands indication for healing and maintenance across all grades of condition Nov 02, 2023
<ѻý>Thalidomide Reduced Episodes of Recurrent GI Bleedingѻý> Study provides best evidence to date for bleeding due to small-intestinal angiodysplasia Nov 01, 2023
<ѻý>Eosinophilic Esophagitis Risk Linked to Medications in Pregnancy, Infancyѻý> Increased risk observed with antibiotic and acid suppressant use Oct 30, 2023
<ѻý>Novel Drug OK'd for Ulcerative Colitisѻý> First agent to target p19 subunit of IL-23 Oct 27, 2023
<ѻý>Probiotics for Preterm Infants Could Pose Serious Danger, FDA Warnsѻý> Abbott, Infinant Health sent warning letters about their products Oct 26, 2023
<ѻý>Dupilumab Helped Kids With Eosinophilic Esophagitis Achieve Needed Weight Gainѻý> The drug also met primary endpoint of reducing peak esophageal intraepithelial eosinophil counts Oct 26, 2023
<ѻý>Endoscopy Still an Option for Some 90-Year-Olds With GI Bleedsѻý> But conservative management used in most cases Oct 25, 2023
<ѻý>Using Statins With Blood Thinners Linked With Less GI Bleeding Riskѻý> Relationship was seen across the different types of blood thinners Oct 25, 2023
<ѻý>GI Endoscopy Can Lead to Work-Related Injuriesѻý> Most endoscopists reported having back, neck, and hand pain Oct 23, 2023
<ѻý>Diet and Liver Health; Gut Microbiome and Cardiometabolic Diseaseѻý> Also in TTHealthWatch: COVID hospitalization data Oct 14, 2023 podcast
<ѻý>New Oral Drug Approved for Ulcerative Colitis in Adultsѻý> S1P receptor modulator etrasimod indicated for moderately to severely active disease Oct 13, 2023
<ѻý>Lower Microbiome Diversity May Indicate Severe COVID Infectionѻý> Patients admitted to the ICU had significant increases in certain bacteria, study shows Oct 10, 2023
<ѻý>Toxic Megacolon: Day in the Life of a Doctorѻý> Make the rounds with Siobhan Deshauer, MD, during a day in the hospital Oct 05, 2023