<ѻý>Laparoscopic Lavage a Safe Option in Perforated Diverticulitisѻý> No difference versus resection in long-term severe complications, but recurrence more common Dec 29, 2020
<ѻý>GI Bleeds Tied to Worse Prognosis for COVID-19 Inpatientsѻý> Anticoagulation or antiplatelet agents not tied to higher risk of bleeding in cohort study Dec 22, 2020
<ѻý>Young-Onset Esophageal Cancer Rapidly Increasingѻý> Physicians should be on the alert for younger patients with dysphagia, researchers urge Dec 16, 2020
<ѻý>IBD and COVID-19: Who Is at Risk?ѻý> Worse outcomes for older patients and those with comorbidities and on steroids Dec 12, 2020
<ѻý>Can Some Treatments Be Stopped in IBD?ѻý> With combination therapy, some patients successfully withdrew the TNF inhibitor Dec 11, 2020
<ѻý>Ozanimod a Winner in Ulcerative Colitisѻý> S1P receptor modulator effective for both induction and maintenance Dec 10, 2020
<ѻý>Smoking Worsens Crohn's Diseaseѻý> Smokers were more likely to have stricturing or penetrating disease, Canadian study showed Dec 10, 2020
<ѻý>COVID-19 Fears Tied to More Appendix Perforations in Kidsѻý> Visits to a pediatric emergency department in Virginia declined during pandemic Dec 04, 2020
<ѻý>C-Section Babies More Likely to Develop Infections in Early Childhoodѻý> Potential microbiome effect? Nov 19, 2020
<ѻý>Elective Sigmoidectomy Boosts QOL in Recurrent Diverticulitisѻý> Surgical management associated with more major complications than standard therapy Nov 18, 2020
<ѻý>COVID-19 and MIS-C: Two Diseases, One Virus in Kidsѻý> Both clinical profiles and even outcomes varied, researcher says Nov 17, 2020
<ѻý>Non-Cardiac Surgery Poses 'Sobering' Risks for People With LVADsѻý> MACE rate reached as high as 16.9% after some procedures Nov 12, 2020
<ѻý>More Evidence Early Mortality Persists in IBDѻý> Canadian study shows treatment advances haven't erased lifespan deficit Nov 09, 2020
<ѻý>Gut Bacteria for Psoriasis; Long-Term Hair Growth; COVID and STDsѻý> Selected presentations from the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology virtual conference Nov 05, 2020
<ѻý>Bariatric Surgery in Heart Failureѻý> Andrew Perry, MD, delves into its role with Radha Gopalan, MD Nov 02, 2020 podcast
<ѻý>Oh Snap! When Sex Goes Badly Wrongѻý> Watch for "eggplant sign" and don't make jokes Oct 28, 2020
<ѻý>Initial GI Symptoms Independently Tied to Poor COVID-19 Outcomesѻý> Separate study finds diarrhea as a presenting symptom portended worse disease Oct 27, 2020
<ѻý>Kiwifruit Better Tolerated Than Prunes or Psyllium for Chronic Constipationѻý> Kiwi tied to fewer adverse events and greater patient satisfaction Oct 26, 2020
<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