<ѻý>IBD and Rheumatic Diseases Overlapѻý> Specialists in both fields need to communicate and coordinate, says researcher Jan 23, 2023
<ѻý>Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Promising for Crohn's Fistulasѻý> Literature review highlights benefits, although access is an issue, expert says Jan 22, 2023
<ѻý>Patients With Celiac and Overlap IBD Skip Out on Gluten-Free Dietsѻý> Study finds no appetite for long-term adherence; lack of targeted education Jan 22, 2023
<ѻý>'More Is Not Better' in Two First-Line Trials for Biliary Tract Cancerѻý> No survival benefit with three-drug chemo regimen or clear PFS gain with anti-PD-L1/bevacizumab Jan 22, 2023
<ѻý>New First-Line Standard for Metastatic Pancreatic Cancerѻý> Liposomal irinotecan regimen boosts outcomes, although expert expressed concern about toxicity Jan 22, 2023
<ѻý>Wearable Tech Shows Promise for Predicting IBD Flaresѻý> App measured heart rate variability metrics in patients with Crohn's, ulcerative colitis Jan 21, 2023
<ѻý>Adding Targeted Drug to Chemo Boosts Survival in Gastric/GEJ Cancerѻý> Longest overall survival reported to date with the addition of zolbetuximab to chemotherapy Jan 21, 2023
<ѻý>Contrary to Guidelines, 5-ASA Often Prescribed in Pediatric Crohn's Diseaseѻý> Use at diagnosis associated with delays in starting biologics Jan 20, 2023
<ѻý>We're Underutilizing Genetic Testing for Colorectal Cancerѻý> Universal germline testing should be part of the standard of cancer care Jan 20, 2023
<ѻý>Perioperative Chemo Matches Multimodal Tx for Locally Advanced Esophageal/GEJ Cancerѻý> Nearly identical 3-year survival, questioning the need for radiotherapy before surgery Jan 20, 2023
<ѻý>Circulating Tumor DNA Could Guide Use of Chemo in Colorectal Cancerѻý> Identified patients likely to benefit following surgery, large prospective study showed Jan 19, 2023
<ѻý>Epstein-Barr Virus Tracking After Liver Transplant May Cut Rare Complicationѻý> Observational study provides suggestive evidence Jan 17, 2023
<ѻý>Involve Anesthesiologists in Procedural Suite Design?ѻý> Accommodating anesthesiologists' needs could make an impact on patient safety, experts say Jan 13, 2023
<ѻý>Anesthesia Outside of the OR: Cause for Patient Safety Concerns?ѻý> Studies have shown harms for non-OR anesthesia (NORA); experts say changes are needed Jan 13, 2023
<ѻý>Bariatric Surgery May Reduce Risk of Esophageal, Gastric Cancersѻý> Cohort study provides "reassurance of the protective clinical benefits of weight loss surgery" Jan 11, 2023
<ѻý>Use of Acid-Suppressive Medications in Infants May Lead to Allergic Diseasesѻý> However, no meaningful associations were seen with prenatal exposure Jan 10, 2023
<ѻý>IBD Risk Higher After Antibioticsѻý> Dose-response relationship found, especially for older individuals Jan 09, 2023
<ѻý>Regular Episodes of Fainting, Stomach Pain Plague Middle-Age Heavy Drinkerѻý> Symptoms persisted for 2 years before the patient was admitted to the hospital Jan 09, 2023
<ѻý>Gastroenterologist Arrested After Sexual Assault Allegationsѻý> Cleveland Clinic says it immediately reported accusations to law enforcement Dec 22, 2022
<ѻý>Adagrasib Shows Anti-Tumor Activity in Heavily Pretreated KRAS-Mutant CRCѻý> Response rates of 19% alone, 46% with cetuximab in phase I/II trial Dec 21, 2022
<ѻý>Data on Dupixent in Eosinophilic Esophagitis Now Publishedѻý> First peer-reviewed accounting of efficacy and safety results in pivotal trial Dec 21, 2022
<ѻý>Fecal Transplant Failed to Boost Effects of Bariatric Surgeryѻý> No impact on weight loss or metabolism compared with placebo, small study found Dec 16, 2022
<ѻý>No Blaming Common Antihypertensives for Pancreatic Cancer, Study Suggestsѻý> Some reassurance on widely prescribed dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers Dec 15, 2022
<ѻý>It's a TNF Inhibitor! It's a Steroid! It's Two (Potential) RA Drugs in One!ѻý> Hints in mid-stage trial that novel conjugate will surpass adalimumab in efficacy Dec 14, 2022
<ѻý>Direct-Acting Antivirals Linked to Improved Outcomes in Chronic Hepatitis Cѻý> All-cause mortality rate significantly lower in treated versus untreated group Dec 13, 2022
<ѻý>Small Study Shows Most Crohn's Patients With Anal Cancer Survivedѻý> 15 of 24 were alive and cancer free at 5.5 years of follow-up Dec 09, 2022
<ѻý>Antibiotic Exposure Before Age 2 Tied to Increased Risk of Pediatric IBDѻý> Even exposure during the last trimester of pregnancy increases this risk, researchers say Dec 08, 2022
<ѻý>Do Kidney Transplant Medications Supplant IBD Drugs?ѻý> Study shows many patients no longer need drugs to help keep gut disease in check Dec 08, 2022
<ѻý>Joint Pain Linked to Worse Quality of Life in Ulcerative Colitis Patientsѻý> Pain tied to increased risks of depression, anxiety, fatigue, and social impairment Dec 08, 2022
<ѻý>Abstinence Tied to Lower Mortality in Alcoholic Cirrhosis With Portal Hypertensionѻý> Benefit observed even in patients with high-risk portal hypertension Dec 08, 2022
<ѻý>COVID-19 Booster Vaccine Appears Safe for IBD Patientsѻý> Third shot reactions mirror earlier primary doses, study showed Dec 07, 2022
<ѻý>Infliximab Maintenance Home Infusion Appears Safeѻý> Few serious adverse events occurred in patient-friendly settings Dec 07, 2022
<ѻý>Xeljanz Cancer Risks Detailedѻý> New paper provides full results from ORAL Surveillance trial Dec 07, 2022
<ѻý>Adding Gut Health Supplement Helped Kids With Obesity Lose More Weightѻý> Small trial saw metabolic benefits with daily butyrate added to standard of care Dec 05, 2022
<ѻý>Small Spot a Source of Mysterious Abdominal Pain in Adolescent Girlѻý> Case highlights a clinically diagnosed condition often misdiagnosed in adults and teens alike Dec 05, 2022
<ѻý>Upadacitinib Induction Provided Fast Symptom Relief in Ulcerative Colitisѻý> Post-hoc analysis showed symptom relief as early as day 1 with the JAK inhibitor Dec 02, 2022
<ѻý>FDA Greenlights First Fecal Microbiota Productѻý> Rebyota approved for preventing recurrence of C. difficile infection Dec 01, 2022
<ѻý>After Major Motorcycle Rallies, More Organs Available for Donationѻý> Study estimated 21% more organ donors, 26% more transplant recipients per day during rallies Nov 28, 2022
<ѻý>Robotic Surgery Proves Its Mettle for Liver Cancerѻý> Fewer cases of liver failure, similar survival versus open liver resection in matched analysis Nov 23, 2022