<ѻý>Have We Been Overcautious With TNF Inhibitors in Pregnancy?ѻý> Study of IBD patients finds no basis for common practice Sep 26, 2022
<ѻý>FDA Advisors Back Fecal Microbiome Treatment for Recurrent C. Diffѻý> Committee members swayed by strong "need" rather than strong data Sep 22, 2022
<ѻý>Noninvasive Gastric Mapping; Best Foods for the Gut? Lab Score for Crohn'sѻý> News and commentary from the world of gastroenterology and hepatology Sep 22, 2022
<ѻý>Obeticholic Acid Tied to Better Outcomes in Primary Biliary Cholangitisѻý> Study comparing randomized trial with two external cohorts showed fewer deaths, transplants Sep 22, 2022
<ѻý>Oral Capsule or Colonic Fecal Transplant for C. Diff: Is One Superior?ѻý> Real-world data showed no difference in cure rates at 1 and 2 months Sep 20, 2022
<ѻý>Closing Colorectal Cancer Screening Gaps With FIT Initiativeѻý> VA hospital meets goal of increasing monthly screenings to address backlog from pandemic Sep 19, 2022
<ѻý>IV Iron Replacements Go Head-to-Head for IBD-Related Anemiaѻý> Trial confirms higher rate of hypophosphatemia with ferric carboxymaltose Sep 16, 2022
<ѻý>FDA Finally OKs First Drug for Hepatorenal Syndromeѻý> Pivotal trial data showed terlipressin nearly doubled reversal of the condition Sep 15, 2022
<ѻý>Ryan Reynolds' Colonoscopy; NASH Drug Passes Phase II Test; New Drug Target in IBD?ѻý> News and commentary from the world of gastroenterology and hepatology Sep 14, 2022
<ѻý>Potential Practice-Changer for Refractory Metastatic Colon Cancerѻý> Significant survival gain with fruquintinib in patients with heavily pretreated disease Sep 14, 2022
<ѻý>Colorectal Cancer Burden on the Rise in Developed Countriesѻý> Global study predicts an uptick in incidence and mortality through 2040 Sep 12, 2022
<ѻý>'Striking' Colon Cancer Data Spur Mid-Presentation Ovation at ESMOѻý> Preoperative immunotherapy combo in dMMR disease yields major pathologic response in 95% Sep 12, 2022
<ѻý>Robotic Surgery Tops Laparoscopic Surgery for Middle and Low Rectal Cancerѻý> Randomized trial shows fewer positive circumferential resection margins with robotic technique Sep 09, 2022
<ѻý>New Drug for Gastric Ulcers; Linzess for Kids' Constipation; IBD Meds Safe in Uteroѻý> News and commentary from the world of gastroenterology and hepatology Sep 08, 2022
<ѻý>Artificial Pancreas Improves Glycemic Control After Total Pancreatectomyѻý> Dutch trial showed more time spent with normal glucose levels versus usual care Sep 08, 2022
<ѻý>First-in-Class Drug Brings Relief in Ulcerative Colitisѻý> Multiple doses of obefazimod bested placebo in randomized trial Sep 07, 2022
<ѻý>Complete Endoscopic Healing in IBD Linked to Lower Relapse Riskѻý> Though about a third of these patients still relapsed after cessation of TNF inhibitors Sep 02, 2022
<ѻý>Increased Health Spending When Private Equity Acquires Physician Practicesѻý> Patient volume also increased, but whether patients are benefiting remains to be seen Sep 02, 2022
<ѻý>Trainees May Miss More Sessile Serrated Polyps on Colonoscopyѻý> But resident or fellow involvement didn't have a negative impact on other key quality indicators Aug 31, 2022
<ѻý>FDA Data Link Diabetes Drug Class to Gallbladder Diseaseѻý> FAERS analysis turns up dozens of cases of acute cholecystitis tied to GLP-1 receptor agonists Aug 30, 2022
<ѻý>Is 'Juliet' Unwittingly Poisoned in Today's Environment?ѻý> Examining the dangers of endocrine disrupting chemicals Aug 27, 2022
<ѻý>FDA Warns on Potential for Monkeypox Spread via Fecal Transplantѻý> Agency urges additional protections around donor screening Aug 24, 2022
<ѻý>MMR Vaccination Tied to Lower IBD Risk for Kidsѻý> Parents hesitant to vaccinate should be reassured, study authors say Aug 24, 2022
<ѻý>Intensive Endoscopy Might Not Be One-and-Done for Gastric Cancer Surveillanceѻý> High-risk group had similar new lesion detection rates initially and at 15 months Aug 22, 2022
<ѻý>Low Risk for IBD Relapse After Switch From IV to Subcutaneous Infliximabѻý> French study showed low relapse rates across all intravenous dose regimens, except for one Aug 19, 2022
<ѻý>C-Section Babies Face Higher Crohn's Disease Risk Later in Lifeѻý> Underlying mechanism could be the gut microbiome, researcher hypothesizes Aug 17, 2022
<ѻý>More Upper GI Bleeding Linked to Warfarin Versus DOACsѻý> Rates of lower GI bleeding similar in cohort study from Iceland Aug 16, 2022
<ѻý>Epstein-Barr Virus Linked With Gastric Cancerѻý> Meta-analysis shows a 7.5% prevalence across 37 countries Aug 12, 2022
<ѻý>Propofol Not the Only Option for Abdominal Surgery Anesthesia in Seniorsѻý> Trial shows no higher risk for complications with alternative agent Aug 10, 2022
<ѻý>More GI Docs, Fewer Alcoholic Liver Disease Deathsѻý> Study suggests access might account for 40% of alcohol-associated liver disease deaths nationally Aug 08, 2022
<ѻý>CDC Details Outbreaks of Acute GI Illness Linked to 'Splash Pads'ѻý> Multiple cases of shigellosis and norovirus identified after kids' visits to Kansas wildlife park Aug 05, 2022
<ѻý>Prosthetic Mesh May Stand in the Way of Further Abdominal Operationsѻý> Prior incisional hernia repair associated with complications with later abdominal surgery Aug 04, 2022
<ѻý>Adding TACE to Lenvatinib Boosts Survival in Advanced Liver Cancerѻý> In China-based trial, overall survival in first-line improved by 6 months versus lenvatinib alone Aug 04, 2022
<ѻý>What's the Best New Drug for Luminal Crohn's Disease?ѻý> Meta-analysis ranks infliximab and others, but experts urge results are not ready for prime time Aug 04, 2022
<ѻý>More Bad Safety News for Xeljanzѻý> Yet another risk confirmed in postmarketing study Aug 04, 2022
<ѻý>Bictegravir-Based Treatment Wins for HIV/HBV Co-Infectionsѻý> Head-to-head comparison in ALLIANCE trial favors use over dolutegravir-based combination Aug 03, 2022
<ѻý>Low MELD Score No Barrier to Long Survival After Living-Donor Transplantѻý> End-stage liver disease patients with scores as low as 11 achieved survival of 13 years or beyond Aug 03, 2022
<ѻý>Medical Trauma in Patients With IBDѻý> Hospitalizations, flares, and pain cited as sources of post-traumatic stress Aug 01, 2022
<ѻý>Rare Mutations Linked to Protection Against Liver Diseaseѻý> Carriers of CIDEB variants were at lower risk for liver disease of any cause, study shows Jul 27, 2022
<ѻý>Improving Small Bowel Capsule Endoscopy Visualizationѻý> Meta-analysis shows 15% improvement in adequate small bowel cleansing with purgative preparations Jul 26, 2022