<ѻý>Crohn's Disease Scores With Interchangeable Humira Biosimilarѻý> "Non-medical switches" will be less of a concern when new treatment option becomes available Dec 31, 2021
<ѻý>Beware Aspiration Risk in Chronic Pot Usersѻý> A cautionary tale of gastroparesis-related aspiration in NPO patient with no other risk factors Dec 27, 2021
<ѻý>Trifluridine/Tipiracil Combination Misses Mark in Metastatic Colon Cancerѻý> No improvement in PFS versus standard for older patients ineligible for intensive therapy Dec 21, 2021
<ѻý>Non-Invasive Nerve Stimulation Shows Promise for Younger IBD Patientsѻý> Small pilot study found many children and young adults achieved clinical remission Dec 15, 2021
<ѻý>Year in Review: Crohn's Diseaseѻý> First interchangeable biosimilar approved, biologics go head-to-head Dec 15, 2021
<ѻý>For IBD Patients, Too Much Processed Meat May Be Deadlyѻý> Study investigates diet's link to all-cause mortality, not just IBD incidence Dec 14, 2021
<ѻý>No Extra C. Diff Risk Observed With Vedolizumab in Ulcerative Colitisѻý> Retrospective study found no increased risk versus anti-TNF agents, but more research is needed Dec 11, 2021
<ѻý>Time Doesn't Heal Parents' Mental Health Wounds From Kids' IBD Dxѻý> "I was surprised" by these results, researcher says Dec 10, 2021
<ѻý>Ethics Consult: Should Doctor Inform Patient's Family of Diagnosis? MD/JD Weighs Inѻý> You voted, now see the results and an expert's discussion Dec 10, 2021
<ѻý>Hemostatic Powder on Par for Stopping Acute Upper GI Bleedsѻý> In non-inferiority trial, TC-325 matched standard therapy for nonvariceal lesions Dec 07, 2021
<ѻý>Biologics vs Small Molecule Drugs for UC: Which Agent Emerged on Top?ѻý> The most effective drug not necessarily the safest Dec 01, 2021
<ѻý>Is Weight Protective for NAFLD Patients Undergoing Transplant?ѻý> UNOS data showed differences in waitlist removal, all-cause mortality based on obesity status Nov 18, 2021
<ѻý>Hepatology Not Immune to Workplace Discriminationѻý> Women, racial/ethnic minorities most likely to experience discriminatory behavior Nov 17, 2021
<ѻý>Need for Liver Transplants Rising Sharply in Seniorsѻý> Post-transplant mortality still higher versus younger patients, but improving over time Nov 17, 2021
<ѻý>How Do Patients With Cirrhosis Respond to the COVID Vaccine?ѻý> Italian researchers examine data in this understudied subset of patients Nov 16, 2021
<ѻý>Blood-Based Biomarkers Prove Mettle in Liver Disease Diagnosisѻý> Data part of initiative to qualify biomarkers to help diagnose fibrosis or NASH Nov 15, 2021
<ѻý>FMT Benefits Last a Few Years in Severe Alcoholic Hepatitis Patientsѻý> More research needed to determine impact on clinical outcomes versus standard of care Nov 14, 2021
<ѻý>Simvastatin-Treated Liver Donors May Aid Transplant Patient Outcomesѻý> Improved graft survival versus placebo in small randomized trial Nov 14, 2021
<ѻý>How Did the COVID Pandemic Affect Liver Transplant Outcomes?ѻý> There was an impact on patient survival rates, but researcher acknowledges several confounders Nov 13, 2021
<ѻý>Just How Bad Is a 'Sulfur Microbial Diet' for Colorectal Cancer Risk?ѻý> Risk for CRC increased by 27% in healthcare workers who consumed the highest amounts Nov 12, 2021
<ѻý>NASH Patients Are Entitled to a 'Bill of Rights'ѻý> Advocacy group encourages a "partnership" between clinicians and patients Nov 12, 2021
<ѻý>Fewer Hepatitis C Patients Seeking Treatment of Lateѻý> Accelerated declines in 2020 only the latest in a downward trajectory Nov 12, 2021
<ѻý>Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer on the Rise in Whites, Stable in Blacksѻý> White women may be a significant driver of higher rectal cancer rates Nov 09, 2021
<ѻý>Injectable PH1 Therapy Also Effective in Advanced CKDѻý> Trial looked at patients with stages 3B through 5 chronic kidney disease Nov 07, 2021
<ѻý>Gastrointestinal Damage Nearly Universal With Antiplatelet Use After PCIѻý> Noninvasive endoscopy in OPT-PEACE reveals surprises about GI effects of antiplatelets Nov 07, 2021
<ѻý>ACIP: All Adults Ages 59 and Younger Should Get Hep B Vaccineѻý> Committee also passed new recommendations on vaccines against Ebola, orthopoxviruses Nov 03, 2021
<ѻý>In Long COVID, GI and Mental Health Symptoms 'Go Hand in Hand'ѻý> More severe post-COVID gastrointestinal symptoms also increased the risk for anxiety and sadness Nov 02, 2021
<ѻý>JAK Inhibitor Maintenance Works in Severe Ulcerative Colitisѻý> Treatment group achieved clinical remission, met clinical secondary endpoints Oct 29, 2021
<ѻý>Maintenance IL-23 Blockade Yields Durable Benefit in Crohn's Diseaseѻý> Over 50% of patients responding to induction risankizumab maintained clinical remission at 1 year Oct 28, 2021
<ѻý>The Straight Poop on Who Benefited From a Squatting Stoolѻý> Assist device was helpful for a particular subgroup of patients Oct 27, 2021
<ѻý>Weight Loss Program for GERD Relief?ѻý> In patients with BMI over 25, nearly 50% reduced use of acid blockers or stopped altogether Oct 26, 2021
<ѻý>Two Mechanically Assisted Colonoscopy Devices Square Offѻý> Randomized trial revealed one found more and larger adenomas Oct 25, 2021
<ѻý>After Antibiotics for Appendicitis, Many Need Surgeryѻý> CODA trial follow-up data may shift opinions Oct 25, 2021
<ѻý>How Should Patients With Autoimmune Diseases Approach COVID Vaccination?ѻý> Mixed messaging and a lack of tailored research leaves providers and patients in the dark Oct 22, 2021
<ѻý>Advanced Fibrosis Tied to Most Severe Outcomes in NAFLDѻý> Study found higher risk of liver decompensation, death in those with bridging fibrosis, cirrhosis Oct 20, 2021
<ѻý>Pan-PPAR Agonist 'Promising' for NASH Patientsѻý> But experts expressed concern over potential GI side effects Oct 20, 2021
<ѻý>First Interchangeable Humira Biosimilar Approvedѻý> Cyltezo nabs coveted "interchangeable" status for RA, inflammatory bowel disease, and more Oct 18, 2021
<ѻý>Precedex in Abdominal Surgery May Speed Up GI Function Recoveryѻý> Intraoperative use of dexmedetomidine in older adults also led to shorter hospital stays Oct 14, 2021
<ѻý>Who Performs More Endoscopies During GI Training, Women or Men?ѻý> Survey finds lower total colonoscopies and EGDs completed by female GI fellows Oct 13, 2021