<ѻý>Oprah Hospitalized; Senator in Car Crash; Oldest American Man Diesѻý> Health news and commentary gathered by ѻý staff Jun 12, 2024
<ѻý>Testosterone Prodrug Improves Muscle Mass, Encephalopathy in Men With Cirrhosisѻý> Androgen precursor may help cirrhosis-related sarcopenia Jun 11, 2024
<ѻý>Rifaximin Prophylaxis Fails for Bacterial Peritonitis in Cirrhotic Patientsѻý> "Is it time to say primary prophylaxis is dead?" one expert asks Jun 11, 2024
<ѻý>Novel Drug for Rare Chronic Liver Disease Wins Conditional FDA Approvalѻý> First-in-class PPAR agonist led to biochemical responses in more than 50% of patients in trial Jun 11, 2024
<ѻý>Patients With Severe ACLF on Liver Transplant Waitlists Face High Mortality Ratesѻý> Urgent need for organ allocation system reform, researchers say Jun 09, 2024
<ѻý>Weight Loss/Diabetes Drug Has Positive Treatment Effect on MASHѻý> GLP-1/GIP agonist also improved fibrosis biomarkers, liver fat, and stiffness in phase II trial Jun 08, 2024
<ѻý>Artery Inflammation and CV Events; Stepped Palliative Care for Lung Cancer Patientsѻý> Also in TTHealthWatch: diets and medicine in IBS and active surveillance in prostate cancer Jun 08, 2024 podcast
<ѻý>Novel Glucagon/GLP-1 Receptor Dual Agonist Improved MASH in Phase II Studyѻý> Effects may be related to weight loss, not changes in fibrogenesis, expert suggests Jun 07, 2024
<ѻý>Novel Intelligent Liver Function Test Platform Improves Liver Disease Diagnosisѻý> iLFT is now an essential, highly utilized tool at one U.K. primary care system Jun 07, 2024
<ѻý>Humira Clobbers Biosimilars in Battle for Part D Coverageѻý> Pricing, payer policies keep market leader on top Jun 06, 2024
<ѻý>Bulevirtide/Pegylated Interferon Combo Beats Monotherapy for Chronic Hepatitis Dѻý> Combo therapies for HDV with drugs other than pegylated interferon would be better, expert says Jun 06, 2024
<ѻý>A Win for Liver Transplantation in Unresectable Metastatic Colorectal Cancerѻý> Three new trials address CRC liver metastases Jun 04, 2024
<ѻý>Perioperative Chemo Extends Survival in Resectable Esophageal Cancerѻý> Improvement also observed in complete remission rates with FLOT over CROSS regimen Jun 03, 2024
<ѻý>Changes to Liver Transplant Policy Increased Costs in Vulnerable Areasѻý> Hospital costs increased 12% in low-income areas vs 5.1% in high-income areas May 29, 2024
<ѻý>Springsteen's Health; Minimum Staffing Rule Challenged; Probiotic Sodas Probedѻý> Health news and commentary gathered by ѻý staff May 28, 2024
<ѻý>Increase in CRC Cases in Younger Age Groups Extends to Preteensѻý> While cases remain rare in younger people, they're much more common than 25 years ago May 26, 2024
<ѻý>Gallbladder Cancer Rates Stable or Down, Except in Black Patientsѻý> Black patients "presenting more often, and they're presenting at a later stage," researcher says May 24, 2024
<ѻý>Blood in Stool, Abdominal Pain Top Red Flags for Early-Onset Colorectal Cancerѻý> These symptoms are "frequently ignored by providers as trivial," according to one expert May 24, 2024
<ѻý>Blood Test for Colon Cancer Screening Secures FDA Panel's Blessingѻý> But advisors urge strong labeling emphasizing Shield test's low sensitivity for advanced adenomas May 24, 2024
<ѻý>Blood-Based Test for CRC Screening Hits Sensitivity, Specificity Endpointsѻý> Test could fill a gap in CRC screening May 23, 2024
<ѻý>GLP-2 Analog Reduces Need for Parenteral Support in Patients With Rare GI Conditionѻý> Better outcomes in short bowel syndrome and intestinal failure with apraglutide vs placebo May 23, 2024
<ѻý>Psychostimulant No Help in Relieving Cancer-Related Fatigueѻý> No significant differences in outcomes between methylphenidate, placebo May 22, 2024
<ѻý>Blood Test for Colon Cancer Screening May Miss Some Precancers, FDA Staff Saysѻý> Shield could boost screening compliance, but has low sensitivity for advanced adenomas May 22, 2024
<ѻý>Guselkumab Continues Winning Streak in Crohn's Diseaseѻý> Dual-acting IL-23 inhibitor tops placebo, ustekinumab in phase III trials May 22, 2024
<ѻý>Endoscopic Ablation Reduces 'Hunger Hormone,' Yields Weight Loss in Early Trialѻý> First-in-human study targets ghrelin production with mucosal ablation as obesity treatment May 21, 2024
<ѻý>Healthcare Use Reduced When Female Gastroenterologists See Patientsѻý> Female patients appeared to derive the greatest benefit, researchers say May 21, 2024
<ѻý>FDA Withdraws Approval of FGFR Inhibitor for Bile Duct Cancerѻý> Sponsor for infigratinib (Truseltiq) failed to recruit and enroll patients in confirmatory study May 20, 2024
<ѻý>Can Robots Make Gallbladder Surgery Safer?ѻý> Observational study suggests benefit compared with laparoscopic surgery May 20, 2024
<ѻý>What to Know About the U.K.'s Tainted Blood Scandalѻý> Tens of thousands contracted HIV or hepatitis from transfusions during the 1970s and 1980s May 20, 2024
<ѻý>Patients Like AI for Endoscopyѻý> But survey shows they still want a doctor in charge May 20, 2024
<ѻý>Whole Foods Hepatitis; Plane Crash Kills Physician; Docs Criticize Mask Ban Proposalѻý> Health news and commentary gathered by ѻý staff May 20, 2024
<ѻý>Gastrointestinal Bleeding More Common in Advanced CKDѻý> Risk was significantly higher regardless of dialysis status May 19, 2024
<ѻý>Resection for Early Liver Cancer Tied to Improved Survivalѻý> 5-year OS rate nearly doubled vs nonsurgical approaches for early HCC, retrospective study finds May 15, 2024
<ѻý>Liver Disease, High Lipoprotein(a) Tied to Higher MI Risk in Diabetes Patientsѻý> Sixfold increased risk of non-fatal MI among patients with highest levels of Lp(a) May 13, 2024
<ѻý>Pig-Kidney Recipient Dies; Colon Cancers Surge in Teens; CRISPR Fails to Cure HIVѻý> Health news and commentary gathered by ѻý staff May 13, 2024
<ѻý>Are Health Workers More Prone to Alcohol-Related Death?ѻý> No, and physicians appear to have the lowest risk May 08, 2024
<ѻý>For Most, Rotavirus Is Now Just Another Cause of Gastroenteritisѻý> Some patients may need testing, IV rehydration, experts say May 08, 2024
<ѻý>Colonoscopy Near Time of Joint Replacement Doesn't Increase Infection Riskѻý> However, several comorbidities, male sex may play a role May 07, 2024
<ѻý>Rare Pregnancy Problem Linked to Thiopurines, FDA Saysѻý> Agency finds risk for intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy mostly in IBD, lupus patients May 03, 2024
<ѻý>It May Be Safe to Extend Time Between Colonoscopy Screenings, Study Saysѻý> Findings have implications for economics of resource use and avoiding invasive examinations May 02, 2024