Gastroenterology
News
Review estimates acne risk with JAK inhibitor therapy
Acne has been reported to be an adverse effect of JAK inhibitors, but not much is known about how common acne is overall.
Conference Coverage
Popular liver supplements lack data supporting efficacy, study shows
“But our research revealed that strong scientific evidence supporting the efficacy of any of these supplements is currently lacking.”
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA OKs new treatment for erosive esophagitis
Vonoprazan provides clinicians with a “new first-in-class therapeutic option that demonstrated faster healing in the more difficult-to-treat GERD...
News
Does diabetes affect colorectal cancer outcomes?
“Preventing diabetes complications may help improve survival in patients with CRC, especially [in] female patients and those in the early stages...
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA OKs first ustekinumab biosimilar
The drug has also been granted an interchangeability designation and has been approved for six indications.
News
Review finds no CV or VTE risk signal with use of JAK inhibitors for skin indications
Of the 35 trials studied, most involved patients with atopic dermatitis.
Commentary
GI symptoms during menopause deserve attention
We must do a better job about individualizing care. Rather than treating patients as disease states, we must start to do specific patient-focused...
Conference Coverage
Bariatric surgery, including sleeve gastrectomy, linked to fracture risk
A study of a largely male veteran population reinforces observations in younger women and underscores concerns about osteoporosis in men.
News
When digestive symptoms signal Parkinson’s disease
It therefore remains to be determined whether vagal nerve damage alone can explain gastrointestinal disorders or whether dysfunction of enteric...
Conference Coverage
Amitriptyline use nearly doubles symptom improvement in IBS
“Self-titration of the dose equals patient empowerment, and if patients can be helped to manage their own medication, then they will also be more...