Gastroenterology
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Endoscopic monitoring may not be needed for nonerosive GERD
Patients with confirmed nonerosive GERD are not at greater risk for esophageal cancer but those with erosive disease had more than double the...
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No-biopsy approach to celiac disease diagnosis safe for some
The local serum tTG-IgA test correctly diagnosed duodenal villous atrophy in 97.5% of patients with serum tTG-IgA concentrations greater than 10...
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How to manage heartburn cost-effectively after PPI failure
Researchers compared the cost-effectiveness over 1 year of four strategies for managing patients in whom empirical PPI treatment failed.
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Turmeric may be as effective as omeprazole for dyspepsia
“The new findings from our study may justify considering curcumin in clinical practice.”
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NAFLD raises risk for colorectal adenomatous polyps
In the fully adjusted model, NAFLD was a significant independent risk factor for adenomatous polyps but not for nonadenomatous polyps.
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PPIs linked to long-term infection in kids
Experts said the new data show the importance of limiting use of this type of acid suppressant in children.
Literature Review
These four GI conditions may predict Parkinson’s disease
“Experts have known for a very long time that constipation is a potential risk factor for PD, so this study adds to the list of GI conditions that...
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Cause of common gastrointestinal symptoms in diabetes?
“People with diabetes who present with gastrointestinal symptoms – such as steatorrhea or changes in stool, bloating, and/or abdominal pain –...
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Medical treatment for appendicitis effective long-term
Some patients (29%) who initially received antibiotics required surgery up to 20 years later.
Commentary
The best CRC screening test is still this one
Both the AAFP and the ACP question the lowering of the age for first colonoscopy.