Gastroenterology
From the Journals
True Benefit of Screening Colonoscopy for CRC Underestimated in NordICC
Registration delays of 1, 2, or 3 years led to an underestimated risk for CRC by 25%, 50%, and 75%, respectively.
From the Journals
MMR/MSI Testing for CRC Climbs, But Variations Persist
To assess trends and factors associated with MMR/MSI testing, researchers evaluated 834,797 patients diagnosed with stage I to IV CRC between 2012...
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Hospitalized Patients With COPD and GERD Have Better Short-Term Outcomes
GERD is linked to better outcomes for patients in the hospital with COPD, though were at higher risk for readmission.
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA OKs Next-Gen Cologuard Test for CRC Screening
Cologuard Plus tests for three novel methylated DNA markers and fecal hemoglobin.
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CRC Screening After 75: Is Shared Decision-Making Helpful?
Shared decision-making training did not make a statistically significant improvement in screening concordance.
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA Approves Ustekinumab Biosimilar Otulfi
This is the fourth ustekinumab biosimilar approved in the United States.
From the Journals
New Biologic Tulisokibart Beats Placebo in Ulcerative Colitis Trial
Researchers said this was the first rigorous study of a drug class with an entirely new mechanism of action that may be beneficial in other immune...
From the Journals
In Crohn’s Disease, Early Anti-TNF Levels May be Crucial
“Getting it right in induction is probably the most important part” of treating Crohn’s disease, said Dr. Miguel Regueiro.
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Race Adjustments in Algorithms Boost CRC Risk Prediction
“Removing race from colorectal screening predictors could reduce the number of Black patients recommended for screening.”
Conference Coverage
Sex and Gender Influence Outcomes in Colorectal Cancer
Sex differences have clear biological and pathophysiological consequences in oncology.
Feature
How the Future of Medicine Will Revolve Around Our Gut
In just a few years, AI models could predict gut microbial composition based on data such as dietary habits and household characteristics.