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Visceral hypersensitivity an independent contributor to GI symptoms
SAN DIEGO – Visceral hypersensitivity was found to be an independent contributor to gastrointestinal symptoms in patients with functional GI...
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Monitored anesthesia care for endoscopy on the rise even without financial incentives
SAN DIEGO – A large study found drivers other than money for monitored anesthesia care during endoscopy.
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Duodenal resurfacing achieves metabolic benefits in type 2 diabetes
SAN DIEGO – Thermal ablation of mucosal cells in the duodenum reduced hemoglobin A1c and liver enzyme levels.
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Statins, but not aspirin, linked to lower pancreatic cancer risk
Key clinical point: Statin use was linked to lower odds of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, while aspirin use was not. Major finding: Statin use...
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Prep-free capsule uses low-dose X-rays to image colonic polyps
Key clinical point: A new colonoscopy capsule uses very-low-dose X-rays to generate high-resolution three-dimensional reconstructions without the...
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SSRIs don’t boost risk in patients with bleeding peptic ulcers
Key clinical point: Patients with bleeding peptic ulcers who are on SSRIs may be able to avoid cessation and withdrawal symptoms because outcomes...
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Pregnancy alters pharmacodynamics of infliximab, adalimumab in women with IBD
SAN DIEGO – Blood levels of infliximab rose during pregnancy, while adalimumab levels remained stable, even after researchers accounted for...
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Colorectal cancer threatens younger people
Health care providers should be alert for symptoms of colorectal cancer in younger patients, and encourage screening if symptoms are present.
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Gas-filled gastric balloons achieve weight loss
A system that utilizes gas-filled gastric balloons helped obese people lose almost twice as much weight, compared with lifestyle modifications.
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Naldemedine improves opioid-induced constipation
SAN DIEGO – A cousin of naltrexone significantly improved all parameters of opioid-induced constipation in patients with chronic noncancer pain....