Gastroenterology
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Mortality caused by chronic liver disease in setting of diabetes continues to rise
The findings underscore the need to better address nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and end-stage liver disease among individuals with diabetes....
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Functional GI disorders are common in MS
SEATTLE – In patients with MS, the prevalence of functional GI disorders increases with increasing disability.
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FDA approves trastuzumab-anns for HER2-positive breast, gastric cancer
This is the fifth FDA approval of a trastuzumab biosimilar.
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Updated systematic review of aspirin primary prevention shows benefits, risks
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Pazopanib extended PFS in patients with carcinoid tumors
CHICAGO – Significant efficacy results need to be viewed in light of increased toxicity.
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Laparoscopic surgery survival outcomes on par with open approach in colorectal liver metastases
CHICAGO – More centers should develop expertise in laparoscopic approach, investigator says.
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Asymptomatic gallstones seldom require surgical intervention
SAN DIEGO – Patient variables that increased the need for surgical intervention included obesity and having a hemolytic disorder.
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Meta-analysis finds no link between PPI use and risk of dementia
SAN DIEGO – In the absence of randomized trial evidence, a PPI prescribing approach based on appropriate use appears sufficient.
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Cultural competence behaviors linked to higher patient satisfaction scores
SAN DIEGO – The mean cultural behavior score was a 4.1 out of a possible 7 points.
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Can acid suppression prevent recurrent idiopathic gastroduodenal ulcer bleeding?
SAN DIEGO – The pathophysiology of H. pylori–negative idiopathic peptic ulcers remains unclear.