Gastroenterology
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Doctors Caution Over Weight Loss Drug Link to Nurse’s Death
While tirzepatide can be associated with uncommon problems such as acute pancreatitis, “one can develop acute...
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Does Bezlotoxumab Boost FMT Efficacy in IBD Patients With Recurrent CDI?
Patients with IBD have a prevalence of C difficile infection that is 2.5- to 8-fold higher than in peers without IBD.
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What Matters Most for Young Patients With CRC: Survey Highlights Top Concerns
Cancer is ‘impacting younger people who are in important developmental stages of their lives.’
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Many Patients With Cancer Visit EDs Before Diagnosis
Factors associated with an increased likelihood of an ED visit ahead of diagnosis included having certain cancers, living in rural areas, and...
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Scurvy: A Diagnosis Still Relevant Today
Scurvy can cause mucosal and gastric hemorrhages, and may be linked to poor diet or bariatric surgery.
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Three Clinical Studies Demonstrating Safety and Efficacy of Treatment for Diarrhea-Predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS-D) in Adults
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Angiotensin Receptor Blockers May Lead to Worse Outcomes in Celiac Disease
The association may be related to the similar pathophysiology between ARB-associated enteropathy and celiac disease.
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Plasma Omega-6 and Omega-3 Fatty Acids Inversely Associated With Cancer
The findings support possible small net protective roles of omega-3 and omega-6 PUFAs in the development of new cancer incidence, the researchers...
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GLP-1 RAs Safe in the Perioperative Period: New Guidance
GLP-1 RAs are known to delay gastric emptying, raising concerns about regurgitation, aspiration, and airway compromise during anesthesia.
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Shorter H pylori Treatment With Vonoprazan Shows Better Results
The triple therapy regimen with vonoprazan was generally better tolerated than the 14-day omeprazole-based regimen.
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No Link Between PPI Use and Risk for Cardiovascular Events
Patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease do experience a slight increase in cardiovascular events with PPI use, the researchers noted.
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AI-Assisted Colonoscopy Linked to Higher Rate of Benign Lesion Removal
The findings indicate that full adoption of AIAC could result in about 600,000 more colonoscopies in which only benign, nonadenomatous lesions are...