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Phase 3 study offers evidence on drug dosing for eosinophilic esophagitis
Findings from an industry-funded study showed that using dupilumab weekly, rather than every two weeks, improved symptoms in adults and adolescents with eosinophilic esophagitis.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2023/09/22/2.htm
22 Sep 2023
Noninvasive methods show promise for CRC screening
A DNA blood-based test had approximately 83% sensitivity for colorectal cancer (CRC) and 13% sensitivity for advanced precancerous lesions in one industry-funded study, while a next-generation multitarget stool DNA test showed higher sensitivity but lower specificity for CRC and advanced precancerous lesions than fecal immunochemical testing in another.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2024/03/22/1.htm
22 Mar 2024
Lack of follow-up common for rectal bleeding in primary care
A retrospective cohort study found that 22.3% of patients didn't get timely workup for rectal bleeding; among that cohort, 36% had no follow-up procedure ordered and 44% had one ordered but not scheduled or scheduled but not completed.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2023/11/17/1.htm
17 Nov 2023
Specialty groups offer updated guidelines on care surrounding bariatric surgery
The update from endocrinology, obesity, surgery, anesthesiology, and nutrition experts covers perioperative nutritional, metabolic, and nonsurgical support of patients undergoing bariatric procedures.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2019/11/22/3.htm
22 Nov 2019
Prophylactic antibiotics help prevent post-ERCP infections
A randomized trial in Korea found that patients with biliary obstruction who underwent endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) were less likely to develop infection if they received antibiotics before the procedure.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2023/09/22/3.htm
22 Sep 2023
Antidepressants and psychological therapies reduce IBS symptoms, meta-analysis finds
Psychological therapies were effective for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) when delivered in person, whereas therapy that was self-administered, internet-based, or provided with minimal contact did not yield significant benefit.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2018/09/28/2.htm
28 Sep 2018
Biologics found to be effective for ulcerative colitis in industry-funded trials
An editorial said the results highlight the importance of alternative biologic treatments and regimens for some patients but noted that further research is needed on cost-effectiveness.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2019/09/27/2.htm
27 Sep 2019
Bariatric surgery associated with lower risk of obesity-related cancer
An observational study found significant reductions in a composite outcome of 13 cancers and related mortality in patients with a body mass index of 35 kg/m2 or greater who had bariatric surgery in 2004 to 2017, compared to those who did not undergo surgery for their obesity.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2022/06/24/2.htm
24 Jun 2022
Lactated Ringer's associated with better outcomes from acute pancreatitis
Patients who received only lactated Ringer's during their first 24 hours of hospitalization had about half the odds of moderately severe or severe pancreatitis as those who received only normal saline, according to a prospective international study.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2023/07/28/2.htm
28 Jul 2023
Less frequent dosing of bismuth quadruple therapy appears effective for H. pylori therapy
A study of Spanish patients found that single-capsule bismuth quadruple therapy administered three times a day was more effective for treating Helicobacter pylori than four times a day, with no differences in adherence or safety.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2023/07/28/3.htm
28 Jul 2023