Search results for "Weight loss"
Case reports, series published on gastroenterology topics
Reports on sarcomatoid carcinoma of the colon, intestinal histopathologic findings in multisystem inflammatory syndrome, and chronic gastric ischemia with ulceration, as well as a case series on immune checkpoint inhibitor use in microscopic colitis, were published in the past month.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2022/07/22/9.htm
22 Jul 2022
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
Care of the patient after metabolic and bariatric surgery
An In the Clinic article reviewed key issues that internists should be aware of to help support patients' health in the short and long term after weight loss surgery.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2022/05/27/7.htm
27 May 2022
GLP-1 receptor agonists linked to increased risk of gallbladder, biliary diseases
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 76 randomized trials found that use of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists was associated with increased risk of gallbladder or biliary diseases, especially when used at higher doses, for longer durations, and for weight loss.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2022/04/22/7.htm
22 Apr 2022
MKSAP Quiz: Watery, nonbloody diarrhea and abdominal pain
This month's quiz asks readers to determine the most appropriate diagnostic test to perform in a 25-year-old patient with watery, nonbloody diarrhea of 9 months' duration, usually accompanied by abdominal pain in the periumbilical area or left lower quadrant.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2022/04/22/4.htm
22 Apr 2022
MKSAP Quiz: Dysphagia to solid foods
This month's quiz asks readers to determine the most appropriate diagnostic test to perform in a 57-year-old patient with dysphagia to solid foods, weight loss, and a history of gastroesophageal reflux disease.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2022/03/25/4.htm
25 Mar 2022
MKSAP Quiz: A 6-month history of diarrhea
This month's quiz asks readers to determine the condition that is most consistent with laboratory stool studies in a 44-year-old woman who had cholecystectomy five years ago and reports a six-month history of nonbloody liquid stools.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2022/01/28/4.htm
28 Jan 2022
Spotlight on celiac disease diagnosis and treatment
Two studies this month focused on the accuracy of serological tests for detecting celiac disease and the impacts of delayed diagnosis, while two others evaluated group-based education and a more restrictive diet as potential add-on treatments to a gluten-free diet.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2022/01/28/5.htm
28 Jan 2022
Phentermine-topiramate most effective drug for weight loss, meta-analysis finds
Among glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists, semaglutide appeared to be the most effective for weight loss, with a higher likelihood of weight loss of 5% or more and percentage body weight change and a similar risk of adverse events.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2021/12/17/7.htm
17 Dec 2021
ACG guideline updates recommendations on diagnosis, management of GERD
Proton-pump inhibitors remain a standard treatment for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) despite increased scrutiny of side effects, although new treatments are emerging, the guideline from the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) stated.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2021/12/17/1.htm
17 Dec 2021