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Spotlight on ulcerative colitis
In the past month, the American Gastroenterological Association published new recommendations, a meta-analysis compared first- and second-line treatments, and a study found a recent decrease in colorectal cancer incidence in patients with ulcerative colitis.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2020/01/24/5.htm
24 Jan 2020
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
Beta-blockers linked to better outcomes in some patients with cirrhosis
Decompensation-free survival improved in patients with cirrhosis and portal hypertension who received beta-blockers versus placebo, largely due to a decrease in ascites.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2019/04/26/3.htm
26 Apr 2019
Drinking coffee may reduce risk of death, disease progression in patients with advanced colorectal cancer, study finds
An editorial noted coffee's unique role in diet, as it is widely consumed as a daily habit, and explained why a potential link between coffee consumption and colorectal cancer is biologically plausible.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2020/09/25/1.htm
25 Sep 2020
ACIP updates hepatitis A vaccination recommendations
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) changed its recommendations regarding vaccination of patients with chronic liver disease, pregnant women, and those treated with blood products for clotting disorders, among other revisions.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2020/07/24/1.htm
24 Jul 2020
Use of drugs, nondrug treatments for functional bowel disorders analyzed
One study found that nonpharmacologic interventions are underused in ambulatory care visits for functional bowel disorders, while another found that patients with irritable bowel disease and their insurers have financial incentives to favor differing treatments.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2020/10/23/1.htm
23 Oct 2020
New guidelines support probiotics for C. difficile prevention, but few other uses
The American Gastroenterological Association recommended that probiotics be used to treat patients with Clostridioides difficile infection, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, or irritable bowel syndrome only in the context of a clinical trial.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2020/06/26/1.htm
26 Jun 2020
Guideline recommends standardized management of mild to moderate ulcerative colitis
The guideline focuses on oral and topical 5-aminosalicylic acid medications, rectal corticosteroids, and oral budesonide in patients with mild to moderate disease.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2018/12/28/2.htm
28 Dec 2018
Antidepressants may mitigate link between inflammatory bowel disease and depression
Patients with depression had more than double the risk of developing Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis over a median follow-up of more than six years.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2018/10/26/3.htm
26 Oct 2018
Individual or group hypnotherapy associated with relief from IBS
Although hypnotherapy did not improve quality of life, psychological symptoms, cognition, self-efficacy, or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms significantly more than an educational support program, it may provide relief to patients by changing their perception of IBS.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2018/12/28/3.htm
28 Dec 2018