Search results for "Highlights"
EoE patients with high BMI may be less likely to respond to topical corticosteroids
A retrospective cohort study of patients with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) found that each 1-point increase in body mass index (BMI) was associated with a 7% decrease in odds of histologic response to topical corticosteroids and that patients with obesity had about 40% odds of responding compared to those without.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2022/12/23/2.htm
23 Dec 2022
Poor oral health associated with hospitalizations in outpatients with cirrhosis
Over three months, patients with cirrhosis who were hospitalized for nonelective reasons were more likely than those who were not to be decompensated, with higher rates of minimal hepatic encephalopathy plus frailty and history of periodontitis.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2022/11/18/2.htm
18 Nov 2022
Heart failure risk increased in patients with NAFLD, meta-analysis finds
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) was associated with a 50% increased risk of new-onset heart failure, independent of age, sex, diabetes, hypertension, and other common cardiovascular risk factors, according to an international meta-analysis.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2022/08/26/2.htm
26 Aug 2022
No-biopsy approach can diagnose celiac disease in select adults
IgA anti-tissue transglutaminase levels of at least 10 times the upper limit of normal have a sensitivity of 51% and specificity of 100% for predicting celiac disease in adults referred to secondary care, a meta-analysis found.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2024/01/26/1.htm
26 Jan 2024
Patients with mild acute diverticulitis can be safely treated without antibiotics in outpatient setting
Patients who presented to an ED and were randomized to receive only anti-inflammatory and symptomatic treatment had similar rates of hospitalization, return to the ED, and pain control as those who received the usual antibiotic treatment, a Spanish trial found.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2021/11/19/2.htm
19 Nov 2021
Patient beliefs associated with successful antibiotic treatment of appendicitis
A secondary analysis of a randomized clinical trial found lower risk for appendectomy and higher likelihood of 30-day resolution of signs and symptoms among those who believed that antibiotics could be completely successful versus those who thought they would be unsuccessful or were unsure.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2022/10/28/2.htm
28 Oct 2022
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
Alcohol abstinence not required for direct-acting antivirals to cure HCV, study finds
Restricting access to direct-acting antiviral therapy because of alcohol use creates an unnecessary barrier for patients with hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection, according to the authors of a recent study.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2023/10/27/1.htm
27 Oct 2023
Clinical practice update focuses on belching, bloating, distention
The American Gastroenterological Association offered 15 best practices for physicians caring for patients with these common GI symptoms.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2023/07/28/1.htm
28 Jul 2023
Societies issue joint statement on metabolic, bariatric surgery
The American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders support surgery for patients with a body mass index of 35 kg/m2 or higher regardless of comorbid conditions, among other guidance.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2022/11/18/3.htm
18 Nov 2022