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Higher circulating vitamin D level associated with lower colorectal cancer risk
Participants who had circulating vitamin D levels under 30 nmol/L had a 31% higher risk of colorectal cancer compared to those with levels between 50 and 62.5 nmol/L.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2018/06/22/2.htm
22 Jun 2018
AGA issues guidance on diet, nutrition in IBD
A new clinical practice update from the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) covers the role of diet and nutritional therapies in managing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and identifying and treating malnutrition in IBD patients.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2024/02/23/1.htm
23 Feb 2024
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
Spotlight on colorectal cancer prevention
This past month featured research on colorectal cancer prevention with both aspirin and diet, as well as a new clinical practice update from the American Gastroenterological Association on chemoprevention of colorectal neoplasia.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2021/02/26/5.htm
26 Feb 2021
Internists may overestimate risks of PPIs, survey suggests
A survey of internists showed that 79% inappropriately recommended stopping proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs) in a prevention scenario focusing on high-risk upper gastrointestinal bleeding.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2020/02/28/3.htm
28 Feb 2020
Calcium supplements may increase the risk of sessile polyps, study finds
The trial randomly assigned patients with a history of at least one adenoma to receive 1,200 mg of elemental calcium per day, 1,000 IU of vitamin D3 per day, both supplements, or placebo for a treatment period of three to five years.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2018/03/23/2.htm
23 Mar 2018
MKSAP quiz: Long-term management of GERD
This month's quiz asks readers to determine the next step in management for a 75-year-old woman with longstanding gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and a new diagnosis of osteopenia.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2019/04/26/4.htm
26 Apr 2019
Hints for preventive care in inflammatory bowel disease
Age-appropriate, up-to-date vaccination is key.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2019/04/26/7.htm
26 Apr 2019
MKSAP quiz: Persistent constipation for 2 years
This month's quiz asks readers to determine the most appropriate treatment for persistent constipation in a 60-year-old woman taking chronic opioid analgesic therapy for reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2018/12/28/4.htm
28 Dec 2018