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Guidance issued on pharmacologic treatment of chronic idiopathic constipation
The joint clinical practice guideline from the American Gastroenterological Association and the American College of Gastroenterology reviewed evidence on fiber, osmotic laxatives, stimulant laxatives, secretagogues, and a serotonin type 4 agonist.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2023/05/26/1.htm
26 May 2023
CDC updates guidance on responding to health care exposures to HCV
The CDC called for hepatitis C virus (HCV) testing of both the patient and exposed personnel as soon as possible after an exposure incident, preferably within 48 hours.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2020/08/28/2.htm
28 Aug 2020
Two-year results show continued benefit of phone or web CBT for refractory IBS
Patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) who had been randomized to receive remote cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) had lower symptom severity scores than those who had received usual care, according to follow-up data from a British trial.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2019/09/27/3.htm
27 Sep 2019
Dietary choices, some drugs may reduce incidence of colorectal cancer
While NSAIDs and a high consumption of fruits and vegetables were associated with a decreased incidence of colorectal cancer, frequent consumption of alcohol or meat was linked to increased colorectal cancer incidence, a systematic review found.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2020/10/23/2.htm
23 Oct 2020
Studies examine effects of EHR nudges, physician uptake on CRC screening
Active choice interventions in an EHR prompted an increase in ordering of cancer screenings but not patient follow-through, while physicians who themselves underwent colorectal cancer (CRC) screening had more patients do so as well.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2019/11/22/2.htm
22 Nov 2019
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
New best practice advice tackles pain in disorders of gut-brain interaction
An expert review from the American Gastroenterological Association cautioned against using opioids to treat pain from irritable bowel syndrome, functional dyspepsia, or centrally mediated abdominal pain syndrome, among other advice.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2021/07/23/2.htm
23 Jul 2021
Low-dose amitriptyline appears effective as second-line treatment for IBS
Patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) who were randomized to titrated doses of a tricyclic antidepressant had significant improvements in their IBS symptom scores at six months compared to those receiving a placebo, a trial in primary care found.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2023/10/27/2.htm
27 Oct 2023
Rates of pancreatic cancer rising, particularly among younger women
Among women ages 15 to 34 years, pancreatic cancer incidence rates rose by 6.45% per year in 2001 to 2018, according to a study using nationwide data covering about two-thirds of the U.S. population.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2023/02/24/3.htm
24 Feb 2023
Urgent endoscopy did not improve outcomes from acute upper GI bleeds
Thirty-day mortality was slightly lower among high-risk patients who underwent endoscopy for an acute upper GI bleed within 24 hours of a consult instead of within six hours, although the difference was not statistically significant.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2020/04/24/3.htm
24 Apr 2020