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Rates of HDV co-infection may be higher than previously estimated
Patients with chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis D virus (HDV) co-infection have the most severe form of viral hepatitis and are at much higher risk for cirrhosis and hepatocellular cancer than patients with HBV infection alone.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2018/09/28/3.htm
28 Sep 2018
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
Healthy lifestyle may mitigate genetic risk for inflammatory bowel disease
In a cohort study, U.K. residents with high genetic risk for inflammatory bowel disease who met four or five lifestyle measures developed Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis at higher-than-average rates, but at about half the rate of those with both genetic risk and an unhealthy lifestyle.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2023/01/27/3.htm
27 Jan 2023
More frequent bowel movements may be associated with diverticulitis risk
An analysis of participants in the Nurses' Health Study and the Health Professionals Follow-up Study found that more frequent bowel movements appear to be a risk factor for subsequent diverticulitis in both men and women.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2021/01/22/2.htm
22 Jan 2021
Halting one ulcerative colitis treatment after escalating to new drug may be feasible, study finds
Patients with ulcerative colitis treated with 5-aminosalicylates who require escalation to anti-tumor necrosis factor-alpha (anti-TNF) therapy may be able to safely discontinue the first drug.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2018/11/27/3.htm
27 Nov 2018
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
Excess weight over time associated with increased CRC risk
A German study found that the weighted number of years lived with overweight and obesity was associated with a higher risk for colorectal cancer (CRC) than excess body mass index at a single point in time.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2022/03/25/3.htm
25 Mar 2022
Beta-blocker monotherapy may be preferred for primary prophylaxis of esophageal variceal bleeding
Guidelines currently recommend nonselective beta-blockers or variceal band ligation for primary prevention of variceal bleeding based on similar efficacy, but survival benefit may be better with the former treatment.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2018/08/24/2.htm
24 Aug 2018
New practice guidance released for NAFLD
The recommendations from the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases cover the clinical assessment and management of patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2023/03/24/1.htm
24 Mar 2023
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