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Model that blends machine learning, traditional risk score may improve cirrhosis prediction
Using clinical variables identified from simple machine learning in a cirrhosis mortality model produced a new score that was more transparent than a commonly used version of the Model for End-Stage Liver Disease, a study found.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2020/11/20/3.htm
20 Nov 2020
Prevalence of liver fibrosis in diabetes suggests need for earlier intervention, study finds
The prevalence of any suspected liver fibrosis in patients with diabetes was 21% in a recent study, leading the authors to call for more aggressive screening in patients with obesity and diabetes.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2021/01/22/3.htm
22 Jan 2021
AASLD offers guidance on reproductive health and liver disease
Menopausal hormone therapy should not be used in women with decompensated liver function, Budd-Chiari syndrome, or hepatocellular adenomas, the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) said, among other recommendations.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2020/09/25/2.htm
25 Sep 2020
PPIs in patients receiving anticoagulation may not reduce upper GI events
There was no significant difference in upper GI events between a pantoprazole group and a placebo group, although pantoprazole was associated with significantly reduced bleeding of gastroduodenal lesions, an industry-funded study found.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2019/05/24/3.htm
24 May 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
Colonoscopy surveillance every 3 years may be sufficient after polypectomy
A multicenter randomized trial in Japan found that a single surveillance colonoscopy three years postpolypectomy and two surveillance colonoscopies at one and three years were similarly accurate for detecting clinically important neoplastic lesions.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2020/11/20/2.htm
20 Nov 2020
Cannabis, cannabinoids didn't improve remission or inflammatory markers in IBD
A meta-analysis of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) studies did find improvements in patient-reported symptoms and quality of life associated with cannabis and cannabinoids.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2020/07/24/3.htm
24 Jul 2020
For colonoscopy prep, low-volume, same-day dosing appears as effective as split dosing
A randomized trial of three polyethylene glycol regimens found that more patients tolerated and were willing to repeat low-volume same-day or split-dose prep compared to high-volume split-dose regimens.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2020/08/28/3.htm
28 Aug 2020
Best practice advice offered for diagnosis, management of seronegative enteropathy
The American Gastroenterological Association said that diagnosis of seronegative celiac disease, the most common cause of seronegative enteropathy, can be complicated by misinterpretation of histological findings, insufficient serological testing, IgA deficiency, and premature initiation of a gluten-free diet.
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2020/10/23/3.htm
23 Oct 2020
AGA issues guidelines on use of intragastric balloon therapy for patients with obesity
Intragastric balloon therapy can be considered as a weight loss intervention in patients with obesity who have not seen success with conventional therapies, according to the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA).
https://gastroenterology.acponline.org/archives/2021/04/23/2.htm
23 Apr 2021