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TNF blockers beat newer biologics in Crohn’s disease: Meta-analysis
TNF blockers may work better than newer biologics for treating moderate to severe Crohn’s disease.
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Psychiatric illness associated with eosinophilic esophagitis
Eosinophilic esophagitis is associated with a high prevalence of psychiatric illnesses, according to a new study.
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PD-L1 test debated in gastroesophageal cancer immunotherapy
Should PD-L1 testing be conducted before checkpoint inhibitor treatment for gastroesophageal cancer? Rules from European and U.S. regulators...
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Less cirrhosis but worse outcomes for Black patients with NASH
Black people with nonalcoholic steatohepatitis are more likely to die in the hospital, even though they are less likely to have cirrhosis.
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New Barrett’s esophagus guideline reduces reliance on endoscopy
A new guideline for Barrett’s esophagus endorses a less invasive approach to screening.
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Erectile dysfunction drugs linked to ocular conditions
“Generally speaking, if [patients taking these agents] experience visual problems or changes in vision, then these drugs may be the culprits, and...
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CDC recommends hep B vaccination for most adults
The CDC said it wants to expand vaccinations because, after decades of progress, the number of new hepatitis B infections is increasing among...
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New contact lens elutes antihistamine for ocular allergy
“This is the world’s first and only contact lens that’s able to prevent itching associated with allergies, while at the same time providing vision...
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Three popular IBS diets found equivalent
The three diets have different origins and methodologies, but all are designed to reduce the abdominal pain, bloating, and altered bowel habits....
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Freiburg index accurately predicts survival in liver procedure
The Freiburg index may predict post-transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt survival more accurately than MELD and other indexes in patients...
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Anesthesia care team may be quicker for GI endoscopy
New data show the efficiency gains of monitored anesthesia care over nurse-administered sedation, but both approaches have pros and cons.
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Endoscopic mucosal resection valuable for cancer diagnosis
Endoscopic mucosal resection offers advantages over endoscopic submucosal dissection for most Barrett’s esophagus.
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Decades of research fail to resolve disparities in gastrointestinal cancer care
Women, Blacks, and Latinos still dying from gastroesophageal cancer at higher rates than men and Whites in general.