Upper GI Tract
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POEM use for achalasia growing, reimbursement urged
“It is critical for clinicians incorporating POEM into their practice to be transparent with patients about the tradeoffs between the available...
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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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Vibrating wearable device may help night time GERD
The device appears to train patients to sleep on their left side with a resulting decrease in night time reflux symptoms.
From the AGA Journals
AGA Clinical Practice Update: Expert review on personalizing GERD management
The document includes new advice on use of upfront objective testing for isolated extraesophageal symptoms.
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AGA Clinical Practice Update: Expert review on deprescribing PPIs
Fear of adverse events often drive interest in de-escalating or stopping PPIs, but many fears are unfounded.
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Topical steroid shows promise for EOE
Formulation designed for the esophagus could replace repurposed inhalants in eosinophilic esophagitis.
News
AGA clinical practice update: Expert review on managing refractory gastroparesis
Review and expert opinion outlines treatment options and highlights similarities to functional dyspepsia.
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GERD: Upper endoscopy may reduce GI cancer mortality
The relatively high incidence of upper GI cancer among patients with GERD suggests benefit from even one endoscopy, according to the investigators...
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Hemostatic powder noninferior in nonvariceal upper GI bleeds
TC-325 hemostatic powder compares well with standard endoscopic treatment of acute nonvariceal gastrointestinal bleeding in a new study.
Conference Coverage
Vonoprazan beats PPIs in H. pylori eradication
The oral potassium-competitive acid blocker was especially better against clarithromycin-resistant strains.