Upper GI Tract
From the Journals
POEM outperforms pneumatic dilation in randomized achalasia trial
Higher success rate, but also a higher rate of reflux esophagitis, seen in patients with previously untreated achalasia.
From the Journals
Endoscopic treatment effective in T1b esophageal cancer
A systematic review suggests endoscopic treatment is appropriate for T1b esophageal cancers with a low risk of metastasis.
From the Journals
Budesonide tablets considerably outperformed placebo for active EoE
After 6 weeks, 34 of 59 patients (58%) receiving budesonide orodispersible tablets had achieved complete remission.
From the Journals
Barrett’s esophagus endoscopies are undersampled
A significant number of endoscopies in patients with Barrett’s esophagus are not done according to the Seattle biopsy protocol.
Conference Coverage
Rivaroxaban tied to higher GI bleeding than other NOACs
SAN DIEGO – Real-world studies comparing the GI bleeding rates among different non–vitamin K anticoagulants have been limited.
Conference Coverage
Updated systematic review of aspirin primary prevention shows benefits, risks
Conference Coverage
Novel molecular panel found to aid in eosinophilic gastritis diagnosis
SAN DIEGO – This marks the first study on molecular diagnostic criteria for eosinophilic gastritis by use of...
Video
Coffee, tea, and soda all up GERD risk
SAN DIEGO – Clarity about beverages and GERD comes from a large prospective study.
Conference Coverage
Meta-analysis finds no link between PPI use and risk of dementia
SAN DIEGO – In the absence of randomized trial evidence, a PPI prescribing approach based on appropriate use appears sufficient.
Video
Treatment-resistant GERD reported by more than half of patients
SAN DIEGO – Research is needed into the high rates of PPI-refractory GERD.