Upper GI Tract
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Gastric electrical stimulation device may improve refractory vomiting
However, gastric electrical stimulation did not significantly improve the coprimary endpoint of quality of life.
From the Journals
Barrett’s esophagus risk factors vary by patient sex
In males but not females, hyperinsulinemia, insulin resistance, and metabolic syndrome are independently associated with a higher risk of Barrett’...
From the Journals
AGA releases update for endoscopic treatment of Barrett’s esophagus
The update offers best practice advice for a range of clinical scenarios based on published evidence.
From the Journals
Machine learning may enable noninvasive prediction of Barrett’s esophagus
The machine learning validation study was based on two previous case-control trials, BEST2 and BOOST.
Conference Coverage
Wide-area transepithelial sampling may be best method for detecting esophageal intestinal metaplasia
SAN ANTONIO – Forceps biopsy versus WATS in randomized clinical trial showdown.
Conference Coverage
Rifabutin-based triple therapy for H. pylori gets high marks
SAN ANTONIO – This is the first new Helicobacter pylori eradication agent to be approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 22 years...
News
Amneal Pharma issues recall for ranitidine products
This is a voluntary recall because of potential N-nitrosodimethylamine contamination.
Conference Coverage
Over-the-scope hemoclip prevails for upper GI bleeding
SAN ANTONIO – One audience member leapt to his feet to declare: “This is the study we’ve all been waiting for.”
Conference Coverage
Topical budesonide effective for eosinophilic esophagitis in pivotal trial
SAN ANTONIO – First U.S. phase 3 trial for eosinophilic esophagitis hits all endpoints.
News from the FDA/CDC
Three companies issue recall for ranitidine because of NDMA impurities
The FDA has issued an alert to health care providers and patients to voluntary recalls of ranitidine from three separate companies.