Meeting Coverage

ACG

American College of Gastroenterology

Continuing Ozanimod Prevented More Relapses in Ulcerative Colitis

Disease control also maintained with temporary withdrawal, at least initially

ACG over a photo of the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, NC

Latest ACG Meetings

Oral Microbiome Therapy Tied to Low Recurrence of C. Diff

ECOSPOR IV study found low recurrence regardless of the number of prior episodes

October 27, 2022
Upadacitinib Maintenance Triples Clinical Remissions in Crohn's Disease

U-ENDURE trial also hit co-primary endpoint for endoscopic response

October 27, 2022
Two More IBD Drugs Cleared for Safety During Pregnancy

Ustekinumab, vedolizumab not linked to greater risk of complications

October 26, 2022
Guselkumab-Golimumab Combo Shows Promise for Ulcerative Colitis

More clinical remissions, endoscopic improvements, early trial finds

October 26, 2022
New HRS Drug Cuts Need for Renal Replacement Tx After Liver Transplant

Follow-up data from CONFIRM trial show terlipressin benefit in key subgroup

October 25, 2022
Adding Electric Stimulation Bests Pyloroplasty Alone for Gastroparesis

Randomized trial showed improved symptoms at 3 months with gastric electrical stimulation

October 25, 2022
Virtual Reality Improved Functional Dyspepsia Symptoms, Quality of Life

Intervention "recalibrates the perception of pain in a very powerful manner," researcher explains

October 24, 2022
Higher Upadacitinib Dose May Be Better for UC Maintenance

Post-hoc analysis suggested less severe disease and longer remission over 1 year

October 24, 2022
JAK Inhibitor Maintenance Works in Severe Ulcerative Colitis

Treatment group achieved clinical remission, met clinical secondary endpoints

October 29, 2021
Maintenance IL-23 Blockade Yields Durable Benefit in Crohn's Disease

Over 50% of patients responding to induction risankizumab maintained clinical remission at 1 year

October 28, 2021
The Straight Poop on Who Benefited From a Squatting Stool

Assist device was helpful for a particular subgroup of patients

October 27, 2021
Weight Loss Program for GERD Relief?

In patients with BMI over 25, nearly 50% reduced use of acid blockers or stopped altogether

October 26, 2021
Two Mechanically Assisted Colonoscopy Devices Square Off

Randomized trial revealed one found more and larger adenomas

October 25, 2021
New-Onset Diabetes and Pancreas Cysts a Risky Mix

Study provides support for assessing diabetes markers in pancreatic cyst surveillance

October 28, 2020