Gastroenterology

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First JAK Inhibitor Approved for Crohn's Disease

— Upadacitinib lands indication for moderately to severely active disease in adults

FDA APPROVED upadacitinib (Rinvoq) over a computer rendering of inflamed intestines in a transparent body.

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NASH Drug Candidate Comes With 'Serious Risks,' Says FDA Staff

Agency reviewers signal little support for first potential nonalcoholic steatohepatitis drug

May 17, 2023
Probiotic Use in NICUs Shows Some Benefits in Newborns With Very Low Birth Weight

Even with reduced risk of necrotizing enterocolitis, adoption is slow across the U.S.

May 12, 2023
mRNA Vaccine Promising for Pancreatic Cancer

In small study, half of treated patients experienced an immune response

May 11, 2023
Prophylactic Antibiotics of Little Benefit in Severe Alcoholic Hepatitis

Intervention reduced infections, but not mortality; no improvement on other endpoints

May 10, 2023
mRNA Vaccine Promising for Pancreatic Cancer

In small study, half of treated patients experienced an immune response

Prophylactic Antibiotics of Little Benefit in Severe Alcoholic Hepatitis

Intervention reduced infections, but not mortality; no improvement on other endpoints

Gastroenterology Case Studies

Elderly Farmer Experiences Strange Abdominal Rash and GI Symptoms

Moral of the story: don't walk barefoot in the fields

A photo of a senior woman laying in bed grimacing and holding her stomach.
Case Shows Danger of Gallstone Ileus in Patients Over 65

Clinicians found CT scan to be best diagnostic tool

 A photo of a senior woman outdoors doubled over in pain.
Pregnant Woman With Crohn's Disease Experiences Perianal Pain

Pain may be sole symptom of Fournier's gangrene in the immunosuppressed

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Palliative Care No Boon for Patients Undergoing Abdominal Surgery for Cancer

Quality of life similar to those getting usual care

May 10, 2023
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AI in Colonoscopy: Disconnect Grows Between Academic, Community Studies

Clearly helpful in manufacturers' trials, but not so much in routine practice

May 09, 2023
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Gut Bacteria Cocktail Helps Long COVID

Oral treatment alleviates symptoms better than placebo

May 09, 2023
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Win for Vedolizumab in Recurrent Crohn's Disease

Trial boosts case for label expansion

May 08, 2023
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Study: VA Surgeons Who Do Colonoscopies May Need More Training

Outdone by gastroenterologists in finding adenomatous polyps

May 08, 2023
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Even at Stage IV, Immunotherapy Helps in Pancreatic Cancer

Small but clear boost to overall survival

May 07, 2023
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Medicaid Expansion Seen Lifting Colon Cancer Screening for Low-Income People

But not a cure-all in states boosting eligibility

May 06, 2023
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Statins Linked to Slower Liver Disease Progression

Risk 40% lower with use among those with preexisting liver disease, study found

May 04, 2023
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Gut Microbiome Varies Hour to Hour, Month to Month

Intraindividual shifts over time may explain why drugs don't work the same in everyone

May 04, 2023
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Is Unenhanced CT Accurate for Diagnosing Acute Abdominal Pain in the ED?

Contrast medium may be withheld due to sensitivity, kidney disease, or lack of availability

May 03, 2023
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Case Shows Danger of Gallstone Ileus in Patients Over 65

Clinicians found CT scan to be best diagnostic tool

May 01, 2023
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Better Cardiorespiratory Endurance Tied to Lower IBD Risk in Kids, Teens

Other measures of physical fitness not independently associated with IBD risk

May 01, 2023
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Sperm Donor Banned Over Incest Fears; COVID Hampered Teen Sex; Jerry Springer Dies

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by MedPage Today staff

Apr 28, 2023
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FDA OKs First Poop-Based Oral Therapy

Vowst approved for preventing recurrent C. difficile infections after antibiotics

Apr 27, 2023
FDA APPROVED Vowst over a microscope image of C. difficile bacteria.
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