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President Biden 'Remains Fit for Duty,' His Doctor Says

Routine physical finds stiffened gait a result of osteoarthritis, but no treatment needed

Feb 17, 2023
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Bariatric Surgery May Reduce Risk of Esophageal, Gastric Cancers

Cohort study provides "reassurance of the protective clinical benefits of weight loss surgery"

Jan 11, 2023
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Use of Acid-Suppressive Medications in Infants May Lead to Allergic Diseases

However, no meaningful associations were seen with prenatal exposure

Jan 10, 2023
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Leapfrog Names Top Hospitals; Zantac-Cancer Lawsuits Tossed; Nurses Avert Strike

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Dec 07, 2022
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
Entyvio for Kid IBD; Phase III Win in PFIC; Drug Flops for Eosinophilic Esophagitis

News and commentary from the world of gastroenterology and hepatology

Oct 27, 2022
Gastro Roundup over a computer rendering of an endoscope.
Long-Term Xeljanz for UC; AGA Drops Obesity Drug Guidelines; PPIs & Cystic Fibrosis?

News and commentary from the world of gastroenterology and hepatology

Oct 20, 2022
Gastro Roundup over a computer rendering of an endoscope.
Vonoprazan Just as Good or Better Than Lansoprazole for Erosive Esophagitis

Randomized trial shows noninferiority for healing and superiority for maintaining healing

Oct 12, 2022
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POEM Trial Results Hold Firm for Long-Term Efficacy in Achalasia

Five-year data support peroral endoscopic myotomy, although reflux esophagitis still a problem

Oct 06, 2022
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Same-Day Discharge Program Shows Promise in Elective Benign Foregut Surgery

Patients who recovered at home had similar 7-day and 30-day postoperative outcomes

Sep 14, 2022
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Fecal Transplant in UC; Cancer Surveillance Lacking in Cirrhosis; Undiagnosed Celiac

News and commentary from the world of gastroenterology and hepatology

Jul 28, 2022
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Gastric Bypass Edges Out Sleeve Gastrectomy for 10-Year Outcomes

Randomized trial compared the two popular bariatric surgeries

Jun 22, 2022
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Two Surgeries for Chronic GERD Yield Similar Long-Term Outcomes

Swedish trial finds partial and total fundoplication on par, 15 years later

Apr 21, 2022
A photo of surgeons performing a transoral incisionless fundoplication and hiatal hernia repair.
Toss Up for Second-Line IBD Tx; Screening for Esophageal Cancer; 100 Colon Polyps

News and commentary from the world of gastroenterology and hepatology

Mar 31, 2022
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Can a Wearable for Sleep Positioning Help With Nocturnal Reflux?

In sham-controlled trial, active device reduced GERD symptoms

Mar 16, 2022
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