Gastroenterology

AGA announces 10 early career physician-scientists for new FORWARD Program

[ad_1] The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) is pleased to announce the 10 early career physician-scientists selected as "Scholars" for the 2019-2020 AGA FORWARD Program. Source link [ad_1]

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New technique using patients' own modified cells could help treat Crohn's disease

[ad_1] A new technique using patients' own modified cells to treat Crohn's disease has been proven to be effective in experiments using human cells, with a clinical trial of the...

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Physicians and Scientists in Gastroenterology as Legislative Advocates: practical tips and resources

[ad_1] Physicians and Scientists in Gastroenterology as Legislative Advocates: practical tips and resources Source link [ad_1]

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Therapeutic endoscopy has an expanding role in the treatment of IBD

[ad_1] According to a new statement from a panel of national and international experts in gastroenterology, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and other areas, interventional (or therapeutic) IBD endoscopy has an...

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PBC Guidance Published in The American Journal of Gastroenterology

[ad_1] Diagnosis and Management of Primary Biliary Cholangitis American Journal of Gastroenterology: January 2019 – Volume 114 – Issue 1 – p 48–63 Younossi, Zobair M., MD, MPH, FACG, AGAF,...

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The February Issue of The American Journal of Gastroenterology

[ad_1] BETHESDA, MD (February 8, 2019) - The American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) is pleased to announce publication of the February 2019 issue of The American Journal of Gastroenterology. The...

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American Gastroenterological Association announces 2019 recipients of annual recognition awards

[ad_1] The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) has announced the 2019 recipients of the annual recognition awards, given in honor of outstanding contributions and achievements in gastroenterology. Source link [ad_1]

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January 2019 Briefing – Gastroenterology

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Gut immune cells could be responsible for metabolism changes finds study

[ad_1] A new study has shown that the immune cells within the gut could be related to the rate of metabolism. The results of the new study titled, “Gut intraepithelial...

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Standard method for ranking liver transplant waitlists may not prioritize the sickest candidates

[ad_1] A new study has uncovered that the standard method for ranking patients on the waitlist for lifesaving liver transplantation may not prioritize some of the sickest candidates for the...

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Alcohol-linked disease overtakes hep C as top reason for liver transplant

[ad_1] An estimated 17,000 Americans are on the waiting list for a liver transplant, and there's a strong chance that many of them have alcohol-associated liver disease. ALD now edges...

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White blood cells linked to for asthma, allergies may be used to eliminate colon cancer cells

[ad_1] A new Tel Aviv University study finds that eosinophils -- white blood cells that may have played an evolutionary role in combating parasites, but which are today responsible for...

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ACG and Wolters Kluwer Embark on New Publishing Partnership

[ad_1] The American College of Gastroenterology is pleased to announce publication of the first issue of The American Journal of Gastroenterology under the College's new partnership with Wolters Kluwer, who...

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Hepatitis C-infected patients with a history of liver cancer can be treated with antivirals

[ad_1] A large, multi-center study refutes earlier suggestions that antiviral drugs for treating hepatitis C may lead to a higher recurrence of liver cancer. Source link [ad_1]

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Innovation & Technology in Gastroenterology and Hepatology Highlights from the 2018 ACG Annual Scientific Meeting

[ad_1] {This monograph is a product of the ACG Innovation & Technology (ad-hoc) Committee} Authors & Committee Members: Sarah Enslin, PA-C, Seth A Gross, MD, FACG; Aasma Shaukat, MD, MPH;...

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Bedfont appoints Dr Jafar Jafari as first member of the Gastrolyzer Medical Advisory Board

[ad_1] Bedfont announces today that Dr Jafar Jafari will be the first appointment to its Gastrolyzer Medical Advisory Board. Source link [ad_1]

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AGA's new clinical guideline to help manage patients with mild-to-moderate ulcerative colitis

[ad_1] Most patients with ulcerative colitis have mild-to-moderate disease characterized by periods of activity or remission, but practice variations exist in disease management. Source link [ad_1]

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Study finds simple solution to common bowel issues

[ad_1] Most people aren't eager to talk about how to improve bowel movements, but researchers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center found the solution to common bowel issues...

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First viable mouse model of Hirschsprung's disease developed

[ad_1] About one in every 5,000 babies is born without enteric neurons in distal colon resulting in Hirschsprung's disease. Because of the lacking neurons, contents of the gut cannot pass...

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A new frontier in research to better understand gut microbiome and digestive health

[ad_1] Research on the gut microbiome is one of the most promising areas of science today. In a new special issue of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, the American Gastroenterological Association...

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