Gastroenterology

Stanford-UCSF researchers report new cure for common cold in human cells and mice

Temporarily disabling a single protein inside our cells might be able to protect us from the common cold and other viral diseases, according to a study led by researchers at...

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New effort to study gastrointestinal gases and their influence on gut disorders

A source of embarrassment to some, or pure comedy to others, flatulence and the gases of the intestines are increasingly seen as playing an important role in our digestive health....

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Simple genetic test may boost response rates in children with eosinophilic esophagitis

Personalized medicine - where the proper medicine and proper dose are used for the individual patient - moved a step closer to reality for children suffering from eosinophilic esophagitis, an...

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Common IBD drugs not linked to increased risk of serious infections in children

In a new register-based study, Swedish and Danish researchers show that common drugs for Inflammatory Bowel Disease, so-called TNF-α inhibitors, are not linked to increased risk of serious infections in...

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August 2019 Briefing – Gastroenterology

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Nerve cells aid in the spread of pancreatic cancer, study reveals

A couple of molecules that nerve cells use to grow during development could help explain why the most common pancreatic cancers are so difficult to contain and for patients to...

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Red wine could benefit gut bacteria finds study

There are innumerable studies that outline the ill effects of consumption of alcohol. Intake of alcohol is associated with rising risk of several diseases including liver disease, cancers and heart...

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Antiviral drugs for hepatitis C reduce liver-related deaths by nearly half, study shows

A new study from the UT Southwestern Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center demonstrates that antiviral drugs for hepatitis C reduce liver-related deaths by nearly 50% in patients with a history of...

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Lessons Learned From and Future Opportunities for Global Health Endeavors by 2 Academic Gastroenterology Units

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How to Foster Academic Promotion and Career Advancement of Women in Gastroenterology

Women face challenges that threaten their ability to climb the academic ladder. The reasons are multifactorial and include the impact of family responsibilities, gender role expectations, personal choices, institutional practices,...

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Fight CRC publishes manuscript investigating colon and rectal cancer in young adults

Fight Colorectal Cancer, the nation's largest advocacy organization dedicated to colon and rectal cancers announced today that the manuscript, "A summary of the Fight Colorectal Cancer working meeting: Exploring risk...

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July 2019 Briefing – Gastroenterology

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Trial shows nor-urso as an effective treatment option for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

A team led by Michael Trauner at MedUni Vienna's Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology demonstrated the beneficial effect of synthetically produced bile acid with the active agent nor-ursodeoxycholic acid (nor-urso)...

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Canadian Association of Gastroenterology Clinical Practice Guideline for the Medical Management of Pediatric Luminal Crohn's Disease

We aim to provide guidance for medical treatment of luminal Crohn’s disease in children. Source link

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VIDEO: DHPA aims to ‘preserve’ independent gastroenterology practices

Five years ago, Digestive Health Physicians Association was started to promote and preserve independent gastroenterology practices and one of the first issues the advocacy group tackled included health services exemptions.Since...

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June 2019 Briefing – Gastroenterology

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Treating Your Abdominal Pain

Abdominal pain is somewhat of a vague term, but whether it's from eating very spicy foods or having a stomach virus, essentially everyone has experienced it at one time in...

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Study explores long-term impact of food restrictions on normal eating patterns in patients

Celiac disease, irritable bowel syndrome, crohn's disease and anaphylactic are all instigated by food allergies. Source link

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Use of a Simple 6-Item Questionnaire in the Endoscopy Reporting Software Captures Important Milestones for Gastroenterology Trainees Performing Colonoscopy

Independently performing a high-quality colonoscopy is an essential competency to be achieved during a 3-year gastroenterology fellowship. Assessment of competency is best evaluated immediately after the colonoscopy. We aimed to...

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New Patient Access in a Gastroenterology Clinic: A Quality Improvement Initiative

Subspecialty access is an important aspect of the healthcare system, especially in gastroenterology. Given that gastroenterologists’ time is divided between endoscopy and clinic and not solely clinic, it is difficult...

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