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Intrarectal Injections of BoNTA for Fecal Incontinence?
03/04/2024

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor
Researchers aimed to evaluate the efficacy of intrarectal botulinum toxin type A for the treatment of fecal incontinence in a randomized study. What did they find?
Researchers aimed to evaluate the efficacy of intrarectal botulinum toxin type A for the treatment of fecal incontinence in a randomized study. What did they find?
Researchers aimed to evaluate...
03/04/2024
Gastroenterology
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What Increases the Risk of Diverticular Disease?
10/06/2023
Investigators recently looked at whether obesity, smoking, drinking coffee, and other factors may be associated with diverticular disease. Take our quiz to find out what they revealed!
Investigators recently looked at whether obesity, smoking, drinking coffee, and other factors may be associated with diverticular disease. Take our quiz to find out what they revealed!
Investigators recently looked at...
10/06/2023
Gastroenterology
Pop Quiz: Colonic Diverticulitis
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Pop Quiz: Colonic Diverticulitis
01/05/2021
The American Gastroenterological Association recently issued a clinical practice update on managing colonic diverticulitis. Do you know what the update says about procedures for diagnosing this disease? Take our quiz to find out!
The American Gastroenterological Association recently issued a clinical practice update on managing colonic diverticulitis. Do you know what the update says about procedures for diagnosing this disease? Take our quiz to find out!
The American Gastroenterological...
01/05/2021
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US Task Force Issues Guidelines on Malignant Polyp Management
11/19/2020
A comprehensive guide developed by experts from 3 professional societies provides recommendations to help gastroenterologists identify and treat early colorectal cancer.
A comprehensive guide developed by experts from 3 professional societies provides recommendations to help gastroenterologists identify and treat early colorectal cancer.
A comprehensive guide developed...
11/19/2020
Gastroenterology
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GI Symptoms Not Associated With Severe COVID-19 Course
10/13/2020
A multicenter study revealed that more than half of patients hospitalized with COVID-19 had gastroenterological symptoms.
A multicenter study revealed that more than half of patients hospitalized with COVID-19 had gastroenterological symptoms.
A multicenter study revealed...
10/13/2020
Gastroenterology
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Digestive Symptoms May Be a Presenting Symptom, Worsen Prognosis of COVID-19
03/18/2020
The Wuhan Medical Treatment Expert Group for COVID-19 investigated the prevalence and outcomes of patients with COVID-19 who experience digestive symptoms such as diarrhea.
The Wuhan Medical Treatment Expert Group for COVID-19 investigated the prevalence and outcomes of patients with COVID-19 who experience digestive symptoms such as diarrhea.
The Wuhan Medical Treatment...
03/18/2020
Gastroenterology
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FMT Lowers Risk of Bloodstream Infection in Recurrent Clostridioides difficile Infection
11/06/2019
Authors of a new study assessed the incidence of primary bloodstream infection in patients with recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection who received treatment with fecal microbiota transplantation vs patients who received antibiotics.
Authors of a new study assessed the incidence of primary bloodstream infection in patients with recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection who received treatment with fecal microbiota transplantation vs patients who received antibiotics.
Authors of a new study assessed...
11/06/2019
Gastroenterology
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Poll: Parasites and Diarrhea
10/03/2019
Do you test for Giardia among your patients with chronic diarrhea? Let us know by taking our quick poll.
Do you test for Giardia among your patients with chronic diarrhea? Let us know by taking our quick poll.
Do you test for Giardia among...
10/03/2019
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Elective Surgery for Diverticulitis Benefits Patient Quality of Life
06/16/2012

Priyam Vora, Digital Associate Editor

Priyam Vora, Digital Associate Editor...
Investigators explored the benefits of elective surgery on the overall quality of life among patients with recurrent, complicated, and painful cases of diverticulitis.
Investigators explored the benefits of elective surgery on the overall quality of life among patients with recurrent, complicated, and painful cases of diverticulitis.
Investigators explored the...
06/16/2012
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Intrarectal Injections of BoNTA for Fecal Incontinence?
03/04/2024

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor
Researchers aimed to evaluate the efficacy of intrarectal botulinum toxin type A for the treatment of fecal incontinence in a randomized study. What did they find?
Researchers aimed to evaluate the efficacy of intrarectal botulinum toxin type A for the treatment of fecal incontinence in a randomized study. What did they find?
Researchers aimed to evaluate...
03/04/2024
Gastroenterology
News
US Task Force Issues Guidelines on Malignant Polyp Management
11/19/2020
A comprehensive guide developed by experts from 3 professional societies provides recommendations to help gastroenterologists identify and treat early colorectal cancer.
A comprehensive guide developed by experts from 3 professional societies provides recommendations to help gastroenterologists identify and treat early colorectal cancer.
A comprehensive guide developed...
11/19/2020
Gastroenterology
News
GI Symptoms Not Associated With Severe COVID-19 Course
10/13/2020
A multicenter study revealed that more than half of patients hospitalized with COVID-19 had gastroenterological symptoms.
A multicenter study revealed that more than half of patients hospitalized with COVID-19 had gastroenterological symptoms.
A multicenter study revealed...
10/13/2020
Gastroenterology
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Digestive Symptoms May Be a Presenting Symptom, Worsen Prognosis of COVID-19
03/18/2020
The Wuhan Medical Treatment Expert Group for COVID-19 investigated the prevalence and outcomes of patients with COVID-19 who experience digestive symptoms such as diarrhea.
The Wuhan Medical Treatment Expert Group for COVID-19 investigated the prevalence and outcomes of patients with COVID-19 who experience digestive symptoms such as diarrhea.
The Wuhan Medical Treatment...
03/18/2020
Gastroenterology
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FMT Lowers Risk of Bloodstream Infection in Recurrent Clostridioides difficile Infection
11/06/2019
Authors of a new study assessed the incidence of primary bloodstream infection in patients with recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection who received treatment with fecal microbiota transplantation vs patients who received antibiotics.
Authors of a new study assessed the incidence of primary bloodstream infection in patients with recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection who received treatment with fecal microbiota transplantation vs patients who received antibiotics.
Authors of a new study assessed...
11/06/2019
Gastroenterology
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Elective Surgery for Diverticulitis Benefits Patient Quality of Life
06/16/2012

Priyam Vora, Digital Associate Editor

Priyam Vora, Digital Associate Editor...
Investigators explored the benefits of elective surgery on the overall quality of life among patients with recurrent, complicated, and painful cases of diverticulitis.
Investigators explored the benefits of elective surgery on the overall quality of life among patients with recurrent, complicated, and painful cases of diverticulitis.
Investigators explored the...
06/16/2012
Gastroenterology
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Novel AI System Shows Success in Detection of Adenomas
08/27/2024
CAD-EYE detection system significantly improved the number of adenomas detected per colonoscopy without extending the procedure time, according to a recent report.
CAD-EYE detection system significantly improved the number of adenomas detected per colonoscopy without extending the procedure time, according to a recent report.
CAD-EYE detection system...
08/27/2024
Gastroenterology
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Implementation of Fecal Immunochemical Test-Based Program in Colorectal Cancer Screening
08/20/2024
Investigators studied whether fecal immunochemical test programs might be feasible options for improving colorectal cancer screening in areas with limited resources.
Investigators studied whether fecal immunochemical test programs might be feasible options for improving colorectal cancer screening in areas with limited resources.
Investigators studied whether...
08/20/2024
Gastroenterology
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Low-Dose Aspirin and Prevention of Colorectal Cancer
08/14/2024
Results of a new study showed that low-dose aspirin use is associated with a lower risk of colorectal cancer.
Results of a new study showed that low-dose aspirin use is associated with a lower risk of colorectal cancer.
Results of a new study showed...
08/14/2024
Gastroenterology
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FIT Screening Associated With Lower Risk of Death From CRC
08/06/2024
Findings of a new study support the role of fecal immunochemical testing in reducing mortality from colorectal cancer, researchers report.
Findings of a new study support the role of fecal immunochemical testing in reducing mortality from colorectal cancer, researchers report.
Findings of a new study support...
08/06/2024
Gastroenterology
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FDA Approves First Blood Test for Primary CRC Screening
07/30/2024
Shield is the first blood test cleared for primary colorectal cancer screening that meets Medicare performance requirements.
Shield is the first blood test cleared for primary colorectal cancer screening that meets Medicare performance requirements.
Shield is the first blood test...
07/30/2024
Gastroenterology
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Colorectal Cancer Risk Higher Among Patients WIth PSC, With or Without IBD
07/24/2024
Extended screening and surveillance are recommended for all patients with primary sclerosing cholangitis, but those with comorbid inflammatory bowel disease are at highest risk.
Extended screening and surveillance are recommended for all patients with primary sclerosing cholangitis, but those with comorbid inflammatory bowel disease are at highest risk.
Extended screening and...
07/24/2024
Gastroenterology
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Ultraprocessed Food Linked to Elevated Risk of CRC
07/24/2024
C olorectal cancer, colon cancer, and noncardia gastric cancer were found to be associated with high consumption of ultraprocessed foods, according to recent research.
C olorectal cancer, colon cancer, and noncardia gastric cancer were found to be associated with high consumption of ultraprocessed foods, according to recent research.
C olorectal cancer, colon...
07/24/2024
Gastroenterology
FDA alert
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FDA Permits Marketing of First Point-of-Care Hepatitis C RNA Test
06/28/2024
The device can provide results in an hour from a fingertip blood test.
The device can provide results in an hour from a fingertip blood test.
The device can provide results...
06/28/2024
Gastroenterology
FDA alert
FDA Alert
Elafibranor Receives Accelerated FDA Approval for PBC
06/14/2024
The first-in-class PPAR is the first new medicine approved in nearly a decade for primary biliary cholangitis.
The first-in-class PPAR is the first new medicine approved in nearly a decade for primary biliary cholangitis.
The first-in-class PPAR is the...
06/14/2024
Gastroenterology
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Biomarker Study Finds ‘Clearcut’ Case for Early Advanced Therapy for CD
05/24/2024

Jolynn Tumolo

Jolynn Tumolo
Top-down therapy significantly outperforms step-up treatment for Crohn’s disease with fewer adverse events.
Top-down therapy significantly outperforms step-up treatment for Crohn’s disease with fewer adverse events.
Top-down therapy significantly...
05/24/2024
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What Increases the Risk of Diverticular Disease?
10/06/2023
Investigators recently looked at whether obesity, smoking, drinking coffee, and other factors may be associated with diverticular disease. Take our quiz to find out what they revealed!
Investigators recently looked at whether obesity, smoking, drinking coffee, and other factors may be associated with diverticular disease. Take our quiz to find out what they revealed!
Investigators recently looked at...
10/06/2023
Gastroenterology
Pop Quiz: Colonic Diverticulitis
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Pop Quiz: Colonic Diverticulitis
01/05/2021
The American Gastroenterological Association recently issued a clinical practice update on managing colonic diverticulitis. Do you know what the update says about procedures for diagnosing this disease? Take our quiz to find out!
The American Gastroenterological Association recently issued a clinical practice update on managing colonic diverticulitis. Do you know what the update says about procedures for diagnosing this disease? Take our quiz to find out!
The American Gastroenterological...
01/05/2021
Gastroenterology
Poll
Poll: Parasites and Diarrhea
10/03/2019
Do you test for Giardia among your patients with chronic diarrhea? Let us know by taking our quick poll.
Do you test for Giardia among your patients with chronic diarrhea? Let us know by taking our quick poll.
Do you test for Giardia among...
10/03/2019
Gastroenterology
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Quiz: Diagnosis and Treatment of Nonerosive GERD
02/22/2024

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor
Can nonerosive gastroesophageal reflux be cured? Click here if you know the answer!
Can nonerosive gastroesophageal reflux be cured? Click here if you know the answer!
Can nonerosive gastroesophageal...
02/22/2024
Gastroenterology
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Quiz: Gastroesophageal Reflux and Gender
02/22/2024

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor
Are men more prone to develop nonerosive gastroesophageal reflux? Or women? Find out with a quick quiz!
Are men more prone to develop nonerosive gastroesophageal reflux? Or women? Find out with a quick quiz!
Are men more prone to develop...
02/22/2024
Gastroenterology
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Quiz: Nonerosive GERD and Esophageal Cancer
02/13/2024

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor
When compared to general population, did patients with nonerosive gastroesophageal reflux disease have a similar incidence of esophageal adenocarcinoma? Take our quick quiz to find out!
When compared to general population, did patients with nonerosive gastroesophageal reflux disease have a similar incidence of esophageal adenocarcinoma? Take our quick quiz to find out!
When compared to general...
02/13/2024
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Multidisciplinary Care in GI Recovery
01/09/2024
In treating gastrointestinal disorders, do gastroenterologists work better alone or as part of a multidisciplinary team? Answer our poll to understand the approaches better!
In treating gastrointestinal disorders, do gastroenterologists work better alone or as part of a multidisciplinary team? Answer our poll to understand the approaches better!
In treating gastrointestinal...
01/09/2024
Gastroenterology
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Quiz
What Increases the Risk of Diverticular Disease?
10/06/2023
Investigators recently looked at whether obesity, smoking, drinking coffee, and other factors may be associated with diverticular disease. Take our quiz to find out what they revealed!
Investigators recently looked at whether obesity, smoking, drinking coffee, and other factors may be associated with diverticular disease. Take our quiz to find out what they revealed!
Investigators recently looked at...
10/06/2023
Gastroenterology
Quiz
Combo Therapy for uHCC
08/16/2023
Researchers have found a combination of two agents to demonstrate superior efficacy and a favorable benefit-risk profile among patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma. Take our quiz to find out which combo could improve overall...
Researchers have found a combination of two agents to demonstrate superior efficacy and a favorable benefit-risk profile among patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma. Take our quiz to find out which combo could improve overall...
Researchers have found a...
08/16/2023
Gastroenterology
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Quiz: Considerations for Colorectal Screening for Older Patients
07/27/2023

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor
There’s no upper age limit for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening! But age alone is not the only deciding factor when offering CRC to older patients. What else should be considered?
There’s no upper age limit for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening! But age alone is not the only deciding factor when offering CRC to older patients. What else should be considered?
There’s no upper age limit for...
07/27/2023
Gastroenterology
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Relation Between ADR and CRC Risk
06/08/2023

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor
The adenoma detection rate is an essential quality indicator for endoscopists performing colonoscopies for colorectal cancer screening as it is associated with postcolonoscopy colorectal cancers. Take our quiz to find out more about this...
The adenoma detection rate is an essential quality indicator for endoscopists performing colonoscopies for colorectal cancer screening as it is associated with postcolonoscopy colorectal cancers. Take our quiz to find out more about this...
The adenoma detection rate is an...
06/08/2023
Gastroenterology
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Corticosteroids and Weight
05/02/2023
Are the odds of histologic, symptomatic, and endoscopic response to topical corticosteroids among patients with eosinophilic esophagitis associated with weight? Take our quiz to find out!
Are the odds of histologic, symptomatic, and endoscopic response to topical corticosteroids among patients with eosinophilic esophagitis associated with weight? Take our quiz to find out!
Are the odds of histologic,...
05/02/2023
Gastroenterology
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Quiz: Screening for HCC
03/14/2023
What did the findings of a recent study show regarding the screening of patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease-related cirrhosis for hepatocellular carcinoma?
What did the findings of a recent study show regarding the screening of patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease-related cirrhosis for hepatocellular carcinoma?
What did the findings of a...
03/14/2023
Gastroenterology

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Intrarectal Injections of BoNTA for Fecal Incontinence?
03/04/2024

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor
Researchers aimed to evaluate the efficacy of intrarectal botulinum toxin type A for the treatment of fecal incontinence in a randomized study. What did they find?
Researchers aimed to evaluate the efficacy of intrarectal botulinum toxin type A for the treatment of fecal incontinence in a randomized study. What did they find?
Researchers aimed to evaluate...
03/04/2024
Gastroenterology
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US Task Force Issues Guidelines on Malignant Polyp Management
11/19/2020
A comprehensive guide developed by experts from 3 professional societies provides recommendations to help gastroenterologists identify and treat early colorectal cancer.
A comprehensive guide developed by experts from 3 professional societies provides recommendations to help gastroenterologists identify and treat early colorectal cancer.
A comprehensive guide developed...
11/19/2020
Gastroenterology
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GI Symptoms Not Associated With Severe COVID-19 Course
10/13/2020
A multicenter study revealed that more than half of patients hospitalized with COVID-19 had gastroenterological symptoms.
A multicenter study revealed that more than half of patients hospitalized with COVID-19 had gastroenterological symptoms.
A multicenter study revealed...
10/13/2020
Gastroenterology
News
Digestive Symptoms May Be a Presenting Symptom, Worsen Prognosis of COVID-19
03/18/2020
The Wuhan Medical Treatment Expert Group for COVID-19 investigated the prevalence and outcomes of patients with COVID-19 who experience digestive symptoms such as diarrhea.
The Wuhan Medical Treatment Expert Group for COVID-19 investigated the prevalence and outcomes of patients with COVID-19 who experience digestive symptoms such as diarrhea.
The Wuhan Medical Treatment...
03/18/2020
Gastroenterology
News
FMT Lowers Risk of Bloodstream Infection in Recurrent Clostridioides difficile Infection
11/06/2019
Authors of a new study assessed the incidence of primary bloodstream infection in patients with recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection who received treatment with fecal microbiota transplantation vs patients who received antibiotics.
Authors of a new study assessed the incidence of primary bloodstream infection in patients with recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection who received treatment with fecal microbiota transplantation vs patients who received antibiotics.
Authors of a new study assessed...
11/06/2019
Gastroenterology
News
Elective Surgery for Diverticulitis Benefits Patient Quality of Life
06/16/2012

Priyam Vora, Digital Associate Editor

Priyam Vora, Digital Associate Editor...
Investigators explored the benefits of elective surgery on the overall quality of life among patients with recurrent, complicated, and painful cases of diverticulitis.
Investigators explored the benefits of elective surgery on the overall quality of life among patients with recurrent, complicated, and painful cases of diverticulitis.
Investigators explored the...
06/16/2012
Gastroenterology
News
Novel AI System Shows Success in Detection of Adenomas
08/27/2024
CAD-EYE detection system significantly improved the number of adenomas detected per colonoscopy without extending the procedure time, according to a recent report.
CAD-EYE detection system significantly improved the number of adenomas detected per colonoscopy without extending the procedure time, according to a recent report.
CAD-EYE detection system...
08/27/2024
Gastroenterology
News
Implementation of Fecal Immunochemical Test-Based Program in Colorectal Cancer Screening
08/20/2024
Investigators studied whether fecal immunochemical test programs might be feasible options for improving colorectal cancer screening in areas with limited resources.
Investigators studied whether fecal immunochemical test programs might be feasible options for improving colorectal cancer screening in areas with limited resources.
Investigators studied whether...
08/20/2024
Gastroenterology
News
Low-Dose Aspirin and Prevention of Colorectal Cancer
08/14/2024
Results of a new study showed that low-dose aspirin use is associated with a lower risk of colorectal cancer.
Results of a new study showed that low-dose aspirin use is associated with a lower risk of colorectal cancer.
Results of a new study showed...
08/14/2024
Gastroenterology
News
FIT Screening Associated With Lower Risk of Death From CRC
08/06/2024
Findings of a new study support the role of fecal immunochemical testing in reducing mortality from colorectal cancer, researchers report.
Findings of a new study support the role of fecal immunochemical testing in reducing mortality from colorectal cancer, researchers report.
Findings of a new study support...
08/06/2024
Gastroenterology
FDA
News
FDA Approves First Blood Test for Primary CRC Screening
07/30/2024
Shield is the first blood test cleared for primary colorectal cancer screening that meets Medicare performance requirements.
Shield is the first blood test cleared for primary colorectal cancer screening that meets Medicare performance requirements.
Shield is the first blood test...
07/30/2024
Gastroenterology
News
Colorectal Cancer Risk Higher Among Patients WIth PSC, With or Without IBD
07/24/2024
Extended screening and surveillance are recommended for all patients with primary sclerosing cholangitis, but those with comorbid inflammatory bowel disease are at highest risk.
Extended screening and surveillance are recommended for all patients with primary sclerosing cholangitis, but those with comorbid inflammatory bowel disease are at highest risk.
Extended screening and...
07/24/2024
Gastroenterology
News
Ultraprocessed Food Linked to Elevated Risk of CRC
07/24/2024
C olorectal cancer, colon cancer, and noncardia gastric cancer were found to be associated with high consumption of ultraprocessed foods, according to recent research.
C olorectal cancer, colon cancer, and noncardia gastric cancer were found to be associated with high consumption of ultraprocessed foods, according to recent research.
C olorectal cancer, colon...
07/24/2024
Gastroenterology
FDA alert
News
FDA Permits Marketing of First Point-of-Care Hepatitis C RNA Test
06/28/2024
The device can provide results in an hour from a fingertip blood test.
The device can provide results in an hour from a fingertip blood test.
The device can provide results...
06/28/2024
Gastroenterology
FDA alert
FDA Alert
Elafibranor Receives Accelerated FDA Approval for PBC
06/14/2024
The first-in-class PPAR is the first new medicine approved in nearly a decade for primary biliary cholangitis.
The first-in-class PPAR is the first new medicine approved in nearly a decade for primary biliary cholangitis.
The first-in-class PPAR is the...
06/14/2024
Gastroenterology
News
Biomarker Study Finds ‘Clearcut’ Case for Early Advanced Therapy for CD
05/24/2024

Jolynn Tumolo

Jolynn Tumolo
Top-down therapy significantly outperforms step-up treatment for Crohn’s disease with fewer adverse events.
Top-down therapy significantly outperforms step-up treatment for Crohn’s disease with fewer adverse events.
Top-down therapy significantly...
05/24/2024
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network

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