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What explains poor adherence to eosinophilic esophagitis therapy?
Among patients with eosinophilic esophagitis, less than half complied with long-term medical or dietary therapy, according to a new study.
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AGA Clinical Practice Guidelines: Pharmacologic treatment of IBS
The pair of new guidelines each explore new, old, and over-the-counter options to help physicians take an individualized approach based on...
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Center-based childcare associated with healthier body weight
“Attending center-based childcare in early childhood may influence important health behaviors,” says author of new research.
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AGA issues position statements on reducing CRC burden
Some changes are already underway, but it will “take a village” to get to 80% screening rates, including national resources and approaches.
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AGA issues position statements on reducing CRC burden
The American Gastroenterological Association has published eight position statements aimed at reducing the burden of colorectal cancer (CRC).
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Cannabis may relieve pain as effectively as opioids, but more research is needed
Synthetic products with high THC:CBD ratios were associated with moderate improvements in pain.
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Blood-based assay may offer new way of diagnosing Parkinson’s disease
In addition to being highly accurate, the assay is faster and easier to perform than other Parkinson’s disease assays under investigation.
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Two years after UCNS switch to continuous certification, major frustrations remain
Pivots to new systems of recertification have been a particular flash point among physicians.
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Coffee drinkers – even those with a sweet tooth – live longer
The protective effects of coffee were most apparent in people who drank about two to four cups a day.
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AGA Clinical Practice Guideline: Diagnosis, treatment of rare hamartomatous polyposis
The U.S. Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer provides 14 recommendations for the genetic evaluation, surveillance, and treatment of...
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Creatinine variability linked to liver transplant outcomes
Findings suggest that a more dynamic approach in liver allocation strategies is needed.
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NAFLD vs. MAFLD: What’s in a name?
NAFLD may not be the most appropriate name because “nonalcoholic” may overemphasize the absence of alcohol, but is “metabolic associated” any...
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AGA Clinical Practice Update: Expert review of dietary options for IBS
The topics range from identification of suitable candidates for dietary interventions to levels of evidence for specific diets.
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Study casts doubt on safety, efficacy of L-serine supplementation for AD
When given to patients with AD, L-serine supplements could be driving abnormally increased serine levels in the brain even higher.
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Cellular gene profiling may predict IBD treatment response
Phagocytic gene expression correlated with inflammatory states, types of IBD, and responses to therapy.