Upper GI Tract
Conference Coverage
Pregnant women with eosinophilic esophagitis show no ill effects from inhaled steroids
Pregnant women who used steroids were not significantly more likely than were those who did not use steroids to experience spontaneous abortion....
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA OKs new treatment for erosive esophagitis
Vonoprazan provides clinicians with a “new first-in-class therapeutic option that demonstrated faster healing in the more difficult-to-treat GERD...
Conference Coverage
Real-time, blood-sensing capsule accurately diagnoses UGIB in 7 minutes and may help patient triage
The capsule is rapidly deployed, safe to use, and easy to interpret, study researchers say.
From the AGA Journals
Real-world data confirm efficacy of dupilumab in severe EoE
Researchers conducted a retrospective cohort study of 46 patients with severe, treatment-refractory fibrostenotic EoE.
From the Journals
Solid therapeutic hierarchy for eosinophilic esophagitis still unclear
Meta-analysis supports efficacy of most treatments for EoE, but with some limitations.
From the AGA Journals
AGA CPU stresses brain-gut aspects of bloating, distention and belching
The Clinical Practice Update helps untangle which tests are indicated and when for these common conditions.
From the Journals
Frequency and duration of GERD symptoms associated with poor sleep
Study findings suggest that treating gastroesophageal reflux may reduce comorbidities associated with poor sleep quality.
News
First guidelines developed for childhood eosinophilic GI disorders beyond eosinophilic esophagitis
“Our ability to say: ‘Here are the established treatments,’ is lacking, though. We need research studies to verify that our recommended approaches...
News from the AGA
Another study links PPIs and dementia: AGA expert weighs in
Findings do not necessarily mean that PPIs cause dementia.
From the AGA Journals
Advancements help guide achalasia management, experts say
The diagnostic classifications for achalasia are likely to continue to evolve.