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DDW

Digestive Disease Week

Increase in CRC Cases in Younger Age Groups Extends to Preteens

While cases remain rare in younger people, they're much more common than 25 years ago

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Gallbladder Cancer Rates Stable or Down, Except in Black Patients

Black patients "presenting more often, and they're presenting at a later stage," researcher says

May 24, 2024
Blood-Based Test for CRC Screening Hits Sensitivity, Specificity Endpoints

Test could fill a gap in CRC screening

May 23, 2024
GLP-2 Analog Reduces Need for Parenteral Support in Patients With Rare GI Condition

Better outcomes in short bowel syndrome and intestinal failure with apraglutide vs placebo

May 23, 2024
Guselkumab Continues Winning Streak in Crohn's Disease

Dual-acting IL-23 inhibitor tops placebo, ustekinumab in phase III trials

May 22, 2024
Endoscopic Ablation Reduces 'Hunger Hormone,' Yields Weight Loss in Early Trial

First-in-human study targets ghrelin production with mucosal ablation as obesity treatment

May 21, 2024
Healthcare Use Reduced When Female Gastroenterologists See Patients

Female patients appeared to derive the greatest benefit, researchers say

May 21, 2024
Can Robots Make Gallbladder Surgery Safer?

Observational study suggests benefit compared with laparoscopic surgery

May 20, 2024
Patients Like AI for Endoscopy

But survey shows they still want a doctor in charge

May 20, 2024
AI in Colonoscopy: Disconnect Grows Between Academic, Community Studies

Clearly helpful in manufacturers' trials, but not so much in routine practice

May 9, 2023
Gut Bacteria Cocktail Helps Long COVID

Oral treatment alleviates symptoms better than placebo

May 9, 2023
Win for Vedolizumab in Recurrent Crohn's Disease

Trial boosts case for label expansion

May 8, 2023
Study: VA Surgeons Who Do Colonoscopies May Need More Training

Outdone by gastroenterologists in finding adenomatous polyps

May 8, 2023
Is Electrical Duodenal Resurfacing the Next Big Thing for T2D and Obesity?

Small trials show big boost in insulin sensitivity, plus weight loss

May 7, 2023
Even at Stage IV, Immunotherapy Helps in Pancreatic Cancer

Small but clear boost to overall survival

May 7, 2023

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