This summary reviews the discussion regarding recent gastroparesis guidelines: Camilleri M, Kuo B, Nguyen L, et al. ACG Clinical Guideline:
Pancreatic insufficiency due to Crohn`s disease?
This case report discusses a 60-year-old male patient with a history of suspected ulcerative colitis (UC) who was ultimately diagnosed
Can you aspirate the PillCam Capsule?
Small bowel capsule endoscopy is a valuable diagnostic tool for visualizing parts of the small intestine that are difficult to
Is direct antiviral therapy in patients with Hep C effective in patients with alcohol use disorder?
A study called OPERA-C, carried out in 26 liver clinics in Australia, examined the effectiveness of direct-acting antiviral (DAA) therapy
Is vonoprazan comparable to PPI to prevent rebleeding in patients with high risk PUD?
Vonoprazan is a potassium-competitive acid blocker that offers several advantages over oral PPIs. These advantages include more potent acid suppression,
can we manage complex conditions with telemedicine?
The study aimed to investigate whether television-delivered outpatient care impacts hospitalization rates for such complex conditions as inflammatory bowel disease
CMV and gastric outlet obstruction?
This case report discusses a rare presentation of cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection in an immunocompetent woman. Typically, CMV is well-studied in
Are patients with IBD are at higher risk for RSV?
This study investigated whether patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are more susceptible to severe respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections
Does Vitamin D level have any impact on patients with IBD?
The study aimed to investigate the impact of various clinical factors, including vitamin D levels, on the efficacy of vedolizumab
What is association between aspirin and CRC?
The study examined the link between the use of low-dose aspirin and the risk of colorectal cancer (CRC) by analyzing
A Fib after esophageal stent placement?
This case report discusses the occurrence of atrial fibrillation (AF) following esophageal stent placement in a patient with esophageal cancer.
Are anti-obesity medications safe in pts with IBD?
In a retrospective case-control study conducted at Mayo Clinic Rochester, researchers looked into the use of anti-obesity medications (AOM) in
Is there association between obesity, colorectal cancer and irritable bowel disease?
Hey there! I wanted to share some exciting findings from a study published in the Journal of Diabetes & Metabolic
NAVIGATE-HCC: Enhancing HCC Screening with Mailed Outreach and Patient Navigation?
How can we increase HCC screening in patients with liver cirrhosis? The study evaluated the effectiveness of mailed outreach and
COCKTAIL Study: Comparative Cardiovascular Outcomes of Gastric Bypass vs. Very Low-Energy Diet
Is there any difference in lipid profile between patients on a diet vs patients on the same diet after RYGB
Ischemic colitis in a young athlete?
We are familiar with the risk of ischemic colitis in elderly patients with a significant drop in blood pressure, but
Long term use of PPI-indications and prevention of side effects
The use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) is generally recommended only for specific conditions such as severe erosive esophagitis, peptic
As we know, alpha-fetal protein is currently used to screen for liver cancer, but its reliability is inconsistent. However, researchers
After our yesterday’s didactic re: cancer and kidney disorders, I saw an interesting case about pancreatic adenocarcinoma and acute kidney
Which test is the best for colorectal cancer screening?
Which test is best for Colorectal Cancer (CRC) screening? While colonoscopy is historically considered a gold standard, the best test
Association between IBD and increased risk of HF!
A recent study from the Karolinska Institutet in Sweden, published in the European Heart Journal, revealed that individuals with inflammatory
Association between appendectomy and severity of IBD
This following study explores the impact of appendectomy on the clinical course of Crohn’s disease (CD), revealing significantly lower hospital
New bariatric surgery procedure targeting Ghrelin hormone!
A novel, minimally-invasive weight loss procedure targeting the “hunger hormone” ghrelin shows promise in early-stage trials. This endoscopic ablation procedure
Rare complications of severe acute pancreatitis
Here, I wanted to share an interesting case of severe acute pancreatitis associated with severe complications recently published in the
Association between GLP-1 agonists and gastrointestinal side effects.
The following study involved 367,439 non-diabetic patients, including those on GLP-1 and other weight-loss medications. During the analysis, factors such
Association between obesity and iron deficiency?
We always thought that malnutrition is associated with iron deficiency; however, this study systematically reviewed the associations between iron, zinc,
How could we utilize Vision Pro and Robots in medicine?
How can robots be integrated into medicine? Here are some examples from the AI in GI Conference: Imagine if our
Many of us are familiar with allergies, such as allergic rhinitis or eosinophilic esophagitis. However, what about eosinophilic gastritis? A
Let us explore the exciting realm of using AI in Gastrointestinal (GI) medicine. Recently, UC Davis hosted a conference specifically
What combines nausea, vomiting and eye swelling?
The recent case in the ACG case reports journal highlights an exciting case of non-Hodkin lymphoma-gastric Extranodal NK/T-cell (ENKTL) lymphoma
