This summary reviews the discussion regarding recent gastroparesis guidelines: Camilleri M, Kuo B, Nguyen L, et al. ACG Clinical Guideline:
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This summary reviews the discussion regarding recent gastroparesis guidelines: Camilleri M, Kuo B, Nguyen L, et al. ACG Clinical Guideline:
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
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
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
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
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
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
Let us explore the exciting realm of using AI in Gastrointestinal (GI) medicine. Recently, UC Davis hosted a conference specifically
Let`s discuss the current ACG guidelines for IBS management.
Things to do: First, check celiac disease serologies in patients with suspected IBS-D ( diarrhea predominant) or IBS-M ( mixed).
What is a low FODMAP diet? Should I follow this diet all my life?
What is a FODMAP diet? It is a diet low in fermentable oligo-, di-, oligo-, and monosaccharides that can trigger
How to differentiate between functional diarrhea/constipation and IBS?
How do we differentiate between functional constipation/diarrhea and IBS? According to ACG grand rounds, you must rely on Rome IV
April is Irritable Bowel Syndrome month!
Let’s talk about IBS: Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common gastrointestinal disorder characterized by abdominal pain or discomfort and
Dr. Hsu recently had an innovative event that merged the worlds of medicine and music to address the critical issue
As a resident in an Internal Medicine residency program, my professional focus and academic pursuits have consistently been aimed toward gastroenterology.
March is colorectal cancer awareness month, so let us discuss colorectal screening! Based on guidelines and CDC recommendations: The latest USPSTF recommendation