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Study reinforces vedolizumab, ustekinumab safety for expectant mums with IBD

13 Jan 2024

Both vedolizumab and ustekinumab are safe to use in pregnant women with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), as reported in a study.

Study reinforces vedolizumab, ustekinumab safety for expectant mums with IBD

13 Jan 2024

CodeBreaK 300: Sotorasib + panitumumab prolongs PFS in metastatic CRC

13 Jan 2024 by

The addition of sotorasib to panitumumab significantly improves progression-free survival (PFS) in patients with chemorefractory KRAS G12C-mutated metastatic colorectal cancer (CRC) compared with the investigator’s choice of standard-of-care (SoC) treatment, according to the CodeBreaK 300 trial presented at ESMO Asia 2023.

CodeBreaK 300: Sotorasib + panitumumab prolongs PFS in metastatic CRC

13 Jan 2024

$Patients with autoimmune hepatitis at higher risk of osteoporotic fracture$

Patients with autoimmune hepatitis at higher risk of osteoporotic fracture

12 Jan 2024

The risk of osteoporotic fracture seems greater in patients with autoimmune hepatitis (AIH), reveals a recent study. In addition, those with cirrhosis and long-term use of glucocorticoids appear to be at much greater risk.

Patients with autoimmune hepatitis at higher risk of osteoporotic fracture

12 Jan 2024

Long-term use of GH therapy safe in decompensated cirrhosis

12 Jan 2024

It is safe to use long-term growth hormone (GH) therapy in patients with decompensated cirrhosis (DC), suggests a study, noting improvements in malnutrition and even quality of life (QoL). However, 12-month survival does not seem to improve.

Long-term use of GH therapy safe in decompensated cirrhosis

12 Jan 2024

EFTR using FTRD safe, effective for upper GI lesions

11 Jan 2024 by

Endoscopic full-thickness resection (EFTR) using a full-thickness resection device (FTRD) results in acceptable complete (R0) resection rates and low recurrence rates with a good safety profile, according to the results of a systematic review and meta-analysis.

EFTR using FTRD safe, effective for upper GI lesions

11 Jan 2024

PPI use beneficial to Asian AF patients on direct oral anticoagulant

09 Jan 2024

Proton pump inhibitor (PPI) co-therapy appears to lower the risk of hospitalization for upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) in atrial fibrillation (AF) patients receiving direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC) treatment, according to a study from Korea.

PPI use beneficial to Asian AF patients on direct oral anticoagulant

09 Jan 2024

AI tools to improve endoscopic training in early-stage GI cancer management

08 Jan 2024 by

Researchers from the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) have demonstrated the potential application of two artificial intelligence (AI) tools, ENDO-AID and AI-Endo, for training endoscopists in early-stage gastrointestinal (GI) cancer management.

AI tools to improve endoscopic training in early-stage GI cancer management

08 Jan 2024

Higher red meat intake tied to higher risk of UC flare

02 Jan 2024 by

Higher red meat intake is linked to a higher risk of ulcerative colitis (UC) flare, according to an expert who presented findings from a recent study at AIBD 2023.

Higher red meat intake tied to higher risk of UC flare

02 Jan 2024

Is premedication with pronase advisable to patients undergoing endoscopy?

30 Dec 2023

Prior to upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, premedication with pronase helps achieve better mucosal visibility and reduce flushing frequency and volume, reports a study. However, this strategy does not appear to improve lesion detection rates.

Is premedication with pronase advisable to patients undergoing endoscopy?

30 Dec 2023

What are the predictors of disability in pancreatitis patients?

29 Dec 2023

Several factors characterize and even predict disability in patients with chronic pancreatitis (CP), suggests a study. These predictors can be targeted to reduce disease burden and healthcare expenditure.

What are the predictors of disability in pancreatitis patients?

29 Dec 2023

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Study reinforces vedolizumab, ustekinumab safety for expectant mums with IBD

Study reinforces vedolizumab, ustekinumab safety for expectant mums with IBD

CodeBreaK 300: Sotorasib + panitumumab prolongs PFS in metastatic CRC

CodeBreaK 300: Sotorasib + panitumumab prolongs PFS in metastatic CRC

Patients with autoimmune hepatitis at higher risk of osteoporotic fracture

Patients with autoimmune hepatitis at higher risk of osteoporotic fracture

Long-term use of GH therapy safe in decompensated cirrhosis

Long-term use of GH therapy safe in decompensated cirrhosis

EFTR using FTRD safe, effective for upper GI lesions

EFTR using FTRD safe, effective for upper GI lesions

PPI use beneficial to Asian AF patients on direct oral anticoagulant

PPI use beneficial to Asian AF patients on direct oral anticoagulant

AI tools to improve endoscopic training in early-stage GI cancer management

AI tools to improve endoscopic training in early-stage GI cancer management

Higher red meat intake tied to higher risk of UC flare

Higher red meat intake tied to higher risk of UC flare

Is premedication with pronase advisable to patients undergoing endoscopy?

Is premedication with pronase advisable to patients undergoing endoscopy?

What are the predictors of disability in pancreatitis patients?

What are the predictors of disability in pancreatitis patients?