Why Is Colorectal Cancer Rising in Younger People? Why Is Colorectal Cancer Rising in Younger People?
Although overall colorectal cancer rates are declining, the incidence is increasing among those younger than 50, and multidisciplinary efforts are needed to understand why.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines - March 23, 2023 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news

In Barrett Esophagus Surveillance, Slower Is Better In Barrett Esophagus Surveillance, Slower Is Better
New evidence makes a compelling case that longer procedural times are needed to increase dysplasia detection, says Dr David Johnson.Medscape Gastroenterology (Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines - March 23, 2023 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Gastroenterology Commentary Source Type: news

Possible C. difficile –Colon Cancer Connection: Study Possible C. difficile –Colon Cancer Connection: Study
Previous research has found that there is a higher amount of C diff in cancerous lesions than in healthy body tissue.WebMD Health News (Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines - March 22, 2023 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Gastroenterology News Source Type: news

Consider Life Expectancy in Surveillance Colonoscopy Advice Consider Life Expectancy in Surveillance Colonoscopy Advice
The likelihood of finding a concerning polyp on surveillance colonoscopy is low in older adults, yet most are advised to repeat the procedure even when they have limited life expectancy.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines - March 21, 2023 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Gastroenterology News Source Type: news

Have IBD and Insomnia? You're Not Alone Have IBD and Insomnia? You're Not Alone
More than one third of people with inflammatory bowel disease report trouble sleeping, with moderate or worse insomnia.WebMD Health News (Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines - March 16, 2023 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Gastroenterology News Source Type: news

Upadacitinib Shows Positive Endoscopic Outcomes in Crohn's Disease Upadacitinib Shows Positive Endoscopic Outcomes in Crohn's Disease
Already FDA approved for ulcerative colitis, upadacitinib improves endoscopic response versus placebo in people with Crohn ' s disease, research shows.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines - March 16, 2023 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Gastroenterology News Source Type: news

AI Helps Predict Ulcerative Colitis Remission/Activity, Flare-ups AI Helps Predict Ulcerative Colitis Remission/Activity, Flare-ups
An AI tool can distinguish histological remission from activity in biopsies of UC and predict flare-ups -- and could have a role in both clinical trials and routine practice.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines - March 14, 2023 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Gastroenterology News Source Type: news

COVID Raises Risk for Long-Term GI Complications COVID Raises Risk for Long-Term GI Complications
Overall, patients infected with the virus had a 36% higher risk of developing GI conditions.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines - March 13, 2023 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Gastroenterology News Source Type: news

CDC Recommends Universal Hepatitis B Screening of Adults CDC Recommends Universal Hepatitis B Screening of Adults
The previous risk-based testing approach was not successful at detecting most people living with chronic hepatitis B infection, the agency said.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines - March 10, 2023 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Gastroenterology News Source Type: news

Crohn's Disease Remission Rates Higher With Vedolizumab: Study Crohn's Disease Remission Rates Higher With Vedolizumab: Study
Findings may influence physicians to select vedolizumab over anti-TNF therapy as a first-line biologic for Crohn ' s disease.MDedge News (Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines - March 10, 2023 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Gastroenterology News Source Type: news

ACG Issues New Clinical Guideline for Biliary Strictures ACG Issues New Clinical Guideline for Biliary Strictures
The guideline also highlights key concepts and areas for future research.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines - March 9, 2023 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Gastroenterology News Source Type: news

9 Things to Know About ARFID 9 Things to Know About ARFID
Identifying and treating the newly minted condition of avoidant restrictive food intake disorder requires asking the right questions, according to Dr William Balistreri.Medscape Gastroenterology (Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines - March 9, 2023 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Gastroenterology Commentary Source Type: news

AI-Assisted Colonoscopy in IBD: Not All It's Cut Out to Be? AI-Assisted Colonoscopy in IBD: Not All It's Cut Out to Be?
Although most studies support the benefits of an AI assist in colonoscopy, new research offers a contrary result for people with IBD.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines - March 8, 2023 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Gastroenterology News Source Type: news

Ileocecal Resection Possible First-line Option in Early Crohn's Ileocecal Resection Possible First-line Option in Early Crohn's
Patients with early ileocecal Crohn ' s disease who undergo ileocecal surgery remain off drug treatment 5 years later.MDedge News (Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines - March 7, 2023 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Gastroenterology News Source Type: news

Latin American Complementary Feeding Guidelines Updated Latin American Complementary Feeding Guidelines Updated
Representatives of 21 countries with different traditions and cultures collaborated on the new consensus.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines - March 6, 2023 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Pediatrics News Source Type: news