The Breakthrough Drug Whose Full Promise Remains Unrealized The Breakthrough Drug Whose Full Promise Remains Unrealized
With its approval in 2013, sofosbuvir revolutionized treatment for hepatitis C, but the goal of eliminating this disease is still decades away.Medscape Gastroenterology (Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines - January 22, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Gastroenterology Commentary Source Type: news

How to Optimize EHR Use in Gastroenterology Practices How to Optimize EHR Use in Gastroenterology Practices
Implementing strategies to improve electronic health record use can save time, enhance the doctor-patient relationship, and reduce burnout.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines - January 22, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Gastroenterology Source Type: news

Cancer Deaths on Decline, But New Cases to Hit Record High Cancer Deaths on Decline, But New Cases to Hit Record High
CRC is now the leading cause of cancer deaths in men under age 50 and the second in women under 50, according to the latest ACS annual report on cancer trends.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines - January 22, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Hematology-Oncology Source Type: news

Certain Gut Microbes Tied to Cognitive Function in Children Certain Gut Microbes Tied to Cognitive Function in Children
Researchers were also able to predict the brain region volume based on their microbial profiles.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines - January 19, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Gastroenterology Source Type: news

Microscopic Colitis Linked With Cardiovascular Risk Microscopic Colitis Linked With Cardiovascular Risk
A Swedish cohort suggested that patients with MC have an overall higher risk for cardiovascular complications and its components than reference individuals.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines - January 19, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Gastroenterology Source Type: news

Smoking and Drinking Up the Risk for Diverticulitis Smoking and Drinking Up the Risk for Diverticulitis
Smoking and alcohol consumption were associated with an increased risk for developing diverticulitis in a large prospective study of women.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines - January 18, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Gastroenterology Source Type: news

10 Weight-Loss Strategies to Help Patients With Obesity 10 Weight-Loss Strategies to Help Patients With Obesity
GLP-1 agonists are receiving all the attention, but other techniques and procedures also have proven efficacy, says Dr Benjamin H. Levy.Medscape Gastroenterology (Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines - January 17, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Gastroenterology Commentary Source Type: news

Merck Seeks GLP-1 Drugs With Benefits Beyond Weight Loss - CEO Merck Seeks GLP-1 Drugs With Benefits Beyond Weight Loss - CEO
Merck& Co is seeking GLP-1 treatments with benefits beyond weight loss, CEO Robert Davis said on Thursday at a conference.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines - January 4, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Gastroenterology Source Type: news

AI Shows Potential for Detecting Mucosal Healing in UC AI Shows Potential for Detecting Mucosal Healing in UC
Use of standardized, shared AI training data could improve new machine learning algorithms even more.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines - January 3, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Gastroenterology Source Type: news

Artificial Sweeteners Alter the Duodenal Microbiome Artificial Sweeteners Alter the Duodenal Microbiome
Nonsugar sweeteners affected the stool and small bowel microbiomes differently, and the type of sweetener consumed proved relevant to which microbiome changes occurred.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines - January 3, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Gastroenterology Source Type: news

Is There a Safe Alcohol Limit in Early Liver Disease? Is There a Safe Alcohol Limit in Early Liver Disease?
Adults with steatotic liver disease at lower risk for advanced fibrosis may be able to safely consume up to half of a standard US drink per day without increasing their risk of dying.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines - January 2, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Gastroenterology Source Type: news

Are You Employing Genetic Testing Correctly for CRC? Are You Employing Genetic Testing Correctly for CRC?
The latest guidelines and data support wider use of germline testing for certain patients, says Dr David Johnson.Medscape Gastroenterology (Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines - December 27, 2023 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Gastroenterology Commentary Source Type: news

Can a Healthy Gut Microbiome Prevent Kidney Stones? Can a Healthy Gut Microbiome Prevent Kidney Stones?
Patients with kidney stones show key alterations in gut and urinary microbiota compared with those without.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines - December 22, 2023 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Nephrology Source Type: news

The 10 Best GI Studies From 2023 That You Need to Know The 10 Best GI Studies From 2023 That You Need to Know
Dr David Johnson highlights the articles from this year that are most likely to have immediate game-changing implications in your practice.Medscape Gastroenterology (Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines - December 20, 2023 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Gastroenterology Viewpoint Source Type: news

We Know Healthy Gut Fights Infection. New Study Reveals How We Know Healthy Gut Fights Infection. New Study Reveals How
First-of-its-kind study could pave the way for microbiome-based treatments for infectious disease.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines - December 20, 2023 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Gastroenterology Source Type: news