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How Dangerous Are H pylori-Negative Idiopathic Bleeding Ulcers?
Patients with a bleeding peptic ulcer not caused by Helicobacter pylori infection or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are at considerable risk of recurrent bleeding and death. Furthermore, acid-suppressive drugs do not protect these patients, according to the October issue of … Continue reading
A Robot to Remove Gastric Neoplasias
Researchers describe a robotic, flexible endoscopy system that can be safely used to remove early-stage stomach tumors in the October issue of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) is an effective technique to remove early-stage gastrointestinal tumors. However, … Continue reading
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Tagged Cancer, computerized, digital, en bloc resection, endoscope, endoscopy, engineering, ESD, gastric neoplasia, Japan, robot-assisted surgery
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Can Antioxidants Reduce Pain from Chronic Pancreatitis?
A randomized, placebo-controlled trial published in the September issue of Gastroenterology found that antioxidants do not reduce pain or improve quality of life in patients with chronic pancreatitis—at least for middle-aged patients with alcohol- or smoking-related disease. Chronic pancreatitis is … Continue reading
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Tagged abdominal, acute, analgesia, anti-oxidant, chonic, pain, painkiller, pancreatitis, relief, therapy, treatment
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What is the Best Way to Assess Bile Duct Strictures?
Researchers describe new methods to collect and process bile duct biopsies for evaluation of strictures, in the September issue of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. These approaches should provide a greater quantity of material for analysis and increase the accuracy of … Continue reading
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Tagged bile duct, Cancer, diagnostic tool, drainage, endoscopy, fluorescence, gallbladder, Imaging, Indeterminate Biliary Stricture, liver, Surgery
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Transplanting Engineered Mucosal Tissue into the Esophagus
Researchers have engineered tissues from oral epithelial cells that can be transplanted into the esophagus and promote healing after tumors are removed. According to the September issue of Gastroenterology, sutureless, endoscopic transplantation of sheets of autologous oral mucosal epithelial cells … Continue reading
How Common is Portal Hypertension in Patients With NAFLD?
Patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) are at risk for portal hypertension and esophageal varices, according to the September issue of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. The study also shows that factors such as advanced liver disease, type 2 diabetes, … Continue reading
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Tagged Cirrhosis, disease progression, fatty liver disease, Fibrosis, Inflammation, liver disease, NAFLD, NASH, Obesity, Prevention, risk factor
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Does Menopause Affect Outcomes from Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery?
Estradiol increases body weight loss and satiation effects of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) in ovariectomized rats, according to the August issue of Gastroenterology. Approximately ~85% of bariatric surgery procedures are performed on women, but little is known about the effects … Continue reading
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Tagged efficacy, GLP-1 secretion, hormone, menopause, Obesity, outcome, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, RYGB, satiety, weight gain, weight-loss surgery
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What Happens After Patients are Diagnosed With Celiac Disease?
Most patients with celiac disease are not adequately followed, according to the August issue of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology (CGH). Improving follow-up strategies for patients with celiac disease could improve their outcomes. Adherence to a gluten-free diet is the only … Continue reading
Causes and Treatment of Very-Early Onset IBD
Many infants with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) have genetic defects that disrupt IL-10 signaling, according to the August issue of Gastroenterology. However, these children can be successfully treated by allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, researchers report. IBD develops mostly in … Continue reading
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Tagged colitis, Crohn's Disease, cytokine, HSCT, IL-10, immune regulation, infant, intestinal inflammation, pediatric, treatment
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