Gastroenterology
News, opinions and meeting coverage in gastroenterology.
— Retrospective study answers questions raised in shift to screening at age 45
Latest in Gastroenterology
Also in TTHealthWatch: HIV-positive kidney donors
Zolbetuximab indicated alongside fluoropyrimidine- and platinum-containing chemotherapy
Greater benefit seen with higher dose of tulisokibart at week 50
Finding on HLA-DRB1*01:03 supports need for more and earlier genetic studies
Greater benefit seen with higher dose of tulisokibart at week 50
Finding on HLA-DRB1*01:03 supports need for more and earlier genetic studies
Gastroenterology Case Studies
Discordant test results complicate diagnosis of suspected C. difficile
Moral of the story: don't walk barefoot in the fields
Clinicians found CT scan to be best diagnostic tool
More in Gastroenterology
Fatty acid synthase inhibitor targets main drivers of liver injury
Bladder, brain, and cervical cancer risks were higher in people with MS
Rates rose after USPSTF recommendation, but increase was uneven
Knowing what to look for can mean the difference between life and death
Bowel preparation protocols appeared protective in small study
Gastric cancer incidence was lower after adjusting for certain factors in post hoc analyses
Despite problematic dataset, risk/benefit profile not favorable with PD-L1 expression below 1
Alternative designs needed, researchers caution
Only a minority of patients adhered to SUNTRAC screening recommendations
26% of patients receiving tulisokibart achieved clinical remission vs 1% with placebo
Data since approvals suggest benefits limited to subgroups with PD-L1 expression of at least 1%
Drugmaker none-too-pleased with agency's request for additional studies
