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Is colonic stenting advisable for acute malignant large bowel obstruction?

26 Oct 2023 by

Insertion of self-expandable metal stents (SEMS) for acute malignant large bowel obstruction (MBO) results in high technical and clinical success with a favourable safety profile, as shown in a recent Singapore study.

Is colonic stenting advisable for acute malignant large bowel obstruction?

26 Oct 2023

Age, sex, prior complaints predict GI symptoms in adults with new-onset diabetes

18 Oct 2023 by

Nearly half of individuals with a newly diagnosed type 1 (T1D) or type 2 diabetes (T2D) suffer from gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms, according to a study presented at EASD 2023. These GI adverse events that are associated with glucose-lowering medications occur more frequently among those with already existing GI symptoms prior to treatment initiation.

Age, sex, prior complaints predict GI symptoms in adults with new-onset diabetes

18 Oct 2023

Emerging role of intestinal ultrasound in IBD management

18 Oct 2023 by

Intestinal ultrasound (IUS) is increasingly acknowledged as a valid point-of-care tool that objectively assesses inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) activity. At the International Digestive Disease Forum (IDDF) 2023, Professor Christian Maaser of the Municipal Hospital of Lüneburg, Lüneburg, Germany, discussed the emerging role of IUS in IBD management. He also shared practical tips in using IUS, including how and when to use it as well as what to look for while performing IUS.

Emerging role of intestinal ultrasound in IBD management

18 Oct 2023

EVT plugs leaks, perforations in upper GI tract

17 Oct 2023

Use of endoscopic vacuum therapy (EVT), a new technique for closing upper gastrointestinal (UGI) defects, results in the closure of defects, such as anastomotic leak and perforations of the upper digestive tract, with only a few serious adverse events (AEs), a study has shown.

EVT plugs leaks, perforations in upper GI tract

17 Oct 2023

Behavioural interventions improve screening colonoscopy uptake

16 Oct 2023 by

Use of behavioural interventions, specifically multicomponent and patient navigation interventions, helps increase the uptake of colonoscopy for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening, reveals a study.

Behavioural interventions improve screening colonoscopy uptake

16 Oct 2023

Longer withdrawal time improves adenoma detection rate during colonoscopy

12 Oct 2023

During colonoscopy, the 9-minute withdrawal time (WT) demonstrates better adenoma detection rate (ADR) and adenoma per colonoscopy (APC) than does the 6-minute WT, reports a study.

Longer withdrawal time improves adenoma detection rate during colonoscopy

12 Oct 2023

PPI use poses risk of serious infections in kids

12 Oct 2023

Use of proton pump inhibitor (PPI) appears to contribute to an increased risk of serious infections in children, as reported in a study.

PPI use poses risk of serious infections in kids

12 Oct 2023

Early use of a BTK inhibitor in an elderly patient with high-risk CLL and multiple comorbidities

10 Oct 2023 by

A 77-year-old male presented with an incidental finding of lymphocytosis (absolute lymphocyte count [ALc], 9 x 10⁹/L) in November 2018.

Early use of a BTK inhibitor in an elderly patient with high-risk CLL and multiple comorbidities

10 Oct 2023

H pylori a usual finding during endoscopy for other paediatric GI diseases

09 Oct 2023

A common incidental discovery during upper endoscopy for the diagnosis of common paediatric gastrointestinal (GI) diseases is Helicobacter pylori (H pylori) gastritis, a recent study has revealed. However, indications for treatment are not clear and warrant further research.

H pylori a usual finding during endoscopy for other paediatric GI diseases

09 Oct 2023

Microscopic colitis a risk factor for rheumatoid arthritis

04 Oct 2023

Individuals with microscopic colitis have a twofold greater risk of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) compared with those in the general population, as reported in a study.

Microscopic colitis a risk factor for rheumatoid arthritis

04 Oct 2023

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Is colonic stenting advisable for acute malignant large bowel obstruction?

Is colonic stenting advisable for acute malignant large bowel obstruction?

Age, sex, prior complaints predict GI symptoms in adults with new-onset diabetes

Age, sex, prior complaints predict GI symptoms in adults with new-onset diabetes

Emerging role of intestinal ultrasound in IBD management

Emerging role of intestinal ultrasound in IBD management

EVT plugs leaks, perforations in upper GI tract

EVT plugs leaks, perforations in upper GI tract

Behavioural interventions improve screening colonoscopy uptake

Behavioural interventions improve screening colonoscopy uptake

Longer withdrawal time improves adenoma detection rate during colonoscopy

Longer withdrawal time improves adenoma detection rate during colonoscopy

PPI use poses risk of serious infections in kids

PPI use poses risk of serious infections in kids

Early use of a BTK inhibitor in an elderly patient with high-risk CLL and multiple comorbidities

Early use of a BTK inhibitor in an elderly patient with high-risk CLL and multiple comorbidities

H pylori a usual finding during endoscopy for other paediatric GI diseases

H pylori a usual finding during endoscopy for other paediatric GI diseases

Microscopic colitis a risk factor for rheumatoid arthritis

Microscopic colitis a risk factor for rheumatoid arthritis