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Multistrain probiotics improve survival outcomes in preemies

04 Oct 2023 by

Multistrain probiotics confer significant mortality-reduction benefit in preterm infants, according to the results of a network meta-analysis.

Multistrain probiotics improve survival outcomes in preemies

04 Oct 2023

Heavy alcohol use among hepatitis C patients does not weaken response to DAAs

03 Oct 2023 by

Among patients with hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection, the likelihood of achieving sustained virologic response (SVR) with direct-acting antivirals (DAAs) does not appear to be reduced among those who use alcohol or have alcohol use disorder (AUD), according to a study.

Heavy alcohol use among hepatitis C patients does not weaken response to DAAs

03 Oct 2023

Low visceral fat area predicts poor survival in cancer patients

02 Oct 2023 by

Visceral fat area (VFA) is a reliable prognostic indicator of muscle mass and is associated with nutritional, immune, and inflammatory status in patients with diverse types of cancer, such as gastric, colorectal, and nonsmall-cell lung cancers (NSCLC), claims a recent study.

Low visceral fat area predicts poor survival in cancer patients

02 Oct 2023

Triple drug combo induces endoscopic remission in more than a third of CD patients

29 Sep 2023

In the treatment of Crohn’s disease (CD), the triple combination of vedolizumab, adalimumab, and methotrexate leads to endoscopic remission in 34.5 percent of patients and clinical remission in 54.5 percent, according to data from the phase IV EXPLORER trial.

Triple drug combo induces endoscopic remission in more than a third of CD patients

29 Sep 2023

Atypical causes of gastroparesis seen in patients with delayed gastric emptying

28 Sep 2023

Atypical causes of gastroparesis are present in some patients with delayed gastric emptying, a recent study has found. Moreover, patients with postsurgical or connective tissue gastroparesis experience significantly more delayed gastric emptying.

Atypical causes of gastroparesis seen in patients with delayed gastric emptying

28 Sep 2023

Nonerosive GERD patients not prone to develop esophageal adenocarcinoma

28 Sep 2023 by

Patients with nonerosive gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) show no higher incidence of esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC) when compared with the general population, according to a study.

Nonerosive GERD patients not prone to develop esophageal adenocarcinoma

28 Sep 2023

Mindfulness therapy reduces IBS symptoms, improves life quality

28 Sep 2023

Mindfulness-based stress reduction therapy (MBSRT) in patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) results in improved quality of life and mindfulness components, as well as reduced IBS symptoms, when compared with controls, a study has shown.

Mindfulness therapy reduces IBS symptoms, improves life quality

28 Sep 2023

FIT helps assess risk of advanced neoplasia before surveillance colonoscopy

27 Sep 2023

Faecal immunochemical test (FIT) appears to provide useful information regarding a patient’s risk of advanced neoplasia and subsequently help physicians decide which patients should be prioritized for a colonoscopy, according to a study.

FIT helps assess risk of advanced neoplasia before surveillance colonoscopy

27 Sep 2023

Prenatal, intrapartum, neonatal factors increase EoE risk

27 Sep 2023

Development of eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is associated with prenatal, intrapartum, and neonatal factors, particularly preterm birth and admission to neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), suggests a study.

Prenatal, intrapartum, neonatal factors increase EoE risk

27 Sep 2023

Liver cirrhosis tied to higher risk of herpes zoster

26 Sep 2023

The risk of herpes zoster (HZ) and HZ-related hospitalization is much higher among patients with liver cirrhosis (LC), especially those who are not currently recommended for HZ vaccination, than the general population, according to a nationwide population-based study in Korea.

Liver cirrhosis tied to higher risk of herpes zoster

26 Sep 2023

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Multistrain probiotics improve survival outcomes in preemies

Multistrain probiotics improve survival outcomes in preemies

Heavy alcohol use among hepatitis C patients does not weaken response to DAAs

Heavy alcohol use among hepatitis C patients does not weaken response to DAAs

Low visceral fat area predicts poor survival in cancer patients

Low visceral fat area predicts poor survival in cancer patients

Triple drug combo induces endoscopic remission in more than a third of CD patients

Triple drug combo induces endoscopic remission in more than a third of CD patients

Atypical causes of gastroparesis seen in patients with delayed gastric emptying

Atypical causes of gastroparesis seen in patients with delayed gastric emptying

Nonerosive GERD patients not prone to develop esophageal adenocarcinoma

Nonerosive GERD patients not prone to develop esophageal adenocarcinoma

Mindfulness therapy reduces IBS symptoms, improves life quality

Mindfulness therapy reduces IBS symptoms, improves life quality

FIT helps assess risk of advanced neoplasia before surveillance colonoscopy

FIT helps assess risk of advanced neoplasia before surveillance colonoscopy

Prenatal, intrapartum, neonatal factors increase EoE risk

Prenatal, intrapartum, neonatal factors increase EoE risk

Liver cirrhosis tied to higher risk of herpes zoster

Liver cirrhosis tied to higher risk of herpes zoster