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IBD a risk factor for acute coronary syndrome?

15 Apr 2024

Individuals with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) appear to be at increased risk of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) compared with those from the general population, according to a Swedish nationwide cohort study.

IBD a risk factor for acute coronary syndrome?

15 Apr 2024

Low CRC screening uptake in Singapore: Men, women face different barriers

12 Apr 2024 by

Singapore sees low colorectal cancer (CRC) screening rates, and the factors that influence screening compliance seem to differ between men and women, as shown in a study.

Low CRC screening uptake in Singapore: Men, women face different barriers

12 Apr 2024

Open-access upper endoscopy fast-tracks diagnosis for nonalarming symptoms in SG

08 Apr 2024 by

Open-access esophagogastroduodenoscopy (OAE) facilitates a safe and timely evaluation of patients with nonalarming digestive issues in Singapore, according to a study.

Open-access upper endoscopy fast-tracks diagnosis for nonalarming symptoms in SG

08 Apr 2024

Filgotinib for ulcerative colitis holds up in real world

07 Apr 2024

The oral Janus kinase (JAK) 1 preferential inhibitor filgotinib appears to be safe and effective in the treatment of Asian patients with ulcerative colitis, according to real-world data.

Filgotinib for ulcerative colitis holds up in real world

07 Apr 2024

Irritable bowel syndrome not a risk factor for Parkinson’s disease

04 Apr 2024

Individuals with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) do not appear to be at increased risk of developing Parkinson’s disease compared with those who do not have IBS, according to the results of a Mendelian randomization analysis.

Irritable bowel syndrome not a risk factor for Parkinson’s disease

04 Apr 2024

Endoscopic treatment shows therapeutic potential in severe duodenal polyposis

04 Apr 2024

In patients with severe duodenal polyposis, endoscopic treatment safely and effectively prevents cancer, offering a promising alternative to surgery, according to a study.

Endoscopic treatment shows therapeutic potential in severe duodenal polyposis

04 Apr 2024

Natural changes occurring in the gastrointestinal tract give rise to digestive symptoms in older adults

04 Apr 2024 by

Aging affects all the digestive functions and this is due to the natural changes affecting the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.

Natural changes occurring in the gastrointestinal tract give rise to digestive symptoms in older adults

04 Apr 2024

Prior antibiotic use ups pouchitis risk after ileal pouch-anal anastomosis

03 Apr 2024

Antibiotic exposure may put individuals scheduled to undergo ileal pouch-anal anastomosis (IPAA) at increased risk of pouchitis, according to a study.

Prior antibiotic use ups pouchitis risk after ileal pouch-anal anastomosis

03 Apr 2024

AI speeds up abnormality detection in capsule endoscopy

03 Apr 2024 by

Artificial intelligence (AI) can be harnessed to improve time to diagnosis in capsule endoscopy (CE) workflows, as shown in the use of deep learning models developed by researchers in Singapore.

AI speeds up abnormality detection in capsule endoscopy

03 Apr 2024

H pylori eradication boosts survival outcomes for gastric cancer patients

03 Apr 2024

In gastric cancer patients with Helicobacter pylori infection, eradicating the infection leads to improved survival rates, as shown in a study.

H pylori eradication boosts survival outcomes for gastric cancer patients

03 Apr 2024

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IBD a risk factor for acute coronary syndrome?

IBD a risk factor for acute coronary syndrome?

Low CRC screening uptake in Singapore: Men, women face different barriers

Low CRC screening uptake in Singapore: Men, women face different barriers

Open-access upper endoscopy fast-tracks diagnosis for nonalarming symptoms in SG

Open-access upper endoscopy fast-tracks diagnosis for nonalarming symptoms in SG

Filgotinib for ulcerative colitis holds up in real world

Filgotinib for ulcerative colitis holds up in real world

Irritable bowel syndrome not a risk factor for Parkinson’s disease

Irritable bowel syndrome not a risk factor for Parkinson’s disease

Endoscopic treatment shows therapeutic potential in severe duodenal polyposis

Endoscopic treatment shows therapeutic potential in severe duodenal polyposis

Natural changes occurring in the gastrointestinal tract give rise to digestive symptoms in older adults

Natural changes occurring in the gastrointestinal tract give rise to digestive symptoms in older adults

Prior antibiotic use ups pouchitis risk after ileal pouch-anal anastomosis

Prior antibiotic use ups pouchitis risk after ileal pouch-anal anastomosis

AI speeds up abnormality detection in capsule endoscopy

AI speeds up abnormality detection in capsule endoscopy

H pylori eradication boosts survival outcomes for gastric cancer patients

H pylori eradication boosts survival outcomes for gastric cancer patients