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Long-term PPI use does not increase gastric cancer risk

27 Jun 2021

Use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) in the long term, as compared to histamine 2 receptor antagonists (H2RAs), does not lead to a higher risk of gastric cancer even in a high-risk region, results of a large study have shown.

Long-term PPI use does not increase gastric cancer risk

27 Jun 2021

Which OTC laxative is most effective for chronic constipation?

25 Jun 2021 by

Among over-the-counter (OTC) therapies available, only polyethylene glycol (PEG) and senna have level I evidence and grade A recommendations for the treatment of chronic constipation, results of a systematic review have shown. However, only PEG is supported by both short- and long-term studies.

Which OTC laxative is most effective for chronic constipation?

25 Jun 2021

Younger adults at greater risk of regional, distant rectal cancer

24 Jun 2021

More and more young patients are developing regional and distant rectal cancer, a US study has found. Although patient age significantly predicts survival, chemotherapy seems ineffective in younger patients with localized and regional disease.

Younger adults at greater risk of regional, distant rectal cancer

24 Jun 2021

‘Sporebiotics’ reduce FD symptoms

23 Jun 2021 by

Spore-forming probiotics, otherwise termed “sporebiotics”, may help reduce post-prandial gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms such as bloating and epigastric pain in individuals with functional dyspepsia (FD), says an expert at DDW 2021.

‘Sporebiotics’ reduce FD symptoms

23 Jun 2021

Semaglutide on top of ESG boosts weight loss in diabetes

23 Jun 2021 by

Once-weekly injection of the GLP-1* agonist semaglutide, on top of endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG), led to a greater weight loss and better glucose control vs ESG alone in patients with diabetes and excess weight but are not candidates for bariatric surgery, a new study has shown.

Semaglutide on top of ESG boosts weight loss in diabetes

23 Jun 2021

Water-aided techniques improve serrated polyp detection rate

22 Jun 2021

Water-aided techniques (WT), particularly the water exchange (WE) method, help enhance serrated polyp detection rate (SPDR) during colonoscopy, a study has shown.

Water-aided techniques improve serrated polyp detection rate

22 Jun 2021

Peroral endoscopic myotomy safe, effective for achalasia with sigmoid oesophagus

21 Jun 2021

Treatment with peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) is safe and highly effective for advanced achalasia patients with sigmoid oesophagus comparable to those without sigmoid oesophagus in a Western population, suggests a recent study.

Peroral endoscopic myotomy safe, effective for achalasia with sigmoid oesophagus

21 Jun 2021

New anti-regurgitation formula confers benefit for infants with severe GI burden

21 Jun 2021 by

A novel anti-regurgitation (AR) formula combining carob bean gum (CBG) with prebiotics and postbiotics was found to have a more pronounced benefit for infants with more severe gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms, according to the results of a post hoc analysis presented at WCPGHAN 2021.

New anti-regurgitation formula confers benefit for infants with severe GI burden

21 Jun 2021

Topiramate works for secondary prevention of cyclic vomiting syndrome with red flags

21 Jun 2021

Topiramate appears to be an effective second-line prophylactic medication against moderate-to-severe cyclic vomiting syndrome in adults but at the cost of side effects, a study has shown.

Topiramate works for secondary prevention of cyclic vomiting syndrome with red flags

21 Jun 2021

Simethicone with polyethylene glycol improves bowel cleanliness, polyp detection

17 Jun 2021 by

Adding the antifoaming agent simethicone to the bowel preparation regimen leads to improvement in bowel cleanliness quality and detection rate of polyps (PDR) but not adenomas (ADR), reports a recent study. There are no statistically significant differences seen in withdrawal time, cecal intubation time, and cecal intubation rate.

Simethicone with polyethylene glycol improves bowel cleanliness, polyp detection

17 Jun 2021

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Long-term PPI use does not increase gastric cancer risk

Long-term PPI use does not increase gastric cancer risk

Which OTC laxative is most effective for chronic constipation?

Which OTC laxative is most effective for chronic constipation?

Younger adults at greater risk of regional, distant rectal cancer

Younger adults at greater risk of regional, distant rectal cancer

‘Sporebiotics’ reduce FD symptoms

‘Sporebiotics’ reduce FD symptoms

Semaglutide on top of ESG boosts weight loss in diabetes

Semaglutide on top of ESG boosts weight loss in diabetes

Water-aided techniques improve serrated polyp detection rate

Water-aided techniques improve serrated polyp detection rate

Peroral endoscopic myotomy safe, effective for achalasia with sigmoid oesophagus

Peroral endoscopic myotomy safe, effective for achalasia with sigmoid oesophagus

New anti-regurgitation formula confers benefit for infants with severe GI burden

New anti-regurgitation formula confers benefit for infants with severe GI burden

Topiramate works for secondary prevention of cyclic vomiting syndrome with red flags

Topiramate works for secondary prevention of cyclic vomiting syndrome with red flags

Simethicone with polyethylene glycol improves bowel cleanliness, polyp detection

Simethicone with polyethylene glycol improves bowel cleanliness, polyp detection