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T2D remission maintained with RYGB vs gastrectomy

26 Mar 2020 by

Real-world data from the PCORnet* Bariatric Study suggest that Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) may be preferable to sleeve gastrectomy (SG) in inducing and maintaining type 2 diabetes (T2DM) remission.

T2D remission maintained with RYGB vs gastrectomy

26 Mar 2020

Nitroimidazole exposure may dampen efficacy of triple therapy in H. pylori infection

25 Mar 2020

Exposure to nitroimidazole appears to mitigate the efficacy of nitroimidazole-based triple regimen, but not quadruple therapy, in patients with Helicobacter pylori infection, results of a study have shown.

Nitroimidazole exposure may dampen efficacy of triple therapy in H. pylori infection

25 Mar 2020

Full-spectrum endoscopy superior to OGD for visualization of duodenum blind spots

24 Mar 2020

Full-spectrum endoscopy (FUSE) is more effective than oesophagogastroduodenoscopy (OGD) in terms of precise visualization of blind spots in the duodenum, a study has shown.

Full-spectrum endoscopy superior to OGD for visualization of duodenum blind spots

24 Mar 2020

Vonoprazan noninferior to lansoprazole for erosive oesophagitis in some Asians

24 Mar 2020 by

A phase III study has shown the noninferiority of the potassium-competitive acid blocker vonoprazan to the proton pump inhibitor (PPI) lansoprazole for the management of erosive oesophagitis (EO) in an Asian* cohort.

Vonoprazan noninferior to lansoprazole for erosive oesophagitis in some Asians

24 Mar 2020

Faecal microbiota transplantation safe, effective for treating CDI in kids, young adults

20 Mar 2020

Faecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) may be performed in children and young adults to treat Clostridium difficile infection (CDI), with a study showing that the procedure is safe and effective and may be considered earlier in the disease course.

Faecal microbiota transplantation safe, effective for treating CDI in kids, young adults

20 Mar 2020

Healthy eating modulates gut microbiota, promotes healthier ageing

18 Mar 2020 by

Adopting the Mediterranean diet (MedDiet) can help increase the abundance of specific bacterial taxa that confer benefits for frailty, cognitive function and inflammatory status in older people, a recent study reports.

Healthy eating modulates gut microbiota, promotes healthier ageing

18 Mar 2020

SARS-CoV-2 found in patients’ stool may lead to new option for COVID-19 screening

18 Mar 2020 by

The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is detected in stool specimens of all hospitalized patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in a study, with a viral load comparable to that of deep-throat saliva specimens. According to researchers from the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), stool may be used as an alternative to deep-throat saliva for COVID-19 screening.

SARS-CoV-2 found in patients’ stool may lead to new option for COVID-19 screening

18 Mar 2020

Patients with high-risk adenomas more likely to develop, die from colorectal cancers

17 Mar 2020

High-risk adenomas increase the likelihood of developing colorectal cancer and of related death over the long-term, a recent study has found.

Patients with high-risk adenomas more likely to develop, die from colorectal cancers

17 Mar 2020

Computer-aided system improves lesion detection rate during colonoscopy

17 Mar 2020 by

ENDOANGEL, a quality improvement system for colonoscopy, significantly enhanced colorectal adenoma yield during the procedure, a single-centre study has shown.

Computer-aided system improves lesion detection rate during colonoscopy

17 Mar 2020

Patients see, patients do: CRC screening uptake better when physicians themselves get tested

14 Mar 2020

A physician’s screening practices may affect their patients’, with the latter more likely to undergo colorectal cancer (CRC) screening if their physician has been tested, a new study has found.

Patients see, patients do: CRC screening uptake better when physicians themselves get tested

14 Mar 2020

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T2D remission maintained with RYGB vs gastrectomy

T2D remission maintained with RYGB vs gastrectomy

Nitroimidazole exposure may dampen efficacy of triple therapy in H. pylori infection

Nitroimidazole exposure may dampen efficacy of triple therapy in H. pylori infection

Full-spectrum endoscopy superior to OGD for visualization of duodenum blind spots

Full-spectrum endoscopy superior to OGD for visualization of duodenum blind spots

Vonoprazan noninferior to lansoprazole for erosive oesophagitis in some Asians

Vonoprazan noninferior to lansoprazole for erosive oesophagitis in some Asians

Faecal microbiota transplantation safe, effective for treating CDI in kids, young adults

Faecal microbiota transplantation safe, effective for treating CDI in kids, young adults

Healthy eating modulates gut microbiota, promotes healthier ageing

Healthy eating modulates gut microbiota, promotes healthier ageing

SARS-CoV-2 found in patients’ stool may lead to new option for COVID-19 screening

SARS-CoV-2 found in patients’ stool may lead to new option for COVID-19 screening

Patients with high-risk adenomas more likely to develop, die from colorectal cancers

Patients with high-risk adenomas more likely to develop, die from colorectal cancers

Computer-aided system improves lesion detection rate during colonoscopy

Computer-aided system improves lesion detection rate during colonoscopy

Patients see, patients do: CRC screening uptake better when physicians themselves get tested

Patients see, patients do: CRC screening uptake better when physicians themselves get tested