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Maternal TDF, infant HBV vax, HBIg-free strategy prevent infant hep B

01 Apr 2025 by

In the absence of infant hepatitis B immune globulin (HBIg), maternal tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF) prophylaxis combined with infant hepatitis B virus (HBV) immunization provide sufficient protection against HBV infection in infants, findings from the iTAP-2 study suggest. However, the risk of infection was not demonstrably below 2 percent.

Maternal TDF, infant HBV vax, HBIg-free strategy prevent infant hep B

01 Apr 2025

IBD patients at increased risk of intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy

28 Mar 2025

Pregnant women with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), especially those with thiopurine exposure, face a heightened risk of intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP), according to the results of a systematic review and meta-analysis.

IBD patients at increased risk of intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy

28 Mar 2025

Diclofenac no better than indomethacin for preventing post-ECRP pancreatitis

26 Mar 2025

For patients undergoing endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), prophylactic administration of rectal diclofenac does not appear to significantly reduce the incidence of pancreatitis after the procedure when compared with rectal indomethacin, according to a study from China.

Diclofenac no better than indomethacin for preventing post-ECRP pancreatitis

26 Mar 2025

Neoadjuvant chemoimmunotherapy beneficial in locally advanced ESCC

26 Mar 2025

In the treatment of locally advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC), neoadjuvant chemoimmunotherapy may prolong overall and disease-free survival compared with neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy, according to a study from China.

Neoadjuvant chemoimmunotherapy beneficial in locally advanced ESCC

26 Mar 2025

GLP-1 RA use before endoscopy tied to low retained gastric contents

19 Mar 2025

Patients taking glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs), particularly those with type 2 diabetes (T2D), have very low rates of retained gastric contents during endoscopy, as shown in a study.

GLP-1 RA use before endoscopy tied to low retained gastric contents

19 Mar 2025

Managing advanced colorectal cancer with robotic surgery

19 Mar 2025 by

In colorectal cancer, the traditional method for removing the tumour is open surgery. However, the surgical treatment landscape has evolved over the years and transitioned to embrace the utilization of minimally invasive approaches such as laparoscopic or keyhole surgery and the use of robotics.

Managing advanced colorectal cancer with robotic surgery

19 Mar 2025

Probiotics help relieve chemo-induced diarrhoea

18 Mar 2025

The use of probiotics leads to a significant reduction in chemotherapy-related diarrhoea, suggesting its potential as supportive care agent in oncology, according to a study.

Probiotics help relieve chemo-induced diarrhoea

18 Mar 2025

Acetaminophen use tied to negative outcomes in hepatitis-related ALF

17 Mar 2025

Exposure to acetaminophen (paracetamol) may contribute to poor outcomes in patients with acute viral hepatitis (AVH)-related acute liver failure (ALF), suggests a study.

Acetaminophen use tied to negative outcomes in hepatitis-related ALF

17 Mar 2025

Family history of CRC ups risk of adenoma, neoplasia

17 Mar 2025 by

Individuals with a family history of colorectal cancer (CRC) are at greater risk of developing adenoma, nonadvanced adenoma (NAA), advanced adenoma (AA), and advanced neoplasia (AN), reveals a study.

Family history of CRC ups risk of adenoma, neoplasia

17 Mar 2025

$Upadacitinib for refractory CD safe, effective in real-world use$

Upadacitinib for refractory CD safe, effective in real-world use

13 Mar 2025

In a real-world cohort of patients with highly refractory Crohn’s disease (CD), upadacitinib treatment prompted clinical response in most and steroid-free clinical remission in half, while having an acceptable safety profile.

Upadacitinib for refractory CD safe, effective in real-world use

13 Mar 2025

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Maternal TDF, infant HBV vax, HBIg-free strategy prevent infant hep B

Maternal TDF, infant HBV vax, HBIg-free strategy prevent infant hep B

IBD patients at increased risk of intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy

IBD patients at increased risk of intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy

Diclofenac no better than indomethacin for preventing post-ECRP pancreatitis

Diclofenac no better than indomethacin for preventing post-ECRP pancreatitis

Neoadjuvant chemoimmunotherapy beneficial in locally advanced ESCC

Neoadjuvant chemoimmunotherapy beneficial in locally advanced ESCC

GLP-1 RA use before endoscopy tied to low retained gastric contents

GLP-1 RA use before endoscopy tied to low retained gastric contents

Managing advanced colorectal cancer with robotic surgery

Managing advanced colorectal cancer with robotic surgery

Probiotics help relieve chemo-induced diarrhoea

Probiotics help relieve chemo-induced diarrhoea

Acetaminophen use tied to negative outcomes in hepatitis-related ALF

Acetaminophen use tied to negative outcomes in hepatitis-related ALF

Family history of CRC ups risk of adenoma, neoplasia

Family history of CRC ups risk of adenoma, neoplasia

Upadacitinib for refractory CD safe, effective in real-world use

Upadacitinib for refractory CD safe, effective in real-world use