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Consider AZA discontinuation in kids with sustained, deep remission of Crohn’s disease

22 Jan 2022

In children with Crohn’s disease with sustained clinical and deep remission, cessation of azathioprine (AZA) does not seem to lead to an excess risk of relapse, a recent study has found. In contrast, discontinuation of infliximab does entail such a risk.

22 Jan 2022

Resection, haemodialysis in colon cancer patients tied to higher postoperative complication risk

20 Jan 2022

In colon cancer patients receiving curative surgery, undergoing haemodialysis still carries a high risk of postoperative complications despite advancements in perioperative management, a recent study has found.

20 Jan 2022

Nasal feeding tubes tied to fewer adverse events than feeding via ostomy

14 Jan 2022

Surgical feeding ostomies (eg gastrostomy) result in significantly higher in-hospital adverse event rates than natural orifice (eg, nasogastric or orogastric) feeding tubes, a study has shown. Thus, policies that require surgical feeding ostomies must be re-evaluated.

14 Jan 2022

Inpatient, ED use of faecal immunochemical testing mostly incorrect: study

14 Jan 2022

A recent study has discovered inappropriate use of faecal immunochemical testing (FIT) in emergency and inpatient settings. Moreover, FIT has led to more gastroenterology consultations but is not independently associated with inpatient endoscopy.

14 Jan 2022

Can digital health revolutionize IBD management?

13 Jan 2022 bởi

Digital health technologies (DHTs) can help lower healthcare utilization and costs but appear to have not enough juice to reduce the risk of relapse, improve quality of life (QoL), and increase treatment adherence in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a study.

13 Jan 2022

GI symptoms in COVID-19 more prevalent than previously reported

13 Jan 2022

There appears to be a higher prevalence of gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms in hospitalized patients with COVID-19 than previously reported, reveals a recent study.

13 Jan 2022

The 5:2 diet: Is it worth the hype?

12 Jan 2022 bởi

The benefits of the 5:2 diet – which involves limited caloric intake (500–600 kcal) for 2 nonconsecutive days per week only – mirrored those achieved with a multicomponent weight management advice, according to a UK study on adults with obesity. However, the benefits eventually waned, even when intensified with group support.

12 Jan 2022

Lower rates of digestive cancer treatment in older patients due to pandemic lockdowns

10 Jan 2022

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has led to a sharp decline in treatment for older patients with newly diagnosed cancers of the digestive system, a recent study has found.