April top 10 in GI: colorectal cancer, AGA guidance, IBD
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Healio Gastroenterology presents the following report on the top peer-tested stories in April.
These stories include preference of stool-based screening for colorectal cancer over colonoscopy, new AGA guidelines, the latest research on elimination diets in eosinophilic esophagitis and more.
Stool-based colorectal cancer screening preferred over colonoscopy
Individuals preferred stool-based screening for colorectal cancer over colonoscopy, according to survey results published in Cancer Prevention Research. READ MORE.
AGA issues new guidelines on intragastric balloon use
The American Gastroenterological Association published new clinical practice guidelines on the use of intragastric balloons in obesity management. READ MORE.
Milk elimination diet effective for EoE in children
More than half of pediatric patients with eosinophilic esophagitis experienced histologic remission after going on a milk elimination diet, according to study results. READ MORE.
AGA issues new clinical practice updates on H. pylori
The American Gastroenterological Association published a new clinical practice update on the management of refractory Helicobacter pylori. READ MORE.
Low-dose aspirin suppresses colorectal polyp recurrence
Low-dose aspirin suppressed the recurrence of colorectal polyps in patients with familial adenomatous polyposis, according to research in The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology. READ MORE.
IBS awareness month: 8 recent updates on treatment, pain management
Irritable bowel syndrome is one of the most burdensome and chronic ailments with an estimated 45 million people affected in the United States, the International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders reports. READ MORE.
Fecal immunochemical testing increases CRC screening, diagnoses
Increased use of fecal immunochemical testing correlated with more colorectal cancer screenings and early-stage diagnoses amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to research in JAMA Network Open. READ MORE.
Diet patterns linked with gut pro-inflammatory, anti-inflammatory features
Researchers found that specific foods and nutrients correlated with species known to have mucosal protection and anti-inflammatory effects, according to data published in Gut. READ MORE.
Dual biologic therapy offers possible option for refractory IBD
Simultaneous use of biologic agents in combination or with Xeljanz may be a viable treatment option for highly selected, refractory patients with inflammatory bowel disease, according to study results. READ MORE.
Q&A: Successful FMT linked with changes in blood
MicroRNAs showed that fecal microbiota transplants are effective for treating infections like Clostridioides difficile infection, according to a study published in Gastroenterology. READ MORE.
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