Healio Minute Podcast, Gastroenterology Edition: Top Headlines - Week of November 7, 2022
In this edition, achalasia is associated with higher esophageal cancer risk; FDA rejects bulevirtide for hepatitis D and liver disease; real-world data on colonoscopy prep and more.
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Achalasia associated with five-fold higher risk for esophageal cancer
FDA rejects Gilead’s bulevirtide for hepatitis D, compensated liver disease
Polyethylene glycol, ascorbic acid cleanse highly effective for colonoscopy prep
Distal cap-assisted endoscopic mucosal resection safe, effective for fibrotic polyps
FDA backs EndoStim’s neurostimulation implant for GERD control
References:
Arieira C, et al. Abstract S589: One-Liter Polyethylene Glycol + Ascorbic Acid Bowel Preparation Delivers High Levels of Adequate and High-Quality Bowel Cleansing for Colonoscopy. Presented at: ACG Annual Scientific Meeting; Oct. 21-26, 2022; Charlotte, N.C. (hybrid meeting).
Douglas SR, et al. Abstract S130: Distal Cap-Assisted Endoscopic Mucosal Resection Is a Safe and Effective Technique for Resection of Non-Lifting or Adherent Colorectal Polyps: An International, Multicenter, Retrospective Study. Presented at: ACG Annual Scientific Meeting; Oct. 21-26, 2022; Charlotte, N.C. (hybrid meeting).
Low EE, et al. Abstract S388: Risk of esophageal cancer in achalasia: A matched cohort study utilizing the veterans affairs achalasia cohort (VA-AC). Presented at: ACG Annual Scientific Meeting; Oct. 21-26, 2022; Charlotte, N.C. (hybrid meeting).
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