Gastroenterology News

The FDA has issued a safety alert warning patients and health care providers of a “rare risk of intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy” linked to thiopurine use.

The FDA has approved a citrate-free, high-concentration formulation of the interchangeable adalimumab biosimilar Cyltezo to treat multiple chronic inflammatory diseases, according to the manufacturer.

The FDA has approved trastuzumab-strf as a biosimilar to trastuzumab for the treatment of certain patients with HER2-overexpressing malignancies, according to a press release from the agent’s manufacturer.

In the rapidly evolving landscape of investments, it is crucial for physicians to stay informed about alternative asset classes, such as cryptocurrency.

Low bone mineral density may be a risk factor for developing cirrhosis, according to study findings published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

Monthly olezarsen 80 mg significantly lowered triglyceride levels and also reduced incidence of acute pancreatitis vs. placebo in patients with familial chylomicronemia syndrome, according to a study in The New England Journal of Medicine.

Col. Stephen A. Harrison, MD, FAASLD, a key leader in the field of hepatology who dedicated his life to caring for patients and developing treatments for liver disease, died on April 23.

In a Healio video exclusive, Megan Riehl, PsyD, AGAF, and Kate Scarlata, MPH, RDN, LDN, discuss their new book, “Mind Your Gut,” a comprehensive guide for treating irritable bowel syndrome from nutritional and behavioral perspectives.

Hepatocellular carcinoma screening in at-risk patients was linked to reduced mortality after accounting for lead-time and length-time biases, as well as improved early tumor detection and treatment, according to data in JAMA Network Open.

Facilitated telemedicine integrated into opioid treatment programs for patients with hepatitis C virus infection resulted in “substantially higher” cure rates compared with offsite referral to a hepatitis specialist, according to a study.