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Top gastroenterology stories: Entyvio effective in Crohn’s, expert argues for new name for functional gastrointestinal disorders
Several top stories in gastroenterology this week come from the American College of Gastroenterology Annual Scientific Meeting. Topics discussed included how Entyvio is effective in ‘real-world’ Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, the world of functional gastrointestinal disorders is changing and artificial intelligence is emerging in endoscopy.
Other top stories included research that suggested that more conflict guidance is needed for gastrointestinal guideline authors and an artificial intelligence system meets “dissect and discard” polyp identification standards. – by Alaina Tedesco
VIDEO: Entyvio effective in ‘real-world’ Crohn’s, ulcerative colitis study
PHILADELPHIA — Andres Yarur, MD, of the Medical College of Wisconsin, discussed the results of the EVOLVE study, which explored the real-world outcomes of patients taking Entyvio for the treatment of Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis at the American College of Gastroenterology Annual Scientific Meeting. Watch video.
VIDEO: Expert argues for new name for functional gastrointestinal disorders
PHILADELPHIA — Nicholas Talley, MD, PhD, FACG, from the University of Newcastle in Australia, talked about the changing world of functional gastrointestinal disorders at the American College of Gastroenterology Annual Scientific Meeting. Watch video.
More conflict guidance needed for gastrointestinal guideline authors, study finds
Roughly half of all gastroenterology guideline authors reported no industry relationships but authors suggested more guidance is necessary, according to a research letter published in JAMA Internal Medicine. Read more.
A rtificial intelligence system meets ‘dissect and discard’ polyp identification standards
PHILADELPHIA — An artificial intelligence program helped achieve real-time pathology of diminutive polyps during colonoscopy screening, according to research presented at the American College of Gastroenterology Annual Scientific Meeting. Read more.
VIDEO: Olympus brings artificial intelligence to endoscopy
PHILADELPHIA — Kurt Heine, group vice president for the Olympus of America endoscopy division, discussed some of the company’s advances in the realm of endoscopy at the American College of Gastroenterology Annual Scientific Meeting. Watch video.