Top in GI: AI-assisted colonoscopy; best hospitals for GI surgery
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Artificial intelligence-assisted colonoscopy improved the overall detection of adenomas compared with conventional colonoscopy, according to a recent study.
In light of the findings, researchers said “it is time to consider generalizing the use of AI-assisted endoscopy in the gastrointestinal tract.” It was the top story in gastroenterology last week.
Another top story was about U.S. News & World Report’s top-ranked hospitals for gastroenterology (GI) and GI surgery. Mayo Clinic was ranked No. one for the seventh consecutive year.
Read these and more top stories in gastroenterology below:
AI-assisted colonoscopy bests conventional colonoscopy for adenoma detection
AI-assisted colonoscopy improved overall adenoma detection rate compared with conventional colonoscopy, according to research published in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. Read more.
Mayo Clinic again tops charts as best hospital for gastroenterology, GI surgery
Mayo Clinic has been ranked the No. one hospital in the nation both overall and for gastroenterology and GI surgery for the seventh consecutive year by the U.S. News & World Report for the 2022 to 2023 year. Read more.
Q&A: Noninvasive liquid biopsy test could be ‘game changer’ for NASH, liver fibrosis
A noninvasive liquid biopsy test diagnosed the presence and severity of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis and liver fibrosis more reliably than liver biopsy, according to research published in Gut. Read more.
Heavy consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages linked to higher IBD risk
Excessive intake of sugar-sweetened beverages may increase the risk for inflammatory bowel disease, according to research published in Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics. Read more.
Updated Crohn’s fistula guidance broadens options, physicians retain ‘ultimate judgement’
The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons has published clinical practice guidelines for the management of patients with cryptoglandular fistulas, rectovaginal fistulas and anorectal fistulas in the presence of Crohn’s disease. Read more.