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Antibiotics Inferior to Appendectomy for Uncomplicated Appendicitis in Kids

Treatment failure rate at 1 year reached 34% with antibiotics versus 7% with appendectomy

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Children With IBD Showed Impaired Growth Before Diagnosis

Researchers speculate that impaired nutritional status could account for preclinical loss in BMI

Jan 17, 2025
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Ozempic/Wegovy and 14 Other Drugs Selected for Medicare Price Negotiation

25 drugs chosen so far comprise about a third of Medicare Part D spending on prescription drugs

Jan 17, 2025
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Omvoh Approved for Crohn's; Fitbit Predicts IBD Flares; H. Pylori and Gastric Cancer

News and commentary from the world of gastroenterology and hepatology

Jan 16, 2025
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Vedolizumab Maintenance Safe and Effective for Kids With IBD

Response at 6 weeks was most predictive of sustained remission at 1 year

Jan 10, 2025
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Best Diets for GI Conditions; Twin Pregnancies With IBD; Mortality Risk in MAFLD

News and commentary from the world of gastroenterology and hepatology

Jan 09, 2025
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Worse Outcomes After Esophagectomy at Private Equity-Owned Hospitals

Structural elements of private equity ownership linked to higher mortality, complication rates

Jan 02, 2025
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Weirdest Medical Cases of 2024; CDC Sees Concerning H5N1 Changes; The King's Speech

Health news and commentary gathered by app staff

Dec 27, 2024
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Telehealth Pathway for IBD Surgery Expanded Access to Care in Small Study

Conducting pre-op and post-op visits via telemedicine saved patients thousands of driving miles

Dec 20, 2024
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For IBD, No Cardiovascular Risk Difference Between JAK, TNF Inhibitors

Previous findings of more cardiac events in RA patients did not translate to IBD patients

Dec 19, 2024
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Vedolizumab Edges Out Infliximab for Ulcerative Colitis in Real-World Study

Higher rates of endoscopic remission and response with integrin receptor antagonist at 1 year

Dec 19, 2024
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Longer Admissions for IBD Flares Linked to VTE Risk

But the observational data may be too weak to impact practice on prophylaxis

Dec 16, 2024
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Substantial Variation Seen in Ileosigmoid Fistula Management in Crohn’s Disease

Researchers call for evidence-based guidance, but expert advocates for surgeon's choice

Dec 14, 2024
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Alpha-Gal May Drive Sensitivity to IV Stelara in People With Red-Meat Allergies

Study findings open a window to other therapeutic options, expert says

Dec 14, 2024
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