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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
Gastro Roundup over a computer rendering of an endoscope.
Use of Supplement for Glaucoma May Come With Liver Toxicity, Experts Warn

Specialists are "quite concerned" about nicotinamide's risk of hepatotoxicity, says expert

Jan 16, 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
Gastro Roundup over a computer rendering of an endoscope.
Prompt Diagnosis, Management of Primary Biliary Cholangitis Key to Quality of Life

Fatigue seems to have the biggest negative impact on patients' quality of life, experts say

Dec 23, 2024
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Randy Moss' Rare GI Cancer: Here's What to Know

Hall of Fame football player recently revealed his cholangiocarcinoma diagnosis

Dec 20, 2024
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Randy Moss Has Cancer; Nancy Pelosi's Surgery; Possible Bird Flu Case Hospitalized

Health news and commentary gathered by app staff

Dec 16, 2024
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
FDA Issues Safety Alert on Liver Disease Drug

Obeticholic acid (Ocaliva) may cause serious liver damage even in PBC patients without cirrhosis

Dec 12, 2024
FDA SAFETY obeticholic acid (Ocaliva) over a photo of the product over a computer rendering of the biliary tree.
RNA Interference Therapeutic Shows Promise for Chronic Hepatitis B

23% achieved HBsAg loss with xalnesiran plus immunomodulator, but relapses occurred in some

Dec 04, 2024
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Serious Outcomes of Steatotic Liver Disease Hit Men and Women Differently

Liver cancer risk higher among men, while cirrhosis more common in women

Dec 04, 2024
A computer rendering of a transparent female body with a fatty liver highlighted.
Many Drinkers Cut Back After Starting Obesity Meds, Study Finds

In WeightWatchers study, 45% decreased their alcohol use after initiating a weight-loss drug

Nov 26, 2024
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FDA Approves Zanidatamab for Biliary Tract Cancer

New antibody indicated for previously treated, unresectable or metastatic HER2-positive disease

Nov 21, 2024
FDA APPROVED zanidatamab (Ziihera) over a computer rendering of the gall bladder.
Novel Therapy Reduced Liver Fat, Improved Fibrosis in MASH

Liver fat reductions were sustained for up to a year with the thyroid hormone receptor agonist

Nov 21, 2024
AASLD over a photo of San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA.
'A Watershed Moment': GLP-1 Drug Succeeds in Late-Stage MASH Trial

First positive phase III study for a GLP-1 agonist in chronic liver disease

Nov 20, 2024
AASLD over a photo of San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA.
Tapered Steroid Dosing Safe, Effective in Severe Alcohol-Associated Hepatitis

Notably, tapering reduced the risk of infection compared with a fixed dose

Nov 20, 2024
AASLD over a photo of San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA.
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