Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists may impact outcomes of endoscopy
1. The use of glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) was not...
Gastroenterology
Reports of high-impact gastroenterology studies by medical professionals
High levels of serum hypersensitive C-reactive protein are associated with non-alcoholic fatty liver
1. Increased levels of hypersensitive C-reactive protein was associated with increased risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease among non-obese individuals. ...
Computer-aided detection may improve detection of polyps and adenomas compared with conventional colonoscopy
1. In this updated systematic review and meta-analysis, computer-aided detection found more polyps and adenomas per colonoscopy compared with standard...
Weekly insulin efsitora alfa is non-inferior to daily insulin degludec for reducing HbA1c in type 1 diabetes
1. Once weekly efsitora demonstrated non-inferiority compared with degludec with regards to change in HbA1c. 2. Patients in the efsitora...
Liver transplantation plus chemotherapy improves survival in patients with unresectable colorectal liver metastases
1. 5-year survival was significantly greater in the liver transplantation plus chemotherapy group compared to chemotherapy alone. 2. Serious adverse...
Tulisokibart effectively induces clinical remission in moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis
1. In this randomized controlled trial, among patients with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis, tulisokibart, a monoclonal antibody directed...
Naldemedine may be effective for opioid-induced constipation in patients with cancer
1. In a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled study, naldemedine use was associated with constipation prevention and a significant improvement of constipation-related...
Sarcopenia is a risk factor for postoperative complications in adults with inflammatory bowel disease
1. Sarcopenia is associated with an increased risk of adverse postoperative outcomes in older adults with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)....
Benralizumab associated with histologic response in eosinophilic esophagitis
1. In this randomized controlled trial, benralizumab, an anti-interleukin-5 receptor (anti-IL-5R) monoclonal antibody, demonstrated histologic depletion of eosinophils among patients...
Pantoprazole prophylaxis for individuals on mechanical ventilation with stress ulcers
1. In this randomized controlled trial studying critically ill adults, pantoprazole use was associated with a lower risk of clinically...