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AI-Driven Ultrasound Could Revolutionise Pancreatic Lesion Diagnosis: ACG 2024

AI-DRIVEN endoscopic ultrasound has demonstrated high accuracy in detecting and differentiating pleomorphic pancreatic lesions, according to new research presented at the American College of Gastroenterology 2024 Annual Meeting.

Childhood BMI Patterns Found to Shape Adult Lung Health

A Swedish study, using data from the BAMSE birth cohort, has shown that childhood body mass index (BMI) trajectories can have lasting effects on lung health, with certain patterns linked to reduced lung function by early adulthood.

Fighting COVID-19: mRNA Boosters Strengthen Mucosal Defense

Vaccines play a critical role in preventing respiratory infections by limiting virus circulation, especially in the case of COVID-19.

Kidney Donation Linked to Long-Term Changes in Bone and Mineral Metabolism

Kidney donation may cause long-term changes in bone and mineral metabolism, highlighting the need for monitoring donors’ metabolic health over time.

A Healthy Vascular System is Linked to Increased Risk of Migraine

New research has demonstrated that in both men and women, as cardiovascular risk increases, the risk of migraine decreases…

Blood-Based Immunophenotyping Could Personalise Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment

Blood-based immunophenotyping may enable personalized rheumatoid arthritis treatments, improving outcomes by matching therapies to patients’ unique immune profiles.

Gut Bacteria Could Aid in Diagnosing PCOS Subtypes

A combined analysis of gut microbiota composition in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) identified distinct microbial patterns associated with PCOS subtypes, especially those differentiated by testosterone levels…

Rising Immunotherapy Use in Kidney and Bladder Cancer Highlights Disparities

Recent analysis from the National Cancer Database (NCDB) reveals a significant uptick in immunotherapy (IO) use for advanced kidney and bladder cancers….

Rifaximin Beats Lactulose in Preventing Hepatic Encephalopathy Recurrence: ACG 2024

Research presented at the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) 2024 Annual Meeting showed that rifaximin monotherapy significantly reduces the risk of recurring overt hepatic encephalopathy

GLP-1 Drugs for Type 2 Diabetes Reduce Pancreatic Cancer Risk: ACG 2024

New research presented at the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) Annual Meeting suggests that GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) may significantly lower the risk of pancreatic cancer in patients with type 2 diabetes