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How Does Obesity Predict Mortality From Digestive Diseases?

November 2024

Certain obesity types significantly increase risk of death in individuals with digestive diseases, according to a recent study analysing obesity’s impact on mortality.

How Does Obesity Predict Mortality From Digestive Diseases?

Certain obesity types significantly increase risk of death in individuals with digestive diseases, according to a recent study analysing obesity’s impact on mortality.

Roux-en-Y: Sustained Weight Loss and Diabetes Remission 15 Years On

A retrospective study analysed over 15 years of follow-up data from patients who underwent Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.

New Biomarker Predicts IBD Treatment Outcomes

This study investigated how vedolizumab affects the immune cells circulating in the blood, particularly focusing on which patients responded well to the therapy.

Genetic Map Paves Way for Targeted GIST Treatment

A new molecular classification for gastrointestinal stromal tumours has uncovered four distinct subtypes and identified a potential tumour suppressor gene.

GLP-1 Drugs Linked to Poor Colonoscopy Prep

A recent study highlights a concerning link between the use of GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RA) and inadequate bowel preparation for colonoscopies.

Blood Tests for Colorectal Cancer Screening: Hype or Hope?

A recent study from Stanford Medicine highlights both promise and caution surrounding newly approved blood tests for colorectal cancer screening.

Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis Without IBD Still Raises Colorectal Cancer Risk: ACG 2024

Primary sclerosing cholangitis raises colorectal cancer risk even in patients without inflammatory bowel disease, according to new findings presented at ACG 2024.

Small Intestinal Contrast Ultrasound Rivals MRI and CT in Tracking Crohn’s Disease: ACG 2024

Research presented at the ACG 2024 has demonstrated high accuracy of small intestinal contrast ultrasonography (SICUS) for assessing small bowel Crohn’s disease

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