Gastroenterology

Ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) may provide a safe and effective alternative to surgery for dissolving gallstones in patients who have undergone sleeve gastrectomy, according to a new study. Gallstones dissolved in 60% of patients treated with UDCA, with fewer hospitalisations and mild side effects.

New study finds taking weight-loss drug semaglutide before bariatric surgery doesn’t improve overall weight loss or safety outcomes.

A decade-long study reveals that Roux-en-Y gastric bypass offers better long-term weight loss and GERD control compared to sleeve gastrectomy in patients with severe obesity. The findings may influence surgical decision-making for obesity management.

A machine learning model using XGBoost has been shown to outperform traditional clinical risk scoring systems in predicting mortality risk for ICU patients with acute pancreatitis.

A multicenter study has identified key prognostic factors in high-risk GIST patients, including preoperative inflammatory markers, mitotic index, and adherence to imatinib therapy.

Study reveals gut microbiota families linked to FMT success in ulcerative colitis patients, offering early treatment insights.

A machine learning model has been developed to predict the need for temporary stoma formation after intestinal resection in Crohn’s disease patients.

Researchers have identified key biomarkers that could help distinguish between uncomplicated and complicated appendicitis, allowing for earlier and more accurate diagnosis. The study found that Red Cell Distribution Width (RDW), Mean Platelet Volume (MPV), and appendix diameter are reliable indicators of appendicitis severity.