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Gastric Bypass More Effective Than Sleeve for Reflux Relief

April 2025

While both bariatric surgeries aid weight loss and quality of life, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass shows greater benefits for reducing acid reflux and oesophageal inflammation.

Does IV Lidocaine Boost Postoperative Gut Function Recovery?

The ALLEGRO trial aimed to determine whether 2% IV lidocaine could speed up the return of gut function following colon resection surgery.

PROFILE Trial: Top-Down Outperforms Step-Up Treatment for Crohn’s Disease

Top-down treatment for newly diagnosed Crohn’s disease significantly outperforms the conventional accelerated step-up approach.

Dietary Interventions Top Pharmacological Treatment for IBS

Dietary treatments may be more effective than pharmacological options for managing irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms.

COLO-DETECT: AI-Assisted Polyp Detection During Colonoscopy

The pioneering COLO-DETECT trial has demonstrated the potential of AI to significantly enhance the detection of colorectal polyps during colonoscopies.

Risk Factors for Inadequate Bowel Preparation Before Colonoscopy

A comprehensive meta-analysis has identified key risk factors associated with inadequate bowel preparation before colonoscopy.

Upadacitinib Outperforms Tofacitinib in Ulcerative Colitis Treatment

Upadacitinib may offer superior disease management than tofacitinib for patients with ulcerative colitis.

Early Surgery Outperforms Endoscopy in Chronic Pancreatitis Treatment

Patients with painful chronic pancreatitis and a dilated pancreatic duct benefit more from early surgery than an endoscopy-first approach.

Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer Mortality

A new cohort study highlights significant racial and ethnic disparities in mortality rates associated with early-onset colorectal cancer.

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