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Umbrella Review Reveals Links Between Diet, Colorectal Cancer
on March 2, 2021 at 9:24 pm
Review of meta-analyses of prospective observational studies reveals lower risk with higher intakes of dietary fiber, dietary calcium, yogurt
Text Reminders + Mailed Home Testing Up Colorectal Cancer Screening
on March 1, 2021 at 9:50 pm
Screening rates improved in patients due for testing at a community health center predominantly serving people of color
Cigarette Smoke Adds to Colorectal Neoplasia Risk in Patients With IBD
on February 27, 2021 at 5:07 am
Adding smoke exposure improves the current risk stratification for colorectal neoplasia surveillance strategies
Optimal Therapy for Esophageal Cancer Feasible in Fit Elderly
on February 26, 2021 at 9:12 pm
Those 70 years and older have similar postoperative complication scores and long-term survival
Exposure to Greenspace Linked to Lower Risk for Pediatric-Onset IBD
on February 26, 2021 at 9:08 pm
Risk reduced for both ulcerative colitis, Crohn disease; linear dose response seen across increasing quartiles of greenspace

Gastro Hepatic – ClinOwl The wider, wiser view

Hepatobiliary phenotypes of adults with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency.
by ClinOwl on February 26, 2021 at 12:00 am
Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD) is a common, potentially lethal inborn disorder caused by mutations in alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT). Homozygosity for the ‘Pi*Z’ variant of AAT (Pi*ZZ genotype) causes lung and [...]
Genetic architectures of proximal and distal colorectal cancer are partly distinct.
by ClinOwl on February 26, 2021 at 12:00 am
An understanding of the etiologic heterogeneity of colorectal cancer (CRC) is critical for improving precision prevention, including individualized screening recommendations and the discovery of novel drug targets and repurposable drug [...]
Genomic evolution and diverse models of systemic metastases in colorectal cancer.
by ClinOwl on February 26, 2021 at 12:00 am
The systemic spread of colorectal cancer (CRC) is dominated by the portal system and exhibits diverse patterns of metastasis without systematical genomic investigation. Here, we evaluated the genomic evolution of [...]
From the origin of NASH to the future of metabolic fatty liver disease.
by ClinOwl on February 26, 2021 at 12:00 am
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has become the most common cause of chronic liver disease worldwide. Understanding the pathological and molecular hallmarks from its first description to definitions of disease [...]
The effect of a microbial ecosystem therapeutic (MET-2) on recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection: a phase 1, open-label, single-group trial.
by ClinOwl on February 25, 2021 at 12:00 am
Faecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) is highly effective for recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection but has inherent risks. Microbial Ecosystem Therapeutic 2 (MET-2) is an oral encapsulated formulation of 40 lyophilised bacterial [...]

NEJM Journal Watch: Gastroenterology RSS Feed Summaries of and commentary on gastroenterology medical journal articles covering topics such as colon cancer surveillance, adenoma detection, upper gastrointestinal bleeding, GERD, cirrhosis and hepatitis.

Oral Antibiotics for Outpatient Diverticulitis
by Abigail Zuger, MD on March 3, 2021 at 1:27 am
If antibiotics are needed, amoxicillin-clavulanate is fine.
Managing Acute Diverticulitis
by Molly S. Brett, MD on March 3, 2021 at 1:27 am
Recommendations from the American Gastroenterological Association are largely unchanged.
Effect of Screening with the Fecal Immunochemical Test on Colorectal Cancer Outcomes
by Charles J. Kahi, MD, MS on March 3, 2021 at 1:27 am
Biennial screening is associated with 34% fewer advanced CRC cases and 40% fewer CRC-related deaths.
Risk for Colorectal Cancer and Cancer-Related Death According to Baseline Adenoma Findings
by Charles J. Kahi, MD, MS on March 3, 2021 at 1:27 am
Meta-analysis indicates that having 1 to 2 small adenomas imparts risk similar to having no adenomas.
Bariatric Surgery for Advanced Diabetes: Many Patients Maintain Remission 10 Years Later
by Bruce Soloway, MD on March 3, 2021 at 1:27 am
In a randomized trial, surgery bested medical treatment for promoting remission and preventing diabetes-related complications.

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