Gastroenterology
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Absence of gut function recovery is the primary reason for extended hospital stays
Study also showed the monoclonal antibody was noninferior to ustekinumab
Previously, such transplants could be done only as part of research studies
Previously, such transplants could be done only as part of research studies
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Discordant test results complicate diagnosis of suspected C. difficile
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Ways to avoid food-related danger during the holidays
"Top down" vs "step up" therapy, FDA actions, rethinking placebos, and new tulisokibart data
Elevated risk of IBD for people exposed to environmental pollutants in the prior decade
New antibody indicated for previously treated, unresectable or metastatic HER2-positive disease
Liver fat reductions were sustained for up to a year with the thyroid hormone receptor agonist
First positive phase III study for a GLP-1 agonist in chronic liver disease
Notably, tapering reduced the risk of infection compared with a fixed dose
A greater proportion of women on the waitlist and undergoing transplant since adoption
78% of patients in prospective study had tumor downstaging with immune checkpoint inhibitors
Is this the final finding from ORAL Surveillance? Don't count on it.
Improved markers of disease severity as well in small trial of steroid-ineligible patients
Targeted preventive strategies needed, especially for younger women, researchers say
