Jennifer Byrne

Use of CT angiography for suspected gastrointestinal bleeding increased markedly over 7 years in a high-volume ED, while the proportion of test-positive results declined, according to results of a cohort study published in JAMA Network Open.“The implications here are to have more focus and more alignment with the ACG and [Society of Abdominal Radiology] guidelines for when to order a CTA

Continual exposure to AI in colonoscopy may reduce adenoma detection rate in standard colonoscopy without AI assistance, according to research published in The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology.“These findings show that introducing AI requires thoughtful implementation,” Krzysztof Budzy, MD, of the department of gastroenterology in the faculty of medicine at Academy of Silesia

Use of GLP-1 receptor agonists was associated with 44% decreased odds of peptic ulcer disease among patients with type 2 diabetes, according to a retrospective study published in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology.Moreover, switching to GLP-1s as second-line therapy correlated with a 56% reduced risk for peptic ulcer disease compared with insulin.

Attrition exists at all steps of the care cascade for chronic hepatitis B virus infection, highlighting the need for simple decentralized, integrated care models, according to research published in The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology.Retention in care was particularly low among individuals who were not yet receiving antiviral therapy, researchers noted.

Transmission of hepatitis B virus between two residents in a skilled nursing facility in North Carolina was traced to shared glucometers, according to an investigation published in Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report.Between 2008 and 2019, 15 HBV outbreaks linked to assisted monitoring of blood glucose occurred in long-term care facilities in the United States.

Despite increased public awareness and improved treatment for irritable bowel syndrome, symptoms of IBS continue to disrupt patients’ personal and professional lives 19 days a month, according to an AGA-sponsored survey.The 2024 AGA IBS in America survey, conducted in partnership with The Harris Poll, provides an update to a similar survey in 2015.

Colorectal cancer screening strategies that required individuals aged 45 to 49 years to make an active choice, such as selecting FIT or colonoscopy, yielded lower participation rates than receiving an unsolicited mailed test kit, according to study results.“Unsolicited, mailed fecal immunohistochemical test outreach was significantly more effective than electronic, portal-based outreach

Bismuth quadruple and concomitant therapies yielded the highest eradication rates for initial treatment of Helicobacter pylori in a large U.S. population, according to study results published in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology.Among patients who required a second round of antibiotics, bismuth quadruple therapy was the most successful regimen, with an eradication rate approaching 70%.

A capsule-sponge test may help identify patients with Barrett’s esophagus who are at low risk for dysplasia or esophageal cancer and potentially eliminate the need for repeat endoscopies, according to research published in The Lancet.BE is a known risk factor for the development of dysplasia and esophageal cancer. For this reason, patients diagnosed with BE are monitored through regular

Women with colorectal cancer appear to have higher risk for dyspareunia, pelvic inflammatory disease, endometriosis and premature ovarian failure compared with those without cancer, according to study results.These findings, published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, underscore the need for focused interventions and support for this patient population, researchers noted.