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Colitis | Diagnosis & Disease Information
2 天之前 · Colitis is inflammation of the inner lining of the colon. It is characterized by diarrhea, abdominal pain, and bleeding. 1 Because colitis can be caused by many different underlying conditions with varying mechanisms, an accurate diagnosis is essential for proper management. 1 This article focuses on the differentiating factors for …
Gastric Intestinal Metaplasia: 2020 AGA Guidelines
Gastric cancer (GCa) has a significant impact on worldwide morbidity and mortality as the third-leading cause of cancer death in the world. 1 It has traditionally been associated with poor outcomes and limited treatment options by the time patients clinically present. Helicobacter pylori (HP) is the primary cause of intestinal-type noncardia GCa (located in the antrum, body, incisura, or ...
Clinician Insights on How to Manage Semaglutide-Induced …
2023年9月8日 · Patients who receive treatment with a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist, such as semaglutide, may experience delayed gastric emptying due to the drug’s mechanism of action (MOA). 1 Symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, heartburn, pain, or bloating. 2 However, the symptoms of delayed gastric emptying resulting from GLP-1 receptor agonists may be similar to symptoms of ...
Per-Oral Endoscopic Myotomy: AGA Issues Best Practice Advice
4 天之前 · The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Institute has issued a clinical practice update (CPU) on advances in per-oral endoscopic myotomy (POEM), as published in Gastroenterology.. The CPU addresses the role of POEM for esophageal motility disorders and provides practical guidance on key issues.
Intestinal Ultrasound for IBD: Clinical Practice Update From the AGA
2024年8月2日 · The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) released a clinical practice update in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology about the role of intestinal ultrasound (IUS) in the management of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs).. The primary objectives in IBD management are to reverse endoscopically evident inflammation, maintain long-term remission, and to avoid complications.
Gastroparesis Awareness Month: Updated Guidelines to Treat …
2022年8月19日 · The American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) released updated clinical guidelines on managing gastroparesis (GP). The new recommendations were published in The American Journal of Gastroenterology.. GP is characterized by delayed gastric emptying (GE) of solid food in the absence of mechanical obstruction.
What We Know About Semaglutide Adverse Events and …
2023年9月1日 · What Are Other Causes of Gastroparesis? Diabetes is the most common underlying cause of gastroparesis and can damage the vagus nerve, leading to impaired muscular function in the stomach and small intestine. 3 Studies show that the 10-year cumulative incidence of diabetic gastroparesis is estimated to be 5.2% among patients with type 1 diabetes and 1% in patients with type 2 diabetes. 4
Will Vonoprazan Be the New First-Line Erosive Esophagitis …
2024年2月23日 · Evidence for Vonoprazan. Prior to this approval, a systematic review and network meta-analysis 6 of vonoprazan therapy trials had shown favorable results — comparable to those of PPIs — in resolving early heartburn symptoms of EE. Moreover, that study reported a numerically greater rate of heartburn symptom resolution on day 1 of treatment and a statistically greater rate of symptom ...
Bile Reflux: Clinical Considerations - Gastroenterology Advisor
2021年11月5日 · Bile reflux occurs when the bile secreted into the duodenum moves retrograde into the stomach and potentially into the esophagus. 2 Biliary reflux has also been called duodeno-gastroesophageal reflux (DGER), biliary gastritis, or alkaline reflux gastritis. 1,3 In certain patients with bile reflux, it has been postulated that a weak or widely patent pylorus could predispose patients to this ...