ISSUE HIGHLIGHTS

WHAT'S HOT IN THE LITERATURE

Colonoscopy in the Real World
Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics
Colon cancer incidence is increasing worldwide, and early detection substantially improves survival. Colonoscopy remains the primary diagnostic tool and, given its ability to remove polyps, is likely to retain that primacy for some time. In many countries, even economically advantage ones like the U.K., colonoscopy remains a somewhat scarce resource. Can we optimize its use? read more

Review by Prof. Eamonn Quigley (USA)

Microbiome Signatures for Colorectal Cancer (CRC) - dealing with confounding variables to find the real message
Nature Medicine
This study used quantitative microbiome profiling based on 16S rRNA amplicon sequencing, combined with rigorous confounder control to identify the fecal microbiota associated with the developmental stages of CRC. Finally, the study indicates the importance of quantitative microbiome profiling and covariate control for biomarker identification in CRC microbiome studies. read more

Review by Prof. Zikai Wang (India)

GI NEWS AROUND THE WORLD

Budesonide foam dosing impact on ulcerative colitis treatment

PubMed
This analysis assessed ulcerative colitis treatment responses with once-daily versus twice-daily budesonide foam. Data from phase 2 and 3 trials were analyzed, focusing on early, delayed, and nonresponders. Outcomes were measured by symptom resolution and endoscopic remission. read more

Worse fibro-inflammatory liver biopsy impacts remission in autoimmune hepatitis

Clinics and Research in Hepatology and Gastroenterology via ScienceDirect
Autoimmune hepatitis patients can present with advanced fibrosis at diagnosis or may progress to the same if biochemical remission on treatment is not achieved. read more

Comparison of gastrointestinal bleeding in patients with and without liver cirrhosis

Scandinavian Journal of Gastroenterology via Taylor & Francis
Upper gastrointestinal bleeding in patients has been well-characterized in liver cirrhosis but studies on lower GIB are limited. The clinical characteristics, management and outcomes in patients with and without liver cirrhosis was compared to determine the overall features of GIB in patients with liver cirrhosis compared with non-cirrhotics. read more

Metabolic liver disease leading cirrhosis burden in China

Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology
Cirrhosis and other chronic liver diseasesare major causes of morbidity and mortality in China. The disease pattern of cirrhosis caused by different etiologies has been changing due to economic development and changes in lifestyle. read more

How COPD impacts post-colectomy recovery in IBD patients

Clinics and Research in Hepatology and Gastroenterology via ScienceDirect
IBD often involves the colon and may lead to surgery. COPD and IBD share inflammatory pathways, indicating a connection. This study explores the link between COPD and 30-day results after non-emergency colectomies for IBD. read more

WGO NEWS

EVENTS CALENDAR

2nd International Conference of Nepalese Society of Gastroenterologists
When: August 23, 2024 - August 24, 2024
Location: Kathmandu - Nepal
Organizer(s): Nepalese Society of Gastroenterologists
Learn More

IFSO World Congress 2024
When: September 3, 2024 - September 6, 2024
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Organizer(s): International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO)
Learn More

XII Congreso Nacional de Gastroenterologìa y Endoscopìa Digestiva
When: September 5, 2024 - September 7, 2024
Location: Ciudad de Panama - Panama
Organizer(s): Asociacion Panameña de Gastroenterologìa y Endoscopia Digestiva
Learn More

ALEH Congress 2024/
When: September 9, 2024 - September 11, 2024
Location: Santiago, Chile
Organizer(s): Asociación Latinoamericana para el Estudio del Hígado (ALEH)
Learn More