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IBD patients cited these issues as top barriers to care MedPage TodayA survey study reveals that patients with inflammatory bowel disease often delay or cannot access medical care or medications due to inadequate appointment availability and insurance difficulties. The study highlights the significant role of social determinants of health in patients' ability to care for themselves and maintain health Read More |
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Intravenous to subcutaneous infliximab switch shows promise in IBD management MedscapeSwitching from established intravenous therapy to subcutaneous infliximab was associated with high treatment persistence, stable clinical disease activity and consistent faecal calprotectin levels in patients with inflammatory bowel disease. Read More |
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6 things to know about genetics in GI cancers Gastroenterology & Endoscopy NewsAs genetic testing is fast becoming a defining aspect of cancer care prevention, treatment and recurrence monitoring, its role is becoming more apparent in gastroenterology. Approximately 10% to 15% of colorectal cancers are clearly hereditary, with mutations in single genes that predispose a person to the development of these cancers. Read More |
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Higher calcium intake linked to reduced colorectal cancer risk MedPage TodayHigher calcium intake was consistently associated with a reduced risk of colorectal cancer across calcium sources and tumor sites, according to a cohort study using data from the NIH-AARP Diet and Health Study. Among over 470,000 participants who were cancer-free at baseline, higher total calcium intake was associated with a lower risk of colorectal cancer. Read More |
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EVENTS CALENDAR |
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Joint CDDW-CLM Conference 2025
When: February 25 - March 2 Location: Manila Country: Philippines Organizer(s): World Gastroenterology Organisation and the Philippine Society of Gastroenterology Learn More |
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Train the Trainers Manila
When: March 6-8 Location: Manila Country: Philippines Organizer(s): World Gastroenterology Organisation and the Philippine Society of Gastroenterology Learn More |
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28th Annual Meeting
When: March 12-14, 2025 Location: Madrid Country: Spain Organizer(s): Asociación Española de Gastroenterología (AEG) Learn More |
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2025 Annual Meeting of the Philippine Society of Gastroenterology
When: March 12-15, 2025 Location: Grand Hyatt Country: Manila, Philippines Organizer(s): Philippine Society of Gastroenterology Learn More |
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Dutch Digestive Disease Days 2025
When: March 19-20 Location: Veldhoven Country: Netherlands Organizer(s): NVGE Learn More |
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HUG 2025
When: March 20-22 Location: Seoul Country: Korea Organizer(s): Korean College of Helicobater and Upper Gastrointestinal Research Learn More |
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The 55th Annual Meeting of GEST
When: March 22-23 Location: Taipei Country: Taiwan Organizer(s): The Gastroenterological Society of Taiwan Learn More |
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APASL 2025
When: March 26-30 Location: China National Convention Center Country: Beijing, China Organizer(s): Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver Learn More |
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ESGE Days 2025
When: April 3-5 Location: Barcelona Country: Spain Organizer(s): European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Learn More |
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Scrubs and Heels Leadership Summit 2025
When: April 4-6br> Location: Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif. Country: United States Organizer(s): AScrubs and Heels Learn More |