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Eradication of Helicobacter pylori does not increase risk of esophageal adenocarcinoma
Gastroenterology
This is a truly impressive study from a group with a real pedigree in the epidemiology of GERD, EAC and Barrett's esophagus. What is most impressive is their ability to extract data on every member of the population from each of the 5 Nordic countries, accurately track prescriptions for Hp eradication regimes and provide a definitive pathological diagnosis for their endpoint — EAC. With such large numbers of cases and controls they were also able to explore the impact of various factors and deal with potential confounders. read more

Review by Prof. Eamonn Quigley (USA)

Trainee involvement does not increase the risk of post-ERCP pancreatitis
Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Recent studies including the LIRIC trial as well as data from the Danish national cohort have increased interest in surgical management of Crohn’s disease. Upfront surgery is a reasonable option for many patients with Crohn’s disease including those with stricturing or limited ileocecal disease but comes with the risk of postoperative recurrence. Postoperative recurrence typically occurs at the neo-terminal ileum and the endoscopic recurrence precedes and serves as a proxy indicator for clinical or surgical recurrence. read more

Review by Prof. Kavel Visrodia (USA)

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Study highlights 2 biomarkers key in tracking inflammatory bowel diseases

Medical Dialogues
A study in the Journal of Translational Gastroenterology identifies fecal calprotectin and C-reactive protein as vital biomarkers for assessing inflammatory bowel disease, correlating closely with disease activity and treatment response. Ileo-colonoscopy remains the diagnostic gold standard read more

Advances in endoscopic treatment for inflammatory bowel disease complications

Xia & He Publishing Inc. via News-Medical
Inflammatory bowel diseases, comprising Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, are chronic inflammatory conditions affecting the gastrointestinal tract. These diseases can lead to various complications, including strictures, fistulas and abscesses, significantly impacting patients' quality of life. Endoscopy plays a crucial role in diagnosing inflammatory bowel diseases, assessing disease activity and monitoring treatment response. read more

Frequency of anemia in patients presenting with ulcerative colitis

International Journal of Health Sciences via Neliti
Anemia is a common extra intestinal manifestation of inflammatory bowel disease, linked to complications like impaired quality of life, increased hospital admissions, and mortality. This cross-sectional study aimed to determine the frequency of anemia in patients with ulcerative colitis from September 2020 to March 2021. read more

Televisit outpatient care feasible for inflammatory bowel disease

HealthDay via Medical Xpress
Televisit-delivered outpatient care for inflammatory bowel disease is not associated with a higher risk for inflammatory bowel disease-related hospitalization, according to a study published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology. read more

Study reveals meditation eases cirrhosis-related muscle cramps

Medical Dialogues
Research from the University of Michigan finds both meditation and stretching effective in reducing muscle cramps caused by cirrhosis. The study highlights the surprising impact of meditation on improving sleep and overall quality of life for patients. read more

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ALEH Congress 2024
When: September 9, 2024 - September 11, 2024
Location: Santiago, Chile
Organizer(s): Asociación Latinoamericana para el Estudio del Hígado (ALEH)
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Congreso Argentino de Gastroenterologia 2024
When: September 12, 2024 - September 14, 2024
Location: Cordoba, Argentina
Organizer(s): Federacion Argentina de Gastroenterologia
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Annual Meeting SGG-SGVC-SASL-SVEP 2024
When:September 12, 2024 - September 13, 2024
Location: Interlaken, Switzerland
Organizer(s): Swiss Society of Gastroenterology
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Australian Gastroenterology Week 2024 (AGW2024)
When: September 14, 2024 - September 16, 2024
Location: Adelaide, Australia
Organizer(s): Gastroenterological Society of Australia
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24th Congress of Gastroenterology
When: September 19, 2024 - September 21, 2024
Location: Shenyang, China
Organizer(s): Chinese Society of Gastroenterology
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When: September 19, 2024 - September 21, 2024
Location: Cairo, Egypt
Organizer(s): Society on Liver Disease in Africa and AME
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When: September 19, 2024 - September 21, 2024
Location: Parc Chanot, France
Organizer(s): Dr. Marc Giovannini
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20th ISDE World Congress for Esophageal Diseases
When: September 22, 2024 - September 24, 2024
Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
Organizer(s): The International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus (ISDE)
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