FDA Approves Ocaliva for Primary Biliary Cholangitis
For patients who have not responded to, or cannot tolerate, ursodeoxycholic acid
Recognition of Patient Expertise Can Improve Adherence
Recognizing patient expertise in treatment decision can prevent nonadherence based on disagreement
PPI Use Ups NSAID-Induced Small Bowel Injury
Increased risk of small bowel injury for healthy participants treated with celecoxib + PPI
Remaining Uninsured May Be Difficult to Reach Via ACA
Reaching the remaining uninsured may be difficult due to lack of Medicaid expansion on the state level
Guidelines Issued for Recommending Metabolic Surgery
45 professional groups say the procedure improves blood glucose control and should be considered
DDW: Incidence of Colorectal Cancer Up in Younger People
Incidence up 11.4 percent in 10 years among Americans younger than 50
Digestive Disease Week, May 21-24
Digestive Disease Week 2016 The annual Digestive Disease Week was held from May 21 to 24 in San Diego and attracted approximately 16,000...
DDW: Fecal Transplant Might Help Relieve Symptoms of Colitis
Fecal microbiota transplantation found to improve symptoms in treatment-resistant patients
Many Advanced Cancer Patients Lack Info About Their Disease
Just one in 20 terminally ill people understood their prognosis, researchers say
DDW: Eating Some Solid Foods May Be OK Before Colonoscopy
Low-residue diet leads to improved bowel prep, more rested patients
