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H. Pylori Testing Did Not Reduce Gastric Cancer Incidence, Mortality

Gastric cancer incidence was lower after adjusting for certain factors in post hoc analyses

Sep 30, 2024
A photo of a stool collection container.
No Benefit for PD-1 Inhibitors in Certain Gastroesophageal Cancers, FDA Panel Says

Despite problematic dataset, risk/benefit profile not favorable with PD-L1 expression below 1

Sep 27, 2024
 FDA ODAC PD-(L)1 inhibitors over a computer rendering of esophageal cancer
Novel Monoclonal Antibody Shows Promise in Ulcerative Colitis

26% of patients receiving tulisokibart achieved clinical remission vs 1% with placebo

Sep 25, 2024
A computer rendering of monoclonal antibodies.
Immunotherapy May Not Benefit All Gastroesophageal Cancer Patients, FDA Staff Says

Data since approvals suggest benefits limited to subgroups with PD-L1 expression of at least 1%

Sep 24, 2024
FDA ODAC PD-(L)1 inhibitors over a computer rendering of esophageal cancer
FDA Rejects NK1R Antagonist for Gastroparesis

Drugmaker none-too-pleased with agency's request for additional studies

Sep 19, 2024
FDA CRL tradipitant (Vanda) over a computer rendering of a stomach.
Approved Liver Disease Drug Has No Clinical Benefit, FDA Panel Says

Agency advisors put their foot down on shaky science for Ocaliva in primary biliary cholangitis

Sep 13, 2024
FDA ADCOMM obeticholic acid (Ocaliva) over a computer rendering of a liver with the biliary tree highlighted.
FDA Expands Approval of IL-23 Drug to Ulcerative Colitis

In trials, guselkumab more than doubled remission rates versus placebo

Sep 12, 2024
FDA approved guselkumab (Tremfya) over a computer rendering of ulcerative colitis.
FDA Reviewers Skeptical of Ocaliva for Rare Bile Duct Disease

Agency advisory panel to examine complicated efficacy data and liver safety concerns

Sep 11, 2024
FDA ADCOMM obeticholic acid (Ocaliva) over a computer rendering of a liver with the biliary tree highlighted.
Thanks to Reddit, a New Diagnosis Is Bubbling Up Across the Nation

Botox can help "no-burp syndrome" symptoms

Sep 11, 2024
A photo of a person holding a smartphone which is displaying the Reddit logo.
Upper GI Damage Tied to Subsequent Parkinson's Disease

Mucosal damage seen on upper endoscopy associated with 76% higher Parkinson's risk

Sep 06, 2024
 An xray image of the esophagus illuminated by a barium swallow.
Study Backs Skipping 5-FU Bolus in Chemo Regimens for Gastrointestinal Cancers

No difference in overall survival with versus without bolus, less toxicity without

Sep 05, 2024
A close up photo of a nurse adjusting the flow rate of an intravenous infusion.
The Higher the Disability Burden From Disease, the Higher the Suicide Risk

Having a medical condition was tied to increased risk of suicide in a dose-response-like manner

Sep 04, 2024
A photo of a radiologist monitoring a computer as a female nurse observes a patient during MRI.
Another Injectable Toxoid Vaccine Flops for C. Diff

It's time to look at oral vaccines to prevent C. difficile infections, experts say

Aug 28, 2024
An electron micrograph of Clostridioides difficile bacteria
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Olympic Chief Medical Officer on Athletes' GI Illness After Seine Events

IOC data show "about a 10% infection rate in those who swam in the Seine"

Aug 28, 2024
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