A study from Germany suggested that the annual waste generated by endoscopy in hospitals and outpatient settings in the country is about that of a small town. ( Gut )

Draft guidelines on Barrett's esophagus surveillance from the American Gastroenterological Association are open for public comment through July 7.

Survey data involving adults with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) showed nearly two-thirds experienced social risks such as food insecurity, housing instability, or financial hardship. ( Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology )

A multicenter study from Canada found that advanced combination treatment -- typically TNF inhibitors plus an anti-integrin -- was associated with good outcomes for patients with refractory IBD or IBD with concomitant immune-mediated diseas

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