Sponge Cytology-Sampling Device Promising for Barrett’s Esophagus Dx
Swallowable sampling device combined with methylation biomarker panel IDs Barrett esophagus.
Digestive and Biliary Disorders
CDC: Slight Hike in Prevalence of Gastroschisis Since 2006-2010
Over time, the prevalence of gastroschisis has increased, with more babies born with gastroschisis in areas with high and medium vs low opioid prescription rates, according to new research.
Assure Slide Available for Patients With Medication Swallowing Difficulties
The gel breaks down immediately in the stomach so it does not affect the absorption rate of the medication, unlike other carriers that are used to facilitate swallowing.
First-in-Class Drug for Biliary Atresia Granted Orphan Drug Designation
Currently, there is no FDA-approved treatment for biliary atresia, a rare pediatric liver disease.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Prostate Cancer Linked
Men with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) have an increased risk for prostate cancer (PCa), according to a study published online December 4 in European Urology.
Reference Infliximab, Biosimilar Equivalent for Crohn’s Disease
CT-P13, which is a biosimilar of the reference product (RP) infliximab, has equivalent effectiveness for infliximab-naive patients with Crohn’s disease, according to a new study.
Hypnotherapy vs Education for Relief of IBS Symptoms
A total of 354 participants were randomly assigned to individual hypnotherapy, group hypnotherapy, and educational supportive therapy; after excluding ineligible participants, 142, 146, and 54 participants, respectively.
IBD Disability Index for Self-Report Reliable, Valid
Data were included from 114 patients who completed the IBD-DI-SR validation phase; 63 and 51 had Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, respectively.
FDA Approves Longer Shelf Life for Nityr Tablets
HT-1 is a rare genetic disease that can cause hepatic, renal and peripheral nerve damage.
Psoriasis Linked to Increased Risk for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Psoriasis appears to be significantly associated with inflammatory bowel disease, according to a new review.
