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Chamil Codipilly, MD: Vonoprazan and PCABs for GERD
The potassium-competitive acid blocker drug class is coming to US digestive disease management. How does it fare to standard antacids and PPIs for GERD?
Fecal Microbiota Transplant Reduces UTI Risk in Recurrent C difficile
A Mayo Clinic study shows FMT may provide benefit for patients experiencing recurrent infections during their C difficile treatment.
Reaction to the Historic Approval of RBX2660
RBX2660 is the first ever live microbiota therapeutic approved by the FDA.
Sahil Khanna, MBBS, MS, Reacts to the Historic Approval of RBX2660 for Recurrent CDI
RBX2660 is the first live microbiota therapeutic approved by the FDA.
New Data Continues to Show Value in RBX2660 for rCDI
More than 70% of patients treated with RBX2660 were recurrence free at the 8 week mark.
Kanika Sehgal, MBBS: The State of C Difficile Care
There are several potential treatments on the horizon for C difficile infections.
Safety Profile of Ustekinumab Favorable in Patients with IBD, History of BIologic Failure
Rates per 100 person-years for adverse events, infections, and major adverse cardiac events were similar between placebo and ustekinumab through up to 5 years.
Raseen Tariq, MBBS: FMT for Refractory Host Versus Graft Disease
Initial studies have shown a 73% efficacy for FMT in treating patients with HVGD.
Douglas A. Simonetto, MD: Using Artificial Intelligence in Hepatology Trials
Dr. Simonetto is involved in several studies using artificial intelligence.
The Importance of Donate Life Living Donor Day
April 6 is Donate Life Living Donor Day, a day to promote liver donations.
New ACG Guidelines for Anticoagulant and Antiplatelet Drug Use During GI Bleeding
For patients treated with DOACs, the investigators suggest temporarily interrupting treatment rather than continued use.