Gastroenterology

A new blood test, PAC-MANN-1, could dramatically improve early detection of pancreatic cancer, one of the deadliest malignancies.

Garlic intake has long been touted for its health benefits, but new research suggests it may increase the risk of atrophic gastritis in individuals with H. pylori infections.

A randomised controlled trial in Japan suggests that nature exposure in early childhood may reduce GI symptoms, lower stress levels, and enhance gut microbiota diversity.

Ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) may provide a safe and effective alternative to surgery for dissolving gallstones in patients who have undergone sleeve gastrectomy, according to a new study. Gallstones dissolved in 60% of patients treated with UDCA, with fewer hospitalisations and mild side effects.

New study finds taking weight-loss drug semaglutide before bariatric surgery doesn’t improve overall weight loss or safety outcomes.

A decade-long study reveals that Roux-en-Y gastric bypass offers better long-term weight loss and GERD control compared to sleeve gastrectomy in patients with severe obesity. The findings may influence surgical decision-making for obesity management.

A machine learning model using XGBoost has been shown to outperform traditional clinical risk scoring systems in predicting mortality risk for ICU patients with acute pancreatitis.

A multicenter study has identified key prognostic factors in high-risk GIST patients, including preoperative inflammatory markers, mitotic index, and adherence to imatinib therapy.