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Simple Blood Test Marker May Predict GI Cancer Risk

April 2025

A new analysis from nearly 20,000 participants in the U.S. NHANES study has identified the platelet-to-high-density lipoprotein ratio (PHR) as a strong predictor of gastrointestinal cancer risk.

Beer Consumption Linked to Poorer Diet and Lifestyle Choices

Beer-only consumers may face greater health risks due to poorer dietary habits and unhealthy lifestyle factors.

New AGA Guidelines for Treating Moderate-to-Severe Ulcerative Colitis

The American Gastroenterological Association has released a new set of guidelines to assist healthcare providers in the pharmacological management of moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis.

15-Year Colonoscopy Interval Safe for Low-Risk Patients

Individuals without a family history of colorectal cancer could safely extend their colonoscopy screenings from the standard 10-year interval to 15 years.

Could GLP-1 Drugs Reduce Alcohol Consumption?

A systematic review investigating the impact of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists on alcohol consumption has yielded some promising results.

How Does Coffee Alter the Gut Microbiome?

A large-scale analysis has revealed a significant link between coffee consumption and the gut microbiome, driven primarily by the presence of Lawsonibacter asaccharolyticus.

New Data Challenge Traditional Gastroparesis Diagnostics

Gastroparesis diagnoses based solely on gastric emptying studies may overlook broader gastrointestinal dysmotility, necessitating a shift in diagnostic approaches.

Risk Score Predicts GI Bleeding in Post-PCI Patients

New research highlights the utility of the PRECISE-DAPT score in predicting GI bleeding risk in patients undergoing dual antiplatelet therapy after percutaneous coronary intervention.

Angiotensin Receptor Blockers May Worsen Coeliac Disease Outcomes

Findings indicated that patients taking ARBs had a higher likelihood of experiencing persistent symptoms and markers of poor small bowel healing.

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