Evidence-Based GI: An ACG Publication and Podcast American College of Gastroenterology
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A new monthly publication from the American College of Gastroenterology, Evidence-Based GI (EBGI) uses evidence-based methods to create abstracts and explain study results of new and important articles in the field of gastroenterology and hepatology. Listen as editors of EBGI discuss the articles they review and how the recommendations can be applied to your practice.
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Budesonide Oral Suspension Improves Outcomes in Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Philip Schoenfeld, MD, MSEd, MSc (Epi) and Swathi Eluri, MD, MSCR discuss “Budesonide oral suspension improves outcomes in patients with eosinophilic esophagitis: results from a phase 3 trial,” by Hirano I, Collins MH, Katzka DA, et al. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2022 Mar;20(3):525-534.e10
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Linaclotide Effective for Functional Constipation in 6-17 Year Olds: First FDA-Approved Constipation Treatment for Children
Philip Schoenfeld, MD, MSEd, MSc (Epi) and Ahmad Abu-Heija, MBBS discuss “Efficacy and safety of linaclotide in treating functional constipation in paediatric patients: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicentre, phase 3 trial,” by Di Lorenzo C, Khlevner J, Rodriguez-Araujo G, et al. Lancet Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2024 Mar;9(3):238-250.
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Multi-Target Stool DNA Test for CRC Screening: How Accurate is the New Version?
Philip Schoenfeld, MD, MSEd, MSc (Epi) and Jacqueline Gaulin discuss “Next-generation multitarget stool DNA test for colorectal cancer screening,” by T, Porter K, Zella J, et al. N Engl J Med. 2024; 390: 984-93.
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PROFILE: Can Molecular Biomarkers Predict Outcomes to Crohn’s Disease Treatment?
Philip Schoenfeld, MD, MSEd, MSc (Epi) and Bharati Kochar, MD, MS discuss “A biomarker-stratified comparison of top-down versus accelerated step-up treatment strategies for patients with newly diagnosed Crohn’s disease (PROFILE): a multicentre, open-label randomised controlled trial,” by Noor NM et al. Lancet Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2024; 9: 415-27.
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Cell-free DNA Blood Test for CRC Screening: A Promising Development but Won’t “Eclipse” Current Tools
Philip Schoenfeld, MD, MSEd, MSc (Epi) and Jacqueline Gaulin discuss “A Cell-free DNA Blood-Based Test for Colorectal Cancer Screening,” by Chung DC, Gray DM, Singh H, et al. N Engl J Med 2024; 390: 973-83.
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How Effective Are Obesity Medications for Reducing Hepatic Decompensation in NASH?
Philip Schoenfeld, MD, MSEd, MSc (Epi) and Sonali Paul, MD discuss “Association of Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists with Serious Liver Events among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Scandinavian Cohort Study,” Engstom A, Wintzell V, Melbye M, et al. Hepatology 2024; In Press.