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According to a retrospective cohort study by Elizabeth Spencer at Mount Sinai, #upadacitinib can be considered an effective maintenance treatment for pediatric patients with refractory #CrohnDisease.
#PediatricCrohnsDisease #PediatricIBD #IBDSky #GISky

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Upadacitinib Maintenance for Pediatric CD | Gastro Today
Real-world data showed that upadacitinib is effective maintenance therapy for pediatric Crohn’s disease.
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October 1, 2026 at 1:28 AM
drugs
→ Coverage: 72% → 60% in one year

One employee said she cried with coworkers over the news.

Bank of America still spends $250M/year on it. Different choice, same drugs.

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GLP-1 Users Are Furious After Employers Drop Insurance Benefits
Nearly half of large US companies covered the popular drugs last year, but that number is beginning to fall as they grapple with the medications’ high prices.
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September 24, 2026 at 11:39 PM
#MedCase - Anorectal melanoma is often diagnosed at an advanced stage because symptoms such as rectal bleeding can mimic benign conditions.

In this case, prompt colonoscopy ensured a positive outcome.

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Primary anorectal melanotic melanoma: a case report
Anorectal melanoma is often diagnosed at an advanced stage because symptoms such as rectal bleeding can mimic benign conditions. In this case, prompt colonoscopy ensured a positive outcome.
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September 25, 2026 at 6:25 PM
Does AI have potential as a clinical collaborator for the interpretation of esophageal manometry data, and what are the practical requirements that must be met for responsible clinical implementation?

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#GISky #AIinMed
Artificial Intelligence for Diagnosis of Esophageal Manometry: A Narrative Review
Does AI have potential as a clinical collaborator for the interpretation of esophageal manometry data, and what are the practical requirements that must be met for responsible clinical implementation?
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September 25, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Family history of #ColorectalCancer increased the risk of #CRC similarly between patients with #IBD and the general population. Those with multiple relatives with CRC showed the highest increase in CRC risk. #IBDSky #GISky #GIOnc

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How Does Family History of CRC Impact Risk for Patients With IBD? | Gastro Today
In a cohort study, patients with IBD and multiple family members with CRC were found to have the most increased risk of CRC.
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September 19, 2026 at 1:32 AM
-associated conditions don’t routinely recommend probiotics," said probiotics researcher Kira Newman. What they consistently recommend: a diet rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains.
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September 17, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Discover a stratified, scenario-adaptive, technical implementation framework for the screening, diagnosis, and detection of #norovirus at the community, clinical, and environmental levels, respectively.

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Drivers of the paradigm shift in norovirus diagnostics: technological innovation, contextual demands, and collaborative synergy
Discover a stratified, scenario-adaptive, technical implementation framework for the screening, diagnosis, and detection of norovirus at the community, clinical, and environmental levels,…
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September 17, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Early-onset #CRC has become one of the most unsettling epidemiologic shifts in gastrointestinal oncology.

Explore the molecular and microbiome-associated mechanisms, screening limitations, treatment considerations, and more.

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Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer: From Epidemiologic Shift to Life-Course Carcinogenesis and Age-Attuned Care
Early-onset CRC has become one of the most unsettling epidemiologic shifts in gastrointestinal oncology. Explore the molecular and microbiome-associated mechanisms, screening limitations, treatment…
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September 7, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Inflammatory, microbial, metabolic, neuroendocrine, and emerging multi-omics biomarkers could help stratify patients with #IBS and guide targeted therapy, but how should they be integrated into clinical practice?

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Biomarkers in Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Bridging Gut–Brain Mechanisms to Precision Care
Inflammatory, microbial, metabolic, neuroendocrine, and emerging multi-omics biomarkers could help stratify patients with IBS and guide targeted therapy, but how should they be integrated into…
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September 6, 2026 at 10:54 AM
Autoimmune diseases frequently involve the GI tract, often with imaging patterns that reflect their underlying immune pathophysiology.

Recognition of these patterns can narrow differential diagnoses, identify complications, and guide management.

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#GISky #MedSky
Autoimmune diseases involving the gastrointestinal tract: clinical patterns, imaging spectrum, and complications
Autoimmune diseases frequently involve the GI tract, often with imaging patterns that reflect their underlying immune pathophysiology. Recognition of these patterns can narrow differential diagnoses,…
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September 5, 2026 at 8:01 AM
A meta-analysis and systemic review from @dranuraagj.bsky.social found JAK inhibitors to be "promising and effective options" for patients with acute severe #UlcerativeColitis as adjunct therapy to corticosteroids and rescue therapy. #ASUC #GISky #IBDSky

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JAK Inhibitors Promising for ASUC Management | Docwire News
A systematic review and meta-analysis found Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors safe and effective for patients with acute severe ulcerative colitis.
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September 5, 2026 at 1:32 AM
Help me understand-RRT for HE in acute on chronic liver failure - lack of effect or lack of evidence?? Ran into this for a pt with coma 2/2 severe HE as at least a contributor. SBO->no PO lactulose. Hepatology rec = PR lactulose > RRT (no effect for AoC liv failure)
#EMIMCC #PCCMSky #LiverSky #GISky
September 4, 2026 at 6:28 PM
Current stool-based screening tests have limited sensitivity for detecting colorectal adenomas.

Could microbiome-based assays complement existing strategies?

Explore the evidence in this review 👉️ buff.ly/zS39tZp

#GISky #OncSky
Clinical applications of gut microbiome for non-invasive diagnosis of colorectal neoplasia
Current stool-based screening tests have limited sensitivity for detecting colorectal adenomas. Could microbiome-based assays complement existing strategies? Explore the evidence in this review.
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September 4, 2026 at 10:54 AM
#MedNews - Administration of high-dose corticosteroids before elective digestive cancer surgery does not significantly reduce postoperative complications relative to placebo.

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#OncSky #GISky
High-dose steroids before digestive cancer surgery not recommended
Administration of high-dose corticosteroids before elective digestive cancer surgery does not significantly reduce postoperative complications relative to placebo.
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September 4, 2026 at 8:01 AM
Swimming 🏊 in lakes & rivers is associated with ⬆️risk of skin disease & GI illness. Swimmers compared to those who only stood on the shore had 1.8x higher risk of GI illness and 2.2x higher risk of skin ailment such as rash or itching #IDSky #GISky #DermSky www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
September 1, 2026 at 2:27 PM
Dr Elliot Tapper from @umich.edu shares some innovative potential treatment options for #BileAcidDiarrhea - and the joys that come from clinical investigation. #GISky

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Drug Repurposing in Bile Acid Diarrhea | Docwire News
Gastro Today Editorial Board Member, Dr. Elliot Tapper discusses the treatment options for bile acid diarrhea through a series of clinical investigations.
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August 31, 2026 at 9:32 PM
#MedCase - PEI was diagnosed in a man presenting with unexplained generalized edema.

IgG4-PBD was identified as the leading possible etiology of pancreatic atrophy and exocrine insufficiency, with prior gastrectomy as a modifying factor.

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Severe pancreatic exocrine insufficiency presenting with hypoalbuminemia, anasarca, and pulmonary edema in a patient with prior gastrectomy and suspected immunoglobulin G4-related pancreatobiliary disease
PEI was diagnosed in a man presenting with unexplained generalized edema. IgG4-PBD was identified as the leading possible etiology of pancreatic atrophy and exocrine insufficiency, with prior…
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August 31, 2026 at 10:54 AM
Patients with #InflammatoryBowelDisease have an increased risk of psychiatric disorder from 2-3 years before diagnosis through 10 years after, highlighting the need for integration of psych. care into #IBD management. #GISky #IBDSky

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When Are Psychiatric Comorbidities in IBD Most Likely to Occur? | Docwire News
A cohort study of Swedish patients with inflammatory bowel disease found an increased risk of any psychiatric disorder from 2 to 3 years before diagnosis through 10 years after.
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August 29, 2026 at 1:32 AM
#MedNews - A small subgroup of children with inflammatory bowel disease have autoantibodies against interleukin-10 that are associated with more severe disease, say researchers.

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Anti-IL-10 autoantibodies define a small subgroup of pediatric patients with severe IBD
A small subgroup of children with inflammatory bowel disease have autoantibodies against interleukin-10 that are associated with more severe disease, say researchers.
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August 27, 2026 at 6:25 PM
In the middle of complex spatial stats and endless analysis, I always try to step back and remember the 'why':

Data points on a environmental vulnerability map represent real lives, real spaces, and everyday climate struggles.

#AcademicSky #GISky #ClimateJustice #UrbanResilience
August 27, 2026 at 10:32 AM
The boy is officially under anesthesia.
Thoughts and prayers the liver biopsy shows a little progress or at least not worsening from last year. Healed colon with no new ulcers would be cool too.
#psc #gisky
August 26, 2026 at 9:21 PM
The comprehensive, standardized framework provided by the APASL ACLF Beijing Position Paper takes a big step towards improving outcomes globally for critically sick patients with acute-on-chronic liver disease.

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A global consensus on the critical care management of acute-on-chronic liver failure patients: the APASL ACLF Beijing Position Paper
The comprehensive, standardized framework provided by the APASL ACLF Beijing Position Paper takes a big step towards improving outcomes globally for critically sick patients with acute-on-chronic…
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August 27, 2026 at 10:54 AM
#MedNews - Duvakitug, a monoclonal antibody targeting TL1A, is significantly more likely to induce endoscopic response than placebo in patients with moderate-to-severe inflammatory bowel disease.

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RELIEVE UCCD points to TL1A targeting for inflammatory bowel disease
Duvakitug, a monoclonal antibody targeting TL1A, is significantly more likely to induce endoscopic response than placebo in patients with moderate-to-severe inflammatory bowel disease.
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August 16, 2026 at 6:25 PM
#Sarcopenia and malnutrition are underrecognized but modifiable contributors to morbidity in GI #MotilityDisorders.

Implementing screening and multidisciplinary, nutrition-focused interventions could improve patient-centered outcomes.

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Malnutrition and Sarcopenia in Gastrointestinal Motility Disorders: Mechanisms, Assessment, and Management
Sarcopenia and malnutrition are underrecognized but modifiable contributors to morbidity in GI motility disorders. Implementing screening and multidisciplinary, nutrition-focused interventions could…
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August 14, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Crohn's and E-Cigs; Heat-Not-Burn Tobacco

Tobacco (smoking) 🔼risk of post op recur

🤔Study:

Recurrence higher in all smoking groups vs. nonsmoking

Heat-not-burn significant increased risk
e-cigs increased risk, not stat sig in multivariable analysis

Beware

#IMsky #Medsky #GIsky
August 13, 2026 at 6:42 PM