This content is machine translated Data put in perspective Five years of ustekinumab in Crohn’s disease Long-term data confirm safety and efficacy of ustekinumab: The UNITI study evaluated the efficacy and safety of intravenous induction therapy with ustekinumab followed by subcutaneous maintenance therapy and an extension phase…
View Post 14 min This content is machine translated Gastrointestinal carcinomas New therapy options in 2021 Malignant tumors of the gastrointestinal tract are common, and the need for additional therapeutic options is high. At this year’s ASCO Annual Meeting, exciting new study results were presented for… CME-Test
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) “Treat acid pocket” and follow up high-risk patients endoscopically Gastroesophageal reflux disease ( GERD) is the most common benign disease of the upper gastrointestinal tract in the Western world. For symptomatic treatment, it is recommended to use alginates in…
View Post 11 min This content is machine translated Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) Underdiagnosed and underestimated Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common liver disease in the Western world. In distinction to alcoholic fatty liver disease, alcohol consumption in NAFLD should be at a…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Metastatic colorectal carcinoma A challenging opponent With a median survival of about two years, the prognosis for metastatic colorectal cancer remains poor. New therapeutic options have brought some improvement in recent years, but major breakthroughs have…
View Post 1 min This content is machine translated IBD matters Extraintestinal manifestations and comorbidities Many patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) suffer from disease-associated symptoms outside the gastrointestinal tract. Classic extraintestinal manifestations (EIM) that may occur in association with IBD include rheumatologic, ocular, cutaneous,…
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated "IBD matters" Extraintestinal manifestations of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) The leading symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are chronic diarrhea (>4 weeks), abdominal pain, bloody stools, and rapid weight loss. IBD is often relapsing, with active phases alternating with… CME-Test
View Post 13 min This content is machine translated Drug effects in the gastrointestinal tract. Side effects on small and large intestine A variety of medications can cause drug side effects on the small and large intestines. The focus will be on the major gastrointestinal drug side effects and their main triggers.…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Lynch syndrome From suspicion to proper management Lynch syndrome, also known as HNPCC (hereditary non-polyposis colorectal cancer), is the most common inherited cause of colorectal cancer worldwide. In addition to preventive surgery, aspirin is also used for…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease NAFLD and diabetes – a dangerous duo The prevalence of non-alcoholic liver disease (NAFLD) and type 2 diabetes is increasing worldwide. Obesity, dyslipidemia, and insulin resistance are major risk factors for NAFLD and steatohepatitis (NASH). Targeted screening…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Update Gastroenterology Early detection and treatment of opioid-induced constipation Opioids are an important component of therapy for severe chronic pain. Despite their good efficacy and lack of toxicity to internal organs, treatment is often discontinued due to undesirable side effects.…
