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Colonoscopy Prep and Other Quality Indicators for CRC Screening From ACG/ASGE. The American College of Gastroenterology and the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Quality Task force have released updated guidance on quality indicators for colonoscopy.
Clinician Insights on How to Manage Semaglutide-Induced …
Sep 8, 2023 · Patients who receive treatment with a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist, such as semaglutide, may experience delayed gastric emptying due to the drug’s mechanism of action (MOA). 1 Symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, heartburn, pain, or bloating. 2 However, the symptoms of delayed gastric emptying resulting from GLP-1 receptor agonists may be similar to symptoms of ...
What We Know About Semaglutide Adverse Events and …
Sep 1, 2023 · There were no reports of gastroparesis in the study. 1. While semaglutide and other GLP-1 agonists cause adverse events, such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and a range of other GI symptoms, these effects of delayed gastric emptying are reported to be reduced after 20 weeks of use. 2. [T]here are some cases where gastroparesis may resolve if ...
GERD and the Elderly Patient: Clinical Considerations
Jan 7, 2020 · Patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are frequently referred to gastroenterologists. As patients get older GERD is more common, with a prevalence of 20% or higher in the outpatient setting. 1 Elderly patients with GERD can clinically present differently than younger patients and their management may therefore vary.
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Oct 8, 2021 · Though treatments aimed at the eradication of Helicobacter pylori (H pylori) have demonstrated robust efficacy in research and real-world clinical practice, there remains a gap in knowledge regarding the frequency and severity of adverse events (AEs) related to these eradication therapies. An analysis of real-world data demonstrates that while these agents frequently cause side effects, these ...
Gastroparesis Awareness Month: Updated Guidelines to Treat …
Aug 19, 2022 · The American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) released updated clinical guidelines on managing gastroparesis (GP). The new recommendations were published in The American Journal of Gastroenterology.. GP is characterized by delayed gastric emptying (GE) of solid food in the absence of mechanical obstruction.
Chronic Idiopathic Constipation: 10 Recommendations for …
Jun 9, 2023 · The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) and the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) have jointly developed a clinical practice guideline regarding the pharmacological management of patients with chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC), as published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology and Gastroenterology.. The guideline provides 10 evidence-based recommendations for ...
Long-Term Budesonide for Microscopic Colitis Is Effective …
Sep 20, 2023 · Budesonide efficaciously controls moderate to severe symptoms of microscopic colitis (MC) with a low risk for adverse effects from long-term use, according to study findings published in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases.. The inflammation that occurs in MC makes the colon less effective in absorbing liquid from the contents traveling through the bowel, often resulting in chronic diarrhea ...
Intestinal Ultrasound for IBD: Clinical Practice Update From the AGA
Aug 2, 2024 · Intestinal ultrasound can also be used to visualize abscesses, fistulae, phlegmons, sinus tracts, and strictures. The clinical applications of IUS include screening to rule out or confirm IBD diagnosis and real-time monitoring of disease activity to adjust disease management. Intestinal ultrasound is most valuable for treating special patient ...
Colonic Diverticulitis: A Clinical Practice Update From the AGA
The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) has developed a clinical practice update for managing patients with colonic diverticulitis. This guidance has been published in Gastroenterology. The update includes 14 best practices that are based on a review of meta-analyses, randomized controlled trials, observational studies, and ...