Existing evidence has suggested that statin use may improve the course of cirrhosis. In a recent study, researchers evaluated the effects of regular statin use in patients with alcoholic cirrhosis.
Using health administrative data, researchers assessed the odds of an asthma diagnosis preceding a diagnosis of either Crohn disease or ulcerative colitis.
The impact of lifestyle and behavioral factors on weight loss following Roux-en-Y gastric bypass has not been established. Researchers sought to explore this relationship further in a recent study.
The American Gastroenterological Association has released new guidelines to assist physicians in the monitoring of patients with inflammatory bowel disease who are receiving various therapeutic agents.
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Previous studies have shown that Roux-en-Y gastric bypass is associated with a higher risk of developing alcohol use disorder. A new study has determined the incidence of alcohol use disorder among patients...
In a recent study, researchers investigated the potential association between diet quality and colorectal cancer risk in men and women from diverse ethnic/racial groups using 4 diet quality indexes.
In a recent study, researchers investigated the potential association between diet quality and colorectal cancer risk in men and women from diverse ethnic/racial groups using 4 diet quality indexes.
Findings from previous research have been inconclusive regarding the association between immune-mediation diseases and the risk of cardiovascular disease. Researchers conducted a review to better understand...
In a recent study, researchers compared the effects of different types of bariatric surgery on lipid level improvements and remissions among patients with dyslipidemia who underwent bariatric surgery.
Researchers at the 5th World Congress on Hepatitis & Liver Diseases discussed the 10-year forecast for hepatitis C virus, as well as the goals set forth by the World Health Organization to significantly...
