Gallbladder Cancer Rises Among Black Americans as Cases Decline in Other Groups
WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 20, 2024) — Gallbladder cancer rates have been stable or declining for most Americans over the last two decades, but cases have steadily risen among Blacks, with growing numbers not being diagnosed until later stages.
Patients Seen by Female Gastroenterologists Have Significantly Less Health Care Utilization than Patients Seen by Male Providers
WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 18, 2024) — Patients seen by a female gastroenterologist for an initial consultation are less likely to use medical care in the emergency department, hospital or primary care office for two years after their visit when compared to patients initially seen by male gastroenterologists.
Simple “Swish-and-Spit” Oral Rinse Could Provide Early Screening for Gastric Cancer
WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 9, 2024) — A simple oral rinse could provide early detection of gastric cancer, the fourth-leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide.
Endoscopic Procedure Burns Stomach Lining to Reduce ‘Hunger Hormone’ and Lead to Weight Loss
WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 9, 2024) — A new weight-loss treatment could be on the horizon with an innovative endoscopic procedure that ablates (burns) the stomach lining to reduce production of ghrelin, a hormone that triggers hunger, resulting in decreased appetite and significant weight loss.
GI Procedures Can Produce Dangerous Levels of Smoke GI Procedures Can Produce Dangerous Levels of Smoke
WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 9, 2024) — Health care professionals attending certain smoke-producing endoscopic gastrointestinal procedures, including a procedure that uses electrical current to remove polyps, could be exposed to dangerous toxin levels equivalent to smoking a cigarette during each procedure and face “significant health risks” over their careers.
Colorectal Cancer Cases More than Tripled Among Teens Over Two Decades
WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 9, 2024) — Colorectal cancer incidence has steadily increased among younger people in the U.S. over the last two decades, with the youngest seeing the most dramatic jumps.
Gut Microbiome Fluctuates Throughout the Day and Across Seasons
CHICAGO, IL (April 28, 2023) — The balance of microbes in the human gut varies substantially from morning to night and even more by season — with profound fluctuations completely transforming the microbiome from summer to winter.
One-Hour Endoscopic Procedure Could Eliminate Need for Insulin for Type 2 Diabetes
CHICAGO, IL (April 28, 2023) — A procedure that uses controlled electrical pulses to induce changes to the lining of the first part of the small intestine could allow patients with Type 2 diabetes to stop taking insulin and still maintain glycemic control.
Bariatric Surgery May Cut Risk of Obesity-Related Cancers by More Than Half
CHICAGO, IL (April 28, 2023) — Just 4% of patients with obesity who underwent bariatric surgery developed obesity-associated cancer in a 10-year follow up, compared to 8.9% among those who did not have a weight-loss procedure.
Pediatric IBD Risk Linked to Antibiotics, Western Diet and Higher Family Income
CHICAGO, IL (May 7, 2023) — Children and adolescents face greater risk of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) when exposed to antibiotics or a Western diet at early ages, or when their family has higher socioeconomic status.
