Organoids Derived from Patient Tissues Support Personalized Cancer Treatment
CHICAGO, IL (May 2, 2023) — Researchers created organoids from cancer cells to reduce the need for trial and error in identifying effective cancer treatments in one of many cancer studies scheduled for presentation this week at Digestive Disease Week® (DDW) 2023.
TikTok Hosts the Latest Dance Moves and Bad Information on Liver Disease
CHICAGO, IL (May 9, 2023) — Four in 10 posts about liver disease on TikTok contain misinformation, with most pushing inaccurate claims about fad diets, “detox” drinks and herbal remedies.
Persistent Racial, Ethnic Disparities Found in Survival Rates for Early-Onset Colon Cancer
SAN DIEGO, CA (May 24, 2022) Study shows five-year survival increased for Whites in 20-year span but not for Blacks, Hispanics or Asians.
Living with Dogs (But Not Cats) as a Toddler Might Protect Against Crohn’s Disease
New study suggests that growing up with a large family can also lower risk of inflammatory bowel disease
Liver Transplants from Drug Overdose Deaths Rose Sharply During COVID-19 Pandemic
New study finds viable livers from overdose donors helped meet urgent need.
Cannabis Users Require More Sedation for Endoscopy
Study finds baseline cannabinoid use associated with higher sedation during procedure.
More Cardiovascular Disease Found in Lean People with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Than in Those Who are Overweight with the Same Condition
New study surprises researchers who say doctors may overlook lean patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
Alarming Rise Found in Esophageal Cancer and Barrett’s Esophagus in Middle-Aged Adults
Researchers say findings suggest urgent need for earlier endoscopic screening
Gallstone Disease Shown to be Strong Predictor of Pancreatic Cancer
Study finds cancer incidence nearly six times higher within one year of gallbladder diagnosis
Antibiotic Use Associated with Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Older Adults
Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis higher in seniors with more rounds of antibiotic treatment
