Digestive

New Model to Predict Fibrosis in Obese Patients

Study proposes a better way to screen for fibrosis in NAFLD

Research Shows Creeping Fat May Put Patients with Crohn’s Disease at Risk for Intestinal Strictures

Ongoing work is looking for exact mechanism

Study Compares Colonoscopy Polyp Detection Rates and Endoscopist Characteristics

Identifies key factors that could improve detection rates

Study Suggests Being Selective with Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection Among Patients with Advanced Rectal Cancer

Intracystic Glucose Levels Offer Good Accuracy for Differentiating Precancerous Mucinous from Benign Nonmucinous Pancreatic Cysts

Sensitivity, specificity higher than current test

Robotic and Laparoscopic Total Mesorectal Excision Seem Equivalent

Viewpoints from Steven Wexner, MD, PhD (Hon)

Correlation of Colorectal Cancer Biology and Tumor Location with Age Supports Left-sided Screenings in Younger Patients

Findings add to understanding and guide sigmoidoscopy recommendations