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Colon Cleanses: How to Discourage Patients

Author:: Kathleen Doheny

Publish date: November 4, 2025

Gastroenterologists need to be prepared when they’re asked if the latest product being touted by influencers is good for their health.

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AI Algorithm Predicts Transfusion Need, Mortality Risk in Acute GI Bleeds

Author:: Kathleen Doheny

Publish date: June 3, 2025

Predicting the need for red blood cell transfusion in the first 24 hours may improve resuscitation and decrease both morbidity and mortality.

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Blood-Based Test May Predict Crohn’s Disease 2 Years Before Onset

Author:: Kathleen Doheny

Publish date: May 28, 2025

The researchers stratified the model scores into quartiles and found the CD incidence within 2 years increased from 2% in the first quartile to 57....

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Winning Strategies to Retain Private Practice Gastroenterologists

Author:: Kathleen Doheny

Publish date: May 28, 2025

The private practice model for gastroenterologists is already declining, experts say.

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Barrett’s Esophagus: No Survival Difference Between Regular and At-Need Surveillance

Author:: Kathleen Doheny

Publish date: May 20, 2025

At-need endoscopy may be a safe alternative for low-risk patients.

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Once-Monthly Efimosfermin Leads to Significant MASH Improvement in Phase 2 Trial

Author:: Kathleen Doheny

Publish date: May 13, 2025

An analogue of the fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21) protein, the agent regulates metabolic processes to reduce liver fat.

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Weekend Workout, Regular Exercise Are Equals at Lowering GI Disease Risk

Author:: Kathleen Doheny

Publish date: May 12, 2025

“Even if we have time only during the weekend to engage in physical activity, it still confers benefits in reducing our risk of any GI health disor...

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Using GLP-1s to Meet BMI Goal for Orthopedic Surgery

Author:: Kathleen Doheny

Publish date: January 7, 2025

Surgeons have long stressed weight loss for their patients with obesity before orthopedic and other procedures.

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Gambling Disorder on the Rise, but Often Overlooked

Author:: Kathleen Doheny

Publish date: December 20, 2024

Clinicians might consider asking about gambling in patients with financial, blood pressure, or relationship issues.

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Your Guide to COVID Vaccines for 2024-2025

Author:: Kathleen Doheny

Publish date: December 13, 2024

Three updated vaccines, which work two different ways, are authorized or licensed by the FDA for the 2024-2025 season.

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Obesity Medications: Could Coverage Offset Obesity Care Costs?

Author:: Kathleen Doheny

Publish date: December 12, 2024

A proposed new rule, announced on November 26 by the Biden administration, expands coverage of anti-obesity med...

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Inside the Patient-Oncologist Bond: Why It’s Often So Strong

Author:: Kathleen Doheny

Publish date: December 2, 2024

The oncologist of a mother of two guided the patient through a range of treatment decisions, including regarding her participation in a lifesaving ...

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GLP-1 Prescribing Decisions: Compounded or Brand-Name?

Author:: Kathleen Doheny

Publish date: November 15, 2024

Prescribers should have conversations with their patients to tell them it may be necessary to transition from the compounded medicines to brand nam...

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How Experts Predicts This COVID and Flu Season Will Unfold

Author:: Kathleen Doheny

Publish date: October 3, 2024

Experts currently expect the 2024 flu and COVID seasons to be similar to 2023, but that can change.

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Montana Hospital to Pay $10.8M to Settle False Claims Oncology Suit

Author:: Kathleen Doheny

Publish date: September 13, 2024

As the deadline nears for a Montana healthcare system to pay what has been called a “jaw-dropping”