Day: May 25, 2022

A study of more than 1,300 women demonstrated that HIV is an independent risk factor for nonalcoholic steatohepatitis with significant nonalcoholic fatty liver disease activity and fibrosis, researchers reported.“Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is common among people with and without HIV and is a leading cause of liver-related morbidity and mortality,” Jennifer C. Price, MD,…

SAN DIEGO — Patients with inflammatory bowel disease had a higher incidence of herpes zoster than the general population, demonstrating a need for preventive measures, according to research presented at Digestive Disease Week 2022.“There is evidence to suggest that patients with ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease are at an increased risk for herpes zoster, which…

SAN DIEGO — A smartphone app using artificial intelligence was more effective than patient reporting in assessing stool samples in a cohort of individuals with irritable bowel syndrome, according to data presented at Digestive Diseases Week.“In IBS, the outcome measure that the FDA has determined for using their guidance relies on the patients reporting an…

SAN DIEGO — A pilot study presented at Digestive Disease Week 2022 demonstrated that while voice assistants performed well in providing clinically accurate information on colorectal cancer screening, improvements are still needed.“Because colorectal cancer rates are increasing in the younger population, 30s and 40s, it’s very important for these virtual assistants to provide appropriate advice,…

A two-dose vaccine course is “highly effective” against COVID-19 infection and severe outcomes in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriasis and inflammatory bowel disease, according to data.“We felt it was a priority to evaluate the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines in patients with immune-mediated inflammatory diseases, as these patients were excluded from the initial vaccine…