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Results presented at DDW detail the association between ALT, Fibroscan CAP, Fibroscan VCTE, and histological response to resmetirom in patients enrolled in MAESTRO-NASH.

Higher exposure dupilumab significantly improved histologic and endoscopic outcomes in children with EoE aged 1 to <12 years.

Dubinsky explains the disconnect between patients with Crohn disease and health care providers regarding the impact of and importance of addressing bowel urgency.

With incidence climbing amid climate change, an emergency medicine doctor has advice on prevention of cardiovascular and dermatologic effects.

At week 52 of the Phase 3 EoE KIDS trial, higher exposure dupilumab significantly improved the endoscopic reference score in children with EoE.

With agents like semaglutide and tirzepatide becoming household drug names, Peterson discusses the short-term future of incretin drug development.

The matters of long-term PCOS management may heavily depend on what stage of life the patient is in—and how the disease itself has presented.

Wei Ling Lau, MD, explains the importance of medication adherence to maximize the benefits of RAASi therapy.

Wei Ling Lau, MD, explains how to enable optimal RAASi therapy while reducing hyperkalemia risk.

An AAPA 2024 poster from University of Utah shows significant disparities in which patients are missed for depression screening, despite a clinic's universal screening protocol.

Fendrick explains how stool-based colorectal cancer screening tests can help alleviate the current colonoscopy backlog amid growing demand for the procedure.

A diagnosis of chronic kidney disease was approximately 3-times more likely in Crohn's disease than in ulcerative colitis.

In this Q&A, Levy discusses the current treatment landscape for PBC and what clinical trial data suggest about seladelpar’s potential for these patients.

Fendrick explains the value of additional modalities for colorectal cancer screening to combat the colonoscopy backlog and help patients get screened.

A retrospective analysis in the US found bariatric surgery lowers mortality rates and shortens hospital stays in patients admitted with NAFLD.

Interim results from the open-label, phase 3 study show seladelpar demonstrated clinically meaningful improvements in markers of cholestasis and liver injury.

Initial consultations by female gastroenterologists led to a significant reduction in subsequent healthcare utilization compared with male gastroenterologists.

Jared Hassler, MD, shares his personal journey with IgAN and discusses IgAN's clinical features and diagnosis, emphasizing the importance of routine screenings for early detection.

Patients with IgAN receiving iptacopan achieved a 38.3% reduction in proteinuria at month 9.

Check out this quiz on the NKF's KDOQI recommendations on nutrition in chronic kidney disease, with a focus on their guidance for protein and energy intake!

Findings demonstrated a slower decline in kidney function for patients treated with sparsentan or irbesartan compared with standard of care in both real-world and clinical trial settings.

Kam Kalantar-Zadeh, MD, MPH, PhD, discusses his presentation focusing on dietary challenges, potassium control, and potential solutions associated with RAASi therapy.

Kam Kalantar-Zadeh, MD, MPH, PhD, addresses the challenge healthcare providers encounter in balancing the cardiovascular advantages of RAASi therapy with the potential hazards of hyperkalemia.

From the prospect of semaglutide and MDMA for substance use disorder to evolving research around personality disorders and OCD, here are 5 key topics from the annual psychiatric meeting.

Maya N. Clark-Cutaia, PhD, ACNP-BC, RN, highlights strategies to improve cardiovascular disease-related outcomes in patients with ESKD.

Check out this quiz on the NKF's KDOQI recommendations on nutrition in chronic kidney disease, with a focus on their guidance for micronutrient supplementation!

Areef Ishani, MD, MS, discusses the results of the Diuretic Comparison Project (DCP), which compared chlorthalidone and hydrochlorothiazide for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases.

New analyses show adults aged ≥65 years old are at about 30% increased risk of hypertension when diagnosed with diabetes mellitus.