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Digestive Disease Week (DDW) 2017

May 06 - 09, 2017; Chicago, Illinois

May 06 - 09, 2017 Chicago, Illinois

DDW 'Underwater' Colonoscopy Amplifies Polyp Detection When water is used to expand the colon before colonoscopy, instead of air, higher-risk polyps are easier to detect, new research shows, but the technique is controversial.
Medscape Medical News, May 11, 2017
DDW 'Fears Allayed' by Latest Infliximab Biosimilar Evidence The biosimilar is noninferior to the originator infliximab in patients with stable Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and other inflammatory conditions, two studies demonstrate.
Medscape Medical News, May 8, 2017
DDW Gene Variation Predicts Recovery in Decompensated Hep C Genetic differences that are associated with recovery in patients with hepatitis C and decompensated cirrhosis who achieve a sustained virologic response could someday guide liver transplantation.
Medscape Medical News, May 7, 2017

Conference News

DDW Enzyme Supplement Protects Gluten-sensitive Patients
Medscape Medical News, May 19, 2017
DDW Direct Comparison Favors Electrolyte Bowel Prep
Medscape Medical News, May 16, 2017
DDW Upadacitinib Showing Promise in Refractory Crohn's Disease
Medscape Medical News, May 12, 2017
DDW 'Underwater' Colonoscopy Amplifies Polyp Detection
Medscape Medical News, May 11, 2017
DDW Emerging Treatment Offers Weight Loss Alternative
WebMD Health News, May 11, 2017

DDW Backing Off Surveillance for Barrett's Esophagus Possible
Medscape Medical News, May 9, 2017
DDW 'Fears Allayed' by Latest Infliximab Biosimilar Evidence
Medscape Medical News, May 8, 2017
DDW Gene Variation Predicts Recovery in Decompensated Hep C
Medscape Medical News, May 7, 2017
DDW Biosimilars Take Center Stage at Digestive Disease Week
Medscape Medical News, May 3, 2017

Popular News From DDW 2016

Probiotics Keep C difficile at Bay in Patients on Antibiotics Probiotics can protect against Clostridium difficile infection in hospitalized patients receiving antibiotics. In a new meta-analysis, infection rates were cut by more than half.
Medscape Medical News, May 24, 2016
Low-Residue Diet Acceptable for Bowel Prep Bowel cleansing was more effective when patients consumed a low-residue diet the day before colonoscopy, rather than the conventional clear-liquid diet, new research shows, and patients were happier.
Medscape Medical News, May 23, 2016
Coconut Oil Nutrient Ups Risk for Ulcerative Colitis Flares The myristic acid in coconut oil nearly quadruples flare risk in patients with ulcerative colitis, according to research that confirms the association between flares and multiple dietary elements.
Medscape Medical News, May 22, 2016

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