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Bepirovirsen delivers ‘functional cure’ for chronic hepatitis B virus infections, phase 3 trials show

Bepirovirsen delivers ‘functional cure’ for chronic hepatitis B virus infections, phase 3 trials show

Medical illustration of the digestive tract showing the large intestine highlighted in orange surrounding the small intestine in white, against a black background to illustrate upadacitinib demonstrating one-year effectiveness in refractory perianal Crohn’s disease

Upadacitinib demonstrates one-year effectiveness in refractory perianal Crohn’s disease

A healthcare professional interacting with a digital medical interface displaying an illustrated stomach and healthcare icons, symbolising gastrointestinal treatment, bariatric surgery and obesity management to illustrate the finding that semaglutide delivers substantial weight loss after suboptimal bariatric surgery response

Semaglutide delivers substantial weight loss after suboptimal bariatric surgery response, study finds

Multiple colorful arrows of varying sizes pointing upward across a light gray background, with the largest red arrow leading the group to illustrate obesity emerging as a major contributor to rising cancer rates in under-50s

Obesity emerges as major contributor to rising cancer rates in under-50s

A blue arrow pointing from top left to bottom right on a grid background with three yellow blocks spaced out along it with a percent symbol on each one to illustrate the finding that retatrutide yields results similar to bariatric surgery at 30% weight loss

Retatrutide yields results similar to bariatric surgery, phase 3 trial finds

Medical illustration of the lower digestive tract and pelvis, with a bright red glowing tumour highlighted to illustrate the finding that Early-onset metastatic colorectal cancer is increasingly characterised by multi-site spread

Early-onset metastatic colorectal cancer increasingly characterised by multi-site spread, study shows

A microscopic view of a Clostridioides difficile bacteria to illustrate CDI in critically ill patients

Predictors of severe CDI in critically ill patients identified

A black outline drawing of intestines, kidneys and a heart on a red background to illustrate the finding that gut microbiome changes may signal CVD before symptoms appear due to a gut microbiome–kidney–heart axis

Gut microbiome changes may signal CVD before symptoms appear

Abstract polygonal illustration of the colon or large intestine on a dark background to illustrate the finding that use of a funnel-shaped mesh reduces parastomal hernia incidence after rectal cancer surgery

Funnel-shaped mesh reduces parastomal hernia incidence after rectal cancer surgery, trial shows

Side-by-side medical diagrams of the intestines comparing a normal colon with one affected by Hirschsprung disease, highlighting enlarged colon sections, absence of ganglion cells, and a shrunken rectum to illustrate a potential new stem cell therapy to transform care

On the horizon: stem cell therapy for Hirschsprung disease

Professor Reza Nouraei performing an awake endoscopy on a patient using mindfulness techniques

Mindful endoscopy supports awake aerodigestive assessment, study shows

A close up of a dictionary definition of hepatitis C with a syringe and vial above it

Hepatitis C elimination draws closer as cases fall sharply

Human pancreas anatomy on scientific background. to illustrate how early enteral nutrition reduces postoperative complications after pancreatoduodenectomy

Early enteral nutrition reduces postoperative complications after Whipple procedure, study shows

A team of professional doctors performing operation in a bright and modern operating theatre to illustrate the finding that broad-spectrum antibiotics are superior in preventing colorectal surgical site infections

Broad-spectrum antibiotics superior in preventing colorectal surgical site infections

Assorted legumes in burlap sacks in a row to illustrate the finding that plant-based macronutrient sources are linked to lower psoriasis severity

Plant-based macronutrient sources linked to lower psoriasis severity, study shows

A digital illustration of a red intestine on a light teal background surrounded by a teal stethoscope with the cord in the shape of a heart

Consider potential heart risks of ‘gut-friendly’ foods, BHF warns

Minimalist 3D illustration of several capsules traveling along separate parallel tracks on a blue gradient background

Not just bacteria: emerging therapeutics to tackle modern fungal and viral disease threats

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