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Intragastric balloons (IGBs) are a less-invasive alternative to metabolic bariatric surgery (MBS) in the treatment of obesity and its complications, but many Asians suffer intolerance and have a higher rate of early balloon removal relative to Caucasians, reports a Singapore study. Moreover, both depression and anxiety are associated with early IGB removal.

Patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) who underwent endoscopic antireflux mucosectomy (ARMS) see improvements in their symptoms, a reduction of medical therapy, and a better quality of life (QOL), reports a study.

Ileus and pneumonia occur more frequently than previously reported among individuals with schizophrenia treated with clozapine, reveals a recent study, noting that such conditions also contribute to increased mortality.

Adjuvant treatment with aspirin appears to provide some protection in patients with resected, PIK3CA-mutant stage II and III colon cancer, demonstrating a clinically significant improvement (43 percent) in disease-free survival (DFS), suggests a study presented at ESMO Congress 2024.