Irritable Bowel Syndrome Excellence Forum

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

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Podcast

Alexander Ford, MD, Speaks on Amitriptyline as a Potentially Effective Option for IBS

02/09/2024

The results of the ATLANTIS trial showed that patients taking amitriptyline were almost twice as likely to report an overall improvement in symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome as those taking a placebo. Co-chief investigator Alexander Ford,...

The results of the ATLANTIS...

02/09/2024

Gastroenterology

Podcast

Gut Check: Brian Lacy, MD, and Megan Riehl, PsyD, on Minding the Gut

01/25/2024

Guest Megan Riehl, PsyD, discusses with Gt Check host Dr Brian Lacy how to diagnose, explain, and treat disorders of gut-brain interaction so patients feel validated and experience relief from symptoms.

Guest Megan Riehl, PsyD,...

01/25/2024

Gastroenterology

Conference Coverage

Tal Engel, MD, Reports on Personalized Dietary Therapy for IBS

12/24/2023

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor

Dr Engel and colleagues tested an individualized, immune assay-guided diet for irritable bowel syndrome against a sham intervention to see which offered the most relief from symptoms.

Dr Engel and colleagues tested...

12/24/2023

Gastroenterology

Conference Coverage

Brian Lacy, MD, on Tenapanor for IBS-C

10/23/2023

Dr Lacy recaps the key points of his presentation on the use of tenapanor for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome with constipation, which received the Outstanding Research Award in the Colon Category and was noted as a Newsworthy...

Dr Lacy recaps the key points of...

10/23/2023

Gastroenterology

Podcast

Laurie Keefer, PhD, on Brain-Gut Behavioral Therapy

05/03/2023

In this podcast, Dr Keefer, from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mt Sinai in New York City, discusses how different types of behavioral therapies can help in the management of disorders of gut-brain interaction, such as irritable bowel...

In this podcast, Dr Keefer, from...

05/03/2023

Gastroenterology

Conference Coverage

Brian Lacy, MD, on a Trisymptom Composite for IBS

05/23/2022

Dr Lacy discusses a new trisymptom composite endpoint for irritable bowel syndrome combining abdominal pain/discomfort, bloating, and bowel urgency.

Dr Lacy discusses a new...

05/23/2022

Gastroenterology

Podcasts

Brian Lacy, MD, and Brooks Cash, MD, on Constipation

05/18/2022

In this podcast, Dr Brooks Cash joins Dr Lacy to discuss how to recognize constipation in the clinic, some potential causes of secondary constipation, and available treatments.

In this podcast, Dr Brooks Cash...

05/18/2022

Gastroenterology

Podcast

Brian Lacy, MD, and Kate Scarlata, RDN, on Dietary Management for IBS

01/04/2022

In this podcast, Dr Brian Lacy, professor of medicine at Mayo Clinic Jacksonville, and Registered Dietitian Kate Scarlata discuss dietary approaches to the management of irritable bowel syndrome.

In this podcast, Dr Brian Lacy,...

01/04/2022

Gastroenterology

Conference Coverage

William Chey, MD, on the End of the Beginning: Megatrends in Gastroenterology

10/26/2021

William D. Chey, MD, FACG, discussed the position of gastroenterology in 2021, and how digital health, artificial intelligence, and personalized health care will progress in the coming years in the J. Edward Berk Distinguished Lecture.

William D. Chey, MD, FACG,...

10/26/2021

Gastroenterology

Conference Coverage

ACG Clinical Practice Guidelines on Pharmacotherapy for IBS

10/23/2021

Dr Cash, from the University of Texas Health Sciences Center, reviewed recent updates to the ACG's guidelines on recommended pharmacotherapies for irritable bowel syndrome.

Dr Cash, from the University of...

10/23/2021

Gastroenterology

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Novel AI System Shows Success in Detection of Adenomas

08/27/2024

Jessica Garlewicz ;

CAD-EYE detection system significantly improved the number of adenomas detected per colonoscopy without extending the procedure time, according to a recent report.

CAD-EYE detection system...

08/27/2024

Gastroenterology

News

Implementation of Fecal Immunochemical Test-Based Program in Colorectal Cancer Screening

08/20/2024

Jessica Garlewicz ;

Investigators studied whether fecal immunochemical test programs might be feasible options for improving colorectal cancer screening in areas with limited resources.

Investigators studied whether...

08/20/2024

Gastroenterology

News

Low-Dose Aspirin and Prevention of Colorectal Cancer

08/14/2024

Jessica Garlewicz ;

Results of a new study showed that low-dose aspirin use is associated with a lower risk of colorectal cancer.

Results of a new study showed...

08/14/2024

Gastroenterology

News

FIT Screening Associated With Lower Risk of Death From CRC

08/06/2024

Jessica Garlewicz ;

Findings of a new study support the role of fecal immunochemical testing in reducing mortality from colorectal cancer, researchers report.

Findings of a new study support...

08/06/2024

Gastroenterology

News

FDA Approves First Blood Test for Primary CRC Screening

07/30/2024

Rebecca Mashaw ;

Shield is the first blood test cleared for primary colorectal cancer screening that meets Medicare performance requirements.

Shield is the first blood test...

07/30/2024

Gastroenterology

News

Colorectal Cancer Risk Higher Among Patients WIth PSC, With or Without IBD

07/24/2024

Jolynn Tumolo ;

Extended screening and surveillance are recommended for all patients with primary sclerosing cholangitis, but those with comorbid inflammatory bowel disease are at highest risk.

Extended screening and...

07/24/2024

Gastroenterology

News

Ultraprocessed Food Linked to Elevated Risk of CRC

07/24/2024

Jolynn Tumolo ;

C olorectal cancer, colon cancer, and noncardia gastric cancer were found to be associated with high consumption of ultraprocessed foods, according to recent research.

C olorectal cancer, colon...

07/24/2024

Gastroenterology