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02/28/2024
The approval marks the first and only oral therapy for patients 11 and older with eosinophilic esophagitis.
The approval marks the first and only oral therapy for patients 11 and older with eosinophilic esophagitis.
The approval marks the first and...
02/28/2024
Gastroenterology
News
01/26/2024
When compared to general population, did patients with nonerosive gastroesophageal reflux disease have a similar incidence of esophageal adenocarcinoma?
When compared to general population, did patients with nonerosive gastroesophageal reflux disease have a similar incidence of esophageal adenocarcinoma?
When compared to general...
01/26/2024
Gastroenterology
News
01/01/2024
Male sex, alcohol use, and calcium channel blockers linked to erosive esophagitis.
Male sex, alcohol use, and calcium channel blockers linked to erosive esophagitis.
Male sex, alcohol use, and...
01/01/2024
Gastroenterology
Conference Coverage
12/24/2023
Dr Prasad Iyer reviewed evolving treatments for Barrett’s esophagus and how to use them in clinical setting.
Dr Prasad Iyer reviewed evolving treatments for Barrett’s esophagus and how to use them in clinical setting.
Dr Prasad Iyer reviewed evolving...
12/24/2023
Gastroenterology
Conference Coverage
12/22/2023
Treatment of eosinophilic esophagitis can go beyond the use of proton pump inhibitors alone, Evan Dellon, MD, stated during his presentation at the ACG Postgraduate Course.
Treatment of eosinophilic esophagitis can go beyond the use of proton pump inhibitors alone, Evan Dellon, MD, stated during his presentation at the ACG Postgraduate Course.
Treatment of eosinophilic...
12/22/2023
Gastroenterology
News
11/02/2023
Vonoprazan is already approved for treatment of Helicobacter pylori.
Vonoprazan is already approved for treatment of Helicobacter pylori.
Vonoprazan is already approved...
11/02/2023
Gastroenterology
Rena Yadlapati
Conference Coverage
10/23/2023
Dr Yadlapati provides guidance in the options for caring for patients who present with GERD that does not respond adequately to treatment.
Dr Yadlapati provides guidance in the options for caring for patients who present with GERD that does not respond adequately to treatment.
Dr Yadlapati provides guidance...
10/23/2023
Gastroenterology
News
09/27/2023
New research suggests that a patient’s weight could affect responses to topical corticosteroids used in the treatment of eosinophilic esophagitis.
New research suggests that a patient’s weight could affect responses to topical corticosteroids used in the treatment of eosinophilic esophagitis.
New research suggests that a...
09/27/2023
Gastroenterology
News
08/23/2023
What did the expansion of diagnostic criteria for eosinophilic esophagitis reveal about the true prevalence and incidence?
What did the expansion of diagnostic criteria for eosinophilic esophagitis reveal about the true prevalence and incidence?
What did the expansion of...
08/23/2023
Gastroenterology
Conference Coverage
08/08/2023
Chengu Niu, MD, explored the adverse effects of opioids on esophageal motility, in his abstract presentation at the DDW 2023.
Chengu Niu, MD, explored the adverse effects of opioids on esophageal motility, in his abstract presentation at the DDW 2023.
Chengu Niu, MD, explored the...
08/08/2023
Gastroenterology
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News
05/20/2023
Management of erosive esophagitis was found to be generally suboptimal, according to a recent multicenter study.
Management of erosive esophagitis was found to be generally suboptimal, according to a recent multicenter study.
Management of erosive...
05/20/2023
Gastroenterology

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News
01/26/2024
When compared to general population, did patients with nonerosive gastroesophageal reflux disease have a similar incidence of esophageal adenocarcinoma?
When compared to general population, did patients with nonerosive gastroesophageal reflux disease have a similar incidence of esophageal adenocarcinoma?
When compared to general...
01/26/2024
Gastroenterology
News
01/01/2024
Male sex, alcohol use, and calcium channel blockers linked to erosive esophagitis.
Male sex, alcohol use, and calcium channel blockers linked to erosive esophagitis.
Male sex, alcohol use, and...
01/01/2024
Gastroenterology
News
11/02/2023
Vonoprazan is already approved for treatment of Helicobacter pylori.
Vonoprazan is already approved for treatment of Helicobacter pylori.
Vonoprazan is already approved...
11/02/2023
Gastroenterology
News
09/27/2023
New research suggests that a patient’s weight could affect responses to topical corticosteroids used in the treatment of eosinophilic esophagitis.
New research suggests that a patient’s weight could affect responses to topical corticosteroids used in the treatment of eosinophilic esophagitis.
New research suggests that a...
09/27/2023
Gastroenterology
News
08/23/2023
What did the expansion of diagnostic criteria for eosinophilic esophagitis reveal about the true prevalence and incidence?
What did the expansion of diagnostic criteria for eosinophilic esophagitis reveal about the true prevalence and incidence?
What did the expansion of...
08/23/2023
Gastroenterology
doctor chart general
News
05/20/2023
Management of erosive esophagitis was found to be generally suboptimal, according to a recent multicenter study.
Management of erosive esophagitis was found to be generally suboptimal, according to a recent multicenter study.
Management of erosive...
05/20/2023
Gastroenterology
Conference Coverage
03/30/2023
Dr Dellon gave an oral paper presentation on efficacy and safety data for dupilumab in the treatment of eosinophilic esophagitis at the 2022 ACG Annual Scientific Meeting on October 24.
Dr Dellon gave an oral paper presentation on efficacy and safety data for dupilumab in the treatment of eosinophilic esophagitis at the 2022 ACG Annual Scientific Meeting on October 24.
Dr Dellon gave an oral paper...
03/30/2023
Gastroenterology
News
11/02/2022
Researchers investigated vonoprazan as an effective alternative to lansoprazole for treating patients with erosive esophagitis.
Researchers investigated vonoprazan as an effective alternative to lansoprazole for treating patients with erosive esophagitis.
Researchers investigated...
11/02/2022
Gastroenterology
News
09/29/2022
The Nurses’ Health Study shows that regular exercise and dietary changes can help some patients avoid medication for gastroesophageal reflux disease.
The Nurses’ Health Study shows that regular exercise and dietary changes can help some patients avoid medication for gastroesophageal reflux disease.
The Nurses’ Health Study shows...
09/29/2022
Gastroenterology
News
07/06/2022
Patients with eosinophilic esophagitis are at higher risk of developing a psychiatric disorder during the first 5 years after diagnosis, according to new research.
Patients with eosinophilic esophagitis are at higher risk of developing a psychiatric disorder during the first 5 years after diagnosis, according to new research.
Patients with eosinophilic...
07/06/2022
Gastroenterology
News
11/14/2024
In colonoscopies performed solely for diverticulitis, the CRC prevalence was just 0.17%, the study found.
In colonoscopies performed solely for diverticulitis, the CRC prevalence was just 0.17%, the study found.
In colonoscopies performed...
11/14/2024
Gastroenterology
News
10/18/2024
Upper gastrointestinal (GI) mucosal damage was associated with elevated risk of developing Parkinson's disease.
Upper gastrointestinal (GI) mucosal damage was associated with elevated risk of developing Parkinson's disease.
Upper gastrointestinal (GI)...
10/18/2024
Gastroenterology
News
10/18/2024
Vonoprazan offers an effective alternative treatment to intravenous proton pump inhibitors for prevention of rebleeding among patients with high-risk peptic ulcers, researchers found.
Vonoprazan offers an effective alternative treatment to intravenous proton pump inhibitors for prevention of rebleeding among patients with high-risk peptic ulcers, researchers found.
Vonoprazan offers an effective...
10/18/2024
Gastroenterology
News
10/18/2024
New nomenclature shows strong applicability in real-world clinical settings.
New nomenclature shows strong applicability in real-world clinical settings.
New nomenclature shows strong...
10/18/2024
Gastroenterology
News
10/18/2024
Results showed that a lower fibrosis stage (F0–1) was associated with a significantly reduced risk of cirrhosis and liver-related outcomes compared to patients with advanced fibrosis (F4).
Results showed that a lower fibrosis stage (F0–1) was associated with a significantly reduced risk of cirrhosis and liver-related outcomes compared to patients with advanced fibrosis (F4).
Results showed that a lower...
10/18/2024
Gastroenterology
News
10/18/2024
Researchers explored the use of an artificial intelligence model to detect metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease.
Researchers explored the use of an artificial intelligence model to detect metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease.
Researchers explored the use of...
10/18/2024
Gastroenterology
News
10/18/2024
Income level and location drove variations in rates of increase, authors of a retrospective cohort study found.
Income level and location drove variations in rates of increase, authors of a retrospective cohort study found.
Income level and location drove...
10/18/2024
Gastroenterology
News
10/09/2024
Conducting repeat fecal immunochemical tests doubled the detection rates of colorectal cancer and significant bowel disease, researchers reported.
Conducting repeat fecal immunochemical tests doubled the detection rates of colorectal cancer and significant bowel disease, researchers reported.
Conducting repeat fecal...
10/09/2024
Gastroenterology
News
10/08/2024
Researchers explored the use of an artificial intelligence model to detect metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease.
Researchers explored the use of an artificial intelligence model to detect metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease.
Researchers explored the use of...
10/08/2024
Gastroenterology
News
10/07/2024
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on October 4 approved the Cologuard Plus multitarget stool DNA test for adults ages 45 and older who are average risk for colorectal cancer.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on October 4 approved the Cologuard Plus multitarget stool DNA test for adults ages 45 and older who are average risk for colorectal cancer.
The U.S. Food and Drug...
10/07/2024
Gastroenterology

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Is a 1-Food Elimination Diet Effective in EoE?
Quiz
04/05/2021
What type of food elimination treatment has demonstrated effectiveness among pediatric patients with eosinophilic esophagitis? Take our quiz and find out!
What type of food elimination treatment has demonstrated effectiveness among pediatric patients with eosinophilic esophagitis? Take our quiz and find out!
What type of food elimination...
04/05/2021
Gastroenterology
Pop Quiz: Screening, Surveillance in Barrett Esophagus
Quiz
02/02/2021
Should you routinely use confocal laser endomicroscopy for patients with BE undergoing surveillance? Take the quick quiz and find out.
Should you routinely use confocal laser endomicroscopy for patients with BE undergoing surveillance? Take the quick quiz and find out.
Should you routinely use...
02/02/2021
Gastroenterology
Quiz
10/03/2019
Test your knowledge of eosinophilic esophagitis by taking our short pop quiz on the symptoms of the condition.
Test your knowledge of eosinophilic esophagitis by taking our short pop quiz on the symptoms of the condition.
Test your knowledge of...
10/03/2019
Gastroenterology
Quiz
12/07/2018
Take our quiz on patients with Barrett esophagus and see how you do!
Take our quiz on patients with Barrett esophagus and see how you do!
Take our quiz on patients with...
12/07/2018
Gastroenterology
Quiz
11/20/2018
GERD Awareness Week is in November. Take our quiz on GERD and see how you do!
GERD Awareness Week is in November. Take our quiz on GERD and see how you do!
GERD Awareness Week is in...
11/20/2018
Gastroenterology
Quiz
07/08/2011
Which treatment was associated with better long-term survival outcomes for patients with esophageal cancer? Take our quiz and find out!
Which treatment was associated with better long-term survival outcomes for patients with esophageal cancer? Take our quiz and find out!
Which treatment was associated...
07/08/2011
Gastroenterology
Quiz
10/07/2024
How much do you know about the prevalence of fatty liver disease in the US? Test your knowledge with our quick quiz!
How much do you know about the prevalence of fatty liver disease in the US? Test your knowledge with our quick quiz!
How much do you know about the...
10/07/2024
Gastroenterology
Quiz
02/22/2024
Can nonerosive gastroesophageal reflux be cured? Click here if you know the answer!
Can nonerosive gastroesophageal reflux be cured? Click here if you know the answer!
Can nonerosive gastroesophageal...
02/22/2024
Gastroenterology
Quiz
02/22/2024
Are men more prone to develop nonerosive gastroesophageal reflux? Or women? Find out with a quick quiz!
Are men more prone to develop nonerosive gastroesophageal reflux? Or women? Find out with a quick quiz!
Are men more prone to develop...
02/22/2024
Gastroenterology
Quiz
02/13/2024
When compared to general population, did patients with nonerosive gastroesophageal reflux disease have a similar incidence of esophageal adenocarcinoma? Take our quick quiz to find out!
When compared to general population, did patients with nonerosive gastroesophageal reflux disease have a similar incidence of esophageal adenocarcinoma? Take our quick quiz to find out!
When compared to general...
02/13/2024
Gastroenterology
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Poll
01/09/2024
In treating gastrointestinal disorders, do gastroenterologists work better alone or as part of a multidisciplinary team? Answer our poll to understand the approaches better!
In treating gastrointestinal disorders, do gastroenterologists work better alone or as part of a multidisciplinary team? Answer our poll to understand the approaches better!
In treating gastrointestinal...
01/09/2024
Gastroenterology
quiz
Quiz
10/06/2023
Investigators recently looked at whether obesity, smoking, drinking coffee, and other factors may be associated with diverticular disease. Take our quiz to find out what they revealed!
Investigators recently looked at whether obesity, smoking, drinking coffee, and other factors may be associated with diverticular disease. Take our quiz to find out what they revealed!
Investigators recently looked at...
10/06/2023
Gastroenterology
Quiz
08/16/2023
Researchers have found a combination of two agents to demonstrate superior efficacy and a favorable benefit-risk profile among patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma. Take our quiz to find out which combo could improve overall...
Researchers have found a combination of two agents to demonstrate superior efficacy and a favorable benefit-risk profile among patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma. Take our quiz to find out which combo could improve overall...
Researchers have found a...
08/16/2023
Gastroenterology
Quiz
07/27/2023
There’s no upper age limit for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening! But age alone is not the only deciding factor when offering CRC to older patients. What else should be considered?
There’s no upper age limit for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening! But age alone is not the only deciding factor when offering CRC to older patients. What else should be considered?
There’s no upper age limit for...
07/27/2023
Gastroenterology
Quiz
06/08/2023
The adenoma detection rate is an essential quality indicator for endoscopists performing colonoscopies for colorectal cancer screening as it is associated with postcolonoscopy colorectal cancers. Take our quiz to find out more about this...
The adenoma detection rate is an essential quality indicator for endoscopists performing colonoscopies for colorectal cancer screening as it is associated with postcolonoscopy colorectal cancers. Take our quiz to find out more about this...
The adenoma detection rate is an...
06/08/2023
Gastroenterology
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Quiz
05/02/2023
Are the odds of histologic, symptomatic, and endoscopic response to topical corticosteroids among patients with eosinophilic esophagitis associated with weight? Take our quiz to find out!
Are the odds of histologic, symptomatic, and endoscopic response to topical corticosteroids among patients with eosinophilic esophagitis associated with weight? Take our quiz to find out!
Are the odds of histologic,...
05/02/2023
Gastroenterology