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02/28/2024
Rebecca Mashaw
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
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01/26/2024
Priyam Vora
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
Jolynn Tumolo
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
Priyam Vora
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
Rena Yadlapati, MD
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
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09/27/2023
Priyam Vora
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
Rebecca Mashaw
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
Priyam Vora
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
doctor chart general
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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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01/26/2024
Priyam Vora
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
Jolynn Tumolo
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
Priyam Vora
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
Rebecca Mashaw
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
04/03/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
A new study examined 792,409 hospitalizations for Crohn's disease, of which 26,229 (3.3%) involved patients with coexisting nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.
A new study examined 792,409 hospitalizations for Crohn's disease, of which 26,229 (3.3%) involved patients with coexisting nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.
A new study examined 792,409...
04/03/2025
Gastroenterology
News
04/02/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
A new update from the US Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer revises and refines recommendations for optimizing bowel preparation in colonoscopy.
A new update from the US Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer revises and refines recommendations for optimizing bowel preparation in colonoscopy.
A new update from the US...
04/02/2025
Gastroenterology
News
04/01/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
Using Swedish healthcare registers, researchers identified 13,099 patients with MASLD diagnosed between 2002 and 2020 and matched them to 118,884 population controls based on age, sex, municipality, and calendar year.
Using Swedish healthcare registers, researchers identified 13,099 patients with MASLD diagnosed between 2002 and 2020 and matched them to 118,884 population controls based on age, sex, municipality, and calendar year.
Using Swedish healthcare...
04/01/2025
Gastroenterology
News
04/01/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
The study analyzed data from the Research Patient Data Registry between 2000 and 2023, focusing on patients aged 40 and older with a baseline FIB-4 score of 1.3 or higher.
The study analyzed data from the Research Patient Data Registry between 2000 and 2023, focusing on patients aged 40 and older with a baseline FIB-4 score of 1.3 or higher.
The study analyzed data from the...
04/01/2025
Gastroenterology
News
04/01/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
A newly developed clinical prediction model offers a tool to estimate the likelihood of advanced colorectal neoplasia.
A newly developed clinical prediction model offers a tool to estimate the likelihood of advanced colorectal neoplasia.
A newly developed clinical...
04/01/2025
Gastroenterology
News
04/01/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
The TEMPO trial enrolled 40,000 adults aged 50–74 years and randomly assigned them to one of eight groups, testing combinations of a planning tool and deadline prompts of varying lengths.
The TEMPO trial enrolled 40,000 adults aged 50–74 years and randomly assigned them to one of eight groups, testing combinations of a planning tool and deadline prompts of varying lengths.
The TEMPO trial enrolled 40,000...
04/01/2025
Gastroenterology
News
04/01/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
The study evaluated 34,647 symptomatic patients who submitted contemporaneous f-Hb and full blood count samples between December 2015 and December 2019.
The study evaluated 34,647 symptomatic patients who submitted contemporaneous f-Hb and full blood count samples between December 2015 and December 2019.
The study evaluated 34,647...
04/01/2025
Gastroenterology
News
04/01/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
A randomized controlled trial conducted across 32 clinics in Washington state has demonstrated that patient navigation significantly improves follow-up colonoscopy completion rates among adults with abnormal stool test results.
A randomized controlled trial conducted across 32 clinics in Washington state has demonstrated that patient navigation significantly improves follow-up colonoscopy completion rates among adults with abnormal stool test results.
A randomized controlled trial...
04/01/2025
Gastroenterology
News
03/21/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
The association was consistent regardless of calcium source and tumor sites.
The association was consistent regardless of calcium source and tumor sites.
The association was consistent...
03/21/2025
Gastroenterology
News
03/17/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
MRI improves early diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma among patients with cirrhosis compared to ultrasonography.
MRI improves early diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma among patients with cirrhosis compared to ultrasonography.
MRI improves early diagnosis of...
03/17/2025
Gastroenterology

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Is a 1-Food Elimination Diet Effective in EoE?
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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03/18/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
Do you know the dietary factors contributed the most to deaths from colorectal cancer in the G20 nations during 2021? Our quick quiz will answer that question!
Do you know the dietary factors contributed the most to deaths from colorectal cancer in the G20 nations during 2021? Our quick quiz will answer that question!
Do you know the dietary factors...
03/18/2025
Gastroenterology
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02/25/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
Do you know which histological feature is the strongest predictor of long-term outcomes in patients with MASH? Take our quick quiz to find out!
Do you know which histological feature is the strongest predictor of long-term outcomes in patients with MASH? Take our quick quiz to find out!
Do you know which histological...
02/25/2025
Gastroenterology
Quiz
02/20/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
What is the difference between MASLD and MASH? Check your understanding with our quick quiz!
What is the difference between MASLD and MASH? Check your understanding with our quick quiz!
What is the difference between...
02/20/2025
Gastroenterology
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02/20/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
What comordid conditions put patients at risk of developing metabolic-dysfunction associated liver disease or steatohepatitis? Test your knowledge with our quick quiz!
What comordid conditions put patients at risk of developing metabolic-dysfunction associated liver disease or steatohepatitis? Test your knowledge with our quick quiz!
What comordid conditions put...
02/20/2025
Gastroenterology
Quiz
02/11/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
Do you know the main predictor of long-term outcomes in MASH? Take our quiz to find out!
Do you know the main predictor of long-term outcomes in MASH? Take our quiz to find out!
Do you know the main predictor...
02/11/2025
Gastroenterology
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12/06/2024
Rebecca Mashaw
What dietary factors contributed most to deaths from colorectal cancer? Take our quiz to find out!
What dietary factors contributed most to deaths from colorectal cancer? Take our quiz to find out!
What dietary factors contributed...
12/06/2024
Gastroenterology
Quiz
12/03/2024
Riya Gandhi, MA
Which of the following screening guidelines are recommended for patients with a familial history of colorectal cancer? Take our quiz to find out.
Which of the following screening guidelines are recommended for patients with a familial history of colorectal cancer? Take our quiz to find out.
Which of the following screening...
12/03/2024
Gastroenterology
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11/29/2024
Rebecca Mashaw
Do patients with diverticulitis need more frequent screenings for colorectal cancer? Take our quiz to find out.
Do patients with diverticulitis need more frequent screenings for colorectal cancer? Take our quiz to find out.
Do patients with diverticulitis...
11/29/2024
Gastroenterology
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10/07/2024
Riya Gandhi, MA
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
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02/22/2024
Priyam Vora
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