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FDA Alert
News
05/01/2023
Priyam Vora
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Vowst, the first fecal microbiota product that is taken orally for the prevention of recurrence of Clostridioides difficile infection among adults.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Vowst, the first fecal microbiota product that is taken orally for the prevention of recurrence of Clostridioides difficile infection among adults.
The U.S. Food and Drug...
05/01/2023
Gastroenterology
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Poll
01/10/2023
Regardless of ICU status, nearly 1 in 5 US patients hospitalized with COVID-19 have experienced gastrointestinal symptoms in some form, a multicenter cohort study confirmed. Which of the following issues have you seen among your patients who...
Regardless of ICU status, nearly 1 in 5 US patients hospitalized with COVID-19 have experienced gastrointestinal symptoms in some form, a multicenter cohort study confirmed. Which of the following issues have you seen among your patients who...
Regardless of ICU status, nearly...
01/10/2023
Gastroenterology
News
08/08/2022
Elevated liver enzymes among patients with COVID-19 were associated with increased risk of intensive care and mortality, according to a new study.
Elevated liver enzymes among patients with COVID-19 were associated with increased risk of intensive care and mortality, according to a new study.
Elevated liver enzymes among...
08/08/2022
Gastroenterology
Lab
Conference Coverage
05/22/2021
In fewer than 40 years, Helicobacter pylori has advanced from a disputed factor in causation of gastric ulcers to a bacterium that shows increasing resistance to antibiotic therapies.
In fewer than 40 years, Helicobacter pylori has advanced from a disputed factor in causation of gastric ulcers to a bacterium that shows increasing resistance to antibiotic therapies.
In fewer than 40 years,...
05/22/2021
Gastroenterology
News
05/21/2021
The American College of Gastroenterology updated its 2013 guideline on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of Clostridioides difficile to reflect changes in nomenclature, diagnostic methods, and treatments, including fecal microbial...
The American College of Gastroenterology updated its 2013 guideline on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of Clostridioides difficile to reflect changes in nomenclature, diagnostic methods, and treatments, including fecal microbial...
The American College of...
05/21/2021
Gastroenterology
News
04/21/2021
Fecal microbiota transplantation is widely used and considered safe in treating Clostridioides difficile infection.
Fecal microbiota transplantation is widely used and considered safe in treating Clostridioides difficile infection.
Fecal microbiota transplantation...
04/21/2021
Gastroenterology
News
04/21/2021
Gastroenteritis can be linked to increased risk of microscopic colitis diagnosis, research reveals.
Gastroenteritis can be linked to increased risk of microscopic colitis diagnosis, research reveals.
Gastroenteritis can be linked to...
04/21/2021
Gastroenterology
News
01/13/2021
A new review reveals growing evidence that altered gut microbiota and ‘leaky gut’ are connected to the severity of cases of COVID-19.
A new review reveals growing evidence that altered gut microbiota and ‘leaky gut’ are connected to the severity of cases of COVID-19.
A new review reveals growing...
01/13/2021
Gastroenterology
GI Symptoms Predict Worse Outcomes in COVID-19
Conference Coverage
10/29/2020
In the largest study to date on the significance of gastrointestinal symptoms associated with COVID-19 infection in the United States, researchers found that patients with nausea, diarrhea, and other gastric symptoms were more likely to need...
In the largest study to date on the significance of gastrointestinal symptoms associated with COVID-19 infection in the United States, researchers found that patients with nausea, diarrhea, and other gastric symptoms were more likely to need...
In the largest study to date on...
10/29/2020
Gastroenterology

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FDA Alert
News
05/01/2023
Priyam Vora
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Vowst, the first fecal microbiota product that is taken orally for the prevention of recurrence of Clostridioides difficile infection among adults.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Vowst, the first fecal microbiota product that is taken orally for the prevention of recurrence of Clostridioides difficile infection among adults.
The U.S. Food and Drug...
05/01/2023
Gastroenterology
News
08/08/2022
Elevated liver enzymes among patients with COVID-19 were associated with increased risk of intensive care and mortality, according to a new study.
Elevated liver enzymes among patients with COVID-19 were associated with increased risk of intensive care and mortality, according to a new study.
Elevated liver enzymes among...
08/08/2022
Gastroenterology
News
05/21/2021
The American College of Gastroenterology updated its 2013 guideline on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of Clostridioides difficile to reflect changes in nomenclature, diagnostic methods, and treatments, including fecal microbial...
The American College of Gastroenterology updated its 2013 guideline on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of Clostridioides difficile to reflect changes in nomenclature, diagnostic methods, and treatments, including fecal microbial...
The American College of...
05/21/2021
Gastroenterology
News
04/21/2021
Fecal microbiota transplantation is widely used and considered safe in treating Clostridioides difficile infection.
Fecal microbiota transplantation is widely used and considered safe in treating Clostridioides difficile infection.
Fecal microbiota transplantation...
04/21/2021
Gastroenterology
News
04/21/2021
Gastroenteritis can be linked to increased risk of microscopic colitis diagnosis, research reveals.
Gastroenteritis can be linked to increased risk of microscopic colitis diagnosis, research reveals.
Gastroenteritis can be linked to...
04/21/2021
Gastroenterology
News
01/13/2021
A new review reveals growing evidence that altered gut microbiota and ‘leaky gut’ are connected to the severity of cases of COVID-19.
A new review reveals growing evidence that altered gut microbiota and ‘leaky gut’ are connected to the severity of cases of COVID-19.
A new review reveals growing...
01/13/2021
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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Poll
01/10/2023
Regardless of ICU status, nearly 1 in 5 US patients hospitalized with COVID-19 have experienced gastrointestinal symptoms in some form, a multicenter cohort study confirmed. Which of the following issues have you seen among your patients who...
Regardless of ICU status, nearly 1 in 5 US patients hospitalized with COVID-19 have experienced gastrointestinal symptoms in some form, a multicenter cohort study confirmed. Which of the following issues have you seen among your patients who...
Regardless of ICU status, nearly...
01/10/2023
Gastroenterology
Quiz
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
News
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
Quiz
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
Quiz
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
Quiz
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
Quiz
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
Quiz
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