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FDA Approves New Oral Treatment to Prevent C.Diff Recurrence
05/01/2023
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
Gastro Issues Post-COVID-19
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
Gastrointestinal Symptoms Common in Patients Hospitalized With COVID-19
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
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Conference Coverage
Nobel Laureate Barry Marshall, MD, Headlines DDW Session on H pylori
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
ACG Releases New Guideline on C Diff
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
Researchers Study Potential Risks of FMT
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
GI Infections May Lead to Microscopic Colitis
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
Severe Course of COVID-19 May Be Associated With Poor GI Health
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
GI Symptoms Predict Worse Outcomes in COVID-19
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
FDA Approves New Oral Treatment to Prevent C.Diff Recurrence
05/01/2023
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
Gastrointestinal Symptoms Common in Patients Hospitalized With COVID-19
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
ACG Releases New Guideline on C Diff
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
Researchers Study Potential Risks of FMT
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
GI Infections May Lead to Microscopic Colitis
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
Severe Course of COVID-19 May Be Associated With Poor GI Health
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
Colonoscopy After Diverticulitis Usually Unnecessary
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
Upper Gl Mucosal Damage Associated With Parkinson's Disease
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
Vonoprozan Compared to PPIs for Peptic Ulcer Rebleeding Prevention
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
NAFLD or MASLD? Research Looks at Concordance of Criteria
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
Liver Histology Impact on Long-Term Clinical Outcomes in MASH
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
AI-Enabled Electrocardiogram Shows Promise in Predicting MASLD
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
New Age Recommendation Yields Uptake in CRC Screening But Disparities Found
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
Repeat FIT Offers Greater Differentiation of Patients With, Without Significant Pathology
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
AI-Enabled Electrocardiogram Shows Promise in Predicting MASLD
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
FDA Approves Cologuard Plus
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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Poll
Gastro Issues Post-COVID-19
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
Prevalence of Fatty Liver Disease in the US
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
Quiz: Diagnosis and Treatment of Nonerosive GERD
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
Quiz: Gastroesophageal Reflux and Gender
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
Quiz: Nonerosive GERD and Esophageal Cancer
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
Multidisciplinary Care in GI Recovery
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
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Quiz
What Increases the Risk of Diverticular Disease?
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
Combo Therapy for uHCC
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
Quiz: Considerations for Colorectal Screening for Older Patients
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
Relation Between ADR and CRC Risk
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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Corticosteroids and Weight
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

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FDA Alert
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FDA Approves New Oral Treatment to Prevent C.Diff Recurrence
05/01/2023
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
Gastrointestinal Symptoms Common in Patients Hospitalized With COVID-19
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
ACG Releases New Guideline on C Diff
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
Researchers Study Potential Risks of FMT
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
GI Infections May Lead to Microscopic Colitis
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
Severe Course of COVID-19 May Be Associated With Poor GI Health
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
Colonoscopy After Diverticulitis Usually Unnecessary
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
Upper Gl Mucosal Damage Associated With Parkinson's Disease
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
Vonoprozan Compared to PPIs for Peptic Ulcer Rebleeding Prevention
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
NAFLD or MASLD? Research Looks at Concordance of Criteria
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
Liver Histology Impact on Long-Term Clinical Outcomes in MASH
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
AI-Enabled Electrocardiogram Shows Promise in Predicting MASLD
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
New Age Recommendation Yields Uptake in CRC Screening But Disparities Found
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
Repeat FIT Offers Greater Differentiation of Patients With, Without Significant Pathology
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
AI-Enabled Electrocardiogram Shows Promise in Predicting MASLD
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
FDA Approves Cologuard Plus
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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