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10/28/2024
Riya Gandhi, MA
Researchers sought to determine if postmenopausal women treated with hormone replacement therapy would be at higher risk of developing irritable bowel syndrome.
Researchers sought to determine if postmenopausal women treated with hormone replacement therapy would be at higher risk of developing irritable bowel syndrome.
Researchers sought to determine...
10/28/2024
Gastroenterology
News
03/28/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
Almost half of those surveyed had not sought medical care for their IBS symptoms during the previous year.
Almost half of those surveyed had not sought medical care for their IBS symptoms during the previous year.
Almost half of those surveyed...
03/28/2024
Gastroenterology
Conference Coverage
01/02/2024
Priyam Vora
Dr Ali Rezaie explained the role of microbiome in disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome and its subtypes.
Dr Ali Rezaie explained the role of microbiome in disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome and its subtypes.
Dr Ali Rezaie explained the role...
01/02/2024
Gastroenterology
News
10/02/2023
Rebecca Mashaw
The pandemic may have influenced the results of a national survey, researchers say.
The pandemic may have influenced the results of a national survey, researchers say.
The pandemic may have influenced...
10/02/2023
Gastroenterology
News
05/10/2022
Consultation with a registered dietitian nutritionist can help patients with irritable bowel syndrome to manage their condition, according to a clinical update from the American Gastroenterological Association.
Consultation with a registered dietitian nutritionist can help patients with irritable bowel syndrome to manage their condition, according to a clinical update from the American Gastroenterological Association.
Consultation with a registered...
05/10/2022
Gastroenterology
children & veggies
Quiz
04/08/2022
Which type of diet is the most "patient friendly" for nonconstipated irritable bowel syndrome? Take our quick quiz to find out!
Which type of diet is the most "patient friendly" for nonconstipated irritable bowel syndrome? Take our quick quiz to find out!
Which type of diet is the most...
04/08/2022
Gastroenterology
News
03/21/2022
Low FODMAP and gluten-free diets are also effective but less popular than traditional dietary advice among patients with nonconstipated irritable bowel syndrome, according to research.
Low FODMAP and gluten-free diets are also effective but less popular than traditional dietary advice among patients with nonconstipated irritable bowel syndrome, according to research.
Low FODMAP and gluten-free diets...
03/21/2022
Gastroenterology
News
12/21/2020
The American College of Gastroenterology has developed a clinical guideline for managing irritable bowel syndrome that addresses 25 key questions based on the strength and quality of evidence from medical literature.
The American College of Gastroenterology has developed a clinical guideline for managing irritable bowel syndrome that addresses 25 key questions based on the strength and quality of evidence from medical literature.
The American College of...
12/21/2020
Gastroenterology
News
10/23/2019
Authors of a new study sought to determine whether patients with irritable bowel syndrome could experience symptom relief with fecal microbiota transplantation from a single donor with a favorable microbiota profile. The findings were...
Authors of a new study sought to determine whether patients with irritable bowel syndrome could experience symptom relief with fecal microbiota transplantation from a single donor with a favorable microbiota profile. The findings were...
Authors of a new study sought to...
10/23/2019
Gastroenterology
News
10/16/2019
The authors of a new study evaluated more than 4000 cases of Campylobacter infection to estimate the US incidence of Campylobacter infection–associated postinfectious irritable bowel syndrome.
The authors of a new study evaluated more than 4000 cases of Campylobacter infection to estimate the US incidence of Campylobacter infection–associated postinfectious irritable bowel syndrome.
The authors of a new study...
10/16/2019
Gastroenterology
News
09/24/2019
The American Gastroenterological Association’s guideline applies to the evaluation of patients who are immunocompetent and who have had “watery” diarrhea for at least 4 weeks.
The American Gastroenterological Association’s guideline applies to the evaluation of patients who are immunocompetent and who have had “watery” diarrhea for at least 4 weeks.
The American Gastroenterological...
09/24/2019
Gastroenterology

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News
03/28/2024
Jolynn Tumolo
Almost half of those surveyed had not sought medical care for their IBS symptoms during the previous year.
Almost half of those surveyed had not sought medical care for their IBS symptoms during the previous year.
Almost half of those surveyed...
03/28/2024
Gastroenterology
News
10/02/2023
Rebecca Mashaw
The pandemic may have influenced the results of a national survey, researchers say.
The pandemic may have influenced the results of a national survey, researchers say.
The pandemic may have influenced...
10/02/2023
Gastroenterology
News
05/10/2022
Consultation with a registered dietitian nutritionist can help patients with irritable bowel syndrome to manage their condition, according to a clinical update from the American Gastroenterological Association.
Consultation with a registered dietitian nutritionist can help patients with irritable bowel syndrome to manage their condition, according to a clinical update from the American Gastroenterological Association.
Consultation with a registered...
05/10/2022
Gastroenterology
News
03/21/2022
Low FODMAP and gluten-free diets are also effective but less popular than traditional dietary advice among patients with nonconstipated irritable bowel syndrome, according to research.
Low FODMAP and gluten-free diets are also effective but less popular than traditional dietary advice among patients with nonconstipated irritable bowel syndrome, according to research.
Low FODMAP and gluten-free diets...
03/21/2022
Gastroenterology
News
12/21/2020
The American College of Gastroenterology has developed a clinical guideline for managing irritable bowel syndrome that addresses 25 key questions based on the strength and quality of evidence from medical literature.
The American College of Gastroenterology has developed a clinical guideline for managing irritable bowel syndrome that addresses 25 key questions based on the strength and quality of evidence from medical literature.
The American College of...
12/21/2020
Gastroenterology
News
10/23/2019
Authors of a new study sought to determine whether patients with irritable bowel syndrome could experience symptom relief with fecal microbiota transplantation from a single donor with a favorable microbiota profile. The findings were...
Authors of a new study sought to determine whether patients with irritable bowel syndrome could experience symptom relief with fecal microbiota transplantation from a single donor with a favorable microbiota profile. The findings were...
Authors of a new study sought to...
10/23/2019
Gastroenterology
News
10/16/2019
The authors of a new study evaluated more than 4000 cases of Campylobacter infection to estimate the US incidence of Campylobacter infection–associated postinfectious irritable bowel syndrome.
The authors of a new study evaluated more than 4000 cases of Campylobacter infection to estimate the US incidence of Campylobacter infection–associated postinfectious irritable bowel syndrome.
The authors of a new study...
10/16/2019
Gastroenterology
News
09/24/2019
The American Gastroenterological Association’s guideline applies to the evaluation of patients who are immunocompetent and who have had “watery” diarrhea for at least 4 weeks.
The American Gastroenterological Association’s guideline applies to the evaluation of patients who are immunocompetent and who have had “watery” diarrhea for at least 4 weeks.
The American Gastroenterological...
09/24/2019
Gastroenterology
News
09/13/2019
The NHE3 sodium transport inhibitor was approved for use after results from 2 clinical trials showed increased bowel movements and decreased abdominal pain among individuals with IBS-C.
The NHE3 sodium transport inhibitor was approved for use after results from 2 clinical trials showed increased bowel movements and decreased abdominal pain among individuals with IBS-C.
The NHE3 sodium transport...
09/13/2019
Gastroenterology
News
09/10/2019
Sarah Ballou, PhD, answers our questions about her research on the effects of IBS on daily function between disease subtypes, as well as about current IBS management challenges and more.
Sarah Ballou, PhD, answers our questions about her research on the effects of IBS on daily function between disease subtypes, as well as about current IBS management challenges and more.
Sarah Ballou, PhD, answers our...
09/10/2019
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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children & veggies
Quiz
04/08/2022
Which type of diet is the most "patient friendly" for nonconstipated irritable bowel syndrome? Take our quick quiz to find out!
Which type of diet is the most "patient friendly" for nonconstipated irritable bowel syndrome? Take our quick quiz to find out!
Which type of diet is the most...
04/08/2022
Gastroenterology
Quiz
11/02/2018
Think you know which psychological therapy is most effective in improving daily function among patients with irritable bowel syndrome? Find out by taking our quiz.
Think you know which psychological therapy is most effective in improving daily function among patients with irritable bowel syndrome? Find out by taking our quiz.
Think you know which...
11/02/2018
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