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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
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News
09/18/2023
Investigators sought to find out if eradicating Helicobacter pylori was associated with changes in the incidence of noncardia gastric adenocarcinoma.
Investigators sought to find out if eradicating Helicobacter pylori was associated with changes in the incidence of noncardia gastric adenocarcinoma.
Investigators sought to find out...
09/18/2023
Gastroenterology
Gut Check
Podcast
08/07/2023
The 2 leading gastrointestinal societies in United States—the American Gastroenterological Association and the American College of Gastroenterology—collaborated to produce guidance on pharmacological agents available for the treatment of...
The 2 leading gastrointestinal societies in United States—the American Gastroenterological Association and the American College of Gastroenterology—collaborated to produce guidance on pharmacological agents available for the treatment of...
The 2 leading gastrointestinal...
08/07/2023
Gastroenterology
FDA Alert
News
06/20/2023
FDA has approved Linzess (linaclotide) capsules to treat functional constipation in pediatric patients 6 to 17 years of age.
FDA has approved Linzess (linaclotide) capsules to treat functional constipation in pediatric patients 6 to 17 years of age.
FDA has approved Linzess...
06/20/2023
Gastroenterology
chronic constipation
Conference Coverage
05/21/2023
Experts call out for more literature on understanding and diagnosing overlapping fecal incontinence and chronic constipation.
Experts call out for more literature on understanding and diagnosing overlapping fecal incontinence and chronic constipation.
Experts call out for more...
05/21/2023
Gastroenterology
survey+questionnaire
Conference Coverage
05/06/2023
A poster presented at Digestive Disease Week 2023 indicated the need for more education directed at primary care providers to improve diagnosis and treatment of celiac disease.
A poster presented at Digestive Disease Week 2023 indicated the need for more education directed at primary care providers to improve diagnosis and treatment of celiac disease.
A poster presented at Digestive...
05/06/2023
Gastroenterology
Dr Azizullah Beran
Conference Coverage
05/05/2023
Dr Azizullah Beran shed light on endoscopic vs conservative therapeutic approaches in managing bleeding peptic ulcer with adherent clots in his oral paper presentation at the 2022 ACG Annual Scientific Meeting.
Dr Azizullah Beran shed light on endoscopic vs conservative therapeutic approaches in managing bleeding peptic ulcer with adherent clots in his oral paper presentation at the 2022 ACG Annual Scientific Meeting.
Dr Azizullah Beran shed light on...
05/05/2023
Gastroenterology
News
02/12/2022
The authors of a new study sought to determine whether H pylori eradication treatment reduces the risk of gastric cancer among those with a family history of gastric cancer in first-degree relatives.
The authors of a new study sought to determine whether H pylori eradication treatment reduces the risk of gastric cancer among those with a family history of gastric cancer in first-degree relatives.
The authors of a new study...
02/12/2022
Gastroenterology
News
02/04/2022
Short-term use of a low FODMAP diet should be considered in managing persistent symptoms in celiac disease, researchers say.
Short-term use of a low FODMAP diet should be considered in managing persistent symptoms in celiac disease, researchers say.
Short-term use of a low FODMAP...
02/04/2022
Gastroenterology
News
08/26/2021
Age at diagnosis may be the primary factor driving cancer risks among patients with celiac disease.
Age at diagnosis may be the primary factor driving cancer risks among patients with celiac disease.
Age at diagnosis may be the...
08/26/2021
Gastroenterology
News
05/17/2021
Researchers suggest that an association exists between functional dyspepsia and small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, in the first relevant study of the subject.
Researchers suggest that an association exists between functional dyspepsia and small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, in the first relevant study of the subject.
Researchers suggest that an...
05/17/2021
Gastroenterology

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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
stomach illustration
News
09/18/2023
Investigators sought to find out if eradicating Helicobacter pylori was associated with changes in the incidence of noncardia gastric adenocarcinoma.
Investigators sought to find out if eradicating Helicobacter pylori was associated with changes in the incidence of noncardia gastric adenocarcinoma.
Investigators sought to find out...
09/18/2023
Gastroenterology
FDA Alert
News
06/20/2023
FDA has approved Linzess (linaclotide) capsules to treat functional constipation in pediatric patients 6 to 17 years of age.
FDA has approved Linzess (linaclotide) capsules to treat functional constipation in pediatric patients 6 to 17 years of age.
FDA has approved Linzess...
06/20/2023
Gastroenterology
Dr Azizullah Beran
Conference Coverage
05/05/2023
Dr Azizullah Beran shed light on endoscopic vs conservative therapeutic approaches in managing bleeding peptic ulcer with adherent clots in his oral paper presentation at the 2022 ACG Annual Scientific Meeting.
Dr Azizullah Beran shed light on endoscopic vs conservative therapeutic approaches in managing bleeding peptic ulcer with adherent clots in his oral paper presentation at the 2022 ACG Annual Scientific Meeting.
Dr Azizullah Beran shed light on...
05/05/2023
Gastroenterology
News
02/12/2022
The authors of a new study sought to determine whether H pylori eradication treatment reduces the risk of gastric cancer among those with a family history of gastric cancer in first-degree relatives.
The authors of a new study sought to determine whether H pylori eradication treatment reduces the risk of gastric cancer among those with a family history of gastric cancer in first-degree relatives.
The authors of a new study...
02/12/2022
Gastroenterology
News
02/04/2022
Short-term use of a low FODMAP diet should be considered in managing persistent symptoms in celiac disease, researchers say.
Short-term use of a low FODMAP diet should be considered in managing persistent symptoms in celiac disease, researchers say.
Short-term use of a low FODMAP...
02/04/2022
Gastroenterology
News
08/26/2021
Age at diagnosis may be the primary factor driving cancer risks among patients with celiac disease.
Age at diagnosis may be the primary factor driving cancer risks among patients with celiac disease.
Age at diagnosis may be the...
08/26/2021
Gastroenterology
News
05/17/2021
Researchers suggest that an association exists between functional dyspepsia and small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, in the first relevant study of the subject.
Researchers suggest that an association exists between functional dyspepsia and small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, in the first relevant study of the subject.
Researchers suggest that an...
05/17/2021
Gastroenterology
News
05/14/2021
A team redefines the classification of patients with upper gastrointestinal bleeding who can safely be treated as outpatients.
A team redefines the classification of patients with upper gastrointestinal bleeding who can safely be treated as outpatients.
A team redefines the...
05/14/2021
Gastroenterology
News
05/05/2021
Voquenza Dual Pak and Triple Pak treatments should be available later this year.
Voquenza Dual Pak and Triple Pak treatments should be available later this year.
Voquenza Dual Pak and Triple Pak...
05/05/2021
Gastroenterology
News
11/22/2024
Compared with lean patients with IBD and MASLD, overweight/obese patients with IBD and MASLD had higher levels of insulin resistance and smoking history, the study found.
Compared with lean patients with IBD and MASLD, overweight/obese patients with IBD and MASLD had higher levels of insulin resistance and smoking history, the study found.
Compared with lean patients with...
11/22/2024
Gastroenterology
News
11/18/2024
New study supports earlier colorectal cancer screening, showing similar completion and yield rates for those aged 45 to 49 as for those aged 50.
New study supports earlier colorectal cancer screening, showing similar completion and yield rates for those aged 45 to 49 as for those aged 50.
New study supports earlier...
11/18/2024
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
11/04/2024
Researchers aimed to systematically assess the relationship between family history of CRC in FDRs and the risk of noncancerous colorectal neoplasia.
Researchers aimed to systematically assess the relationship between family history of CRC in FDRs and the risk of noncancerous colorectal neoplasia.
Researchers aimed to...
11/04/2024
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

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Poll: Psychological Interventions in Eosinophilic GI Disorders
Poll
01/10/2020
Which psychological intervention do you most often recommend to patients with eosinophilic gastrointestinal tract disorders seen in your practice? Let us know by taking our poll!
Which psychological intervention do you most often recommend to patients with eosinophilic gastrointestinal tract disorders seen in your practice? Let us know by taking our poll!
Which psychological intervention...
01/10/2020
Gastroenterology
Quiz
12/30/2019
Do you know the potential complications of superior mesenteric artery syndrome? Take our short pop quiz to find out!
Do you know the potential complications of superior mesenteric artery syndrome? Take our short pop quiz to find out!
Do you know the potential...
12/30/2019
Gastroenterology
Quiz
12/19/2019
Do you know when an individual with celiac disease is at greater risk of developing another autoimmune disorder? Take our pop quiz to find out.
Do you know when an individual with celiac disease is at greater risk of developing another autoimmune disorder? Take our pop quiz to find out.
Do you know when an individual...
12/19/2019
Gastroenterology
Quiz
12/07/2019
Take our pop quiz to find out when the first case of Rapunzel syndrome was described.
Take our pop quiz to find out when the first case of Rapunzel syndrome was described.
Take our pop quiz to find out...
12/07/2019
Gastroenterology
Stomach
Quiz
07/12/2011
A recent study revealed 1 clinical characteristic had the strongest association with an increased risk of cancer among celiac disease populations. Take our quiz to see if you know what that trait is!
A recent study revealed 1 clinical characteristic had the strongest association with an increased risk of cancer among celiac disease populations. Take our quiz to see if you know what that trait is!
A recent study revealed 1...
07/12/2011
Gastroenterology
Quiz
12/06/2024
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
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
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
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
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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