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03/10/2025
Brian E. Lacy, PhD, MD; Dacre Knight, MD
Dr Dacre Knight provides insights into hypermobility syndromes and their relationships to disorders of gut-brain interaction and gastrointestinal symptoms in the latest Gut Check, hosted by Dr Brian Lacy.
Dr Dacre Knight provides insights into hypermobility syndromes and their relationships to disorders of gut-brain interaction and gastrointestinal symptoms in the latest Gut Check, hosted by Dr Brian Lacy.
Dr Dacre Knight provides...
03/10/2025
Gastroenterology
News
01/07/2025
Riya Gandhi, MA
While overall digestive diseases mortality rates have decreased in the U.S., significant disparities remain, with American Indian/Alaska Native populations facing the highest rates and some racial groups showing concerning increases.
While overall digestive diseases mortality rates have decreased in the U.S., significant disparities remain, with American Indian/Alaska Native populations facing the highest rates and some racial groups showing concerning increases.
While overall digestive diseases...
01/07/2025
Gastroenterology
News
10/18/2024
Jessica Garlewicz
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
Rebecca Mashaw
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
William D. Chey, MD; Lin Chang
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
Priyam Vora
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
Conference Coverage
05/06/2023
Rebecca Mashaw
A poster presented at Digestive Disease Week 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 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

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News
10/18/2024
Jessica Garlewicz
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
Rebecca Mashaw
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
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: 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
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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
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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
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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
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