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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
03/12/2024
Investigators find Helicobacter pylori can alter the gut microbiome—and may drive development of colonic tumors.
Investigators find Helicobacter pylori can alter the gut microbiome—and may drive development of colonic tumors.
Investigators find Helicobacter...
03/12/2024
Gastroenterology
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Podcast
11/24/2023
In this first of a two-part podcast on Helicobacter pylori, Drs Brian Lacy and William Chey discuss the prevalence of H pylori infection and how to best diagnose the condition.
In this first of a two-part podcast on Helicobacter pylori, Drs Brian Lacy and William Chey discuss the prevalence of H pylori infection and how to best diagnose the condition.
In this first of a two-part...
11/24/2023
Gastroenterology
News
10/19/2023
A new meta-analysis indicates that Helicobacter pylori infection could reduce overall survival among patients receiving immunotherapy for cancer.
A new meta-analysis indicates that Helicobacter pylori infection could reduce overall survival among patients receiving immunotherapy for cancer.
A new meta-analysis indicates...
10/19/2023
Gastroenterology
News
10/10/2023
Meta-analysis shows comparability to 3-drug regimens but more evidence is needed.
Meta-analysis shows comparability to 3-drug regimens but more evidence is needed.
Meta-analysis shows...
10/10/2023
Gastroenterology
News
09/25/2023
Eradication of H pylori infection might be an effective measure to reduce this risk.
Eradication of H pylori infection might be an effective measure to reduce this risk.
Eradication of H pylori...
09/25/2023
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
News
09/13/2023
How do humans contract Helicobacter pylori? A research team set out to map the routes to infection.
How do humans contract Helicobacter pylori? A research team set out to map the routes to infection.
How do humans contract...
09/13/2023
Gastroenterology
Gut Check logo
Podcast
07/25/2023
In part 2 of their podcast on Helicobacter pylori, Drs William Chey and Brian Lacy talk about the risks of untreated disease and the various types of treatment available.
In part 2 of their podcast on Helicobacter pylori, Drs William Chey and Brian Lacy talk about the risks of untreated disease and the various types of treatment available.
In part 2 of their podcast on...
07/25/2023
Gastroenterology
News
02/02/2023
Researchers cite “unprecedented performance” of a point-of-care test that looks for 2 antibodies.
Researchers cite “unprecedented performance” of a point-of-care test that looks for 2 antibodies.
Researchers cite “unprecedented...
02/02/2023
Gastroenterology

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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
03/12/2024
Investigators find Helicobacter pylori can alter the gut microbiome—and may drive development of colonic tumors.
Investigators find Helicobacter pylori can alter the gut microbiome—and may drive development of colonic tumors.
Investigators find Helicobacter...
03/12/2024
Gastroenterology
News
10/19/2023
A new meta-analysis indicates that Helicobacter pylori infection could reduce overall survival among patients receiving immunotherapy for cancer.
A new meta-analysis indicates that Helicobacter pylori infection could reduce overall survival among patients receiving immunotherapy for cancer.
A new meta-analysis indicates...
10/19/2023
Gastroenterology
News
10/10/2023
Meta-analysis shows comparability to 3-drug regimens but more evidence is needed.
Meta-analysis shows comparability to 3-drug regimens but more evidence is needed.
Meta-analysis shows...
10/10/2023
Gastroenterology
News
09/25/2023
Eradication of H pylori infection might be an effective measure to reduce this risk.
Eradication of H pylori infection might be an effective measure to reduce this risk.
Eradication of H pylori...
09/25/2023
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
News
09/13/2023
How do humans contract Helicobacter pylori? A research team set out to map the routes to infection.
How do humans contract Helicobacter pylori? A research team set out to map the routes to infection.
How do humans contract...
09/13/2023
Gastroenterology
News
02/02/2023
Researchers cite “unprecedented performance” of a point-of-care test that looks for 2 antibodies.
Researchers cite “unprecedented performance” of a point-of-care test that looks for 2 antibodies.
Researchers cite “unprecedented...
02/02/2023
Gastroenterology
News
11/22/2022
The performance of risk factors for Helicobacter pylori in clinical practice was largely unknown until the publication of a recent study.
The performance of risk factors for Helicobacter pylori in clinical practice was largely unknown until the publication of a recent study.
The performance of risk factors...
11/22/2022
Gastroenterology
News
01/07/2025
A practical, risk-based strategy for evaluating and managing metabolic dysfunction-associated steatosis and steatohepatitis (MASLD/MASH) highlights the need for integrated care in patients with obesity and metabolic comorbidities.
A practical, risk-based strategy for evaluating and managing metabolic dysfunction-associated steatosis and steatohepatitis (MASLD/MASH) highlights the need for integrated care in patients with obesity and metabolic comorbidities.
A practical, risk-based strategy...
01/07/2025
Gastroenterology
News
12/13/2024
A study presented at the American College of Gastroenterology, reveals that primary sclerosing cholangitis independently increases the risk of colorectal cancer.
A study presented at the American College of Gastroenterology, reveals that primary sclerosing cholangitis independently increases the risk of colorectal cancer.
A study presented at the...
12/13/2024
Gastroenterology
Conference coverage
12/13/2024
Research on racial and economic disparities underscores the urgent need for targeted interventions to promote early detection and equitable health care access.
Research on racial and economic disparities underscores the urgent need for targeted interventions to promote early detection and equitable health care access.
Research on racial and economic...
12/13/2024
Gastroenterology
Conference coverage
12/13/2024
The proposed adjusted postcolonoscopy colorectal cancer rate provides a more accurate and reproducible standardized benchmark while minimizing heterogeneity, the investigators concluded.
The proposed adjusted postcolonoscopy colorectal cancer rate provides a more accurate and reproducible standardized benchmark while minimizing heterogeneity, the investigators concluded.
The proposed adjusted...
12/13/2024
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

Interactive Features

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
Quiz
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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Quiz
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
Quiz
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

Podcasts

Gut Check logo
Podcast
11/24/2023
In this first of a two-part podcast on Helicobacter pylori, Drs Brian Lacy and William Chey discuss the prevalence of H pylori infection and how to best diagnose the condition.
In this first of a two-part podcast on Helicobacter pylori, Drs Brian Lacy and William Chey discuss the prevalence of H pylori infection and how to best diagnose the condition.
In this first of a two-part...
11/24/2023
Gastroenterology
Gut Check logo
Podcast
07/25/2023
In part 2 of their podcast on Helicobacter pylori, Drs William Chey and Brian Lacy talk about the risks of untreated disease and the various types of treatment available.
In part 2 of their podcast on Helicobacter pylori, Drs William Chey and Brian Lacy talk about the risks of untreated disease and the various types of treatment available.
In part 2 of their podcast on...
07/25/2023
Gastroenterology
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Podcast
11/18/2021
Discover the importance of acid suppression in H. pylori treatment with hosts Dr Michael Vaezi, professor of medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Dr David Peura, professor emeritus at the University of Virginia School of...
Discover the importance of acid suppression in H. pylori treatment with hosts Dr Michael Vaezi, professor of medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Dr David Peura, professor emeritus at the University of Virginia School of...
Discover the importance of acid...
11/18/2021
Gastroenterology
Gut Check logo
Podcast
01/06/2025
Dr Brian Lacy hosts Dr Carl Crawford of Weill Cornell to provide a comprehensive of the causes, risks, and treatment of Clostridioides difficile infection.
Dr Brian Lacy hosts Dr Carl Crawford of Weill Cornell to provide a comprehensive of the causes, risks, and treatment of Clostridioides difficile infection.
Dr Brian Lacy hosts Dr Carl...
01/06/2025
Gastroenterology
Gut Check logo
Podcast
10/11/2024
Host Brian Lacy, MD, reviews the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic constipation with Dr Satish Rao.
Host Brian Lacy, MD, reviews the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic constipation with Dr Satish Rao.
Host Brian Lacy, MD, reviews the...
10/11/2024
Gastroenterology
Freddy Caldera
Podcast
10/11/2024
Dr Caldera, from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine, provides an overview of the risks of respiratory syncytial virus to older adults, including patients with IBD, and the importance of ensuring patients receive this vaccine along...
Dr Caldera, from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine, provides an overview of the risks of respiratory syncytial virus to older adults, including patients with IBD, and the importance of ensuring patients receive this vaccine along...
Dr Caldera, from the University...
10/11/2024
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
Rena Yadlapati
Podcast
09/11/2024
Host Brian Lacy, MD, talks with Dr Rena Yadlapati about determining which patients may need antireflux surgery, types of surgical approaches, and possible complications.
Host Brian Lacy, MD, talks with Dr Rena Yadlapati about determining which patients may need antireflux surgery, types of surgical approaches, and possible complications.
Host Brian Lacy, MD, talks with...
09/11/2024
Gastroenterology
Gut Check logo
Podcast
06/19/2024
In this episode of Gut Check, host Brian Lacy, MD, talks with Dr Ami Sperber about how disorders of gut-brain interaction can overlap, and how this can change treatment paradigms.
In this episode of Gut Check, host Brian Lacy, MD, talks with Dr Ami Sperber about how disorders of gut-brain interaction can overlap, and how this can change treatment paradigms.
In this episode of Gut Check,...
06/19/2024
Gastroenterology
ALan Bonder
Podcast
06/05/2024
In this podcast, Drs Alan Bonder and Robert Gish discuss the need for universal screening for hepatitis D, the types of screening tests that should be used, and treatment options.
In this podcast, Drs Alan Bonder and Robert Gish discuss the need for universal screening for hepatitis D, the types of screening tests that should be used, and treatment options.
In this podcast, Drs Alan Bonder...
06/05/2024
Gastroenterology
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Podcast
05/08/2024
Dr Brian Lacy brings Dr Douglas Drossman back to Gut Check for a follow-up podcast on disorders of gut-brain interaction, to review the use of neuromodulators in treatment.
Dr Brian Lacy brings Dr Douglas Drossman back to Gut Check for a follow-up podcast on disorders of gut-brain interaction, to review the use of neuromodulators in treatment.
Dr Brian Lacy brings Dr Douglas...
05/08/2024
Gastroenterology
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Podcast
03/06/2024
Dr Brian Lacy welcomes Dr Timothy Gardner from Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center to discuss the diagnosis and treatment of acute pancreatitis.
Dr Brian Lacy welcomes Dr Timothy Gardner from Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center to discuss the diagnosis and treatment of acute pancreatitis.
Dr Brian Lacy welcomes Dr...
03/06/2024
Gastroenterology
Dr Alexander Ford
Podcast
02/09/2024
The results of the ATLANTIS trial showed that patients taking amitriptyline were almost twice as likely to report an overall improvement in symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome as those taking a placebo. Co-chief investigator Alexander Ford,...
The results of the ATLANTIS trial showed that patients taking amitriptyline were almost twice as likely to report an overall improvement in symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome as those taking a placebo. Co-chief investigator Alexander Ford,...
The results of the ATLANTIS...
02/09/2024
Gastroenterology
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Podcast
01/23/2024
In this special podcast Dr Rita Knotts, with the Center for Esophageal Health at NYU-Langone, and Dr Elizabeth Volkmann, founder and codirector of the UCLA Connective Tissue Disease-Related Interstitial Lung Disease, discuss the intersection...
In this special podcast Dr Rita Knotts, with the Center for Esophageal Health at NYU-Langone, and Dr Elizabeth Volkmann, founder and codirector of the UCLA Connective Tissue Disease-Related Interstitial Lung Disease, discuss the intersection...
In this special podcast Dr Rita...
01/23/2024
Rheumatology & Arthritis