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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
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
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
News
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
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
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

Interactive Features

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
Quiz
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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Quiz
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
Coffee
Quiz
03/14/2023
What did the findings of a recent study show regarding the screening of patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease-related cirrhosis for hepatocellular carcinoma?
What did the findings of a recent study show regarding the screening of patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease-related cirrhosis for hepatocellular carcinoma?
What did the findings of a...
03/14/2023
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
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
Gut Check logo
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
Gut Check logo
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
GLN logo
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
Rita Knotts
Podcast
01/22/2024
Drs Rita Knotts and Justin Henning from the NYU Langone Health Center for Esophageal Health discuss the diagnosis and treatment—including surgical options—for hiatal hernias.
Drs Rita Knotts and Justin Henning from the NYU Langone Health Center for Esophageal Health discuss the diagnosis and treatment—including surgical options—for hiatal hernias.
Drs Rita Knotts and Justin...
01/22/2024
Gastroenterology