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Research Summary
08/10/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
Individuals meeting the refined criteria for liver stiffness measurement had approximately sixfold higher 10-year risks of both incident cirrhosis (0.99% vs 0.18%) and liver-related death (0.40% vs 0.07%) over patients who did not meet the...
Individuals meeting the refined criteria for liver stiffness measurement had approximately sixfold higher 10-year risks of both incident cirrhosis (0.99% vs 0.18%) and liver-related death (0.40% vs 0.07%) over patients who did not meet the...
Individuals meeting the refined...
08/10/2026
Gastroenterology
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Expert Insights
07/30/2026
Brian E. Lacy, PhD, MD; Benjamin Lebwohl
Dr Brian Lacy hosts celiac disease expert Dr Benjamin Lebwohl to explain the prevalence of the disease, the complexities of accurate diagnosis, and the importance of not relying on symptoms alone.
Dr Brian Lacy hosts celiac disease expert Dr Benjamin Lebwohl to explain the prevalence of the disease, the complexities of accurate diagnosis, and the importance of not relying on symptoms alone.
Dr Brian Lacy hosts celiac...
07/30/2026
Gastroenterology
FDA Approval
07/28/2026
Rebecca Mashaw
FDA approval was based on results of PREEMPT CRC, a prospective clinical validation study that enrolled more than 48,000 asymptomatic, average-risk adults between the ages of 45 and 85.
FDA approval was based on results of PREEMPT CRC, a prospective clinical validation study that enrolled more than 48,000 asymptomatic, average-risk adults between the ages of 45 and 85.
FDA approval was based on...
07/28/2026
Gastroenterology
Research Highlights
07/23/2026
Rebecca Mashaw
A novel post hoc analysis demonstrates that tenapanor reduces the time to first response in irritable bowel syndrome with constipation compared to placebo.
A novel post hoc analysis demonstrates that tenapanor reduces the time to first response in irritable bowel syndrome with constipation compared to placebo.
A novel post hoc analysis...
07/23/2026
Gastroenterology
Research Insights
07/16/2026
Rebecca Mashaw
An analysis of just under 11,000 US adults suggest that dietary recommendations for liver health may benefit from greater emphasis on specific food sources rather than total nutrient intake alone.
An analysis of just under 11,000 US adults suggest that dietary recommendations for liver health may benefit from greater emphasis on specific food sources rather than total nutrient intake alone.
An analysis of just under 11,000...
07/16/2026
Gastroenterology
Research Review
07/15/2026
Rebecca Mashaw
A narrative review synthesizes current evidence on diagnosis of constipation-dominant IBS, its differentiation from chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC), and pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic approaches that target multiple gastrointestinal...
A narrative review synthesizes current evidence on diagnosis of constipation-dominant IBS, its differentiation from chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC), and pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic approaches that target multiple gastrointestinal...
A narrative review synthesizes...
07/15/2026
Gastroenterology
Research Review
07/15/2026
Rebecca Mashaw
A recent systematic review and meta-analysis concluded that tenapanor is effective for IBS-C symptom management but investigators emphasized the need for additional studies to evaluate its long-term safety.
A recent systematic review and meta-analysis concluded that tenapanor is effective for IBS-C symptom management but investigators emphasized the need for additional studies to evaluate its long-term safety.
A recent systematic review and...
07/15/2026
Gastroenterology
Robert Gish
Expert Insights
07/15/2026
Robert Gish, MD
Dr Gish discusses the recent approval of bulevirtide for the treatment of hepatitis D, and the importance of screening and monitoring patients with hepatitis B for hepatitis D to enable effective treatment.
Dr Gish discusses the recent approval of bulevirtide for the treatment of hepatitis D, and the importance of screening and monitoring patients with hepatitis B for hepatitis D to enable effective treatment.
Dr Gish discusses the recent...
07/15/2026
Gastroenterology
Research Highlights
07/13/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
The findings of a recent study suggest a potential role for AI in colonoscopy for maintaining quality metrics when bowel preparation is suboptimal.
The findings of a recent study suggest a potential role for AI in colonoscopy for maintaining quality metrics when bowel preparation is suboptimal.
The findings of a recent study...
07/13/2026
Gastroenterology
Research Summary
07/13/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
Patients with diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome showed improvement in colonic barrier dysfunction and mast cell recruitment after following a low-FODMAP diet, a recent study showed.
Patients with diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome showed improvement in colonic barrier dysfunction and mast cell recruitment after following a low-FODMAP diet, a recent study showed.
Patients with...
07/13/2026
Gastroenterology
Manal Abdelmalek
How I Treat
07/13/2026
Manal Abdelmalek, MD
Dr Abdelmalek reviews her approach to screening, diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease.
Dr Abdelmalek reviews her approach to screening, diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease.
Dr Abdelmalek reviews her...
07/13/2026
Gastroenterology