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Lin Chang, MD, on What's New in Rome V
10/20/2026
Lin Chang, MD
Dr Chang reviews important changes in the Rome V diagnostic criteria for disorders of gut-brain interaction, which she detailed during her lecture at the American College of Gastroenterology Scientific Meeting in Nashville, October 12-14.
Dr Chang reviews important changes in the Rome V diagnostic criteria for disorders of gut-brain interaction, which she detailed during her lecture at the American College of Gastroenterology Scientific Meeting in Nashville, October 12-14.
Dr Chang reviews important...
10/20/2026
Gastroenterology
FDA Approval
FDA Grants Accelerated Approval to Dostarlimab for MSI-H/dMMR Rectal Cancer
10/20/2026
Rebecca Mashaw
Of 154 treated patients, 110 (71%) were treated with dostarlimab alone, did not receive any additional form of treatment, and did not experience disease progression of Stage II/III locally advanced rectal cancer.
Of 154 treated patients, 110 (71%) were treated with dostarlimab alone, did not receive any additional form of treatment, and did not experience disease progression of Stage II/III locally advanced rectal cancer.
Of 154 treated patients, 110...
10/20/2026
Gastroenterology
Expert Insights
Diagnosis and Monitoring in MASLD/MASH
10/16/2026
Robert Fontana, MD; Manal Abdelmalek, MD; Juan Pablo Arab, MD
Drs Fontana, Abdelmalek, and Arab review potential confounders for liver stiffness tests—from food or alcohol to even a cup of coffee—and the best methods to use for both diagnosis and continued monitoring for patients with MASLD or MASH,...
Drs Fontana, Abdelmalek, and Arab review potential confounders for liver stiffness tests—from food or alcohol to even a cup of coffee—and the best methods to use for both diagnosis and continued monitoring for patients with MASLD or MASH,...
Drs Fontana, Abdelmalek, and...
10/16/2026
Gastroenterology
Expert Insights
Fibrosis and Steatosis in MASLD/MASH
10/16/2026
Robert Fontana, MD; Juan Pablo Arab, MD; Manal Abdelmalek, MD
Our expert panel continues this series on MASLD and MASH, discussing how best to diagnose and quantify fibrosis through FIB-4, VCTE, MRE and other blood and imaging tests.
Our expert panel continues this series on MASLD and MASH, discussing how best to diagnose and quantify fibrosis through FIB-4, VCTE, MRE and other blood and imaging tests.
Our expert panel continues this...
10/16/2026
Gastroenterology
Conference Coverage
Early-Onset Colon and Rectal Cancers Show Distinct Patterns in US Inpatients
10/13/2026
Rebecca Mashaw
Colon and rectal cancers were shown to differ in clinical presentation and associated conditions among younger inpatients, according to research that won an ACG Presidential Poster Award at the annual scientific meeting.
Colon and rectal cancers were shown to differ in clinical presentation and associated conditions among younger inpatients, according to research that won an ACG Presidential Poster Award at the annual scientific meeting.
Colon and rectal cancers were...
10/13/2026
Gastroenterology
Conference Coverage
FIT CRC Screening Performance Differs by Sex
10/13/2026
Rebecca Mashaw
Results of a study presented at the ACG Scientific Conference provide evidence for evaluating sex-specific FIT thresholds, with the appropriate choice tied to the intended screening goal, investigators concluded.
Results of a study presented at the ACG Scientific Conference provide evidence for evaluating sex-specific FIT thresholds, with the appropriate choice tied to the intended screening goal, investigators concluded.
Results of a study presented at...
10/13/2026
Gastroenterology
Conference Coverage
Folasade May, MD, on What's Driving Early Onset Colorectal Cancer
10/13/2026
Folasade May, MD, PhD
Dr Fola May of UCLA Health discusses her presentation at the ACG Scientific Meeting on the concerning rise in colorectal cancers among patients under 45 and some of the factors being investigated as possible contributors, from genetics and...
Dr Fola May of UCLA Health discusses her presentation at the ACG Scientific Meeting on the concerning rise in colorectal cancers among patients under 45 and some of the factors being investigated as possible contributors, from genetics and...
Dr Fola May of UCLA Health...
10/13/2026
Gastroenterology
Expert Insights
MASLD, MetALD, ALD: Defining Conditions
10/12/2026
Robert Fontana, MD; Manal Abdelmalek, MD; Juan Pablo Arab, MD
Hepatologists Robert Fontana, MD, Manal Abdelmalek, MD, and JP Arab, MD, clarify how MASLD differs from MetALD and ALD, and how amounts of alcohol consumed can lead to progression of fibrosis.
Hepatologists Robert Fontana, MD, Manal Abdelmalek, MD, and JP Arab, MD, clarify how MASLD differs from MetALD and ALD, and how amounts of alcohol consumed can lead to progression of fibrosis.
Hepatologists Robert Fontana,...
10/12/2026
Gastroenterology
Expert Insights
MASLD/MASH Roundtable: Defining and Assessing Obesity
10/12/2026
Robert Fontana, MD; Manal Abdelmalek, MD; Juan Pablo Arab, MD
Three eminent hepatologists expert in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of MASLD and MASH start off a series of roundtable talks on these conditions by reviewing changes in the definition and assessment of obesity--a key issue in the...
Three eminent hepatologists expert in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of MASLD and MASH start off a series of roundtable talks on these conditions by reviewing changes in the definition and assessment of obesity--a key issue in the...
Three eminent hepatologists...
10/12/2026
Gastroenterology
Conference Coverage
Food Allergies or Sensitivity? Brian Lacy, MD, Explains
10/12/2026
Brian E. Lacy, PhD, MD
Dr Lacy reviews the diagnostic signs of true food allergies, including anaphylaxis, versus food sensitivities that may cause gastric symptoms.
Dr Lacy reviews the diagnostic signs of true food allergies, including anaphylaxis, versus food sensitivities that may cause gastric symptoms.
Dr Lacy reviews the diagnostic...
10/12/2026
Gastroenterology
Conference Coverage
AI Will Not Replace Doctors: Brennan Spiegel, MD, on 'Blended Intelligence.'
10/11/2026
Brennan Spiegel, MD
Dr Spiegel recaps his Trailblazer address at ACG on the prospect of developing a 'blended intelligence' that accesses the wealth of information available through artificial intelligence with the human wisdom, experience, and abilities of...
Dr Spiegel recaps his Trailblazer address at ACG on the prospect of developing a 'blended intelligence' that accesses the wealth of information available through artificial intelligence with the human wisdom, experience, and abilities of...
Dr Spiegel recaps his...
10/11/2026
Gastroenterology

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Vonoprazan-Tetracycline Dual Therapy Shows Noninferior H. pylori Eradication
09/08/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
A 14-day vonoprazan-tetracycline dual regimen was noninferior to bismuth quadruple therapy as rescue treatment for Helicobacter pylori infection and was associated with fewer adverse events and better adherence, according to results from a...
A 14-day vonoprazan-tetracycline dual regimen was noninferior to bismuth quadruple therapy as rescue treatment for Helicobacter pylori infection and was associated with fewer adverse events and better adherence, according to results from a...
A 14-day vonoprazan-tetracycline...
09/08/2026
Gastroenterology
News
Updated Guideline Recommends Selective Antibiotic Use for Outpatient Diverticulitis Management
09/08/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
A new evidence-based guideline outlines practical recommendations for the outpatient management of colonic diverticulitis, emphasizing confirmation of diagnosis with computed tomography (CT), selective use of antibiotics, and lifestyle...
A new evidence-based guideline outlines practical recommendations for the outpatient management of colonic diverticulitis, emphasizing confirmation of diagnosis with computed tomography (CT), selective use of antibiotics, and lifestyle...
A new evidence-based guideline...
09/08/2026
Gastroenterology
News
Low-Dose Gluten Exposure Triggers Immune Activation in Treated Celiac Disease Despite Minimal Symptoms
09/08/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
Very small amounts of gluten triggered measurable immune activation in adults with treated celiac disease, even when symptoms were absent, according to a randomized, placebo-controlled dose-response trial. The findings suggest that immune...
Very small amounts of gluten triggered measurable immune activation in adults with treated celiac disease, even when symptoms were absent, according to a randomized, placebo-controlled dose-response trial. The findings suggest that immune...
Very small amounts of gluten...
09/08/2026
Gastroenterology
News
Combined H. pylori and FIT Screening Found Cost-Effective for Long-Term Cancer Prevention
09/08/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
Adding one-time Helicobacter pylori stool antigen testing to biennial fecal immunochemical test (FIT) screening may improve long-term health outcomes while remaining economically favorable, according to a cost-effectiveness analysis based on...
Adding one-time Helicobacter pylori stool antigen testing to biennial fecal immunochemical test (FIT) screening may improve long-term health outcomes while remaining economically favorable, according to a cost-effectiveness analysis based on...
Adding one-time Helicobacter...
09/08/2026
Gastroenterology
News
Celiac Disease Associated With Nearly 3-Fold Higher Risk of Solid Organ Transplantation
09/08/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
Patients with celiac disease (CeD) may face a substantially increased risk of solid organ transplantation, particularly liver transplantation, according to a nationwide population-based cohort study from Sweden. Although celiac disease has...
Patients with celiac disease (CeD) may face a substantially increased risk of solid organ transplantation, particularly liver transplantation, according to a nationwide population-based cohort study from Sweden. Although celiac disease has...
Patients with celiac disease...
09/08/2026
Gastroenterology
News
Refined Fibrosis Screening Criteria Reduce Eligible Population, Improve Detection of Advanced Liver Disease
09/08/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
A refined fibrosis screening strategy substantially reduced the number of adults identified for screening while increasing the likelihood of detecting clinically significant liver fibrosis, according to an analysis of US population data with...
A refined fibrosis screening strategy substantially reduced the number of adults identified for screening while increasing the likelihood of detecting clinically significant liver fibrosis, according to an analysis of US population data with...
A refined fibrosis screening...
09/08/2026
Gastroenterology
News
Menopause May Help Explain Age-Related Fibrosis Risk in Women With MASLD
09/08/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
Menopause may partially mediate the association between aging and advanced fibrosis in women with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), according to findings from a causal mediation analysis of the Harris County...
Menopause may partially mediate the association between aging and advanced fibrosis in women with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), according to findings from a causal mediation analysis of the Harris County...
Menopause may partially mediate...
09/08/2026
Gastroenterology
FDA Approval
FDA Approves SimpleScreen CRC Blood Test for U.S. Colorectal Cancer Screening
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
GLP-1 RAs Linked to Lower Risk of Hepatic Complications in MASLD and T2D
06/11/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
A real-world cohort study found that patients with MASLD and type 2 diabetes who were not using GLP-1 RAs had a signficantly higher rate of hepatic complications compared to patients receiving GLP-1 therapy.
A real-world cohort study found that patients with MASLD and type 2 diabetes who were not using GLP-1 RAs had a signficantly higher rate of hepatic complications compared to patients receiving GLP-1 therapy.
A real-world cohort study found...
06/11/2026
Gastroenterology
Research Insights
IBS-C Microbiome Signatures Offer Insights Into Parkinson’s-Related Constipation
06/09/2026
Rebecca Mashaw
New research highlights important similarities and differences between IBS-C and Parkinson’s disease–associated constipation.
New research highlights important similarities and differences between IBS-C and Parkinson’s disease–associated constipation.
New research highlights...
06/09/2026
Gastroenterology

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