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Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction

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Lin Chang
Conference Coverage
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
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Expert Insights
10/08/2026
Brian E. Lacy, PhD, MD; Andrea Shin, MD
Dr Lacy hosts Dr Andrea Shin to discuss the changes in criteria from Rome IV to Rome V for bowel disorders of gut-brain interaction, including IBS, chronic constipation, and chronic diarrhea.
Dr Lacy hosts Dr Andrea Shin to discuss the changes in criteria from Rome IV to Rome V for bowel disorders of gut-brain interaction, including IBS, chronic constipation, and chronic diarrhea.
Dr Lacy hosts Dr Andrea Shin to...
10/08/2026
Gastroenterology
Consensus Statement
08/25/2026
Rebecca Mashaw
The Rome Foundation and IOIBD developed consensus recommendations for the identifying and managing IBS-like symptoms among patients with IBD but without uncontrolled inflammation.
The Rome Foundation and IOIBD developed consensus recommendations for the identifying and managing IBS-like symptoms among patients with IBD but without uncontrolled inflammation.
The Rome Foundation and IOIBD...
08/25/2026
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
From Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
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Expert Insights
08/19/2026
Brian E. Lacy, PhD, MD; Hans Törnblom, MD
Dr Törnblom reviews the revised criteria for gastroduodenal disorders with host Dr Brian Lacy as part of the overview of new Rome V guide for disorders of gut-brain interaction.
Dr Törnblom reviews the revised criteria for gastroduodenal disorders with host Dr Brian Lacy as part of the overview of new Rome V guide for disorders of gut-brain interaction.
Dr Törnblom reviews the revised...
08/19/2026
Gastroenterology
Brian Lacy
Expert Insights
05/06/2026
Brian E. Lacy, PhD, MD
Dr Lacy explains some of the key changes in criteria for disorders of gut-brain interaction, including irritable bowel syndrome and abdominal pain/discomfort, found in the recently published ROME V.
Dr Lacy explains some of the key changes in criteria for disorders of gut-brain interaction, including irritable bowel syndrome and abdominal pain/discomfort, found in the recently published ROME V.
Dr Lacy explains some of the key...
05/06/2026
Gastroenterology
Research Highlights
05/04/2026
Rebecca Mashaw
Clinicians should consider both infection-related and treatment-related factors when evaluating IBS risk.
Clinicians should consider both infection-related and treatment-related factors when evaluating IBS risk.
Clinicians should consider both...
05/04/2026
Gastroenterology
Research Highlights
05/04/2026
Rebecca Mashaw
The randomized, placebo-controlled trial evaluated clinical outcomes, quality of life, and microbiome changes in adults meeting Rome IV criteria for irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea.
The randomized, placebo-controlled trial evaluated clinical outcomes, quality of life, and microbiome changes in adults meeting Rome IV criteria for irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea.
The randomized,...
05/04/2026
Gastroenterology
Research Highlights
01/15/2026
Rebecca Mashaw
By linking reduced beneficial bacteria and SCFAs with possible inflammatory signaling, the findings of a recent study may inform future microbiota-targeted therapies for IBS-C.
By linking reduced beneficial bacteria and SCFAs with possible inflammatory signaling, the findings of a recent study may inform future microbiota-targeted therapies for IBS-C.
By linking reduced beneficial...
01/15/2026
Gastroenterology
News
09/18/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
For gastroenterologists, this study underscores the importance of recognizing restrictive eating patterns in DGBI and coordinating multidisciplinary management to address both GI and psychosocial factors.
For gastroenterologists, this study underscores the importance of recognizing restrictive eating patterns in DGBI and coordinating multidisciplinary management to address both GI and psychosocial factors.
For gastroenterologists, this...
09/18/2025
Gastroenterology
News
08/28/2025
Riya Gandhi, MA
One in 5 adults in the general population report avoidant/restrictive eating, with higher rates—and more severe symptom burden—among those with bowel symptoms, suggesting a need for clinical screening across diverse patient groups.
One in 5 adults in the general population report avoidant/restrictive eating, with higher rates—and more severe symptom burden—among those with bowel symptoms, suggesting a need for clinical screening across diverse patient groups.
One in 5 adults in the general...
08/28/2025
Gastroenterology
Quiz
08/07/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
Is there any association between esophageal disorders of gut-brain interaction and refractory reflux symptoms? Test your knowledge with our quick quiz!
Is there any association between esophageal disorders of gut-brain interaction and refractory reflux symptoms? Test your knowledge with our quick quiz!
Is there any association between...
08/07/2025
Gastroenterology

Insights

Lin Chang
Conference Coverage
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
Gut Check logo
Expert Insights
10/08/2026
Brian E. Lacy, PhD, MD; Andrea Shin, MD
Dr Lacy hosts Dr Andrea Shin to discuss the changes in criteria from Rome IV to Rome V for bowel disorders of gut-brain interaction, including IBS, chronic constipation, and chronic diarrhea.
Dr Lacy hosts Dr Andrea Shin to discuss the changes in criteria from Rome IV to Rome V for bowel disorders of gut-brain interaction, including IBS, chronic constipation, and chronic diarrhea.
Dr Lacy hosts Dr Andrea Shin to...
10/08/2026
Gastroenterology
Gut Check logo
Expert Insights
08/19/2026
Brian E. Lacy, PhD, MD; Hans Törnblom, MD
Dr Törnblom reviews the revised criteria for gastroduodenal disorders with host Dr Brian Lacy as part of the overview of new Rome V guide for disorders of gut-brain interaction.
Dr Törnblom reviews the revised criteria for gastroduodenal disorders with host Dr Brian Lacy as part of the overview of new Rome V guide for disorders of gut-brain interaction.
Dr Törnblom reviews the revised...
08/19/2026
Gastroenterology
Brian Lacy
Expert Insights
05/06/2026
Brian E. Lacy, PhD, MD
Dr Lacy explains some of the key changes in criteria for disorders of gut-brain interaction, including irritable bowel syndrome and abdominal pain/discomfort, found in the recently published ROME V.
Dr Lacy explains some of the key changes in criteria for disorders of gut-brain interaction, including irritable bowel syndrome and abdominal pain/discomfort, found in the recently published ROME V.
Dr Lacy explains some of the key...
05/06/2026
Gastroenterology
News
08/04/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
A population-based survey reveals a significant rise in disorders of gut-brain interaction (DGBI) after the COVID-19 pandemic, with implications for health care utilization and quality of life.
A population-based survey reveals a significant rise in disorders of gut-brain interaction (DGBI) after the COVID-19 pandemic, with implications for health care utilization and quality of life.
A population-based survey...
08/04/2025
Gastroenterology
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Podcast
04/18/2025
Brian E. Lacy, PhD, MD; Laurie Keefer
Dr Laurie Keefer joins Dr Brian Lacy to discuss brain-gut behavioral therapies, including hypnotherapy, and how they can help patients effectively cope with the chronic symptoms of digestive disorders as well as depression and anxiety.
Dr Laurie Keefer joins Dr Brian Lacy to discuss brain-gut behavioral therapies, including hypnotherapy, and how they can help patients effectively cope with the chronic symptoms of digestive disorders as well as depression and anxiety.
Dr Laurie Keefer joins Dr Brian...
04/18/2025
Gastroenterology
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Podcast
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
Bill Chey
Expert Insights
07/30/2024
William D. Chey, MD
Dr Chey reviews his presentation on the role of diet in disorders of gut-brain interaction from Digestive Disease Week 2024.
Dr Chey reviews his presentation on the role of diet in disorders of gut-brain interaction from Digestive Disease Week 2024.
Dr Chey reviews his presentation...
07/30/2024
Gastroenterology
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Podcast
05/08/2024
Douglas A. Drossman, MD
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
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
Expert Insights
10/26/2026
Robert Fontana, MD; Manal Abdelmalek, MD; Juan Pablo Arab, MD
The expert roundtable on MASH and MASLD wraps up as Drs Fontana, Abdelmalek, and Arab consider advances in progress and encourage gastroenterologists to make use of the tools available today to risk assess, treat, and monitor their patients...
The expert roundtable on MASH and MASLD wraps up as Drs Fontana, Abdelmalek, and Arab consider advances in progress and encourage gastroenterologists to make use of the tools available today to risk assess, treat, and monitor their patients...
The expert roundtable on MASH...
10/26/2026
Gastroenterology
Expert Insights
10/26/2026
Robert Fontana, MD; Manal Abdelmalek, MD; Juan Pablo Arab, MD
Drs Fontana, Abdelmalek, and Arab discuss new therapeutic options now being developed, as well as the continued role of endobariatics as well as surgery, for the treatment of obese patients with MASLD or MASH.
Drs Fontana, Abdelmalek, and Arab discuss new therapeutic options now being developed, as well as the continued role of endobariatics as well as surgery, for the treatment of obese patients with MASLD or MASH.
Drs Fontana, Abdelmalek, and...
10/26/2026
Gastroenterology
Expert Insights
10/26/2026
Robert Fontana, MD; Manal Abdelmalek, MD; Juan Pablo Arab, MD
Drs Fontana, Arab, and Abdelmalek continue their discussion on the treatment of MASLD and MASH, discussing the importance of dietary therapy and the possible addition of vitamin E for some patients, as well as getting follow-up imaging to...
Drs Fontana, Arab, and Abdelmalek continue their discussion on the treatment of MASLD and MASH, discussing the importance of dietary therapy and the possible addition of vitamin E for some patients, as well as getting follow-up imaging to...
Drs Fontana, Arab, and...
10/26/2026
Gastroenterology
Expert Insights
10/26/2026
Robert Fontana, MD; Manal Abdelmalek, MD; Juan Pablo Arab, MD
Our expert roundtable on MASLD and MASH takes a dive into the treatments now approved for MASLD and MASH and how to approach shared decision-making with patients when choosing therapeutics.
Our expert roundtable on MASLD and MASH takes a dive into the treatments now approved for MASLD and MASH and how to approach shared decision-making with patients when choosing therapeutics.
Our expert roundtable on MASLD...
10/26/2026
Gastroenterology
Brian Lacy
Conference Coverage
10/26/2026
Brian E. Lacy, PhD, MD
Dr Lacy discusses how to discern between bloating and distension, identifies the key contributors to these conditions, and goes through the treatment options he presented at the ACG Scientific Meeting.
Dr Lacy discusses how to discern between bloating and distension, identifies the key contributors to these conditions, and goes through the treatment options he presented at the ACG Scientific Meeting.
Dr Lacy discusses how to discern...
10/26/2026
Gastroenterology
Rena Yadlapati
Conference Coverage
10/26/2026
Rena Yadlapati, MD
Dr Yadlapati review her presentation from the ACG Scientific Meeting on diagnosis of acid reflux vs nonacid reflux and how to approach the treatment and monitoring of these conditions.
Dr Yadlapati review her presentation from the ACG Scientific Meeting on diagnosis of acid reflux vs nonacid reflux and how to approach the treatment and monitoring of these conditions.
Dr Yadlapati review her...
10/26/2026
Gastroenterology
Lin Chang
Conference Coverage
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
Expert Insights
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
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
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