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03/04/2024

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor
Researchers aimed to evaluate the efficacy of intrarectal botulinum toxin type A for the treatment of fecal incontinence in a randomized study. What did they find?
Researchers aimed to evaluate the efficacy of intrarectal botulinum toxin type A for the treatment of fecal incontinence in a randomized study. What did they find?
Researchers aimed to evaluate...
03/04/2024
Gastroenterology
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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
Pop Quiz: Colonic Diverticulitis
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01/05/2021
The American Gastroenterological Association recently issued a clinical practice update on managing colonic diverticulitis. Do you know what the update says about procedures for diagnosing this disease? Take our quiz to find out!
The American Gastroenterological Association recently issued a clinical practice update on managing colonic diverticulitis. Do you know what the update says about procedures for diagnosing this disease? Take our quiz to find out!
The American Gastroenterological...
01/05/2021
Gastroenterology
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11/19/2020
A comprehensive guide developed by experts from 3 professional societies provides recommendations to help gastroenterologists identify and treat early colorectal cancer.
A comprehensive guide developed by experts from 3 professional societies provides recommendations to help gastroenterologists identify and treat early colorectal cancer.
A comprehensive guide developed...
11/19/2020
Gastroenterology
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10/13/2020
A multicenter study revealed that more than half of patients hospitalized with COVID-19 had gastroenterological symptoms.
A multicenter study revealed that more than half of patients hospitalized with COVID-19 had gastroenterological symptoms.
A multicenter study revealed...
10/13/2020
Gastroenterology
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03/18/2020
The Wuhan Medical Treatment Expert Group for COVID-19 investigated the prevalence and outcomes of patients with COVID-19 who experience digestive symptoms such as diarrhea.
The Wuhan Medical Treatment Expert Group for COVID-19 investigated the prevalence and outcomes of patients with COVID-19 who experience digestive symptoms such as diarrhea.
The Wuhan Medical Treatment...
03/18/2020
Gastroenterology
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11/06/2019
Authors of a new study assessed the incidence of primary bloodstream infection in patients with recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection who received treatment with fecal microbiota transplantation vs patients who received antibiotics.
Authors of a new study assessed the incidence of primary bloodstream infection in patients with recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection who received treatment with fecal microbiota transplantation vs patients who received antibiotics.
Authors of a new study assessed...
11/06/2019
Gastroenterology
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10/03/2019
Do you test for Giardia among your patients with chronic diarrhea? Let us know by taking our quick poll.
Do you test for Giardia among your patients with chronic diarrhea? Let us know by taking our quick poll.
Do you test for Giardia among...
10/03/2019
Gastroenterology
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06/16/2012

Priyam Vora, Digital Associate Editor

Priyam Vora, Digital Associate Editor...
Investigators explored the benefits of elective surgery on the overall quality of life among patients with recurrent, complicated, and painful cases of diverticulitis.
Investigators explored the benefits of elective surgery on the overall quality of life among patients with recurrent, complicated, and painful cases of diverticulitis.
Investigators explored the...
06/16/2012
Gastroenterology

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03/04/2024

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor
Researchers aimed to evaluate the efficacy of intrarectal botulinum toxin type A for the treatment of fecal incontinence in a randomized study. What did they find?
Researchers aimed to evaluate the efficacy of intrarectal botulinum toxin type A for the treatment of fecal incontinence in a randomized study. What did they find?
Researchers aimed to evaluate...
03/04/2024
Gastroenterology
News
11/19/2020
A comprehensive guide developed by experts from 3 professional societies provides recommendations to help gastroenterologists identify and treat early colorectal cancer.
A comprehensive guide developed by experts from 3 professional societies provides recommendations to help gastroenterologists identify and treat early colorectal cancer.
A comprehensive guide developed...
11/19/2020
Gastroenterology
News
10/13/2020
A multicenter study revealed that more than half of patients hospitalized with COVID-19 had gastroenterological symptoms.
A multicenter study revealed that more than half of patients hospitalized with COVID-19 had gastroenterological symptoms.
A multicenter study revealed...
10/13/2020
Gastroenterology
News
03/18/2020
The Wuhan Medical Treatment Expert Group for COVID-19 investigated the prevalence and outcomes of patients with COVID-19 who experience digestive symptoms such as diarrhea.
The Wuhan Medical Treatment Expert Group for COVID-19 investigated the prevalence and outcomes of patients with COVID-19 who experience digestive symptoms such as diarrhea.
The Wuhan Medical Treatment...
03/18/2020
Gastroenterology
News
11/06/2019
Authors of a new study assessed the incidence of primary bloodstream infection in patients with recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection who received treatment with fecal microbiota transplantation vs patients who received antibiotics.
Authors of a new study assessed the incidence of primary bloodstream infection in patients with recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection who received treatment with fecal microbiota transplantation vs patients who received antibiotics.
Authors of a new study assessed...
11/06/2019
Gastroenterology
News
06/16/2012

Priyam Vora, Digital Associate Editor

Priyam Vora, Digital Associate Editor...
Investigators explored the benefits of elective surgery on the overall quality of life among patients with recurrent, complicated, and painful cases of diverticulitis.
Investigators explored the benefits of elective surgery on the overall quality of life among patients with recurrent, complicated, and painful cases of diverticulitis.
Investigators explored the...
06/16/2012
Gastroenterology
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05/14/2024

Jolynn Tumolo

Jolynn Tumolo
A multivariable prediction model was tested against a guideline-based model for classifying patients as low- or high-risk for colorectal cancer based solely on polyp characteristics.
A multivariable prediction model was tested against a guideline-based model for classifying patients as low- or high-risk for colorectal cancer based solely on polyp characteristics.
A multivariable prediction model...
05/14/2024
Gastroenterology
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05/14/2024

Rebecca Mashaw, Digital Managing Editor

Rebecca Mashaw, Digital Managing Edit...
While the highest incidence rate of colorectal cancer remains among adults 40-44, escalation rates of CRC are highest among children, teens, and young adults.
While the highest incidence rate of colorectal cancer remains among adults 40-44, escalation rates of CRC are highest among children, teens, and young adults.
While the highest incidence rate...
05/14/2024
Gastroenterology
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05/03/2024

Jolynn Tumolo

Jolynn Tumolo
Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease was consistently associated with osteoarthritis across a variety of subgroups, researchers found.
Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease was consistently associated with osteoarthritis across a variety of subgroups, researchers found.
Metabolic dysfunction-associated...
05/03/2024
Gastroenterology
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04/08/2024

Jolynn Tumolo

Jolynn Tumolo
Top-down therapy significantly outperforms step-up treatment for Crohn’s disease with fewer adverse events.
Top-down therapy significantly outperforms step-up treatment for Crohn’s disease with fewer adverse events.
Top-down therapy significantly...
04/08/2024
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
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03/28/2024

Jolynn Tumolo

Jolynn Tumolo
Almost half of those surveyed had not sought medical care for their IBS symptoms during the previous year.
Almost half of those surveyed had not sought medical care for their IBS symptoms during the previous year.
Almost half of those surveyed...
03/28/2024
Gastroenterology
News
03/12/2024

Jolynn Tumolo

Jolynn Tumolo
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
03/08/2024

Jolynn Tumolo

Jolynn Tumolo
Waist circumference, higher body mass index were associated with higher risks of developing erosive esophagitis.
Waist circumference, higher body mass index were associated with higher risks of developing erosive esophagitis.
Waist circumference, higher body...
03/08/2024
Gastroenterology
News
03/04/2024

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor
Researchers aimed to evaluate the efficacy of intrarectal botulinum toxin type A for the treatment of fecal incontinence in a randomized study. What did they find?
Researchers aimed to evaluate the efficacy of intrarectal botulinum toxin type A for the treatment of fecal incontinence in a randomized study. What did they find?
Researchers aimed to evaluate...
03/04/2024
Gastroenterology
News
02/27/2024

Rebecca Mashaw, Digital Managing Editor

Rebecca Mashaw, Digital Managing Edit...
Patients treated for type 2 diabetes with glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists were at lower risk of developing colorectal cancer, researchers found.
Patients treated for type 2 diabetes with glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists were at lower risk of developing colorectal cancer, researchers found.
Patients treated for type 2...
02/27/2024
Gastroenterology
News
02/23/2024

Jolynn Tumolo

Jolynn Tumolo
Persistence with any proton pump inhibitor therapy was low among patients with erosive esophagitis, researchers found.
Persistence with any proton pump inhibitor therapy was low among patients with erosive esophagitis, researchers found.
Persistence with any proton pump...
02/23/2024
Gastroenterology

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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
Pop Quiz: Colonic Diverticulitis
Quiz
01/05/2021
The American Gastroenterological Association recently issued a clinical practice update on managing colonic diverticulitis. Do you know what the update says about procedures for diagnosing this disease? Take our quiz to find out!
The American Gastroenterological Association recently issued a clinical practice update on managing colonic diverticulitis. Do you know what the update says about procedures for diagnosing this disease? Take our quiz to find out!
The American Gastroenterological...
01/05/2021
Gastroenterology
Poll
10/03/2019
Do you test for Giardia among your patients with chronic diarrhea? Let us know by taking our quick poll.
Do you test for Giardia among your patients with chronic diarrhea? Let us know by taking our quick poll.
Do you test for Giardia among...
10/03/2019
Gastroenterology
Quiz
02/22/2024

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor
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

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor
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
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02/13/2024

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor
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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01/09/2024
In treating gastrointestinal disorders, do gastroenterologists work better alone or as part of a multidisciplinary team? Answer our poll to understand the approaches better!
In treating gastrointestinal disorders, do gastroenterologists work better alone or as part of a multidisciplinary team? Answer our poll to understand the approaches better!
In treating gastrointestinal...
01/09/2024
Gastroenterology
quiz
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
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07/27/2023

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor
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
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06/08/2023

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor
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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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
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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

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