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FDA Approves New Oral Treatment to Prevent C.Diff Recurrence
05/01/2023

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Vowst, the first fecal microbiota product that is taken orally for the prevention of recurrence of Clostridioides difficile infection among adults.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Vowst, the first fecal microbiota product that is taken orally for the prevention of recurrence of Clostridioides difficile infection among adults.
The U.S. Food and Drug...
05/01/2023
Gastroenterology
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Poll
Gastro Issues Post-COVID-19
01/10/2023
Regardless of ICU status, nearly 1 in 5 US patients hospitalized with COVID-19 have experienced gastrointestinal symptoms in some form, a multicenter cohort study confirmed. Which of the following issues have you seen among your patients who...
Regardless of ICU status, nearly 1 in 5 US patients hospitalized with COVID-19 have experienced gastrointestinal symptoms in some form, a multicenter cohort study confirmed. Which of the following issues have you seen among your patients who...
Regardless of ICU status, nearly...
01/10/2023
Gastroenterology
News
Gastrointestinal Symptoms Common in Patients Hospitalized With COVID-19
08/08/2022
Elevated liver enzymes among patients with COVID-19 were associated with increased risk of intensive care and mortality, according to a new study.
Elevated liver enzymes among patients with COVID-19 were associated with increased risk of intensive care and mortality, according to a new study.
Elevated liver enzymes among...
08/08/2022
Gastroenterology
Lab
Conference Coverage
Nobel Laureate Barry Marshall, MD, Headlines DDW Session on H pylori
05/22/2021
In fewer than 40 years, Helicobacter pylori has advanced from a disputed factor in causation of gastric ulcers to a bacterium that shows increasing resistance to antibiotic therapies.
In fewer than 40 years, Helicobacter pylori has advanced from a disputed factor in causation of gastric ulcers to a bacterium that shows increasing resistance to antibiotic therapies.
In fewer than 40 years,...
05/22/2021
Gastroenterology
News
ACG Releases New Guideline on C Diff
05/21/2021
The American College of Gastroenterology updated its 2013 guideline on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of Clostridioides difficile to reflect changes in nomenclature, diagnostic methods, and treatments, including fecal microbial...
The American College of Gastroenterology updated its 2013 guideline on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of Clostridioides difficile to reflect changes in nomenclature, diagnostic methods, and treatments, including fecal microbial...
The American College of...
05/21/2021
Gastroenterology
News
Researchers Study Potential Risks of FMT
04/21/2021
Fecal microbiota transplantation is widely used and considered safe in treating Clostridioides difficile infection.
Fecal microbiota transplantation is widely used and considered safe in treating Clostridioides difficile infection.
Fecal microbiota transplantation...
04/21/2021
Gastroenterology
News
GI Infections May Lead to Microscopic Colitis
04/21/2021
Gastroenteritis can be linked to increased risk of microscopic colitis diagnosis, research reveals.
Gastroenteritis can be linked to increased risk of microscopic colitis diagnosis, research reveals.
Gastroenteritis can be linked to...
04/21/2021
Gastroenterology
News
Severe Course of COVID-19 May Be Associated With Poor GI Health
01/13/2021
A new review reveals growing evidence that altered gut microbiota and ‘leaky gut’ are connected to the severity of cases of COVID-19.
A new review reveals growing evidence that altered gut microbiota and ‘leaky gut’ are connected to the severity of cases of COVID-19.
A new review reveals growing...
01/13/2021
Gastroenterology
GI Symptoms Predict Worse Outcomes in COVID-19
Conference Coverage
GI Symptoms Predict Worse Outcomes in COVID-19
10/29/2020
In the largest study to date on the significance of gastrointestinal symptoms associated with COVID-19 infection in the United States, researchers found that patients with nausea, diarrhea, and other gastric symptoms were more likely to need...
In the largest study to date on the significance of gastrointestinal symptoms associated with COVID-19 infection in the United States, researchers found that patients with nausea, diarrhea, and other gastric symptoms were more likely to need...
In the largest study to date on...
10/29/2020
Gastroenterology

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FDA Alert
News
FDA Approves New Oral Treatment to Prevent C.Diff Recurrence
05/01/2023

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Vowst, the first fecal microbiota product that is taken orally for the prevention of recurrence of Clostridioides difficile infection among adults.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Vowst, the first fecal microbiota product that is taken orally for the prevention of recurrence of Clostridioides difficile infection among adults.
The U.S. Food and Drug...
05/01/2023
Gastroenterology
News
Gastrointestinal Symptoms Common in Patients Hospitalized With COVID-19
08/08/2022
Elevated liver enzymes among patients with COVID-19 were associated with increased risk of intensive care and mortality, according to a new study.
Elevated liver enzymes among patients with COVID-19 were associated with increased risk of intensive care and mortality, according to a new study.
Elevated liver enzymes among...
08/08/2022
Gastroenterology
News
ACG Releases New Guideline on C Diff
05/21/2021
The American College of Gastroenterology updated its 2013 guideline on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of Clostridioides difficile to reflect changes in nomenclature, diagnostic methods, and treatments, including fecal microbial...
The American College of Gastroenterology updated its 2013 guideline on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of Clostridioides difficile to reflect changes in nomenclature, diagnostic methods, and treatments, including fecal microbial...
The American College of...
05/21/2021
Gastroenterology
News
Researchers Study Potential Risks of FMT
04/21/2021
Fecal microbiota transplantation is widely used and considered safe in treating Clostridioides difficile infection.
Fecal microbiota transplantation is widely used and considered safe in treating Clostridioides difficile infection.
Fecal microbiota transplantation...
04/21/2021
Gastroenterology
News
GI Infections May Lead to Microscopic Colitis
04/21/2021
Gastroenteritis can be linked to increased risk of microscopic colitis diagnosis, research reveals.
Gastroenteritis can be linked to increased risk of microscopic colitis diagnosis, research reveals.
Gastroenteritis can be linked to...
04/21/2021
Gastroenterology
News
Severe Course of COVID-19 May Be Associated With Poor GI Health
01/13/2021
A new review reveals growing evidence that altered gut microbiota and ‘leaky gut’ are connected to the severity of cases of COVID-19.
A new review reveals growing evidence that altered gut microbiota and ‘leaky gut’ are connected to the severity of cases of COVID-19.
A new review reveals growing...
01/13/2021
Gastroenterology
News
Multivariable Model Outperforms Guideline-Based Model for Predicting CRC
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
News
CRC Rate Rising Among Younger Americans
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
News
MASLD Identified as Osteoarthritis Risk Marker in US Adults
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
News
Biomarker Study Finds ‘Clearcut’ Case for Early Advanced Therapy for CD
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
News
IBS Prevalence Slightly Above 6% in Pandemic-Era US Survey
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
H. Pylori Infection Studied for Association With Colorectal Cancer
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
Metabolic Health Does Not Protect Against Erosive Esophagitis in Adults With Obesity
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
Intrarectal Injections of BoNTA for Fecal Incontinence?
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
GLP-1 Treatment Associated With Lower CRC Risk
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
1 in 5 Patients with Erosive Esophagitis Cycles Through PPIs
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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light bulb+idea+thinking+poll
Poll
Gastro Issues Post-COVID-19
01/10/2023
Regardless of ICU status, nearly 1 in 5 US patients hospitalized with COVID-19 have experienced gastrointestinal symptoms in some form, a multicenter cohort study confirmed. Which of the following issues have you seen among your patients who...
Regardless of ICU status, nearly 1 in 5 US patients hospitalized with COVID-19 have experienced gastrointestinal symptoms in some form, a multicenter cohort study confirmed. Which of the following issues have you seen among your patients who...
Regardless of ICU status, nearly...
01/10/2023
Gastroenterology
Quiz
Quiz: Diagnosis and Treatment of Nonerosive GERD
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
Quiz: Gastroesophageal Reflux and Gender
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
Quiz
Quiz: Nonerosive GERD and Esophageal Cancer
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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Poll
Multidisciplinary Care in GI Recovery
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
What Increases the Risk of Diverticular Disease?
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
Combo Therapy for uHCC
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
Quiz: Considerations for Colorectal Screening for Older Patients
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
Quiz
Relation Between ADR and CRC Risk
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
report+obesity
Quiz
Corticosteroids and Weight
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
Quiz: Screening for HCC
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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FDA Approves New Oral Treatment to Prevent C.Diff Recurrence
05/01/2023

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Vowst, the first fecal microbiota product that is taken orally for the prevention of recurrence of Clostridioides difficile infection among adults.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Vowst, the first fecal microbiota product that is taken orally for the prevention of recurrence of Clostridioides difficile infection among adults.
The U.S. Food and Drug...
05/01/2023
Gastroenterology
News
Gastrointestinal Symptoms Common in Patients Hospitalized With COVID-19
08/08/2022
Elevated liver enzymes among patients with COVID-19 were associated with increased risk of intensive care and mortality, according to a new study.
Elevated liver enzymes among patients with COVID-19 were associated with increased risk of intensive care and mortality, according to a new study.
Elevated liver enzymes among...
08/08/2022
Gastroenterology
News
ACG Releases New Guideline on C Diff
05/21/2021
The American College of Gastroenterology updated its 2013 guideline on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of Clostridioides difficile to reflect changes in nomenclature, diagnostic methods, and treatments, including fecal microbial...
The American College of Gastroenterology updated its 2013 guideline on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of Clostridioides difficile to reflect changes in nomenclature, diagnostic methods, and treatments, including fecal microbial...
The American College of...
05/21/2021
Gastroenterology
News
Researchers Study Potential Risks of FMT
04/21/2021
Fecal microbiota transplantation is widely used and considered safe in treating Clostridioides difficile infection.
Fecal microbiota transplantation is widely used and considered safe in treating Clostridioides difficile infection.
Fecal microbiota transplantation...
04/21/2021
Gastroenterology
News
GI Infections May Lead to Microscopic Colitis
04/21/2021
Gastroenteritis can be linked to increased risk of microscopic colitis diagnosis, research reveals.
Gastroenteritis can be linked to increased risk of microscopic colitis diagnosis, research reveals.
Gastroenteritis can be linked to...
04/21/2021
Gastroenterology
News
Severe Course of COVID-19 May Be Associated With Poor GI Health
01/13/2021
A new review reveals growing evidence that altered gut microbiota and ‘leaky gut’ are connected to the severity of cases of COVID-19.
A new review reveals growing evidence that altered gut microbiota and ‘leaky gut’ are connected to the severity of cases of COVID-19.
A new review reveals growing...
01/13/2021
Gastroenterology
News
Multivariable Model Outperforms Guideline-Based Model for Predicting CRC
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
News
CRC Rate Rising Among Younger Americans
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
News
MASLD Identified as Osteoarthritis Risk Marker in US Adults
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
News
Biomarker Study Finds ‘Clearcut’ Case for Early Advanced Therapy for CD
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
News
IBS Prevalence Slightly Above 6% in Pandemic-Era US Survey
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
H. Pylori Infection Studied for Association With Colorectal Cancer
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
Metabolic Health Does Not Protect Against Erosive Esophagitis in Adults With Obesity
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
Intrarectal Injections of BoNTA for Fecal Incontinence?
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
GLP-1 Treatment Associated With Lower CRC Risk
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
1 in 5 Patients with Erosive Esophagitis Cycles Through PPIs
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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