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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
Conference Coverage
01/02/2024

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor

Priyam Vora, Associate Editor
Dr Ali Rezaie explained the role of microbiome in disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome and its subtypes.
Dr Ali Rezaie explained the role of microbiome in disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome and its subtypes.
Dr Ali Rezaie explained the role...
01/02/2024
Gastroenterology
News
10/02/2023

Rebecca Mashaw, Digital Managing Editor

Rebecca Mashaw, Digital Managing Edit...
The pandemic may have influenced the results of a national survey, researchers say.
The pandemic may have influenced the results of a national survey, researchers say.
The pandemic may have influenced...
10/02/2023
Gastroenterology
News
05/10/2022
Consultation with a registered dietitian nutritionist can help patients with irritable bowel syndrome to manage their condition, according to a clinical update from the American Gastroenterological Association.
Consultation with a registered dietitian nutritionist can help patients with irritable bowel syndrome to manage their condition, according to a clinical update from the American Gastroenterological Association.
Consultation with a registered...
05/10/2022
Gastroenterology
children & veggies
Quiz
04/08/2022
Which type of diet is the most "patient friendly" for nonconstipated irritable bowel syndrome? Take our quick quiz to find out!
Which type of diet is the most "patient friendly" for nonconstipated irritable bowel syndrome? Take our quick quiz to find out!
Which type of diet is the most...
04/08/2022
Gastroenterology
News
03/21/2022
Low FODMAP and gluten-free diets are also effective but less popular than traditional dietary advice among patients with nonconstipated irritable bowel syndrome, according to research.
Low FODMAP and gluten-free diets are also effective but less popular than traditional dietary advice among patients with nonconstipated irritable bowel syndrome, according to research.
Low FODMAP and gluten-free diets...
03/21/2022
Gastroenterology
News
12/21/2020
The American College of Gastroenterology has developed a clinical guideline for managing irritable bowel syndrome that addresses 25 key questions based on the strength and quality of evidence from medical literature.
The American College of Gastroenterology has developed a clinical guideline for managing irritable bowel syndrome that addresses 25 key questions based on the strength and quality of evidence from medical literature.
The American College of...
12/21/2020
Gastroenterology
News
10/23/2019
Authors of a new study sought to determine whether patients with irritable bowel syndrome could experience symptom relief with fecal microbiota transplantation from a single donor with a favorable microbiota profile. The findings were...
Authors of a new study sought to determine whether patients with irritable bowel syndrome could experience symptom relief with fecal microbiota transplantation from a single donor with a favorable microbiota profile. The findings were...
Authors of a new study sought to...
10/23/2019
Gastroenterology
News
10/16/2019
The authors of a new study evaluated more than 4000 cases of Campylobacter infection to estimate the US incidence of Campylobacter infection–associated postinfectious irritable bowel syndrome.
The authors of a new study evaluated more than 4000 cases of Campylobacter infection to estimate the US incidence of Campylobacter infection–associated postinfectious irritable bowel syndrome.
The authors of a new study...
10/16/2019
Gastroenterology
News
09/24/2019
The American Gastroenterological Association’s guideline applies to the evaluation of patients who are immunocompetent and who have had “watery” diarrhea for at least 4 weeks.
The American Gastroenterological Association’s guideline applies to the evaluation of patients who are immunocompetent and who have had “watery” diarrhea for at least 4 weeks.
The American Gastroenterological...
09/24/2019
Gastroenterology
News
09/13/2019
The NHE3 sodium transport inhibitor was approved for use after results from 2 clinical trials showed increased bowel movements and decreased abdominal pain among individuals with IBS-C.
The NHE3 sodium transport inhibitor was approved for use after results from 2 clinical trials showed increased bowel movements and decreased abdominal pain among individuals with IBS-C.
The NHE3 sodium transport...
09/13/2019
Gastroenterology

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News
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
10/02/2023

Rebecca Mashaw, Digital Managing Editor

Rebecca Mashaw, Digital Managing Edit...
The pandemic may have influenced the results of a national survey, researchers say.
The pandemic may have influenced the results of a national survey, researchers say.
The pandemic may have influenced...
10/02/2023
Gastroenterology
News
05/10/2022
Consultation with a registered dietitian nutritionist can help patients with irritable bowel syndrome to manage their condition, according to a clinical update from the American Gastroenterological Association.
Consultation with a registered dietitian nutritionist can help patients with irritable bowel syndrome to manage their condition, according to a clinical update from the American Gastroenterological Association.
Consultation with a registered...
05/10/2022
Gastroenterology
News
03/21/2022
Low FODMAP and gluten-free diets are also effective but less popular than traditional dietary advice among patients with nonconstipated irritable bowel syndrome, according to research.
Low FODMAP and gluten-free diets are also effective but less popular than traditional dietary advice among patients with nonconstipated irritable bowel syndrome, according to research.
Low FODMAP and gluten-free diets...
03/21/2022
Gastroenterology
News
12/21/2020
The American College of Gastroenterology has developed a clinical guideline for managing irritable bowel syndrome that addresses 25 key questions based on the strength and quality of evidence from medical literature.
The American College of Gastroenterology has developed a clinical guideline for managing irritable bowel syndrome that addresses 25 key questions based on the strength and quality of evidence from medical literature.
The American College of...
12/21/2020
Gastroenterology
News
10/23/2019
Authors of a new study sought to determine whether patients with irritable bowel syndrome could experience symptom relief with fecal microbiota transplantation from a single donor with a favorable microbiota profile. The findings were...
Authors of a new study sought to determine whether patients with irritable bowel syndrome could experience symptom relief with fecal microbiota transplantation from a single donor with a favorable microbiota profile. The findings were...
Authors of a new study sought to...
10/23/2019
Gastroenterology
News
10/16/2019
The authors of a new study evaluated more than 4000 cases of Campylobacter infection to estimate the US incidence of Campylobacter infection–associated postinfectious irritable bowel syndrome.
The authors of a new study evaluated more than 4000 cases of Campylobacter infection to estimate the US incidence of Campylobacter infection–associated postinfectious irritable bowel syndrome.
The authors of a new study...
10/16/2019
Gastroenterology
News
09/24/2019
The American Gastroenterological Association’s guideline applies to the evaluation of patients who are immunocompetent and who have had “watery” diarrhea for at least 4 weeks.
The American Gastroenterological Association’s guideline applies to the evaluation of patients who are immunocompetent and who have had “watery” diarrhea for at least 4 weeks.
The American Gastroenterological...
09/24/2019
Gastroenterology
News
09/13/2019
The NHE3 sodium transport inhibitor was approved for use after results from 2 clinical trials showed increased bowel movements and decreased abdominal pain among individuals with IBS-C.
The NHE3 sodium transport inhibitor was approved for use after results from 2 clinical trials showed increased bowel movements and decreased abdominal pain among individuals with IBS-C.
The NHE3 sodium transport...
09/13/2019
Gastroenterology
News
09/10/2019
Sarah Ballou, PhD, answers our questions about her research on the effects of IBS on daily function between disease subtypes, as well as about current IBS management challenges and more.
Sarah Ballou, PhD, answers our questions about her research on the effects of IBS on daily function between disease subtypes, as well as about current IBS management challenges and more.
Sarah Ballou, PhD, answers our...
09/10/2019
Gastroenterology
News
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
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
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
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
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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children & veggies
Quiz
04/08/2022
Which type of diet is the most "patient friendly" for nonconstipated irritable bowel syndrome? Take our quick quiz to find out!
Which type of diet is the most "patient friendly" for nonconstipated irritable bowel syndrome? Take our quick quiz to find out!
Which type of diet is the most...
04/08/2022
Gastroenterology
Quiz
11/02/2018
Think you know which psychological therapy is most effective in improving daily function among patients with irritable bowel syndrome? Find out by taking our quiz.
Think you know which psychological therapy is most effective in improving daily function among patients with irritable bowel syndrome? Find out by taking our quiz.
Think you know which...
11/02/2018
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
Quiz
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
doc with stethoscope
Poll
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
Quiz
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
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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Quiz
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
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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