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Research Highlights
01/14/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
A systematic review of over 100,000 patients confirms a higher risk of cholelithiasis and GERD with GLP-1RAs, particularly in weight-loss-focused and high-dose formulations.
A systematic review of over 100,000 patients confirms a higher risk of cholelithiasis and GERD with GLP-1RAs, particularly in weight-loss-focused and high-dose formulations.
A systematic review of over...
01/14/2026
Gastroenterology
Kim Orleck
Clinical Pearls
01/13/2026
Kimberly Orleck, ANP-BC
Kimberly Orleck, ANP-BC, reviews the key points to consider when diagnosing a patient with constipation to determine if the condition is irritable bowel syndrome with predominant constipation.
Kimberly Orleck, ANP-BC, reviews the key points to consider when diagnosing a patient with constipation to determine if the condition is irritable bowel syndrome with predominant constipation.
Kimberly Orleck, ANP-BC, reviews...
01/13/2026
Gastroenterology
Guidelines
05/08/2025
Riya Gandhi, MA
An international panel delivers the first standardized framework to evaluate and manage persistent IBS-like symptoms in patients with well-controlled IBD.
An international panel delivers the first standardized framework to evaluate and manage persistent IBS-like symptoms in patients with well-controlled IBD.
An international panel delivers...
05/08/2025
Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
From Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Network
Research Highlights
04/29/2025
Riya Gandhi, MA
An updated systematic review confirms that gut–brain neuromodulators—especially tricyclic antidepressants—can reduce global IBS symptoms and abdominal pain, though evidence for other drug classes remains limited.
An updated systematic review confirms that gut–brain neuromodulators—especially tricyclic antidepressants—can reduce global IBS symptoms and abdominal pain, though evidence for other drug classes remains limited.
An updated systematic review...
04/29/2025
Gastroenterology
News
04/29/2025
Riya Gandhi, MA
A new network meta-analysis of 28 trials finds that low FODMAP and starch- and sucrose-reduced diets outperform standard dietary advice in improving IBS symptoms, though overall evidence confidence remains limited.
A new network meta-analysis of 28 trials finds that low FODMAP and starch- and sucrose-reduced diets outperform standard dietary advice in improving IBS symptoms, though overall evidence confidence remains limited.
A new network meta-analysis of...
04/29/2025
Gastroenterology
Conference Coverage
10/28/2024
Riya Gandhi, MA
Researchers sought to determine if postmenopausal women treated with hormone replacement therapy would be at higher risk of developing irritable bowel syndrome.
Researchers sought to determine if postmenopausal women treated with hormone replacement therapy would be at higher risk of developing irritable bowel syndrome.
Researchers sought to determine...
10/28/2024
Gastroenterology
News
03/28/2024
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
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
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
Jolynn Tumolo
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

Research Highlights
04/29/2025
Riya Gandhi, MA
An updated systematic review confirms that gut–brain neuromodulators—especially tricyclic antidepressants—can reduce global IBS symptoms and abdominal pain, though evidence for other drug classes remains limited.
An updated systematic review confirms that gut–brain neuromodulators—especially tricyclic antidepressants—can reduce global IBS symptoms and abdominal pain, though evidence for other drug classes remains limited.
An updated systematic review...
04/29/2025
Gastroenterology
News
04/29/2025
Riya Gandhi, MA
A new network meta-analysis of 28 trials finds that low FODMAP and starch- and sucrose-reduced diets outperform standard dietary advice in improving IBS symptoms, though overall evidence confidence remains limited.
A new network meta-analysis of 28 trials finds that low FODMAP and starch- and sucrose-reduced diets outperform standard dietary advice in improving IBS symptoms, though overall evidence confidence remains limited.
A new network meta-analysis of...
04/29/2025
Gastroenterology
News
03/28/2024
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
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
Jolynn Tumolo
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
Jolynn Tumolo
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
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
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
09/08/2026
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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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
08/07/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
What did researchers find in a recent study of patients with GERD and persistent reflux symptoms despite PPI therapy? Take our quick quiz to find out!
What did researchers find in a recent study of patients with GERD and persistent reflux symptoms despite PPI therapy? Take our quick quiz to find out!
What did researchers find in a...
08/07/2025
Gastroenterology
Quiz
08/07/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
Is terminal ileum resection in patients with Crohn’s disease associated with colorectal cancer risk? See what recent research found by taking our quiz.
Is terminal ileum resection in patients with Crohn’s disease associated with colorectal cancer risk? See what recent research found by taking our quiz.
Is terminal ileum resection in...
08/07/2025
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
News
08/01/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
A prospective study reveals that more than 70% of patients with proven gastroesophageal reflux disease and refractory symptoms also exhibit features of esophageal disorders of gut-brain interaction.
A prospective study reveals that more than 70% of patients with proven gastroesophageal reflux disease and refractory symptoms also exhibit features of esophageal disorders of gut-brain interaction.
A prospective study reveals that...
08/01/2025
Gastroenterology
Quiz
07/18/2025
The TEMPO trial investigated techniques to improve return rates for fecal immunochemical tests for colorectal cancer. Find out what worked best by taking our quick quiz!
The TEMPO trial investigated techniques to improve return rates for fecal immunochemical tests for colorectal cancer. Find out what worked best by taking our quick quiz!
The TEMPO trial investigated...
07/18/2025
Gastroenterology
Quiz
07/18/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
Research has shown that several social determinants of health (SDOH) are associated with the prevalence of metabolic-associated steatotic liver disease. What has been identified as the most consistent associated SDOH?
Research has shown that several social determinants of health (SDOH) are associated with the prevalence of metabolic-associated steatotic liver disease. What has been identified as the most consistent associated SDOH?
Research has shown that several...
07/18/2025
Gastroenterology
Quiz
07/18/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
The prevalence of metabolic-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is increasing. What will it be in the future? Take our quiz to find out.
The prevalence of metabolic-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is increasing. What will it be in the future? Take our quiz to find out.
The prevalence of...
07/18/2025
Gastroenterology
Quiz
07/16/2025
Riya Gandhi, MA
Which factors truly drive adherence to noninvasive CRC screening? Test your knowledge in this quick quiz.
Which factors truly drive adherence to noninvasive CRC screening? Test your knowledge in this quick quiz.
Which factors truly drive...
07/16/2025
Gastroenterology