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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
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News
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
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

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News
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
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
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
Research Highlights
09/05/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
The 10-year results from the NordICC study may underestimate the mortality benefits of screening colonoscopy due to inadequate follow-up time.
The 10-year results from the NordICC study may underestimate the mortality benefits of screening colonoscopy due to inadequate follow-up time.
The 10-year results from the...
09/05/2025
Gastroenterology
Research Highlights
09/05/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
A prospective cohort study found that each additional social risk factor significantly increased the likelihood of cancer-specific mortality among patients with advanced colorectal cancer.
A prospective cohort study found that each additional social risk factor significantly increased the likelihood of cancer-specific mortality among patients with advanced colorectal cancer.
A prospective cohort study found...
09/05/2025
Gastroenterology
Research Highlights
09/04/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
The key takeaway for clinicians is the importance of recognizing fatty pancreas disease as more than an incidental imaging finding.
The key takeaway for clinicians is the importance of recognizing fatty pancreas disease as more than an incidental imaging finding.
The key takeaway for clinicians...
09/04/2025
Gastroenterology
News
09/04/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
Across three large prospective cohorts, hypertension was consistently associated with worse liver-related and systemic outcomes.
Across three large prospective cohorts, hypertension was consistently associated with worse liver-related and systemic outcomes.
Across three large prospective...
09/04/2025
Gastroenterology
News
09/04/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
GLP-1 RAs may offer additional protection against gastrointestinal complications among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
GLP-1 RAs may offer additional protection against gastrointestinal complications among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
GLP-1 RAs may offer additional...
09/04/2025
Gastroenterology
FDA alert
FDA Alert
08/21/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
The first pharmacologic option authorized by the agency for MASH with moderate to severe fibrosis addresses a growing public health challenge.
The first pharmacologic option authorized by the agency for MASH with moderate to severe fibrosis addresses a growing public health challenge.
The first pharmacologic option...
08/21/2025
Gastroenterology
News
08/12/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
Despite significant advances in colorectal cancer screening and treatment, systemic inequities continue to drive higher incidence and mortality rates among Black Americans compared with White individuals, according to a recent review.
Despite significant advances in colorectal cancer screening and treatment, systemic inequities continue to drive higher incidence and mortality rates among Black Americans compared with White individuals, according to a recent review.
Despite significant advances in...
08/12/2025
Gastroenterology
News
08/08/2025
Riya Gandhi, MA
Despite national declines in colorectal cancer deaths, a 20-year study finds Black men and residents of Southern and Midwestern states continue to face disproportionately high mortality rates.
Despite national declines in colorectal cancer deaths, a 20-year study finds Black men and residents of Southern and Midwestern states continue to face disproportionately high mortality rates.
Despite national declines in...
08/08/2025
Gastroenterology
News
08/08/2025
Riya Gandhi, MA
A large-scale study found nearly 70% of younger adults followed through with a multi-target stool DNA test for colorectal cancer screening, with digital communication playing a key role in boosting adherence.
A large-scale study found nearly 70% of younger adults followed through with a multi-target stool DNA test for colorectal cancer screening, with digital communication playing a key role in boosting adherence.
A large-scale study found nearly...
08/08/2025
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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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