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Nonantibiotic Medications Contribute to CDI Risk
06/05/2026
Rebecca Mashaw
Corticosteroids, proton pump inhibitors, and antidepressants were found to be associated with increased risks of contracting Clostrioides diffiicile infection, researchers reported.
Corticosteroids, proton pump inhibitors, and antidepressants were found to be associated with increased risks of contracting Clostrioides diffiicile infection, researchers reported.
Corticosteroids, proton pump...
06/05/2026
Gastroenterology
Research Review
High Rehospitalization and Mortality Rates Persist After ICI-Associated Colitis
05/06/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
Rehospitalization remained common among patients who experienced immune checkpoint inhibitor-associated colitis, indicating that adverse effects often persist beyond ICI exposure.
Rehospitalization remained common among patients who experienced immune checkpoint inhibitor-associated colitis, indicating that adverse effects often persist beyond ICI exposure.
Rehospitalization remained...
05/06/2026
Gastroenterology
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Smartphone Use on the Toilet Linked to Higher Hemorrhoid Risk, Study Finds
09/18/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
For gastroenterologists, these findings underscore the value of addressing lifestyle and technology use as part of routine care.
For gastroenterologists, these findings underscore the value of addressing lifestyle and technology use as part of routine care.
For gastroenterologists, these...
09/18/2025
Gastroenterology
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Hemorrhoidal Disease Review Highlights Graded Management and Treatment Efficacy
08/28/2025
Riya Gandhi, MA
A comprehensive review outlines the classification and stepwise treatment of hemorrhoidal disease, from conservative care to surgical excision, emphasizing the effectiveness of rubber band ligation and the role of fiber in symptom relief.
A comprehensive review outlines the classification and stepwise treatment of hemorrhoidal disease, from conservative care to surgical excision, emphasizing the effectiveness of rubber band ligation and the role of fiber in symptom relief.
A comprehensive review outlines...
08/28/2025
Gastroenterology
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Diverticulitis Treatment: 4-Year LASER Trial Results on Sigmoid Resection vs Conservative Care
04/28/2025
Riya Gandhi, MA
See how sigmoid resection compares to conservative treatment for diverticulitis after 4 years. Review outcomes on recurrence, complications, and quality of life.
See how sigmoid resection compares to conservative treatment for diverticulitis after 4 years. Review outcomes on recurrence, complications, and quality of life.
See how sigmoid resection...
04/28/2025
Gastroenterology
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Colonoscopy After Diverticulitis Usually Unnecessary
11/14/2024
Rebecca Mashaw
In colonoscopies performed solely for diverticulitis, the CRC prevalence was just 0.17%, the study found.
In colonoscopies performed solely for diverticulitis, the CRC prevalence was just 0.17%, the study found.
In colonoscopies performed...
11/14/2024
Gastroenterology
News
Intrarectal Injections of BoNTA for Fecal Incontinence?
03/04/2024
Priyam Vora
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
Elective Surgery for Diverticulitis Benefits Patient Quality of Life
06/16/2023
Priyam Vora
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...
06/16/2023
Gastroenterology
News
US Task Force Issues Guidelines on Malignant Polyp Management
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
GI Symptoms Not Associated With Severe COVID-19 Course
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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Research Highlights
GLP-1 RAs Linked to Lower Risk of Hepatic Complications in MASLD and T2D
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
IBS-C Microbiome Signatures Offer Insights Into Parkinson’s-Related Constipation
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
Research Review
Colonoscopy Associated With Lower Colorectal Cancer Risk in Adults Aged 40–49 Years
06/03/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
Investigators observed a lower cumulative incidence of CRC among individuals who underwent colonoscopy across both age groups studied.
Investigators observed a lower cumulative incidence of CRC among individuals who underwent colonoscopy across both age groups studied.
Investigators observed a lower...
06/03/2026
Gastroenterology
Research Insights
Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer Survivors Report Persistent Sexual Health Challenges
05/27/2026
Rebecca Mashaw
A new study adds to growing evidence that sexual and reproductive health issues are common yet frequently overlooked among younger colorectal cancer survivors.
A new study adds to growing evidence that sexual and reproductive health issues are common yet frequently overlooked among younger colorectal cancer survivors.
A new study adds to growing...
05/27/2026
Gastroenterology
Research Review
Synchronous Colon Cancer Not Associated With Worse Survival in Stage I–III Disease
05/27/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
The findings provide reassurance regarding prognosis in patients presenting with multiple primary tumors.
The findings provide reassurance regarding prognosis in patients presenting with multiple primary tumors.
The findings provide reassurance...
05/27/2026
Gastroenterology
Research Review
High Rehospitalization and Mortality Rates Persist After ICI-Associated Colitis
05/06/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
Rehospitalization remained common among patients who experienced immune checkpoint inhibitor-associated colitis, indicating that adverse effects often persist beyond ICI exposure.
Rehospitalization remained common among patients who experienced immune checkpoint inhibitor-associated colitis, indicating that adverse effects often persist beyond ICI exposure.
Rehospitalization remained...
05/06/2026
Gastroenterology
Research Highlights
MAPI Offers New Biomarker in Screening for MetALD and ALD
04/23/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
MetALD-ALD Prediction Index (MAP) proved to be the top-performing model among all commonly used indirect alcohol biomarkers.
MetALD-ALD Prediction Index (MAP) proved to be the top-performing model among all commonly used indirect alcohol biomarkers.
MetALD-ALD Prediction Index...
04/23/2026
Gastroenterology
News
Lifetime Alcohol Intake Linked to Colorectal Cancer Risk
02/11/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
For gastroenterologists, the key takeaway is that cumulative alcohol exposure and long-term drinking patterns matter when assessing CRC risk.
For gastroenterologists, the key takeaway is that cumulative alcohol exposure and long-term drinking patterns matter when assessing CRC risk.
For gastroenterologists, the key...
02/11/2026
Gastroenterology
Research Review
New Meta-Analysis Highlights Burden of MASLD Among IBD Patients
02/03/2026
Rebecca Mashaw
The study draws on data from more than 1.5 million individuals, providing the most extensive evidence yet on MASLD’s prevalence and associated factors in patients with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
The study draws on data from more than 1.5 million individuals, providing the most extensive evidence yet on MASLD’s prevalence and associated factors in patients with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
The study draws on data from...
02/03/2026
Gastroenterology
Emerging Therapies
EC Plus FOLFIRI Improves Response Rates in First-Line BRAF V600E–Mutant Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
01/14/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
For gastroenterologists treating mCRC, EC plus FOLFIRI offers a highly active first-line strategy for patients with BRAF V600E–mutant disease and may represent a new standard of care in this setting.
For gastroenterologists treating mCRC, EC plus FOLFIRI offers a highly active first-line strategy for patients with BRAF V600E–mutant disease and may represent a new standard of care in this setting.
For gastroenterologists treating...
01/14/2026
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