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Research Review
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
Medication
01/29/2026
Anthony Lembo, MD; Megan Riehl, PsyD; Brooks D. Cash, MD
Our expert panel continues as Drs Cash, Lembo, and Riehl delve into the existing medications available to treat IBS-C, from neuromodulators to secretagogues and the sodium/hydrogen exchanger (NHE3) inhibitor tenapanor.
Our expert panel continues as Drs Cash, Lembo, and Riehl delve into the existing medications available to treat IBS-C, from neuromodulators to secretagogues and the sodium/hydrogen exchanger (NHE3) inhibitor tenapanor.
Our expert panel continues as...
01/29/2026
Gastroenterology
Treatment Guidance
01/27/2026
Nezam Afdhal, MD; Meena Bansal, MD; Zobair Younossi, MD
As hepatologists Nezam Afdhal, Meena Bansal, and Zobair Younossi continue their expert roundtable, the topic turns to the management of MASLD and MASH, including the best use of two new types of drugs--resmetirom and the GLP-1 agonists.
As hepatologists Nezam Afdhal, Meena Bansal, and Zobair Younossi continue their expert roundtable, the topic turns to the management of MASLD and MASH, including the best use of two new types of drugs--resmetirom and the GLP-1 agonists.
As hepatologists Nezam Afdhal,...
01/27/2026
Gastroenterology
Expert Insights
01/27/2026
Nezam Afdhal, MD; Meena Bansal, MD; Zobair Younossi, MD
The expert panel on MASLD and MASH continues its discussion with guidance on when a patients with suspected steatotic liver disease should be referred to a hepatology specialist.
The expert panel on MASLD and MASH continues its discussion with guidance on when a patients with suspected steatotic liver disease should be referred to a hepatology specialist.
The expert panel on MASLD and...
01/27/2026
Gastroenterology
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Integrative Therapy
01/25/2026
Brian E. Lacy, PhD, MD; Jami Kinnucan, MD
Dr Brian Lacy hosts Dr Jami Kinnucan to discuss the pros and cons of using cannabis to treat some symptoms of gastrointestinal diseases.
Dr Brian Lacy hosts Dr Jami Kinnucan to discuss the pros and cons of using cannabis to treat some symptoms of gastrointestinal diseases.
Dr Brian Lacy hosts Dr Jami...
01/25/2026
Gastroenterology
Patient Treatment
01/23/2026
Anthony Lembo, MD; Brooks D. Cash, MD; Megan Riehl, PsyD
In part 2 of this roundtable series, Drs Anthony Lembo, Megan Riehl, and Brooks Cash review the varieties of treatments available for irritable bowel syndrome-constipation, including diet, lifestyle modifications, and medication.
In part 2 of this roundtable series, Drs Anthony Lembo, Megan Riehl, and Brooks Cash review the varieties of treatments available for irritable bowel syndrome-constipation, including diet, lifestyle modifications, and medication.
In part 2 of this roundtable...
01/23/2026
Gastroenterology
Diagnostics
01/22/2026
Anthony Lembo, MD; Megan Riehl, PsyD; Brooks D. Cash, MD
Diagnosing irritable bowel syndrome with constipation can be challenging. In this video, Drs Anthony Lembo, Brooks Cash, and Megan Riehl discuss the importance and the tests required to make a positive diagnosis rather than a diagnosis of...
Diagnosing irritable bowel syndrome with constipation can be challenging. In this video, Drs Anthony Lembo, Brooks Cash, and Megan Riehl discuss the importance and the tests required to make a positive diagnosis rather than a diagnosis of...
Diagnosing irritable bowel...
01/22/2026
Gastroenterology
Hilary Ugras
Clinical Pearls
01/21/2026
Hilary Ugras, NP
Hilary Ugras, NP, reviews the types of medical therapies available for treating IBS-C and how to position them in treating patients.
Hilary Ugras, NP, reviews the types of medical therapies available for treating IBS-C and how to position them in treating patients.
Hilary Ugras, NP, reviews the...
01/21/2026
Gastroenterology
Expert Insights
01/19/2026
Nezam Afdhal, MD; Meena Bansal, MD; Zobair Younossi, MD
In Part 2 of this expert roundtable Drs Afdhal, Bansal, and Younossi discuss how to determine which patients need to be screened for MASLD/MASH, how to conduct screening, and which modalities are best.
In Part 2 of this expert roundtable Drs Afdhal, Bansal, and Younossi discuss how to determine which patients need to be screened for MASLD/MASH, how to conduct screening, and which modalities are best.
In Part 2 of this expert...
01/19/2026
Gastroenterology
Expert Insights
01/15/2026
Nezam Afdhal, MD; Meena Bansal, MD; Zobair Younossi, MD
In part 1 of this multipart series on MASLD and MASH, Drs Nezam Afdhal, Meena Bansal, and Zobair Younossi provide an overview of the growing prevalence of metabolic-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) and metabolic-associated...
In part 1 of this multipart series on MASLD and MASH, Drs Nezam Afdhal, Meena Bansal, and Zobair Younossi provide an overview of the growing prevalence of metabolic-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) and metabolic-associated...
In part 1 of this multipart...
01/15/2026
Gastroenterology
Research Highlights
01/15/2026
Rebecca Mashaw
By linking reduced beneficial bacteria and SCFAs with possible inflammatory signaling, the findings of a recent study may inform future microbiota-targeted therapies for IBS-C.
By linking reduced beneficial bacteria and SCFAs with possible inflammatory signaling, the findings of a recent study may inform future microbiota-targeted therapies for IBS-C.
By linking reduced beneficial...
01/15/2026
Gastroenterology