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Research Review
06/16/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
Projections indicate continued increases in EoCRC mortality through 2035, with rising death counts across multiple populations.
Projections indicate continued increases in EoCRC mortality through 2035, with rising death counts across multiple populations.
Projections indicate continued...
06/16/2026
Gastroenterology
Research Highlights
06/16/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
The authors concluded that surveillance decisions are shaped by “factors at the patient-, provider-, and health system-levels,” with notable variation in how clinicians weigh age, risk, and resource use.
The authors concluded that surveillance decisions are shaped by “factors at the patient-, provider-, and health system-levels,” with notable variation in how clinicians weigh age, risk, and resource use.
The authors concluded that...
06/16/2026
Gastroenterology
Research Summary
06/16/2026
Rebecca Mashaw
Despite lower cancer incidence in the single screening colonoscopy group, mortality outcomes were not significantly different from those of unscreened individuals over a 10- to 15-year period.
Despite lower cancer incidence in the single screening colonoscopy group, mortality outcomes were not significantly different from those of unscreened individuals over a 10- to 15-year period.
Despite lower cancer incidence...
06/16/2026
Gastroenterology
Research Insights
06/16/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
Antibiotics may alter microbial diversity and host–microbe interactions in ways that promote neoplastic changes in the colon, researchers concluded.
Antibiotics may alter microbial diversity and host–microbe interactions in ways that promote neoplastic changes in the colon, researchers concluded.
Antibiotics may alter microbial...
06/16/2026
Gastroenterology
Research Highlights
06/16/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
Researchers concluded that “CRC burden in the U.S. has decreased markedly over the past thirty years,” but emphasized the need for stronger prevention strategies.
Researchers concluded that “CRC burden in the U.S. has decreased markedly over the past thirty years,” but emphasized the need for stronger prevention strategies.
Researchers concluded that “CRC...
06/16/2026
Gastroenterology
Research Review
06/16/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
Findings of a recent study provide population-level evidence supporting the clinical impact of AI integration in routine endoscopy.
Findings of a recent study provide population-level evidence supporting the clinical impact of AI integration in routine endoscopy.
Findings of a recent study...
06/16/2026
Gastroenterology
Research Summary
06/03/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
The findings suggest that a negative colonoscopy confers a sustained protective effect and may inform individualized screening intervals.
The findings suggest that a negative colonoscopy confers a sustained protective effect and may inform individualized screening intervals.
The findings suggest that a...
06/03/2026
Gastroenterology
Research Review
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 Review
05/29/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
Data indicate that while overall mortality from colorectal cancer has declined over the past 30 years, the rate increased from 2013 to 2023 and may continue to rise through 2040.
Data indicate that while overall mortality from colorectal cancer has declined over the past 30 years, the rate increased from 2013 to 2023 and may continue to rise through 2040.
Data indicate that while overall...
05/29/2026
Gastroenterology
Guideline Update
05/29/2026
Rebecca Mashaw
The update emphasizes that offering several validated screening options can improve adherence because “the most effective screening test is the one that the patient completes.”
The update emphasizes that offering several validated screening options can improve adherence because “the most effective screening test is the one that the patient completes.”
The update emphasizes that...
05/29/2026
Gastroenterology
Research Insights
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

News

Research Summary
06/03/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
The findings suggest that a negative colonoscopy confers a sustained protective effect and may inform individualized screening intervals.
The findings suggest that a negative colonoscopy confers a sustained protective effect and may inform individualized screening intervals.
The findings suggest that a...
06/03/2026
Gastroenterology
Research Review
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 Review
05/29/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
Data indicate that while overall mortality from colorectal cancer has declined over the past 30 years, the rate increased from 2013 to 2023 and may continue to rise through 2040.
Data indicate that while overall mortality from colorectal cancer has declined over the past 30 years, the rate increased from 2013 to 2023 and may continue to rise through 2040.
Data indicate that while overall...
05/29/2026
Gastroenterology
Guideline Update
05/29/2026
Rebecca Mashaw
The update emphasizes that offering several validated screening options can improve adherence because “the most effective screening test is the one that the patient completes.”
The update emphasizes that offering several validated screening options can improve adherence because “the most effective screening test is the one that the patient completes.”
The update emphasizes that...
05/29/2026
Gastroenterology
Research Insights
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
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 Highlights
05/27/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
Ensuring completion of follow-up colonoscopy may be more important than strict adherence to short time intervals between a positive FIT and the scoping procedure.
Ensuring completion of follow-up colonoscopy may be more important than strict adherence to short time intervals between a positive FIT and the scoping procedure.
Ensuring completion of follow-up...
05/27/2026
Gastroenterology
Research Review
02/17/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
Recent findings provide insight into adherence patterns and support continued participation in repeated FIT screening.
Recent findings provide insight into adherence patterns and support continued participation in repeated FIT screening.
Recent findings provide insight...
02/17/2026
Gastroenterology
News
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
Cancer Screening
01/14/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
The BLITZ study evaluated feasibility and test accuracy among patients undergoing screening colonoscopy in routine gastroenterology practices.
The BLITZ study evaluated feasibility and test accuracy among patients undergoing screening colonoscopy in routine gastroenterology practices.
The BLITZ study evaluated...
01/14/2026
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
06/11/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
Across regimens, increasing bismuth or antibiotic doses beyond these thresholds did not improve outcomes.
Across regimens, increasing bismuth or antibiotic doses beyond these thresholds did not improve outcomes.
Across regimens, increasing...
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
Research Highlights
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 Summary
06/03/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
The findings suggest that a negative colonoscopy confers a sustained protective effect and may inform individualized screening intervals.
The findings suggest that a negative colonoscopy confers a sustained protective effect and may inform individualized screening intervals.
The findings suggest that a...
06/03/2026
Gastroenterology
Research Review
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
FDA Approval
06/01/2026
Rebecca Mashaw
The approval provides the first FDA-approved treatment option specifically indicated for chronic HDV infection, addressing a substantial unmet medical need in hepatology.
The approval provides the first FDA-approved treatment option specifically indicated for chronic HDV infection, addressing a substantial unmet medical need in hepatology.
The approval provides the first...
06/01/2026
Gastroenterology
Research Review
05/29/2026
Jessica Garlewicz
Data indicate that while overall mortality from colorectal cancer has declined over the past 30 years, the rate increased from 2013 to 2023 and may continue to rise through 2040.
Data indicate that while overall mortality from colorectal cancer has declined over the past 30 years, the rate increased from 2013 to 2023 and may continue to rise through 2040.
Data indicate that while overall...
05/29/2026
Gastroenterology
Guideline Update
05/29/2026
Rebecca Mashaw
The update emphasizes that offering several validated screening options can improve adherence because “the most effective screening test is the one that the patient completes.”
The update emphasizes that offering several validated screening options can improve adherence because “the most effective screening test is the one that the patient completes.”
The update emphasizes that...
05/29/2026
Gastroenterology
Research Insights
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

Quiz

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
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
07/16/2025
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
Quiz
07/15/2025
Riya Gandhi, MA
Are you up to date on the rationale for younger screening initiation? Take this quiz to explore the epidemiologic trends that influenced new CRC guidelines.
Are you up to date on the rationale for younger screening initiation? Take this quiz to explore the epidemiologic trends that influenced new CRC guidelines.
Are you up to date on the...
07/15/2025
Gastroenterology
Quiz
05/22/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
Do you know the dietary factors contributed the most to deaths from colorectal cancer in the G20 nations during 2021? Our quick quiz will answer that question!
Do you know the dietary factors contributed the most to deaths from colorectal cancer in the G20 nations during 2021? Our quick quiz will answer that question!
Do you know the dietary factors...
05/22/2025
Gastroenterology
Quiz
12/06/2024
Rebecca Mashaw
What dietary factors contributed most to deaths from colorectal cancer? Take our quiz to find out!
What dietary factors contributed most to deaths from colorectal cancer? Take our quiz to find out!
What dietary factors contributed...
12/06/2024
Gastroenterology
Quiz
12/03/2024
Riya Gandhi, MA
Which of the following screening guidelines are recommended for patients with a familial history of colorectal cancer? Take our quiz to find out.
Which of the following screening guidelines are recommended for patients with a familial history of colorectal cancer? Take our quiz to find out.
Which of the following screening...
12/03/2024
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