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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
News
08/26/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
Long-term aspirin use shows promise in reducing colorectal cancer risk in certain patient populations, but optimal dosing and patient selection remain critical challenges.
Long-term aspirin use shows promise in reducing colorectal cancer risk in certain patient populations, but optimal dosing and patient selection remain critical challenges.
Long-term aspirin use shows...
08/26/2025
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
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
News
07/29/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
Further studies are warranted to explore the underlying mechanisms and to refine screening strategies based on individualized risk.
Further studies are warranted to explore the underlying mechanisms and to refine screening strategies based on individualized risk.
Further studies are warranted to...
07/29/2025
Gastroenterology
News
07/22/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
Sexual dysfunction and reproductive health in women with colorectal cancer call for proactive assessment and supportive interventions.
Sexual dysfunction and reproductive health in women with colorectal cancer call for proactive assessment and supportive interventions.
Sexual dysfunction and...
07/22/2025
Gastroenterology

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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
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
07/29/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
Further studies are warranted to explore the underlying mechanisms and to refine screening strategies based on individualized risk.
Further studies are warranted to explore the underlying mechanisms and to refine screening strategies based on individualized risk.
Further studies are warranted to...
07/29/2025
Gastroenterology
News
07/22/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
Sexual dysfunction and reproductive health in women with colorectal cancer call for proactive assessment and supportive interventions.
Sexual dysfunction and reproductive health in women with colorectal cancer call for proactive assessment and supportive interventions.
Sexual dysfunction and...
07/22/2025
Gastroenterology
News
07/16/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
The MOCCAS study found that stool-based postpolypectomy surveillance strategies—particularly fecal immunochemical tests—can be safe and cost-effective.
The MOCCAS study found that stool-based postpolypectomy surveillance strategies—particularly fecal immunochemical tests—can be safe and cost-effective.
The MOCCAS study found that...
07/16/2025
Gastroenterology
News
06/26/2025
Riya Gandhi, MA
A large case-control study in a US health system found no significant association between oral antibiotic use in adulthood and the risk of early-onset colorectal cancer, despite prior speculation.
A large case-control study in a US health system found no significant association between oral antibiotic use in adulthood and the risk of early-onset colorectal cancer, despite prior speculation.
A large case-control study in a...
06/26/2025
Gastroenterology
News
06/17/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
Fewer fecal immunochemical test screenings were needed to prevent 1 case of colorectal cancer when screening began at 40 to 49 years instead of after age 50.
Fewer fecal immunochemical test screenings were needed to prevent 1 case of colorectal cancer when screening began at 40 to 49 years instead of after age 50.
Fewer fecal immunochemical test...
06/17/2025
Gastroenterology
Research Highlights
09/15/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
Robust pooled data highlight markedly increased hepatocellular carcinoma risk among MASLD patients with advanced fibrosis.
Robust pooled data highlight markedly increased hepatocellular carcinoma risk among MASLD patients with advanced fibrosis.
Robust pooled data highlight...
09/15/2025
Gastroenterology
FDA Alert
09/15/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
Intercept Pharmaceuticals will voluntarily withdraw its obeticholic acid product, Ocaliva, from the US market for the treatment of primary biliary cholangitis.
Intercept Pharmaceuticals will voluntarily withdraw its obeticholic acid product, Ocaliva, from the US market for the treatment of primary biliary cholangitis.
Intercept Pharmaceuticals will...
09/15/2025
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

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