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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
04/17/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
The findings underscore an urgent need for integrated care approaches involving gastroenterologists and addiction specialists.
The findings underscore an urgent need for integrated care approaches involving gastroenterologists and addiction specialists.
The findings underscore an...
04/17/2025
Gastroenterology
News
03/13/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
A recent study underscores the clinical utility of integrating biomarkers for early detection and severity assessment of acute pancreatitis.
A recent study underscores the clinical utility of integrating biomarkers for early detection and severity assessment of acute pancreatitis.
A recent study underscores the...
03/13/2025
Gastroenterology
News
02/12/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
The combined use of certain biomarkers can enhance diagnosis and facilitate effective treatment of acute pancreatitis, according to recent research.
The combined use of certain biomarkers can enhance diagnosis and facilitate effective treatment of acute pancreatitis, according to recent research.
The combined use of certain...
02/12/2025
Gastroenterology
Conference Coverage
01/03/2024
Priyam Vora
Dr Amrita Sethi identified risk factors for pancreatic cancer, innovation in endoscopic methods for diagnosing pancreatic cancer and helping to guide advances in management.
Dr Amrita Sethi identified risk factors for pancreatic cancer, innovation in endoscopic methods for diagnosing pancreatic cancer and helping to guide advances in management.
Dr Amrita Sethi identified risk...
01/03/2024
Gastroenterology
Conference Coverage
12/01/2023
Priyam Vora
Dr Shivam Kalia discussed the impact of rifaximin among patients with predicted severe acute pancreatitis.
Dr Shivam Kalia discussed the impact of rifaximin among patients with predicted severe acute pancreatitis.
Dr Shivam Kalia discussed the...
12/01/2023
Gastroenterology
News
09/12/2023
Rebecca Mashaw
Some factors that enhance quality of life for patients with chronic pancreatitis can be influenced, researchers found.
Some factors that enhance quality of life for patients with chronic pancreatitis can be influenced, researchers found.
Some factors that enhance...
09/12/2023
Gastroenterology
Conference Coverage
08/21/2023
Priyam Vora
Researchers established an association between the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and mitigated complications in early stages of acute pancreatitis.
Researchers established an association between the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and mitigated complications in early stages of acute pancreatitis.
Researchers established an...
08/21/2023
Gastroenterology
FDA Alert
News
06/01/2023
Priyam Vora
The FDA granted clearance of the iLet ACE Pump and iLet Dosing Decision Software to Beta Bionics Inc.
The FDA granted clearance of the iLet ACE Pump and iLet Dosing Decision Software to Beta Bionics Inc.
The FDA granted clearance of the...
06/01/2023
Gastroenterology
Conference Coverage
04/30/2023
Pancreatic cancer screening in high-risk individuals was helpful in detecting intermediate-risk lesions in as many as 32% of the patients.
Pancreatic cancer screening in high-risk individuals was helpful in detecting intermediate-risk lesions in as many as 32% of the patients.
Pancreatic cancer screening in...
04/30/2023
Gastroenterology
News
04/27/2023
More than 50% of patients with chronic pancreatitis showed symptoms of osteopathy, a prospective cohort study revealed.
More than 50% of patients with chronic pancreatitis showed symptoms of osteopathy, a prospective cohort study revealed.
More than 50% of patients with...
04/27/2023
Gastroenterology

News

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
04/17/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
The findings underscore an urgent need for integrated care approaches involving gastroenterologists and addiction specialists.
The findings underscore an urgent need for integrated care approaches involving gastroenterologists and addiction specialists.
The findings underscore an...
04/17/2025
Gastroenterology
News
03/13/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
A recent study underscores the clinical utility of integrating biomarkers for early detection and severity assessment of acute pancreatitis.
A recent study underscores the clinical utility of integrating biomarkers for early detection and severity assessment of acute pancreatitis.
A recent study underscores the...
03/13/2025
Gastroenterology
News
02/12/2025
Jessica Garlewicz
The combined use of certain biomarkers can enhance diagnosis and facilitate effective treatment of acute pancreatitis, according to recent research.
The combined use of certain biomarkers can enhance diagnosis and facilitate effective treatment of acute pancreatitis, according to recent research.
The combined use of certain...
02/12/2025
Gastroenterology
News
09/12/2023
Rebecca Mashaw
Some factors that enhance quality of life for patients with chronic pancreatitis can be influenced, researchers found.
Some factors that enhance quality of life for patients with chronic pancreatitis can be influenced, researchers found.
Some factors that enhance...
09/12/2023
Gastroenterology
FDA Alert
News
06/01/2023
Priyam Vora
The FDA granted clearance of the iLet ACE Pump and iLet Dosing Decision Software to Beta Bionics Inc.
The FDA granted clearance of the iLet ACE Pump and iLet Dosing Decision Software to Beta Bionics Inc.
The FDA granted clearance of the...
06/01/2023
Gastroenterology
Conference Coverage
04/30/2023
Pancreatic cancer screening in high-risk individuals was helpful in detecting intermediate-risk lesions in as many as 32% of the patients.
Pancreatic cancer screening in high-risk individuals was helpful in detecting intermediate-risk lesions in as many as 32% of the patients.
Pancreatic cancer screening in...
04/30/2023
Gastroenterology
News
04/27/2023
More than 50% of patients with chronic pancreatitis showed symptoms of osteopathy, a prospective cohort study revealed.
More than 50% of patients with chronic pancreatitis showed symptoms of osteopathy, a prospective cohort study revealed.
More than 50% of patients with...
04/27/2023
Gastroenterology
News
02/03/2023
The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy released a summary of guidelines that focus on screening for pancreatic cancer among patients with genetic susceptibility.
The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy released a summary of guidelines that focus on screening for pancreatic cancer among patients with genetic susceptibility.
The American Society for...
02/03/2023
Gastroenterology
News
01/02/2023
Priyam Vora
New studies identify individuals 50 years of age and older and with new-onset diabetes as a high-risk group for early pancreatic cancer and call for early screenings for timely detection.
New studies identify individuals 50 years of age and older and with new-onset diabetes as a high-risk group for early pancreatic cancer and call for early screenings for timely detection.
New studies identify individuals...
01/02/2023
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

Interactive

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