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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
News
07/24/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
Inconsistencies in reimbursement coverage, diagnostic tools available contribute to accessibility inequities for H pylori surveillance.
Inconsistencies in reimbursement coverage, diagnostic tools available contribute to accessibility inequities for H pylori surveillance.
Inconsistencies in reimbursement...
07/24/2025
Gastroenterology
News
07/24/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
Researchers noted that clinicians should consider patients’ histories of antibiotic use when treating H pylori.
Researchers noted that clinicians should consider patients’ histories of antibiotic use when treating H pylori.
Researchers noted that...
07/24/2025
Gastroenterology
Gut Check logo
Podcast
03/10/2025
Brian E. Lacy, PhD, MD; Dacre Knight, MD
Dr Dacre Knight provides insights into hypermobility syndromes and their relationships to disorders of gut-brain interaction and gastrointestinal symptoms in the latest Gut Check, hosted by Dr Brian Lacy.
Dr Dacre Knight provides insights into hypermobility syndromes and their relationships to disorders of gut-brain interaction and gastrointestinal symptoms in the latest Gut Check, hosted by Dr Brian Lacy.
Dr Dacre Knight provides...
03/10/2025
Gastroenterology
News
01/07/2025
Riya Gandhi, MA
While overall digestive diseases mortality rates have decreased in the U.S., significant disparities remain, with American Indian/Alaska Native populations facing the highest rates and some racial groups showing concerning increases.
While overall digestive diseases mortality rates have decreased in the U.S., significant disparities remain, with American Indian/Alaska Native populations facing the highest rates and some racial groups showing concerning increases.
While overall digestive diseases...
01/07/2025
Gastroenterology
News
10/18/2024
Jessica Garlewicz
Vonoprazan offers an effective alternative treatment to intravenous proton pump inhibitors for prevention of rebleeding among patients with high-risk peptic ulcers, researchers found.
Vonoprazan offers an effective alternative treatment to intravenous proton pump inhibitors for prevention of rebleeding among patients with high-risk peptic ulcers, researchers found.
Vonoprazan offers an effective...
10/18/2024
Gastroenterology
stomach illustration
News
09/18/2023
Rebecca Mashaw
Investigators sought to find out if eradicating Helicobacter pylori was associated with changes in the incidence of noncardia gastric adenocarcinoma.
Investigators sought to find out if eradicating Helicobacter pylori was associated with changes in the incidence of noncardia gastric adenocarcinoma.
Investigators sought to find out...
09/18/2023
Gastroenterology
Gut Check
Podcast
08/07/2023
William D. Chey, MD; Lin Chang
The 2 leading gastrointestinal societies in United States—the American Gastroenterological Association and the American College of Gastroenterology—collaborated to produce guidance on pharmacological agents available for the treatment of...
The 2 leading gastrointestinal societies in United States—the American Gastroenterological Association and the American College of Gastroenterology—collaborated to produce guidance on pharmacological agents available for the treatment of...
The 2 leading gastrointestinal...
08/07/2023
Gastroenterology
FDA Alert
News
06/20/2023
FDA has approved Linzess (linaclotide) capsules to treat functional constipation in pediatric patients 6 to 17 years of age.
FDA has approved Linzess (linaclotide) capsules to treat functional constipation in pediatric patients 6 to 17 years of age.
FDA has approved Linzess...
06/20/2023
Gastroenterology
chronic constipation
Conference Coverage
05/21/2023
Priyam Vora
Experts call out for more literature on understanding and diagnosing overlapping fecal incontinence and chronic constipation.
Experts call out for more literature on understanding and diagnosing overlapping fecal incontinence and chronic constipation.
Experts call out for more...
05/21/2023
Gastroenterology
Conference Coverage
05/06/2023
Rebecca Mashaw
A poster presented at Digestive Disease Week indicated the need for more education directed at primary care providers to improve diagnosis and treatment of celiac disease.
A poster presented at Digestive Disease Week indicated the need for more education directed at primary care providers to improve diagnosis and treatment of celiac disease.
A poster presented at Digestive...
05/06/2023
Gastroenterology

News

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
News
07/24/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
Inconsistencies in reimbursement coverage, diagnostic tools available contribute to accessibility inequities for H pylori surveillance.
Inconsistencies in reimbursement coverage, diagnostic tools available contribute to accessibility inequities for H pylori surveillance.
Inconsistencies in reimbursement...
07/24/2025
Gastroenterology
News
07/24/2025
Rebecca Mashaw
Researchers noted that clinicians should consider patients’ histories of antibiotic use when treating H pylori.
Researchers noted that clinicians should consider patients’ histories of antibiotic use when treating H pylori.
Researchers noted that...
07/24/2025
Gastroenterology
News
10/18/2024
Jessica Garlewicz
Vonoprazan offers an effective alternative treatment to intravenous proton pump inhibitors for prevention of rebleeding among patients with high-risk peptic ulcers, researchers found.
Vonoprazan offers an effective alternative treatment to intravenous proton pump inhibitors for prevention of rebleeding among patients with high-risk peptic ulcers, researchers found.
Vonoprazan offers an effective...
10/18/2024
Gastroenterology
stomach illustration
News
09/18/2023
Rebecca Mashaw
Investigators sought to find out if eradicating Helicobacter pylori was associated with changes in the incidence of noncardia gastric adenocarcinoma.
Investigators sought to find out if eradicating Helicobacter pylori was associated with changes in the incidence of noncardia gastric adenocarcinoma.
Investigators sought to find out...
09/18/2023
Gastroenterology
FDA Alert
News
06/20/2023
FDA has approved Linzess (linaclotide) capsules to treat functional constipation in pediatric patients 6 to 17 years of age.
FDA has approved Linzess (linaclotide) capsules to treat functional constipation in pediatric patients 6 to 17 years of age.
FDA has approved Linzess...
06/20/2023
Gastroenterology
Dr Azizullah Beran
Conference Coverage
05/05/2023
Dr Azizullah Beran shed light on endoscopic vs conservative therapeutic approaches in managing bleeding peptic ulcer with adherent clots in his oral paper presentation at the 2022 ACG Annual Scientific Meeting.
Dr Azizullah Beran shed light on endoscopic vs conservative therapeutic approaches in managing bleeding peptic ulcer with adherent clots in his oral paper presentation at the 2022 ACG Annual Scientific Meeting.
Dr Azizullah Beran shed light on...
05/05/2023
Gastroenterology
News
02/12/2022
The authors of a new study sought to determine whether H pylori eradication treatment reduces the risk of gastric cancer among those with a family history of gastric cancer in first-degree relatives.
The authors of a new study sought to determine whether H pylori eradication treatment reduces the risk of gastric cancer among those with a family history of gastric cancer in first-degree relatives.
The authors of a new study...
02/12/2022
Gastroenterology
News
02/04/2022
Short-term use of a low FODMAP diet should be considered in managing persistent symptoms in celiac disease, researchers say.
Short-term use of a low FODMAP diet should be considered in managing persistent symptoms in celiac disease, researchers say.
Short-term use of a low FODMAP...
02/04/2022
Gastroenterology
News
08/26/2021
Age at diagnosis may be the primary factor driving cancer risks among patients with celiac disease.
Age at diagnosis may be the primary factor driving cancer risks among patients with celiac disease.
Age at diagnosis may be the...
08/26/2021
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

Poll: Psychological Interventions in Eosinophilic GI Disorders
Poll
01/10/2020
Which psychological intervention do you most often recommend to patients with eosinophilic gastrointestinal tract disorders seen in your practice? Let us know by taking our poll!
Which psychological intervention do you most often recommend to patients with eosinophilic gastrointestinal tract disorders seen in your practice? Let us know by taking our poll!
Which psychological intervention...
01/10/2020
Gastroenterology
Quiz
12/30/2019
Do you know the potential complications of superior mesenteric artery syndrome? Take our short pop quiz to find out!
Do you know the potential complications of superior mesenteric artery syndrome? Take our short pop quiz to find out!
Do you know the potential...
12/30/2019
Gastroenterology
Quiz
12/19/2019
Do you know when an individual with celiac disease is at greater risk of developing another autoimmune disorder? Take our pop quiz to find out.
Do you know when an individual with celiac disease is at greater risk of developing another autoimmune disorder? Take our pop quiz to find out.
Do you know when an individual...
12/19/2019
Gastroenterology
Quiz
12/07/2019
Take our pop quiz to find out when the first case of Rapunzel syndrome was described.
Take our pop quiz to find out when the first case of Rapunzel syndrome was described.
Take our pop quiz to find out...
12/07/2019
Gastroenterology
Stomach
Quiz
07/12/2011
A recent study revealed 1 clinical characteristic had the strongest association with an increased risk of cancer among celiac disease populations. Take our quiz to see if you know what that trait is!
A recent study revealed 1 clinical characteristic had the strongest association with an increased risk of cancer among celiac disease populations. Take our quiz to see if you know what that trait is!
A recent study revealed 1...
07/12/2011
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