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09/27/2023
Priyam Vora
New research suggests that a patient’s weight could affect responses to topical corticosteroids used in the treatment of eosinophilic esophagitis.
New research suggests that a patient’s weight could affect responses to topical corticosteroids used in the treatment of eosinophilic esophagitis.
New research suggests that a...
09/27/2023
Gastroenterology
News
09/06/2023
Rebecca Mashaw
Investigators recommend using proton pump inhibitors for pediatric patients only when there is a clear indication of a gastric disorder.
Investigators recommend using proton pump inhibitors for pediatric patients only when there is a clear indication of a gastric disorder.
Investigators recommend using...
09/06/2023
Gastroenterology
News
08/04/2023
Rebecca Mashaw
A recent post-hoc analysis casts doubt on earlier research that suggested proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) may place older patients at risk of developing dementia.
A recent post-hoc analysis casts doubt on earlier research that suggested proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) may place older patients at risk of developing dementia.
A recent post-hoc analysis casts...
08/04/2023
Gastroenterology
Rena Yadlapati
Conference Coverage
05/09/2023
Rena Yadlapati, MD, is director of the Center for Esophageal Diseases and associate professor of Clinical Medicine at the University of California San Diego.  -- TRANSCRIPT: Dr. Rena Yadlapati: Hi, I'm Dr. Rena Yadlapati,...
Rena Yadlapati, MD, is director of the Center for Esophageal Diseases and associate professor of Clinical Medicine at the University of California San Diego.  -- TRANSCRIPT: Dr. Rena Yadlapati: Hi, I'm Dr. Rena Yadlapati,...
Rena Yadlapati, MD, is director...
05/09/2023
Gastroenterology
report+obesity
Quiz
05/02/2023
Are the odds of histologic, symptomatic, and endoscopic response to topical corticosteroids among patients with eosinophilic esophagitis associated with weight? Take our quiz to find out!
Are the odds of histologic, symptomatic, and endoscopic response to topical corticosteroids among patients with eosinophilic esophagitis associated with weight? Take our quiz to find out!
Are the odds of histologic,...
05/02/2023
Gastroenterology
News
02/02/2023
Researchers cite “unprecedented performance” of a point-of-care test that looks for 2 antibodies.
Researchers cite “unprecedented performance” of a point-of-care test that looks for 2 antibodies.
Researchers cite “unprecedented...
02/02/2023
Gastroenterology
opioids with prescription
Poll
01/09/2023
For patients with severe acid reflux disease, do you prefer vonoprazan, lansoprazole, or a different medication? Answer our poll to voice your preference!
For patients with severe acid reflux disease, do you prefer vonoprazan, lansoprazole, or a different medication? Answer our poll to voice your preference!
For patients with severe acid...
01/09/2023
Gastroenterology
News
11/22/2022
The performance of risk factors for Helicobacter pylori in clinical practice was largely unknown until the publication of a recent study.
The performance of risk factors for Helicobacter pylori in clinical practice was largely unknown until the publication of a recent study.
The performance of risk factors...
11/22/2022
Gastroenterology
Rena Yadlapati
Video
11/09/2022
Rena Yadlapati, MD
Dr Yadlapati recaps her presentation on the challenges of diagnosing conditions that appear to be GERD but may in fact be other types of esophageal disorders.
Dr Yadlapati recaps her presentation on the challenges of diagnosing conditions that appear to be GERD but may in fact be other types of esophageal disorders.
Dr Yadlapati recaps her...
11/09/2022
Gastroenterology
News
11/02/2022
Researchers investigated vonoprazan as an effective alternative to lansoprazole for treating patients with erosive esophagitis.
Researchers investigated vonoprazan as an effective alternative to lansoprazole for treating patients with erosive esophagitis.
Researchers investigated...
11/02/2022
Gastroenterology
Michael Vaezi
Conference Coverage
10/28/2022
Dr Vaezi, from Vanderbilt University, discussed treatment and lifestyle changes for gastroesophageal reflux disorder at the American College of Gastroenterology postgraduate course on October 23.
Dr Vaezi, from Vanderbilt University, discussed treatment and lifestyle changes for gastroesophageal reflux disorder at the American College of Gastroenterology postgraduate course on October 23.
Dr Vaezi, from Vanderbilt...
10/28/2022
Gastroenterology

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News
09/27/2023
Priyam Vora
New research suggests that a patient’s weight could affect responses to topical corticosteroids used in the treatment of eosinophilic esophagitis.
New research suggests that a patient’s weight could affect responses to topical corticosteroids used in the treatment of eosinophilic esophagitis.
New research suggests that a...
09/27/2023
Gastroenterology
News
09/06/2023
Rebecca Mashaw
Investigators recommend using proton pump inhibitors for pediatric patients only when there is a clear indication of a gastric disorder.
Investigators recommend using proton pump inhibitors for pediatric patients only when there is a clear indication of a gastric disorder.
Investigators recommend using...
09/06/2023
Gastroenterology
News
08/04/2023
Rebecca Mashaw
A recent post-hoc analysis casts doubt on earlier research that suggested proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) may place older patients at risk of developing dementia.
A recent post-hoc analysis casts doubt on earlier research that suggested proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) may place older patients at risk of developing dementia.
A recent post-hoc analysis casts...
08/04/2023
Gastroenterology
News
02/02/2023
Researchers cite “unprecedented performance” of a point-of-care test that looks for 2 antibodies.
Researchers cite “unprecedented performance” of a point-of-care test that looks for 2 antibodies.
Researchers cite “unprecedented...
02/02/2023
Gastroenterology
News
11/22/2022
The performance of risk factors for Helicobacter pylori in clinical practice was largely unknown until the publication of a recent study.
The performance of risk factors for Helicobacter pylori in clinical practice was largely unknown until the publication of a recent study.
The performance of risk factors...
11/22/2022
Gastroenterology
Rena Yadlapati
Video
11/09/2022
Rena Yadlapati, MD
Dr Yadlapati recaps her presentation on the challenges of diagnosing conditions that appear to be GERD but may in fact be other types of esophageal disorders.
Dr Yadlapati recaps her presentation on the challenges of diagnosing conditions that appear to be GERD but may in fact be other types of esophageal disorders.
Dr Yadlapati recaps her...
11/09/2022
Gastroenterology
News
11/02/2022
Researchers investigated vonoprazan as an effective alternative to lansoprazole for treating patients with erosive esophagitis.
Researchers investigated vonoprazan as an effective alternative to lansoprazole for treating patients with erosive esophagitis.
Researchers investigated...
11/02/2022
Gastroenterology
News
09/29/2022
The Nurses’ Health Study shows that regular exercise and dietary changes can help some patients avoid medication for gastroesophageal reflux disease.
The Nurses’ Health Study shows that regular exercise and dietary changes can help some patients avoid medication for gastroesophageal reflux disease.
The Nurses’ Health Study shows...
09/29/2022
Gastroenterology
News
09/15/2022
The increasing resistance of Helicobacter pylori to antibiotics led researchers to compare 2 regimens of 3 therapies to conduct systematic review and meta-analysis to assess effectiveness.
The increasing resistance of Helicobacter pylori to antibiotics led researchers to compare 2 regimens of 3 therapies to conduct systematic review and meta-analysis to assess effectiveness.
The increasing resistance of...
09/15/2022
Gastroenterology
News
09/06/2022
Key concepts and recommendations cover diagnosis and management of gastroesophageal reflux disease, citing new developments.
Key concepts and recommendations cover diagnosis and management of gastroesophageal reflux disease, citing new developments.
Key concepts and recommendations...
09/06/2022
Gastroenterology
Gut Check logo
Expert Insights
06/19/2026
Brian E. Lacy, PhD, MD; Jacqueline Squire, MD
Drs Jacqueline Squire and Brian Lacy review the challenges of accurately diagnosing mast cell activation syndrome, how it affects the gastrointestinal and other organ systems, and how best to treatment this relatively rare and often...
Drs Jacqueline Squire and Brian Lacy review the challenges of accurately diagnosing mast cell activation syndrome, how it affects the gastrointestinal and other organ systems, and how best to treatment this relatively rare and often...
Drs Jacqueline Squire and Brian...
06/19/2026
Gastroenterology
Gut Check logo
Expert Insights
06/11/2026
Brian E. Lacy, PhD, MD; Andree Koop, MD
In the latest Gut Check podcast, Drs. Brian Lacy and Andree Koop talk about noncardiac chest pain, a common condition that often send patients to emergency departments or primary care and from there to the care of gastroenterologists.
In the latest Gut Check podcast, Drs. Brian Lacy and Andree Koop talk about noncardiac chest pain, a common condition that often send patients to emergency departments or primary care and from there to the care of gastroenterologists.
In the latest Gut Check podcast,...
06/11/2026
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
06/09/2026
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 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
Robert Fontana
Expert Insights
06/01/2026
Robert Fontana, MD
Dr Fontana recaps his presentation at Digestive Disease Week 2026 on advances in diagnosis and treatment for patients with MASLD and MASH, and the importance of collaboration among specialties as the numbers of patients with these conditions...
Dr Fontana recaps his presentation at Digestive Disease Week 2026 on advances in diagnosis and treatment for patients with MASLD and MASH, and the importance of collaboration among specialties as the numbers of patients with these conditions...
Dr Fontana recaps his...
06/01/2026
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
Zobair Younossi
Expert Insights
05/11/2026
Zobair Younossi, MD
Dr Younossi reviews his approach to managing MASLD and MASH, from screening to treatment to monitoring, and how working with a multidisciplinary team provides for better outcomes.
Dr Younossi reviews his approach to managing MASLD and MASH, from screening to treatment to monitoring, and how working with a multidisciplinary team provides for better outcomes.
Dr Younossi reviews his approach...
05/11/2026
Gastroenterology
Brian Lacy
Expert Insights
05/06/2026
Brian E. Lacy, PhD, MD
Dr Lacy explains some of the key changes in criteria for disorders of gut-brain interaction, including irritable bowel syndrome and abdominal pain/discomfort, found in the recently published ROME V.
Dr Lacy explains some of the key changes in criteria for disorders of gut-brain interaction, including irritable bowel syndrome and abdominal pain/discomfort, found in the recently published ROME V.
Dr Lacy explains some of the key...
05/06/2026
Gastroenterology