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Patient Response to Corticosteroids for EoE May Be Tied to BMI
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
Do PPIs Raise Risk of Infection Among Children?
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
Association of Dementia With PPIs Disputed
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
Rena Yadlapati, MD, on Managing Laryngopharyngeal Reflux
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
Corticosteroids and Weight
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
Rapid Test Detects H Pylori With High Accuracy, Sensitivity
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
Is Vonoprazan Effective for Erosive Esophagitis?
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
Predictive Ability of H. Pylori Risk Factors Reviewed
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
Rena Yadlapati on GERD, NERD, and Noncardiac Chest Pain
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
Is Vonoprazan Effective in Healing Erosive Esophagitis?
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
Michael Vaezi, MD, on Management of Reflux
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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Patient Response to Corticosteroids for EoE May Be Tied to BMI
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
Do PPIs Raise Risk of Infection Among Children?
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
Association of Dementia With PPIs Disputed
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
Rapid Test Detects H Pylori With High Accuracy, Sensitivity
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
Predictive Ability of H. Pylori Risk Factors Reviewed
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
Rena Yadlapati on GERD, NERD, and Noncardiac Chest Pain
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
Is Vonoprazan Effective in Healing Erosive Esophagitis?
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
Observing Guidelines for GERD Can Reduce Symptoms in Women
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
Study Assesses Effectiveness of Antibiotics in Treating H. Pylori
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
ACG Updates Guideline for GERD
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
Research Highlights
Incidence of Hepatocellular Carcinoma in MASLD Patients Quantified in Large Meta-Analysis
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
Obeticholic Acid Withdrawn From US Market for PBC; FDA Puts Clinical Trials on Hold
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
Analysis Challenges NordICC Trial Conclusions on CRC Screening and Mortality
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
Cumulative Social Risk Linked to Poorer Survival in Stage III Colorectal Cancer
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
Fatty Pancreas Disease Linked to Elevated Risk of Pancreatic Cancer
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
Hypertension Linked to Liver Disease Progression and Adverse Outcomes in MASLD
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
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Linked to Lower Risk of Peptic Ulcer Disease in Patients with T2DM
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
Alan Bonder
Conference Coverage
Alan Bonder, MD, on New Therapies for Pruritis in Liver Disease
08/26/2025
Alan Bonder, MD
Dr Bonder recaps news from the European Association for the Study of the Liver meeting on new therapies being investigated for the relief of pruritis in patients with primary biliary cholangitis.
Dr Bonder recaps news from the European Association for the Study of the Liver meeting on new therapies being investigated for the relief of pruritis in patients with primary biliary cholangitis.
Dr Bonder recaps news from the...
08/26/2025
Gastroenterology
FDA alert
FDA Alert
FDA Approves Semaglutide for MASH With Advanced Fibrosis
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
Racial Disparities Persist in Colorectal Cancer Outcomes
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

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