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Investigational Lactose Intolerance Therapy Misses End Points in Phase 3 Trial
Ingestion of Microplastics Common and Pervasive, Detected in Stool
Rate of Opioid Prescribing by Physicians Increases Over the Course of a Day
Patients, Caregivers Share High Level of Agreement in Assessments of Colorectal Cancer Care
Risks, Benefits of Resuming Antiplatelet/Anticoagulant Use After GI Bleed
FDA Approves First-in-Class Treatment for IBS-C
FDA: Nitrosamine Impurity Identified in Commonly Used Acid Suppressant
Rectocele Associated With Anal Sphincter Function in Rectal Intussusception
Proton Pump Inhibitor Therapy Deemed Safe at 3 Years
Inflammatory Responses and Mortality in Patients With Acute Decompensated Cirrhosis
ELISA Model Validates Das-1 Antibody Sensitivity, Specificity for Pancreatic Cystic Lesions
Treatment of Acute Diarrhea With Bismuth Subsalicyclate May Decrease Antibiotic Use
HLA Alleles With Risk for Ankylosing Spondylitis, Rheumatoid Arthritis Affect Gut Microbiome
Tumor Seeding During Colonoscopy May Cause Subsequent Metachronous CRC
New Index Developed For Assessment of Perianal Fistulas in Crohn Disease
Peri-Procedural Aggressive Hydration for Preventing Post-ERCP Pancreatitis
Gluten Does Not Increase Risk for Psoriatic Disease/Atopic Dermatitis in Women
Antigen-Specific Mucosal Immunity Protects Against Microbe-Associated Intestinal Diseases
C difficile Colonization in Infants May Trigger Antitoxin Immune Response
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Poor Communication During Referral Leads to Serious Repercussions
This month’s case involves a referral to another physician; a situation where it is imperative that the referring physician provide all vital information about the patient’s condition to the one who is getting the referral. -
Can a Ketogenic Diet Benefit Patients With Mental Health Disorders?
A review of research reveals that a while ketogenic diet may hold some promise for individuals with mental health disorders, additional studies are necessary. -
What Role Does Bariatric Surgery Play in Altering the Gut Microbiome?
Researchers are still elucidating how weight loss after bariatric surgery affects the gut microbiome and overall health. -
How to Deal With ‘Difficult’ Patients
Clinicians can manage their emotions and behaviors to meet the challenges of working productively with sometimes abrasive and argumentative patients. -
New Perspectives in the Management of Superficial Esophageal Cancer
For large, protruding or poorly lifting lesions, researchers indicate endoscopic submucosal dissection may prove to be more efficacious.
American Gastroenterological Association Releases Obesity Practice Guide
Gastroenterologists are in a unique position to lead a multidisciplinary care team for patients with obesity.
Can Vitamin D Supplementation Improve Progression-Free Survival in Gastrointestinal Cancers?
In 2 randomized clinical trials, investigators sought to determine if use of vitamin D supplements improved PFS and RFS for patients with digestive tract cancers.
USPSTF Reaffirms Recommendation for HBV Screening During Pregnancy
The United States Preventative Service Task Force has issued a statement that reaffirms its 2009 recommendations for screening pregnant women for hepatitis B virus.
Gastroesophageal Reflux Symptoms May Persist After Gastric Bypass in Severe Obesity
Patients with severe obesity and gastroesophageal reflux disease may not experience long-term symptom relief from gastric bypass.
Timing Pneumococcal Vaccinations and Immunosuppressive Therapy in IBD
Patients with irritable bowel disease planning to start immunosuppressive therapy may need to receive a pneumococcal vaccination beforehand.
