Millions Take These IBS Drugs, But a New Study Finds Serious Risks
A large study found that some common IBS medications, including antidepressants, are associated with a slightly higher risk…
Gut microbiome characteristics predict treatment response in IBS-D patients
In a new study published in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, the low FODMAP diet and the antibiotic rifaximin provided similar and significant…
Diverticulitis up to 27% more common in summer or autumn than winter, Aussie review shows
Diverticulitis cases peak in summer and autumn, likely because of seasonal changes in diet, activity and hydration, an…
Colonoscopy and FIT at age 60 catch colorectal cancer earlier
Inviting adults to colorectal cancer screening at age 60 shifts diagnoses to earlier stages without reducing short-term death…
DNA analysis of colorectal polyps improves diagnosis and treatment
In about 5–10% of colorectal cancer patients, hereditary factors play a role, with higher percentages among younger patients.…
Efficacy of GLP-1 receptor agonists on obesity and metabolic profile in patients with inflammatory bowel disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis | BMC Gastroenterology
Elangovan A, Shah R, Ali SM, Katz J, Cooper GS. High burden of obesity and low rates of…
Gluten rarely to blame for ‘gluten sensitivity’: Lancet study
Patients who self-diagnose gluten intolerance and self-impose restricted diets are almost certainly targeting the wrong culprit, an Australian-led…
Comparison of sociodemographic factors, lifestyle, and gastrointestinal symptoms between patients with endometriosis and IBS | BMC Gastroenterology
Recruitment of endometriosis patients took place during March 2013–March 2017, and February 2022–March 2023 at the Department of…
Lactate-to-albumin ratio as an independent predictor of mortality in critically ill patients with gastrointestinal bleeding: a retrospective cohort study | BMC Gastroenterology
Characteristics of patients at baseline Table 1 presents baseline characteristics of patients stratified by LAR tertiles (tertile 1 [Q1],…
Gut feeling: new test and precision diet could boost health for people with IBD
A University of Alberta research team is in clinical trials to validate a tool they’ve developed to test…
Rural, disadvantaged patients get fewer early colonoscopies
The updated colonoscopy clinical care standard features new guidance on My Health Record. An updated clinical care standard…
Two research papers shed light on how gut-brain interactions shape eating behaviors
Two new papers from Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology and Gastroenterology shed light on how gut-brain interactions, influenced by both biology and life…