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Erosive Esophagitis: 5 Things to Know Erosive Esophagitis: 5 Things to Know
Erosive esophagitis can cause serious complications, including cancer. These five things to know are key to identifying risk factors, preventive strategies, and latest treatments.Medscape Gastroenterology (Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines - April 2, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Gastroenterology Commentary Source Type: news

To Operate or Not on Adults With Uncomplicated Appendicitis? To Operate or Not on Adults With Uncomplicated Appendicitis?
Although it fails to provide a definitive answer, a meta-analysis provides quantitative data to inform discussions with patients with uncomplicated acute appendicitis.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines - March 29, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Gastroenterology Source Type: news

Bristol Myers' Bowel Disease Drug Fails in Late-stage Study Bristol Myers' Bowel Disease Drug Fails in Late-stage Study
Bristol Myers Squibb said on Thursday its experimental drug to treat Crohn ' s disease, a chronic inflammatory bowel condition, did not help patients achieve disease remission...Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines - March 28, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Gastroenterology Source Type: news

PFCD: Are Outcomes Better With Combined Medical-Surgical Tx? PFCD: Are Outcomes Better With Combined Medical-Surgical Tx?
Anti-TNF therapy alone was noninferior to a combination of surgery and anti-TNF therapy in fistula healing in patients with perianal fistulizing Crohn ' s, a meta-analysis showed.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines - March 28, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Gastroenterology Source Type: news

Ultraprocessed Food Increases Disease Burden in UC Ultraprocessed Food Increases Disease Burden in UC
Dietary strategies for patients with ulcerative colitis should focus on boosting the consumption of unprocessed or minimally processed foods.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines - March 27, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Gastroenterology Source Type: news

No Benefit to Combo Tx to Prevent Recurrent C diff in IBD No Benefit to Combo Tx to Prevent Recurrent C diff in IBD
Given the high efficacy of fecal microbiota transplantation, adding bezlotoxumab may not provide further reduction in recurrence.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines - March 26, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Gastroenterology Source Type: news

How COVID-19 Treatments Affect Patients With IBD How COVID-19 Treatments Affect Patients With IBD
Inflammatory bowel disease therapies for patients may need to be briefly halted during treatment for COVID-19, but it does not increase flares.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines - March 26, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Gastroenterology Source Type: news

Gene Variants May Modify Diet-Attributable CRC Risk Gene Variants May Modify Diet-Attributable CRC Risk
Researchers sought to identify the genetic factors that may contribute to higher CRC risk with intake of red meat, processed meat, and alcohol and lower risk with frequent fruit consumption.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines - March 21, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Gastroenterology Source Type: news

How Should Doctors Handle the Microbiome Craze? How Should Doctors Handle the Microbiome Craze?
Is there a way to identify patients with unhealthy microbiomes? And do doctors have a clear idea how to incorporate the latest knowledge into their practice?Medscape News UK (Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines - March 20, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care Source Type: news

FMT-Based Therapies for GI Disease: What to Consider FMT-Based Therapies for GI Disease: What to Consider
Dr Benjamin Levy highlights key considerations that need to be answered for FMT-based research to make good on its considerable promise.Medscape Gastroenterology (Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines - March 19, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Gastroenterology Commentary Source Type: news

Updated Guidance Supports FMT for CDI, But Not IBD or IBS Updated Guidance Supports FMT for CDI, But Not IBD or IBS
Based on a synthesis of best available evidence, the AGA released clinical recommendations on fecal microbiota-based therapies in adults with gastrointestinal diseases.MDedge News (Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines - March 15, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Gastroenterology Source Type: news

Fecal Incontinence: One in 12 Adults May Be Affected Fecal Incontinence: One in 12 Adults May Be Affected
Approximately one in 12 adults worldwide has fecal incontinence, according to a recent global meta-analysis.MDedge News (Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines - March 15, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Gastroenterology Source Type: news

The Next Gen of Smart Pills Will Transform Personalized Care The Next Gen of Smart Pills Will Transform Personalized Care
From detecting overdoses in real time to assuring family members that their loved ones are taking their meds, here ' s how scientists are reimagining the humble pill.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines - March 14, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Gastroenterology Source Type: news

US Insurers Out of Step With IBD Treatment Guidelines US Insurers Out of Step With IBD Treatment Guidelines
Most US insurance companies require patients to fail conventional therapies for Crohn ' s disease and ulcerative colitis before they will cover a biologic agent, contrary to treatment guidelines.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines - March 14, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Gastroenterology Source Type: news

US FDA Approves Expanded Use Of Mirum's Liver Disease Drug US FDA Approves Expanded Use Of Mirum's Liver Disease Drug
The U.S Food and Drug Administration has approved the expanded use of Mirum Pharmaceuticals ' oral drug to treat itching caused by a liver disorder in patients aged five...Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Gastroenterology Headlines - March 13, 2024 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Gastroenterology Source Type: news