Gastroenterology
Latest News
Vitamin B1 May Reduce Constipation in Adults
Higher dietary intake of vitamin B1 was linked to a 23% reduction in constipation risk, finds study.
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA OKs Voquezna for Heartburn Relief in Nonerosive Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
The approval in nonerosive GERD was supported by results of the PHALCON-nonerosive GERD-301 study.
Commentary
Which GI Side Effects Should GLP-1 Prescribers Worry About?
Given the various favorable hepatic effects of GLP-1 RAs, it is likely that the composite benefit on MASLD is multifactorial.
Latest News
High-Fiber Foods Release Appetite-Suppressing Gut Hormone
“Ileal molecules, which are shaped by dietary intake, were shown to play a role in gut hormone PYY release, which could be used to design diets to...
Feature
Three AI Technologies Poised to Transform IBD Care
One of AI’s most promising applications for IBD care is in medical image and video processing and analysis.
From the Journals
A Fitbit for the Gut May Aid in Detection of GI Disorders
The next step is to test the wearable in animal models.
From the Journals
Does Extended Postop Follow-Up Improve Survival in Gastric Cancer?
Researchers investigate the potential benefit of extended cancer surveillance post gastrectomy using Korean National Health Insurance claims data...
Feature
How Aspirin May Lower Risk for Colorectal Cancer
These new data suggest that aspirin helps activate the immune system, which helps explain its potential chemopreventive effect in CRC.
From the Journals
Bowel Prep Quality Affects Long-Term Colonoscopy Outcomes
Researchers use logistic regression and time-to-event analyses to assess the impact of bowel preparation quality on adenoma detection and PCCRC...
Opinion
Opioids Post T&A
Commentary
‘The Oncologist Without the Pathologist Is Blind’: GI Cancer Updates at ASCO 2024
Is perioperative FLOT truly superior to the CROSS protocol in esophageal cancer?