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ACG Roundup: Young-Onset Barrett's Esophagus on the Rise

Selected highlights from the 2024 American College of Gastroenterology annual meeting

Nov 04, 2024
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Younger Adults Are Going Public With Their Digestive Problems

Experts say it's mostly a good thing

Aug 05, 2024
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Artery Inflammation and CV Events; Stepped Palliative Care for Lung Cancer Patients

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Jun 08, 2024
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Dietary Interventions Beat Medication in IBS Treatment

Both a low-FODMAPs and low-carb diet led to a larger decrease in symptom severity

Apr 24, 2024
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Healthy Lifestyle Habits May Help Prevent New-Onset IBS

Adhering to even one healthy habit was significantly associated with lower incidence

Feb 24, 2024
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AGA Backs Fecal Microbiota-Based Therapies for Recurrent C. Diff

But new guidelines do not recommend use in inflammatory bowel disease or irritable bowel syndrome

Feb 21, 2024
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Old Antidepressant Eases Irritable Bowel Syndrome Symptoms

In primary care setting, low-dose amitriptyline as second-line treatment improved IBS severity

Oct 20, 2023
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TNF Blockers for IBD Tied to Risk for Immune-Mediated Diseases

"Paradoxical" finding puzzles researchers

Jul 22, 2023
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Nearly 1 in 7 Adults Experience Bloating on Any Given Week

Some individuals report feeling uncomfortable discussing it with their doctors

Nov 17, 2022
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Some Environmental Pollutants Linked to IBS

PM2.5, airborne toxic releases associated with zip code-level IBS incidence in California

Oct 04, 2022
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New Drug for Gastric Ulcers; Linzess for Kids' Constipation; IBD Meds Safe in Utero

News and commentary from the world of gastroenterology and hepatology

Sep 08, 2022
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Diabetes Drug for Bile Acid Diarrhea Bests Standard of Care in Small Trial

Liraglutide proves superior to colesevelam for cutting daily stool frequency in Danish trial

Jul 21, 2022
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Rinvoq Approved for UC; HCC Combo Flops; Disney Grants Pass to IBS Patient

News and commentary from the world of gastroenterology and hepatology

Mar 17, 2022
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