<ѻý>Is Unenhanced CT Accurate for Diagnosing Acute Abdominal Pain in the ED?ѻý> Contrast medium may be withheld due to sensitivity, kidney disease, or lack of availability May 03, 2023
<ѻý>Case Shows Danger of Gallstone Ileus in Patients Over 65ѻý> Clinicians found CT scan to be best diagnostic tool May 01, 2023
<ѻý>FDA OKs First Poop-Based Oral Therapyѻý> Vowst approved for preventing recurrent C. difficile infections after antibiotics Apr 27, 2023
<ѻý>Genomics Add Insight Into Worse Colorectal Cancer Outcomes in Black Patientsѻý> Fewer actionable mutations, less likely to meet genomic criteria for immunotherapy Apr 19, 2023
<ѻý>Clostridia Microbiota Cocktail Prevents Recurrent C. Diffѻý> 30.5% absolute risk reduction versus placebo with eight-strain oral product Apr 19, 2023
<ѻý>Elective Surgery for Diverticulitis Led to QOL Benefits, Fewer Recurrencesѻý> Better outcomes with elective sigmoid resection over conservative treatment Apr 19, 2023
<ѻý>A 'Double Whammy' for Gastric Cancer Riskѻý> H. pylori infection and certain pathogenic variants linked with large excess risk Mar 29, 2023
<ѻý>Vedolizumab Proves Its Worth in Treating Chronic Pouchitisѻý> Biologic effective for common complication of ileal pouch-anal anastomosis in ulcerative colitis Mar 29, 2023
<ѻý>FDA Faults Next-Gen Olympus Duodenoscopesѻý> After demanding single-use devices, agency finds they have their own problems Mar 27, 2023
<ѻý>Laparoscopy, Surgery in a Draw for Gastric Cancer Survivalѻý> Laparoscopy-assisted distal gastrectomy noninferior for both relapse-free, overall survival Mar 15, 2023
<ѻý>Avoiding Just This Dietary Trigger Helps Resolve Eosinophilic Esophagitisѻý> Easier alternative to six-food elimination diet shown effective Mar 01, 2023
<ѻý>The Wild West of Non-Operating Room Anesthesiaѻý> Preserving patient safety is essential Feb 11, 2023
<ѻý>Patients' Defensive Thinking May Hinder Colorectal Cancer Screeningѻý> Study explored why people refused at-home stool test Feb 06, 2023
<ѻý>Tyler James Williams' Crohn's Diseaseѻý> Golden Globe winner talks about his health ordeal Jan 25, 2023
<ѻý>Duodenoscopes With Disposable Caps Led to Less Microbial Contaminationѻý> Technical success was also noninferior to that of standard scopes during endoscopic procedures Jan 23, 2023
<ѻý>Patients With Celiac and Overlap IBD Skip Out on Gluten-Free Dietsѻý> Study finds no appetite for long-term adherence; lack of targeted education Jan 22, 2023
<ѻý>'More Is Not Better' in Two First-Line Trials for Biliary Tract Cancerѻý> No survival benefit with three-drug chemo regimen or clear PFS gain with anti-PD-L1/bevacizumab Jan 22, 2023
<ѻý>Adding Targeted Drug to Chemo Boosts Survival in Gastric/GEJ Cancerѻý> Longest overall survival reported to date with the addition of zolbetuximab to chemotherapy Jan 21, 2023
<ѻý>Contrary to Guidelines, 5-ASA Often Prescribed in Pediatric Crohn's Diseaseѻý> Use at diagnosis associated with delays in starting biologics Jan 20, 2023
<ѻý>Perioperative Chemo Matches Multimodal Tx for Locally Advanced Esophageal/GEJ Cancerѻý> Nearly identical 3-year survival, questioning the need for radiotherapy before surgery Jan 20, 2023
<ѻý>Involve Anesthesiologists in Procedural Suite Design?ѻý> Accommodating anesthesiologists' needs could make an impact on patient safety, experts say Jan 13, 2023
<ѻý>Anesthesia Outside of the OR: Cause for Patient Safety Concerns?ѻý> Studies have shown harms for non-OR anesthesia (NORA); experts say changes are needed Jan 13, 2023
<ѻý>Use of Acid-Suppressive Medications in Infants May Lead to Allergic Diseasesѻý> However, no meaningful associations were seen with prenatal exposure Jan 10, 2023
<ѻý>IBD Risk Higher After Antibioticsѻý> Dose-response relationship found, especially for older individuals Jan 09, 2023
<ѻý>Regular Episodes of Fainting, Stomach Pain Plague Middle-Age Heavy Drinkerѻý> Symptoms persisted for 2 years before the patient was admitted to the hospital Jan 09, 2023
<ѻý>Gastroenterologist Arrested After Sexual Assault Allegationsѻý> Cleveland Clinic says it immediately reported accusations to law enforcement Dec 22, 2022
<ѻý>Data on Dupixent in Eosinophilic Esophagitis Now Publishedѻý> First peer-reviewed accounting of efficacy and safety results in pivotal trial Dec 21, 2022
<ѻý>Fecal Transplant Failed to Boost Effects of Bariatric Surgeryѻý> No impact on weight loss or metabolism compared with placebo, small study found Dec 16, 2022
<ѻý>Adding Gut Health Supplement Helped Kids With Obesity Lose More Weightѻý> Small trial saw metabolic benefits with daily butyrate added to standard of care Dec 05, 2022
<ѻý>Small Spot a Source of Mysterious Abdominal Pain in Adolescent Girlѻý> Case highlights a clinically diagnosed condition often misdiagnosed in adults and teens alike Dec 05, 2022
<ѻý>FDA Greenlights First Fecal Microbiota Productѻý> Rebyota approved for preventing recurrence of C. difficile infection Dec 01, 2022
<ѻý>Nearly 1 in 7 Adults Experience Bloating on Any Given Weekѻý> Some individuals report feeling uncomfortable discussing it with their doctors Nov 17, 2022
<ѻý>Lucky to Be Scopedѻý> My screening colonoscopy went really well, but how many people don't get the chance to have one? Nov 07, 2022
<ѻý>Oral Microbiome Therapy Tied to Low Recurrence of C. Diffѻý> ECOSPOR IV study found low recurrence regardless of the number of prior episodes Oct 27, 2022
<ѻý>Adding Electric Stimulation Bests Pyloroplasty Alone for Gastroparesisѻý> Randomized trial showed improved symptoms at 3 months with gastric electrical stimulation Oct 25, 2022
<ѻý>Virtual Reality Improved Functional Dyspepsia Symptoms, Quality of Lifeѻý> Intervention "recalibrates the perception of pain in a very powerful manner," researcher explains Oct 24, 2022
<ѻý>Oral Microbiome Therapy for Recurrent C. Diff Mostly Holds Up at 6 Monthsѻý> Half as many patients receiving SER-109 experienced recurrences versus placebo group Oct 21, 2022
<ѻý>Does Rheumatoid Arthritis Get Its Start in the Gut?ѻý> Patients and at-risk individuals show antibodies to common intestinal bacterium Oct 20, 2022
<ѻý>Probiotics in the ICU Linked to Higher Risk of Central Line Infections, Deathѻý> Powder formulations associated with highest risk of infection Oct 19, 2022
<ѻý>U.S. Experts Weigh In on Colonoscopy Status in Wake of European Trialѻý> Concerns abound after study suggests colonoscopy may be less effective than expected Oct 12, 2022