Gastroenterology

Elevated blood insulin levels and insulin resistance each contributed to an elevated risk of colorectal cancer, a new study finds.

A study shows constipation has a causal relationship with schizophrenia and MDD, but the relationship with schizophrenia may have limited clinical implications.

Patients with IBS had different dietary patterns than matched general population controls, with poor diet diversity and quality linked to symptom severity.

Study findings highlight systemic and local autonomic imbalance in patients with IBS-C, pointing to the value of autonomic modulation in this population.

This month in review spotlights GI pipeline updates and news from the 2024 NASPGHAN and ACG annual meetings.

Previous ASA guidance recommended holding GLP-1 RAs in the perioperative period, but new 2024 multisociety guidance suggests a risk-based approach.

An overview and landing page for future installments from HCPLive's 8th annual This Year in Medicine Series.

The supplemental Biologics License Application is supported by the phase 3 ASTRO study of guselkumab SC induction therapy in ulcerative colitis.

HCPLive spoke with Kastl at NASPGHAN about the team’s study on the immune response to the COVID-19 vaccination among children with IBD.

At NASPGHAN, HCPLive spoke to Hamant about her team’s study that showed their algorithm was linked to increased VTE Prophylaxis among Pediatric IBD.

Bifidobacterium longum 35624TM reduces IBS symptom severity in children and adolescents, according to a study presented at NASPGHAN 2024.

Maternal SSRI use was linked to a higher risk of constipation in infants, while untreated maternal depression was tied to colic. Margolis discussed these findings at NASPGHAN.

Computer-aided detection during colonoscopies with AI may help increase adenoma detection rates.

A Q&A with a pediatric gastroenterologist on new data detailing trends in water bead injuries in the US from 2013 through 2023.

A 10-year study reveals a surge in water bead injuries in young children, with an increase in cases requiring surgical intervention for bowel obstructions.

HCPLive spoke to Collen at NASPGHAN 2024 about early research on environmental exposures prevalent in children with Crohn’s Disease.

Linaclotide trial shows effective constipation relief for pediatric patients with neurodevelopmental disorders, with high treatment adherence and safety profile.

NASPGHAN 2024 data suggests children and adolescents with a history of COVID-19 were twice as likely to develop IBS during the follow-up period.

At NASPGHAN 2024, Sadaka shared results of a study demonstrating the factors associated with a longer hospital stay for children with gastroparesis.

Post-hoc analysis of EoE KIDS trial shows dupilumab benefits for pediatric eosinophilic esophagitis, effective in patients with prior therapy limitations.

HCPLive spoke to Sadaka at NASPHAN 2024 about the increase in hospital admissions among children with gastroparesis after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Braden Kuo, MD, explains how the gas-sensing capsule compares to the FDA-cleared, but now discontinued, SmartPill wireless motility capsule.

Although children on baclofen had numerically greater improvements in rumination syndrome symptoms than those on placebo, the group difference was insignificant.

Satish Rao, MD, PhD, explains how a stool diary app may provide incremental benefit and facilitate treatment monitoring with the vibrating capsule.

This month in review spotlights HCPLive’s coverage of the ACG 2024 meeting, GI pipeline updates, and other news and research from October.

Anthony Kerbage, MD, describes disparities in 21 IBS clinical trials whose data was used to support the FDA approvals of 7 IBS-C and IBS-D drugs.

Mohammad Abuassi, MD, explains how classifying IBS based on triggers can aid the development of effective, personalized approaches to management.

Panaccione provides insight into the efficacy of risankizumab maintenance therapy by induction outcomes and explains which dose may be more effective.

Popov reviews findings from her late-breaking presentation at ACG 2024 suggesting GLP-1 RAs may not need to be held prior to upper endoscopy.

Rao explains the comparative effectiveness of biofeedback and dextranomer injections for treating fecal incontinence.