The HCPLive Gastroenterology condition center page is a comprehensive resource for clinical news and insights on digestive and GI conditions. This page consists of interviews, articles, podcasts, and videos on the research, treatment and development of therapies for C difficile, IBS and IBD, Crohn's disease, and more.
October 17th 2024
Adherence to an adapted low FODMAP diet and its impact on IBS symptoms were not affected based on the presence of fibromyalgia.
FDA now Requires Stronger Warning Labels for Tumor-necrosis Factor-alpha Blockers
August 21st 2009The FDA is now requiring that stronger product warnings be included in the prescribing information of tumor necrosis factor-alpha blockers because of an increased risk of cancer in the children and adolescents who take them.
Healthy Patients Treated with Proton Pump Inhibitors May Develop Dependency
July 7th 2009A new study has found that treating patients with proton pump inhibitors for eight weeks “induces acid-related symptoms like heartburn, acid regurgitation and dyspepsia” after healthy patients were no longer receiving the treatment.
American Gastroenterological Association Releases 2009 Legislative Forecast
June 24th 2009The American Gastroenterological Association has released its 2009 legislative forecast, which was written to help physicians "better navigate recent issues that have been addressed and prepare for coming changes and debates."
The Latest News on the Obama Administration's Plans for Healthcare Reform
May 15th 2009Pundits, analysts, and other industry observers have been weighing in with their thoughts on what the President's proposals will call for, what effect they may have on the nation's healthcare system, their chances of being enacted, and how we're going to pay for it all.
Treatment Guidelines for Gastroenteritis-induced Diarrhea and Vomiting in Children Under Five
May 4th 2009The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence and the National Collaborating Centre for Women's and Children's Health have published guidelines for treating diarrhea and vomiting due to gastroenteritis in children younger than age five years.