IBD & Intestinal Disorders
News
IBS: Understanding a Common Yet Misunderstood Condition
Today, several dietary, pharmacologic, and psychological/behavioral approaches are available to treat patients with IBS.
Conference Coverage
Which Probiotics Are Effective in Irritable Bowel Syndrome?
For most probiotics sold, there are no human or even animal studies available.
Conference Coverage
Wearable Device Tracks IBD from Sweat
If perfected, noninvasive method could improve patient management and provide more granular data for clinical studies.
News
Many young people stop ulcerative colitis maintenance treatment, risking relapse
Globally, the incidence of UC is increasing fastest in younger populations. It’s estimated that up to 30% of individuals with UC are diagnosed in...
News
Race and ethnicity loom large in CRC screening
Disparities can be seen in everything from choice of test to bowel prep, according to a review.
News
Sucralose damages DNA, linked to leaky gut: Study
The FDA says sucralose is safe, describing it as 600 times sweeter than table sugar and used in “baked goods, beverages, chewing gum, gelatins,...
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Gut microbiome may guide personalized heart failure therapy
Understanding the gut microbiome and how it may affect development and treatment of heart failure could lead to a more personalized approach to...
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Clinical Practice Update: Alpha-gal syndrome often causes GI issues without anaphylaxis, skin changes
“It is important for gastroenterologists to be aware of this condition and to be capable of diagnosing and treating it in a timely manner.”
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA approves new formulation of Hyrimoz adalimumab biosimilar
The agency approved a higher-concentration formulation of Hyrimoz for its previous indications, including rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis.
Conference Coverage
Upadacitinib shows positive endoscopic outcomes in Crohn’s disease at 1 year
“The absolute magnitude of the finding was unanticipated – a greater treatment effect than might be anticipated for these outcomes compared with...